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Originally Posted by karlonpc
I get that, and agree, however if I find something that can possibly perform the same job for a lesser price, I'm going to lean more towards that.
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In general, you get what you pay for. Not just here.
Google "Midtronics battery tester" and see what one of the leading conductance battery testers goes for. They have several models, some with more features than others, and the price varies widely. A Micro 717 model (used by Meredes dealers) goes for $1600, while a simple model like a MBTPBT100 goes for about $110.
Both will tell you essentially whether the battery is good or not, as does the Beak. The beak is optimized for FRC type batteries, and tells you a bit more about the battery's health.
So to answer your question: Yes, there are slightly less expensive options. They are not necessarily better though. Also examine the kind of result they display; some may be more useful for FRC than others.