What are the differences between the original Lynx (“Lynx Classic”) and the new Lynx (“Lynx II”)?
A. The new Lynx is a bit smaller and lighter than the original Lynx. It has a slightly longer battery life, and can also just turn the screen off during a game pause to save batteries. (The original Lynx had a five minute auto-power shut-off that would have prevented this from being useful. It is gone in the new Lynx). A power LED has been added (which also blinks when battery power is low), and cartridges are easier to insert. The only differences in a technical sense is that the new Lynx has a more efficient internal design, and the headphone jack supports stereo sound. The speaker in new Lynx is also not as loud as the original Lynx, although it’s more than adequate for all but the noisiest situations. Also, the new Lynx can experience what is called “blinking pixel syndrome”. With certain game cards, one pixel on the screen (usually stationary) cycles through all the colors very quickly. It does not affect game play, and isn’t always noticed unless it’s looked for. It seems to be f
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