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From: tim@cit-vax.Caltech.Edu (Timothy L. Kay)
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Subject: Re: Logic Analyzer Card/Software for the IBM-PC?
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Date: 16 Apr 89 21:45:22 GMT
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In article (Byron Lunz) writes:
>In article tom@math.berkeley.edu () writes:

>>I am looking for a logic analyzer card and software to drive it for my

>I'll probably get some flames for this, but since I work for the Logic
>Analyzer Division at Tektronix, I just had to tell you that you can get
>a stand-alone analyzer from Tek for only $2995.  That _is_ probably more
>expensive than most PC-based LAs, but it won't tie up your PC while

Not only is it more expensive, but it probably doesn't have half the
features.  Does the Tektronix logic analyzer have

	o A large, easy-to-read screen?

	o A nice alpha keyboard?

	o A mouse?

	o A floppy disk drive to store acquired data?

	o The ability to generate plots that can be included directly
	  in my word processing (e.g. the data sheet, I am writing)?

	o The ability to hook up a $150 printer to get hardcopy?

There are tremendous advantages in basing products on a standard
platform.  The manufactuer can take advantage of many of the standard
features almost for free.

Tim