Nikon SB600 dead??

[jstevensphoto]

My 3-year-old SB600 gives a "batt" low battery message even with fresh batteries. Did it when I was shooting some portraits and I put in fresh rechargeable batteries and it seemed ok, then it happened again with fresh batteries and I can't revive it, even with new batteries. My question is should I even try sending it to Nikon or just trash it and go for a new flash. Worked flawlessly for 3 years. I paid about $150 for it so probably got my money out of it. Looks like the new ones are a lot more expensive, especially the big SB900. Anyone else had this issue?

[corralup]

My Zoom button is stuck on 14mm but no battery issue on my sb600. Just buy another one because I think it will cost too much to fix it also.

[Lightdances]

Had one die in after only one year, sent back to Nikon bill was $120, wish I had bought an new one, only $220 funny I have vivitar 285 and 283s that were much less expensive and have lasted for over 15 years. regards, DD