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I think there are enough positives to recommend this scope over the 1054Z offering from Rigol to make the extra cost worth it. The user interface on this scope is responsive and clean vs sluggish response to input on the Rigols. The signal grid offers 14 divisions instead of 12. Menu headings do not overlay waveform view area. The sample rate at 4 channels is okay for a 100Mhz scope and mediocre for a 200Mhz scope. However, dual ADC's make it possible to get 2 channels at 1Gs/sec and that is pretty good. This is much better than the Rigol 1000Z series' single ADC that drops to 500Ms/sec at 2 channels and 250Ms/sec at 4 channels. The probes are decent but not anything special. Keep an eye on the 1X/10X switch which is easy to shift accidentally. Sometimes the hook catches on the hat instead of fully clamping on the lead so be careful to insure a good connection is actually made. The cables are slim and flexible which is nice. Unlike Rigol the remote access features of this scope are really useful. The built-in webserver updates quickly and allows you to view signals full screen on a PC at an update rate that actually makes using it worthwhile. A LAN connection is included and very simple to setup. I was able to use my laptop to control the scope in about 45 seconds of setup. The signal noise levels are pretty mild on the inputs letting me see some low voltage signals within reason. It is possible to add MSO capability later on, but the integration is not that good compared to the Rigol MSO1000Z scopes. Still it's an option that one simply can not add to a Rigol DS1054Z even with hacking. So far I am very pleased with this scope and would have no problem recommending it to hobby users or others that need a low cost 4 channel scope.