Hi, All! First, Cindy sorry to hear that both you and your husband are having pro0ms with your Optacons! Second, could someone give me the phone number and the gentleman's name so I can call him! I believe my unit needs a new battery as the charger is working fine! Thus, I'd like to send my unit to him! It's the first time I've ever had a pro0m and have had it since 1977! I'd say my unit has held up well! I have the Optacon 2, but I like the older Optacons better! Nonetheless, I'm keeping the second unit as I'll need something when the one I've had for so long is being repaired! I use it a great deal! Hugs Sunshine aka Ruthie and Mallory, my mellow yellow tail-wagging pride and joy If you would like to learn about my groups, ffth03, a group for blind women age 40 and older, common-lounge, a group for Seeing Eye instructors and graduates, as well as those who are awaiting a class date, and wellcome-friends, a group for men and women of all ages, feel free to contact me. to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.