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Garmin iQue 3600 GPS Auto Bundle | List Price: $642.99
Discount Price: $449.00
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Brand: Garmin
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features: - ARM processor powered by Palm OS 5
- Integrated Que technology, with GARMIN GPS and mapping software
- Speaker for voice-guidance commands, MP3 player, and message playback
- Voice recorder for making memos, quick notes, and messages on the fly
- What's in the box: iQue 3600, protective display cover, metal stylus, USB HotSync cradle, A/C power/charging adapter, quick start guide, CD-ROM with manual, choice of MapSource configuration, and automobile navigational system
Good in a limited way [Posted on 2006-09-17]
I will make it short since there are already some nice, detailed reviews.
This unit is good for automotive, plugged-in use only because of its VERY limited battery life. Even when not in use, whether at home or in car, keep it in the cradle. Else, it will drain itself of battery, lose memory and require re-synching! Limited to this type of use, it is a good GPS. But if you want to get a car GPS then perhaps you should get one intended for that purpose because the pen-based interface of this product is cumbersome to use while driving.
If you are hoping that you can replace your normal Palm PDA with this one - forget it (because of limited battery life even with GPS off).
So what's special about this Palm-based GPS? Simply that you can integrate your Palm address list with the waypoints of the GPS.
Good luck.
Avoid this product and found something else to buy [Posted on 2007-01-07]
The accompied CD does not work. I had to call a friend to get a copy. I finally installed. It worked OK excpet that it had been no sound since after a couple of months.
Never Get Lost Again! [Posted on 2007-01-19]
It works great, and I can use it on my boat (including the fishing calculator that's built in!) Would be neet to be able to choose a man's voice instead of the woman's though. Most women are always getting lost!
Okay product but just doesn't last. [Posted on 2007-02-26]
Realize that this unit is discontinued and probably with good reason: it just doesn't hold up. My first one lost the ability to find any satellite signals. To Garmin's great credit they replaced it even 'though it was several months out of warranty. No argument, didn't even have to ask, they just did it which leads me to believe that they knew they had problems with the design of this unit. My second one has just failed the same way about 10 months later and this time Garmin want $150 to repair/replace it. I wouldn't mind the charge so much but the fact that it has happened twice makes me think I'll only get another year out of it so why bother?
The maps were out of date when this thing was new and not just for new roads or developments. A major road near here has been a divided highway for ~20 years but the iQue database knew nothing about that.
Disappointed that my ~$500 investment has only lasted me 2 years. Agree with the others about poor battery life - you could NEVER use this unit for walking for example and somewhat of a compromise as a PDA. Should have stuck with separate units but tried to save money.
great GPS/PDA [Posted on 2007-11-16]
I love Garmin GPS products and the PDA function of this device is great also. As long as you keep it charged and do not let the battery die it is a great product. I do not like the dash mount that does not suction cup to the window. I had this product for 3 years now and it slides across the dashboard. I had to purchase the suction cup with makes it 100% better. It also fits right into my purse for easy travel. I do not leave it in the car to prevent it from being stolen.
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