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 Posted: 02/06/05 - 16:39 Post subject: I don't see an appropriate forum for this, so...
...can someone give me any ideas as to the life expectancy of a GPS system?
I've had a Timex GPS (with the 100-lap Ironman watch) since the summer of '03. The watch is doing fine, other than the night light feature does not work anymore (but that's not an essential). The GPS, though is not picking up the mileage. It will get started, but within a half-mile or so, it loses the signal.
I know there are plenty of spots where we live where the signals can be tough to pick up or maintain, but this is happening in locations where it shouldn't. and for the record, the GPS has not been dropped, put in the wash, or anything like that that you could expect from me. Battery changes have not resolved this.
Much obliged for your thoughts, experiences, etc. Thanks! 
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Posted: 02/06/05 - 16:46 Post subject:
That doesn't seem right that it would go bad already.  I'd add that if you need to replace it go with the Garnin 201. Cheaper than you paid for the Timex GPS too. 
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Bill_Sev
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Posted: 02/06/05 - 18:35 Post subject:
Heck go with a garmin 301....you can get them for around 215 bucks.
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Posted: 02/06/05 - 18:50 Post subject:
My first GPS, Garmin E-Trex lasted me 3+ years it had been banged up a lot and it was the display that was screwing up.
other than that i got nothing
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Cappy
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Posted: 02/06/05 - 18:54 Post subject:
Have you checked with Timex on it. I know I had a question a year or so ago about interference with my AICD, they got back to me right away.
I have the original Timex GPS. Its over 2½ years old, and I haven't had any problems with it.
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Posted: 02/06/05 - 18:57 Post subject:
| Cappy wrote: | Have you checked with Timex on it. I know I had a question a year or so ago about interference with my AICD, they got back to me right away.
I have the original Timex GPS. Its over 2½ years old, and I haven't had any problems with it. |
I would do that, but I think someone has my booklet. (she is still loved, though)
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Posted: 02/06/05 - 19:08 Post subject:
| gretriever wrote: | | I would do that, but I think someone has my booklet. (she is still loved, though) |
I think I still have mine. I can send it to you if you want
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Posted: 02/06/05 - 19:09 Post subject:
| Cappy wrote: |
I think I still have mine. I can send it to you if you want |
Nah, it's cool. She's a busy gal, so it's hard for her to get the chance to drop it off. I understand that fully.
Thanks, anyway.
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Posted: 02/06/05 - 19:21 Post subject:
| gretriever wrote: | Nah, it's cool. She's a busy gal, so it's hard for her to get the chance to drop it off. I understand that fully.
Thanks, anyway. |
OOps.  I'll look for it.
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