[[Fwd: Matrix 6 questions]]

[jorgen.bergfors at idg.se]

>Harry Bissell writes: I've had that problem too. I changed the memory circuit
>power supply to use a shottky diode (about .3v drop instead of .7).The
>processor runs on 5V, the memory on 4.3V this is stupid cheap-ass ignorant
>engineering when they could have done it right for an extra 20 cents (two more
>diodes...) This made an improvment, but not a total cure. Problem seems to be
>in the power-up reset circuit design, a line transient will scramble the
><processor (and maybe corrupt memory too). I could fax you schems if you give
>me your number. P.S. I heard a rumour that there was some fix for this... 

I've had the Matrix 6R  since  it came out and I have never had a problem with it. I haven't even replaced batteries. Does it use a battery? I have never opened the box.
Well, if the problem was with a line transient, that explains it. European 230V power is much cleaner.

/Jorgen