Some points of interest: http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/8-5-digit-dmm/msg527708/#msg527708 http://bbs.38hot.net/thread-719-1-1.html http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/8-5-digit-dmm/?action=dlattach;attach=56377;image Beyond specs, another consideration is total ownership cost: calibration & repair.