The TX-1000 does indeed use 4 AA batteries, and as for the size... It is 5 3/8" Wide by 6 1/2" long. It is kind of wedge shaped being 1" tall at the side nearest you, and 1 5/8 at the side farthest from you during use.
Just for the record the name aegina has gone away, it is now known as "Medius"
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