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This message was from LEAH ROZHON to RICHARD GLAZER
and was forwarded to you by TOM HUBER, sysop of Star Spawn BBS. In
reconfiguring my tosser, the following message didn't make it into the
net. Hence, the repost.
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*[Quoting Richard Glazer to Leah Rozhon]
On 11-08-96  18:43, [About Cateye Solar Computers]*
 RG> Hi Leah. I use to have a cateye solar powered computer. they were of
 RG> the first generation solar powered electronic devices. It never made
 RG> sense to me that they also needed batteries. The solar cells didn't
But what would keep the unit going if there wasn't enough light?  The
sun recharged the batteries, no??
 RG> even regenerate the batteries. I had tons of problems with mine. I had
 RG> to send a couple back to Japan for repair. They are easily affected by
I never had a problem except for the batteries.  Never rode much in the
rain, so I don't know about that.
 RG> rain. It would be easier and cheaper to purchase a newer model that is
 RG> 1/4 of the size and with batteries that last 3 to 6 years instead of
 RG> the one with the solar.
I would if I could find one with all the functions this one has,
especially the alarm function.  Do you have a recommendation?
Leah
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