I read this post 3 days ago and haven't replied as I'm a solid Fluke guy. The thing is that not everyone needs a Fluke meter, it all depends on what you are using the meter for; for basic checks, do you really need the accuracy of a $300 Fluke meter? the simple answer is no, you really don't. Since you are just starting out, you are just fine with a meter that provides close measurements, later on down the road if you need more accuracy you can always readdress the meter you have.

With that in mind I got an e-mail today from Harbor Freight ... probably because I bought a lift table from them. Personally I dont know how I ever got by without this piece of equipment...Anyway, in the email they sent the are offering a FREE 7 function multimeter with any purchase; so if you need anything from harbor freight, you can get a free meter and if its a POS toss it away and you are out nothing.

Final thoughts...if the meter works for you, spend your meter monies on a logic probe, as it can help you fix things that a meter cannot.

http://view.harborfreightemail.com/?qs=ef640ec9f35f57b799eeddc78307869c7e210e789c87f5b87f3757c47a672700bf4fa57111d287a924c3c73e026b0a5c357c084243aabf399f538c13edeb80bbc005cb1815a5e2ca