Garmin iQue 3600

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)."

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Garmin charges A LOT for maps

[exhilaration]

You know what sucks? Spending $200 on a nifty Garmin GPS unit only to find out that you have to spend another $200 on detailed maps.

The Garmin Legend came with a "basemap" of major highways and major roads, but there are no detailed streetmaps cuz you gotta buy Garmin's CD's for that.

This new unit it pretty expensive, but what how much do you have to spend for the friggin maps?

Re:Garmin charges A LOT for maps

[Artifex]

You know what sucks? Spending $200 on a nifty Garmin GPS unit only to find out that you have to spend another $200 on detailed maps.
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This new unit it pretty expensive, but what how much do you have to spend for the friggin maps?

You know what else sucks? People who can't read linked information before commenting on it.

Right on this page, on the lower left it plainly says that the "MapSource(TM) City Select CD with full unlock" is included, in either North American or European versions, as well as the basemaps.

If you don't believe that page, follow the link from the North American version to here, where it also says "MapSource(R) North America City Select v4.01 now includes full coverage for the contiguous United States and expanded coverage for Canada. This updated product (with access to all regions at no extra charge) is included with the purchase of a Garmin(R) GPS V Deluxe or iQue 3600."

Re:Compatibility?

[NilObject]

There is no GPS software that works on a Mac... Riight...

Re:Compatibility?

[plastik55]

None of those do street mapping or route finding, which is what most people need.

Of the handheld street mapping software that exists, Delorme's Street Atlas USA Handheld requires you to download its maps to the handheld from a Windows PC. As does Rand McNally's TripFinder software. Mapopolis is thankfully not dependent on the host PC, but is slow and buggy as shit (at least on the Palm).

Re:Why not just buy an Ipaq

[CheeseMonkey]

This is pretty accurate :) I did this with my iPaq + the dual slot PC card backback. One card was for a 5GB hard drive (for the maps- well, the maps and 4.5G of MP3s) the other was for the GPS. It was wholly unweilding and not really good for anything but in-card navigation.

Also, in case anyone was wondering, PocketPC WMP sucks for playing large amounts of music. By "Large" I mean "more than 10 tracks".

Correct Link to InfoWorld Article

[Pooua]

The link given in the title article has some extra letters attached to the "html" suffix. The corrected link should be http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/n/3903.html

Re:Compatibility?

[psxndc]

what about gpsdrive?

$fink install gpsdrive

Not trying to be flippant, but it looks like gpsdrive does the things you're looking for. I admit I am a gps n00b (eyeing one for christmas), but from my initial research, gpsdrive does route finding.

psxndc

Re:Forbes looks at the iQue x2

[Anonymous Coward]

Bulky? I've seen one side by side with a Sony Clie and the iQue is just barely bigger.

Re:Signals will get blocked

[Anonymous Coward]

That not true. I live downtown Toronto. I can get about 10 satellites at any time. You would be surprised.

I use a garmin with a desktop computer in my car and touch screen.

Re:How is it?

[DNS-and-BIND]

Oh, it's a great unit. Especially with full color. It's designed to sit on the dashboard while driving (hence the name StreetPilot), as opposed to other GPS units which are designed to lay flat to go in the pocket for hiking (eTrex, Ique). It doesn't matter if you're moving or sitting still...I've acquired satellites on an airplane moving at 550 mph and it didn't take any longer than usual. It's rare you find an address it doesn't have...it's happened to me once as I remember, and that was in a newly-built area. If you're interested in buying it perchance, I'd be willing to entertain fair offers. I'm leaving the country soon and where I'm going I won't need a GPS. It's in top-notch condition...it's been my favorite posession and I've been quite anal about keeping it safe (and the faceplate unscratched).