lab@qubix.UUCP (Q-Bick) (07/27/84)
[Anyone interested in a new subject?]
When the idea of a radio/digital clock/speakerphone caught my fancy
earlier this year, I did some looking around and found a seemingly
reasonable product called "Davis Clock/Radio/Phone" somewhat less
expensive than other products, yet still of decent performance.
So far, so good.
After several months of use, it suddenly changed its mind about keeping
time. Worse than not working, it started ticking off a minute every 50
seconds => gaining 12 minutes/hour => gaining more than 2.5 hours/day. UGH!
(I accidentally found that by banging it on the top, it would sometimes
return to normal - for a few hours. Problem then returns.)
OK, what to do? Check owner's manual: "If problem occurs in first three
months, return to place of purchase for replacement." Too late. Check
manufacturer's address: "Made in Hong Kong for Alex Electronics, Ltd."
(BTW, that is the ONLY place where "Alex Electronics, Ltd." is mentioned
in the package, product, or owner's manual.)
My current last resort is writing to the *distributor*, whose name
appears on the bottom of the box. Haven't heard anything yet.
Does anyone else have any experience with this device, or know anything
about "Alex Electronics, Ltd." - or have an idea of what could be wrong/
how to fix it? (I checked the label - it indicates "120V/60Hz".)
Please mail responses - net.consumers is not on my regular reading list.
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