So I just read about a new Picoscope that was just released, the 4425A. That came out of nowhere. I'm going to read up on it and see if there is any advantage in upgrading.

https://www.picoauto.com/products/automotive-oscilloscope-kit/overview

It's basically a 4425 that can power some accessories. So no more batteries in your current clamp, but you would have to buy new accessories, and I don't think it's worth the extra cost. I just talked to Pico, they don't even have any in Texas, even though the official launch was yesterday. If I remember right, it supposed to be used with Pico 7, but I was just told the software won't be ready until next Tuesday....they hope. I wouldn't call it an upgrade either. If I remember right (questionable) it has the same specs as the 4425, so there isn't any real reason to switch.

Something else to keep in mind if you're considering the switch: This is the first generation of this version of the 4425. Generally speaking, the first gen anything usually has a ton of bugs, so buyer beware.

Along the same line as the bug: In the past, Autonerdz got a prototype of a new scope before the launch so as many limitations/bugs/kinks/whatever could be addressed as possible. That hasn't happened with the 4425A. Pico in Texas hasn't even seen one in person yet! :o

I watched the 10min video on the new scope and a few features look helpful, especially the BNC Plus powering the amp clamps...no more batteries, but not worth the cost at this time.
I agree with you as to not buy the very first version of something... we want to be on the cutting edge, not the bleeding edge!

I was kind of wondering about Autonerdz since I read Tom's announcement about retiring and closing the business. I assumed you guys would not be getting anything else from Pico or releasing Autonerdz versions of new software. I have not read every post about his retirement though.

So I work for a Mercedes Benz Dealership and Pico has made our new Xentry scope and looks exactly like the new scope. I have no experience with it but seems that they have been using it for awhile behind the scenes

I am very disappointed with PICO. This scope though kinda cool doesn't really impress me. It seems a bean counter and marketer have more say then an end user or developer. The developer might even be a stretch...   >:(

Spence wrote on Apr 9^th, 2020 at 4:21am:

I am very disappointed with PICO. This scope though kinda cool doesn't really impress me. It seems a bean counter and marketer have more say then an end user or developer. The developer might even be a stretch...   >:(

It is a pity that Pico seem to be aligning with the Autologic diagnosis company...their product is an over priced dead end.

If Pico were smart, which I believe they are, then they should work on their own platform in that space.

Given that they would do well with a Tom i the US market.

Tom...what I want you to think about is in retirement you will get to spend more time with your wife....

That should be incentive enough not to retire alone !