New 289 arrived today! ![ThumbsUp :-+](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/Smileys/default/icon_smile_thumbsup.gif.pagespeed.ce._JElyJQqdB.gif)
Have you already ordered the accompanying truckload of batteries ? ![Evil >:D](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/Smileys/default/xevil.gif.pagespeed.ic.tdrs7Uj5gu.png)
Ha Ha! I have a 12 pack of the lithium AA's coming probably tomorrow! If it chews through them what I deem "too quick" then it's gone! As soon as my lithium are delivered i'll change them out, I suspect the ones in it just now will be normal AA's. They will only be put back in if it leaves/sells!
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I've heard it chews them like no tomorrow and also heard people who've had theirs 2 years or more and still on the 1st set of batteries too. I think a lot depends whether the supercap is ok or not as far as batteries goes. A pot luck thing! We'll see...
I have the Brymen 867s which I really like as a meter, the 289 was more because I "wanted/needed" it.....ya know "wanted/needed" or the world would end? LOL
If I end up not "really liking" the 289 i'll get rid. The 867s gives me all the features and accuracy etc i'll ever need.
I've had a quick go on the 289 and think i'll end up "really liking" it anyways......WHAHAHAHAHA!!!
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