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Has anyone tried it with Windows XP x64? If it requires drivers, I'm afraid it's not going to work with a 64 bit system.

I got my DMM (BK 5390) today. All in all its pretty nice. I'm satisfied. Its got more features than I'll ever need I suppose. The styling is much nicer than their lower priced meters. (Which I found out when I went to Fry's Electronics.) Since its their flagship model they must have put more...

Hey, hey, very retro. Their must be a market, otherwise why would they be making them.

Here's a link: Someone selling the very expensive DMM

It wouldn't surprise me that the Extech has evolved into an acceptable product. I admit to shunning them, as my original impression was that they were low-end when they first came out. The same could also be said for Japanese autos and Viewsonic monitors. I remember when Viewsonic first came...

You're right, that is a much better deal. I neglected it because I was more interested in the other model. My ancient Beckman meter just died so I had to find myself a replacement. The newer meters certainly have more features, however I haven't seen any that do 1500VDC/1000VAC like the old...

Tektronix is out of THE business [of making handheld DMMs].

Actually BK Precision manufacturers an extensive line of electronic instrumentation. I would hardly call it a no-name DMM. Expensive is a relative term. If you price out 50,000 count meters you will find out they usually cost much more. There are not many "brand name" DMMs available...

This DMM is marked down on clearance. Not as good (expensive) as a Fluke, but is generally okay. AEMC rebadges the same meter and charges much more. DMM