Re: [Paddlewise] GPS Question, the next one

From: <FoldingBoats_at_aol.com>

> Over the last two weeks I 
> noticed that when there were drops of water on the screen and the unit was in 
> full sunlight, there appeared areas of condensation on the inside of the 
> screen -- or between two layers of the screen at least. Is this a common 
> problem? Is it worth discussing with Garmin?

I've seen this on my five year old 12XL and always ignored it - no problems
so far.  I've also seen it numerous times in my watch (waterproof rating 
200 ft) and it hasn't been a problem either.  The air in the unit isn't 
going to be perfectly dry and condensation can form under the right 
conditions.  If left to its own devices, the internal humidity will 
return to normal.

If the drops you see are anything bigger than a fine mist on part of the 
screen, I'd be concerned.

Don't forget that leaving a GPS on the deck in the sun is going to make it
pretty hot -  I'm more concerned about the effects of this heat than on
the effects of the water (mine's in a Aquapac GPS/cell phone drybag).
I keep the GPS in the knee tube and pull it out only occasionally.  For 
my one week trip in northern Georgian Bay, I left it home and used map and 
compass.  I believe the GPS is a backup device and not a primary navigation
device - but that probably puts me in the minority.  The only time the GPS
gets significant use is geocaching or when I'm playing with it in the car
on a trip.


Mike

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