Originally Posted by
njkayaker
"Known" by whom??
I've actually never heard that this is common at all. I have something-like 8000+ miles on a 800 and haven't seen it.
Did some research, and that's why I didn't buy 800. There was a software and hardware glitch on the early models, plus, all Garmins need to be hard reset from time to time...
I love Garmins, even if they are far from being perfect. I did over 20k with my 305, and it's still working.