Good multimeter recommendations

juztbecause

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I already have an older version of the multimeter shown here:

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brow...ercraft%2BDeluxe%2BDigital%2BVolt%2BMeter.jsp

Now I'm far from an electronics wiz(and not looking to get into it in depth) and wondering if it is good enough for basic game repair or should I look for one with additional features and if so what should they be ?

Previously this one has been used for automotive and household items.

Thanks for your input.
 
For basic stuff, just about anything will work. If it has an audible continuity test, it will be a lot more useful. I bought a Fluke last year, and I really like it, but it has basically the same functionality as my old radio shack meter. I like nice tools because it makes the job more enjoyable, and sometimes easier. If you are just going to be taking an occasional reading, that meter should be fine. My first meter was $3 from harbor freight, and if it had an audible continuity test, I wouldn't have bothered to buy the radio shack one.
 
Auto-ranging and a continuity beeper are a must for me. I would suggest something like this:

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brow...20052P/Autoranging%2BDigital%2BMultimeter.jsp

Although not listed in the specs, if you look at the high res image, it seems to also have capacitance, frequency, hFE. The reviews are positive anyways. If you want a better name brand one, go for Fluke, but be prepared to pay 5-10x more.
 
I use a Craftsman that was about 50 or 60 bucks and does the job.

Got a free fluke 77III from the military (was being thrown away)... But I come from a line of electronics people (yeah, I'm the worst of the bunch) and it's been Fluke all the way for all of us.

It can't do anything fancy, but it'll do everything I wanted. Auto-Ranging, Beep continuity, etc etc.
 
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