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jtshad
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« on: September 02, 2008, 10:14:51 am »

Just curious to see if anyone else who owns a Forerunner 205 is running into problems with battery life.  In the past couple of weeks, my Forerunner's battery life has significantly dropped.  I am now lucky to get about 6-7 hours out of the battery between charges, whereas I used to get 10-12. 

Anyone had success in dealing with Garmin on an issue like this?  I sent them a note and they said the would replace the unit...for $89!  The thing is just over a year old, I would expect the batteries to last longer than this.
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Dave Holt
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« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2008, 01:27:09 pm »

My battery life has dropped significantly as well - $89 that's a joke - I guess I'll just keep putting it on the charger nearly everyday.
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« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2008, 01:51:01 pm »

I have a 201 and it seems like the battery isn't lasting as long.  I've had mine for 4 years so I am probably ready for an upgrade.
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jtshad
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« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2008, 02:18:25 pm »

I'm with you Dave, the charger is free.  Just kinda crappy that they can't make a product that will stand up and last as you use it as designed.  What did they think, that runners would only use it every other run?!
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« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2008, 02:49:46 pm »

Replace the unit for $89?  Or just the battery?

You know, my good old reliable Timex Ironman only needs a new $2 battery every 3-4 years...  if you're willing/able to give up your GPS addiction.  Just saying.  Wink
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« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2008, 05:24:55 pm »

Jon trail races and running would be soo much more fun with a GPS. But I guess you'll never know...
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Michelle Lowry
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« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2008, 05:31:34 pm »

I love that expression "Just saying."  You could just about say anything so long you end with "Just saying" can't ya?
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« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2008, 07:05:12 pm »

In the South you can say anything you want about someone, as long as you end the sentence with "bless her/his heart".  I always thought this was pretty funny!
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