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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 9:18 pm
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Tummy
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Garmin iQue 3600 Palm / GPS

I got one today.

A big improvement over the previous gen (Garmin GPS V), but probably aimed at different markets. They fixed several issues I had with the GPS V but introduced many new flaws.

The biggest improvement is the ability to have maps on SD memory cards. I am able to store detailed maps for all the locations I usually visit during the year on a 256mb card. NY/NJ, Boston, Central Florida, Houston, LA, San Francisco, Chicago, Hawaii...

Some pros:
-Route calculations feel about 10x faster
-Great color screen with virtual graphiti area
-SD memory expansion (32mb built in)
-Talks in multiple languages

Cons:
-Palm based
-Requires stylus use for many functions, this might be a problem while driving
-Battery life is very short
-Not water resistant
-Power and data connections appear to be delicate

Here's garmin's web site:
http://www.garmin.com/products/iQue3600/

and an active discussion forum from PDAstreet.com:
http://www.pdastreet.com/forums/foru...hp?forumid=108
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