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| any pointers for buying a low cost oscilloscope for hobbyist tinkering
| of tv/vcr etc

eBay

| like what freq/voltage ranges generally to look out for.

Prices are low. Get the best you can afford.

| are the pc based or handheld LCD ones any good?
| thanks

are the pc based ones any good?

Not bad - useful for some things.

are the handheld LCD ones any good?

Very good but pricey.