Ignoramus31576 wrote:
... they tend to run out of batteries more
quickly. ...

When I took this one apart to fix it, I realized that I'd never had it
open before. I.e., I'd never changed the battery. It doesn't get a lot
of use, but it is several years old. The one in my car must be 5 years
old, on the original battery. Even less use, but good shelf life on the
battery.

Bob