multi meter discussion...looking for ideas for the best for the money

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i know i have created a lot of threads lately( and i apologize if im overdoing it) but wanted a thread specifically for a new meter discussion. Obviously i want it to be able to check as many things possible on a pc, but i would also use it in an industrial setting from time to time for work.
Is it possible to get both in the same meter? Im eyeballing this klein
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[/URL][/IMG] http://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-MM2000-Electricians-Multimeter/dp/B003LD63K4/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A26T4J15A3QJEL meter on amazon and am thinking of making home depot price match plus beat it by 10%. I am an electrician but i don't have to have klein or fluke to sleep at night especially if i can get something better for the money with some feature that could come in handy for pcs.
please post any and all ideas...like would this meter be ok for checking pcs or are there better choices. Im trying to budget around a hundred max but could go higher

edit btw this is the meter i have decided needs to be retired
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[/URL][/IMG] still works but i guess i would like to be able to check power usage on my pc without having to have a outlet type meter mainly, but i think being able to check hz and temps, capacitors, and probably some stuff im not even aware of would be nice to have.:) I realize this is a power supply forum but a meter is a much needed tool for keeping are rigs well maintained
 
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Working as an Electronics Tech for the last 14 years I've always used a Fluke multimeter and can vouch for their ruggedness and reliability. They are a bit on the pricey side (especially when you get into the higher end models), but you definitely get what you pay for with these types of tools.

Amazon has one of the cheaper models (but can still do everything you could possibly need it for), a Fluke 115, here: http://www.amazon.com/Fluke-115-Com...5800&sr=1-2&keywords=fluke+digital+multimeter

You can also check eBay for used Flukes from businesses offloading them for newer models.
 
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Working as an Electronics Tech for the last 14 years I've always used a Fluke multimeter and can vouch for their ruggedness and reliability. They are a bit on the pricey side (especially when you get into the higher end models), but you definitely get what you pay for with these types of tools.

Amazon has one of the cheaper models (but can still do everything you could possibly need it for), a Fluke 115, here: http://www.amazon.com/Fluke-115-Com...5800&sr=1-2&keywords=fluke+digital+multimeter

You can also check eBay for used Flukes from businesses offloading them for newer models.

i took a look at that one and just the ability to check 20 amp circuits seemed kinda cool:)
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so totally worth the extra money huh? guess i will be staying with fluke....would have be nice only paying 70 bucks though:( NOw question for you? Does this meter mis any features some of the newer meters have? like temp prob? not really necessary but seemed cool lol

I wonder how the Milwaukee 2217-20 Digital Multimeter does compare to the fluke http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...=REC-_-PIPHorizontal1_rr-_-NA-_-202360064-_-N
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