The battery is barely adequate for longer days. I’ve had to recharge the GPS during the day to keep it going. A minor annoyance, but as long as you have the ability to charge, it’s not that big a deal. The only moving part self-destructing after a few years or less is unacceptable. Garmin’s lack of a reasonable fix or other fair offer will drive customers away. It seems the two major problems with the 1000, the power button and battery life, have been addressed in the 1030, but to make a customer shell out another $500-600, when the 1000 is otherwise going strong, is bad business. Why not simply offer a $2 replacement part?