> -----Original Message----- > From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net > [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net] On Behalf Of Jens > Viggo Moesmand > Garmin technical support says (quote): > > > > "The unit is designed to IPX7, but this does not include the > battery compartment. The unit sounds as if it is functioning > to specification. the only thing I can suggest you do to > improve matter is to obtain a waterproof bag for your unit." > My original Garmin Etrex Legend, started to give me problems when it was about 6 months old. Garmin repaired the screen, replaced the "click stick" and did a few other things that were all related to water contact. They also told me that although the unit was submersible, the battery compartment was not. When the unit failed the 2nd time, they told me it was out of warranty and they could repair it for $125. I opted to buy a GPSMap76 and I now keep it in a dry bag and tethered to the pocket of my PFD that it lives in. You just have to remember to not store it inside the dry bag. Even though the unit is supposed to float and be submersible, I no longer trust their statements about water. My 2 cents, Steve Holtzman Southern CA. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Feb 06 2004 - 10:49:49 PST
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