Garmin Foreruner 205 Battery life

[jtshad]

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.

[Dave Holt]

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.

[AndyBrowning]

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.

[jtshad]

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?!

[Jon Allen]

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. 

[Superfly]

Jon trail races and running would be soo much more fun with a GPS. But I guess you'll never know...

[Michelle Lowry]

I love that expression "Just saying."  You could just about say anything so long you end with "Just saying" can't ya?

[Bonnie]

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!