Originally Posted by
cyccommute
The backlight is an energy hog and chews through the CR2032 battery quickly. Other computers I've seen with backlights use a similar strategy. On the other hand, if you use a helmet light, you don't need the backlight. On still another hand..."Pardon me, sir. May I borrow another hand?
...I'm usually occupied at night with other concerns and checking my computer is low on the priority list.
That price is, indeed, a killer price on the 1612
Ahh so that makes a lot more sense than. I never thought about the battery being the issue. I'm sure a LOT more people would complain about it being a battery hog if you could set it so it stays on for the entire ride.