Originally Posted by
5282guy
I doubt there are many like me, but I really hate the trend of buying electronic devices with batteries that are sealed into the unit. When the batteries fail, which they will, you have to send the unit back or replace it.
I'm still using a Cateye Padrone Digital and would like to upgrade to a GPS device, but I am holding off.
Does anyone know if any exist with user-replaceable batteries?
I am not clear if you just want a basic bike computer, tells you have fast you are and how far you went, etc. Or, are you thinking of upgrading to something with maps that can do routing?
I use a non-cycling GPS that I can also use for backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, etc. It also does routing and I have installed a lot of maps in it. Runs on AA batteries, I use NiMH rechargeable AA batteries in it.
I am guessing you only want the basic computer so I won't bother elaborating here unless you ask for more info.