I bought this in 2008. Do the newer units (2014) have the same crappy power button as the old one?
1316946
I've never had problems with the power button. It is a simple push button and has always worked without any trouble. I bought this same device around 2008 and my newest one looks the same as my first one.
1316947
I bought one in 2010, and the power button failed in May 2014. My 2014 unit just failed -- again power button.
1316948
I purchased mine in 2010 and have not had any problems with the power button.
2202428
Yes, the newer version doesn't have the "pop" during startup and shutdown. I own several versions dating back to 2008 (ie: the original hardwired version).
650971
I have the same problem. Not only that, but there seems to be an issue with the power button whether using the remote or pushing the button manually. I like its features when it works, but this power issue makes me think I got one off of the line from late Friday production run because it is crap.
2052008
I purchased mine on the 20th and received it yesterday. I have no problems at all with the power button.
1603502
I had 2014 and work great, 2013 are similar too. But please verified with the seller.
1242172
No. at least not the one that I have, which I bought ~5 years ago. Not sure if it's been changed or updated since then.
671880
I don't know what they mean by "old version"...pictured is the same V2 we purchased about six years ago and also the same unit currently being sold at B&H. Unless there's been some software or firmware update that I'm not aware, I think it's the same beast it's always been.
98731
I don't know if the one I have is the new or old model. I purchased it in 2009 and never had a problem; it still works fine. I just ordered a new one and haven't received it yet.
1864613
Yes,just make sure the power button is on.It's the crescent shaped one at the top of your unit with the power icon.
835226
Yes it worked well until now the only problem I have is with the power button a year plus later
821425
No, It is the 1st generation. The 2nd has few enhancement over previous generation and 2 black side plate instead of silver, other than that power spec is the same.
1038161
Im not sure of the old one without the dark button, but this one should work & the one i have , i have for over 1 year & there is no problem with it. it works great. Get it you will not be disappointed.
1883409
mine is 2013 and i bought it in 2013 so its new and working as expected with my wife.
293675
Hi Karen,My older model has a switch in the front; but my newer one is turned on when plugged in, no switch.
1461444
I had an issue where the power button needed to be pressed repeatedly in order to start it. This kind of an issue is being reported all over message boards. I did an exchange on mine to see if that would help.
783017
It's worked well in the past but my switch is a couple of years old now and the built in battery backup no longer works. Every single flash of power loses my clock settings now and I have to reset it every time. It's kind of annoying. I tried examining it to see if the battery is replaceable, but is no easy access to the internals.
869392
It wasn't noted when I bought it, but found out AFTER I got it that it was a refurbished unit. That thing was a piece of crap that was pretty much DOA and wouldn't even power up after a couple days. Good Luck!