Have a couple PROs, biggest downside is weight and size, otherwise I can't imagine wanting to upgrade.
Have a couple PROs, biggest downside is weight and size, otherwise I can't imagine wanting to upgrade.
Yeah, obviously varies depending on where you set the brightness. Even 12-18 months isn't bad. I'm curious to see how long the AAA will last in my Comp M5.
A bit more of a PITA but Duracell versions are easily found online. I usually buy them by the dozen on BatteryJunction. Vs. the ~$500 premium over a CompM5, the value isn't really there with the AAAs...
Plus, the 1/3N is nice and compact, and you can get a little compartment that lets you tuck away a spare battery right on the cap... Somehow these too became unobtanium during the pandemic, but I got them from amazon for like $12/ea once upon a time. Great investment.
Apparently you used to be able to get the little compartment that lets you store a spare battery - the listing at your link says “discontinued by manufacturer.”
@Wayne Dobbs - any possible source for new/old stock on these ?
It's a bummer it's discontinued! If anyone finds NOS please post a link (after you score a few for yourself).