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Garmin iQue 3600

Posted by michael on from the whereami dept.

W33dz writes "Several sources are talking today about Garmin's new iQue 3600. This lovely new gadget runs on Palm's OS 5.2 and features an onboard GPS system. Garmin has a long history of being a top GPS manufacturer and has created a neat little device that you can see reviewed here (MSNBC) and here (InfoSync)."

6 of 113 comments (clear)

  1. backordered by Dare+nMc · · Score: 3, Funny

    crap, and I wanted to get mine before it was posted to slashdot.

  2. Voice guidance? by mmoncur · · Score: 5, Funny

    > The iQue 3600 is the first PDA to include integrated GPS technology.
    > With the power of Palm OS(R) 5 and the dependability of Garmin(R) GPS technology,
    > this "Super PDA" redefines multi-tasking. Our integrated software not only
    > allows you to look up appointments or contacts, but also locates and routes
    > you to them with voice-guidance commands!

    Impressive, although I imagine voice guidance is going to sound very cheesy coming out of a tiny machine like this. And embarrassing. (Did your coat pocket just say "turn 90 degrees left"?)

    You may now begin the usual "How long will it take for someone to put Linux on one of these" discussion.

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    1. Re:Voice guidance? by bellers · · Score: 4, Funny
      >And embarrassing. (Did your coat pocket just say "turn 90 degrees left"?)

      If you think that's bad, just wait until your pants tell everyone within earshot to head south.

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  3. Cool! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Now I can say I have an "iQue of 3600" and be telling the truth.

  4. Could functions clash ? by Rosco+P.+Coltrane · · Score: 3, Funny

    Speaker for voice-guidance commands, MP3 player, and message playback

    So when play this, does it guide you there ?

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  5. Blah by NilObject · · Score: 4, Funny
    Why is it still so fricking exciting when some company crams PalmOS on to their whatever-product and hypes it as the next generation of devices. All this really is is the by-product of a Zire, iTrex GPS Unit, some cheap wine, and a Barry White cd.

    Ooo! I can take voice memos now!

    "Note to self, save a couple hundred dollars next time."