Product(s):  197,197A

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Question:  What is the difference between a 197 and 197A?

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Answer:

197A is Light gray color, 197 is dark brown color

197A has Detachable line cord, 197 line cord is permanent

197A has Back lit display, 197 is not

197A was more efficient for longer battery life than the 197

197A is still supported by Repair (as of Sept 2003), 197 is no longer supported

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