Hi Russell,

I am using both.  The major advantage of the electronic one for me is that
it measures up to 200mm rather than just 150mm as does the "old, proven
Swiss technology."  I find the former slightly more accurate -- not,
however, to any extent that would make a big difference -- and a lot more
fickle, I really feel that I have to handly it with the utmost care, and
therefore I feel that the latter is much more easy to handle.  So to make a
long story short, I still use the old one routinely and the fancy one only
when extremely precise or delicate measurements or very large specimens are
involved.

Hope this helps.

Monika
in San Diego, CA




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My faithful old Vernier dial caliper has recently proven itself mortal.
I'm in the market for a new one.  Last COA meeting, some dealers lauded
the virtues of high-tech models, while I notice some others used the
same old, proven Swiss technology of dial-based units.  Do some of you
have recommendations on new v. old, and also on likely websites from
which to choose a new one?

Russell Renka

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