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Why do people keep saying that they didn't work?
I think it’s because many people misunderstood how to use it: you’re not supposed to jam your thumb on the sharp corner, rather just gently push on the flat end.
Huh, I haven't seen these things for many many years. And thought about them a few months ago and actually just bought a battery tester / charger. I don't think they exist in Germany?
I remember seeing these within the last decade back when I still lived in Latvia
Edit: After quick Google search, they still sell this type of battery, Duracell MX 1500 and MX 2400
Haven't seen one in Australia in about 10-15 years
Were a thing in Italy I think in the 90s. Don't live in eu anymore but haven't seen one since.
They did work fine, it was just incredibly painful, and took a very long time to get a reading. Gee I might have just made some progress with my therapy.
What country are you in? These were a gimmicky thing in the late 90's that went away in the early 2000's ish at least for us in California.
Southwest United States. See them being sold all the time in grocery stores.
As a nail biter, the lack of nails made them hard to use forme, but I guess they're better than nothing.
Thankfully rechargeable batteries and much better now, and a separate battery tester works better IMO.
Honestly, I've never heard of theses things until now.
I'd wager at least 50% of the 66 people who upvoted /u/amio haven't heard of it until now, either. They just upvote things because other people upvote them.