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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Binastro" data-source="post: 3618001" data-attributes="member: 111403">Jessops cleared out new Minox binoculars at 1/3rd price.Being a sucker for bargains I bought a few.The reason they cleared them out is that they have an altimeter/barometer attached, which is tiny and doesn't really affect the binocular.This altimeter is incredible as it measures a difference in height of 2ft. The problems are these.There is no easy source to set the instrument as weather forecasts only give pressure to 1 hPa (millibar), which is about 28ft.By using 3 nearby airfields I can get down to 14ft setting.I don't know how accurate airfield barometers are, but Arlanda has one measuring to 1/100 hPa. But one doesn't have access to these.The other problem is it takes batteries.When I recently tried one the battery was flat and they are fiddly to install.If the battery is changed it has to be reset.In addition the binocular isn't that great anyway.And they didn't sell, which is why they were remaindered.Minox do go for odd, such as 13x56, which is a very nice binocular. Not successful, because birdwatchers at least are very conservative.Then we have the Minolta 8x23 autofocus binocular, which is very impressive. Almost instant autofocus in bright light and pin sharp. But bulky, takes batteries and a step too far for most.We have the combined printers/fax/copiers etc. But my experience is that they break and are a nuisance.I had great trouble getting a simple high quality copier only, but got an old Canon new.Some devices are reliable.I have a weather station giving Moon rise/set etc. all in one. It has been going non stop for maybe 20 years.And a Binatone LED clock that has been going for ~45 years.I think one has to ask oneself.Will this device sell? And will sales last?</blockquote>

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