XPost: alt.sega.genesis   
   From: bel@whipassgaming.com   
      
   > I've got a case for the Nomad, and I usually only bring two cartridges   
   > with me at a time each day. I mainly started using it when I got stuck   
   > using public transportation to go to and from work--not much in the way   
   > of conversation on buses so might as well either listen to music or else   
   > play video games.   
      
   I had this CD case I used to carry mine around in. I could fit about 6   
   games in there with it. I've actually been on a bit of portable kick   
   lately...and have been trying to stretch my phone to the absolute   
   limit...but, unfortunately, that's not very far. I actually wouldn't   
   mind one of those Andriod phones that can run the various emulators...or   
   even an iPod Touch(if the prices would come down). Just something that   
   would allow me to play some decent games on.   
      
   > It seems to be a quality build for most of the unit except for the   
   > cartridge slot, I think. I've even had it fall off onto the floor (not   
   > carpet) from sitting in a chair height on a coach style bus and it still   
   > worked on power on.   
      
   Yeah, I had banged mine up a bit myself(don't tell KKC, who bought it   
   from me, though). ;)   
      
   > I looked this up and it's called crosstalk. It's very noticable even on   
   > some blue backgrounds such as the Dr. Robonik's Mean Bean Machine title   
   > screen, vertical lines all the way through the screen except for where   
   > the actual graphics are visible. Then again, this does not occur when   
   > playing Truxton, yet it's all blue background in any in-space area that   
   > isn't one of the asteroids.   
      
   It really annoys me...and the Game Gear seems to display it even more,   
   which kills me as I love my GG.   
      
   > Some of those have some sort of adhesive on them, will that permanantly   
   > ruin the finish of the screen? If possible, I'll also try to find a   
   > non-glare screen protector because the screen is very reflective.   
      
   Every one that I've either used personally, or put on someone's phone   
   for them, has just naturally stuck to the screens with a little bit of   
   water. You can then just peel them off and re-set them if needed. The   
   early ones came with some sort of "set it and NEVER take it off" apoxy,   
   IIRC. Just look for one that doesn't need any sort of adhesive and give   
   it a shot. I think you'll be satisfied with it.   
      
   > Not really. I just insert the cartridge then insert the thin somewhat   
   > flexible plastic behind the cartridge in the slot. Most carts load the   
   > first or second insert and only a few have had to have the contacts   
   > cleaned.   
      
   Well, it's good to hear that you've got a system in place. I don't know   
   why Sega felt it was a good idea to leave the cart with so much space to   
   flop around.   
      
   > Seems like anything above halfway really drains the battery. Forget   
   > about using alkaline batteries they seem to drain faster than Ni-MH.   
   > Then again, with Ni-MH once that Low Batt light is lit it's just seconds   
   > before the game turns off.   
      
   I wasn't real thrilled with any given battery I had used, but if you're   
   getting some mileage out of them, more power to ya!   
      
   > For reference, the battery pack is model MK-6102 DC 7.2V 1600 mAh Ni-MH.   
      
   Good to know. How much did it weigh in at? I swear we sold one on   
   RGA(with a Noamd), but I can't remember what the weight of it was.   
      
   Bel   
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