On Wed, 01 Sep 2004 12:45:07 GMT, twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com>
wrote:

>Since we're already on the topic of GPSs...does anyone use the new
>Garmin Ique Palm unit? Does it lack in either the GPS or the Palm
>features?? I have a Handspring Visor Edge now, but am becoming
>interested in this unit due to the added benefit of the GPS without an
>add on part.

The better half as a Garmin iQue 3600 and it is really easy to use and
handy to have! The battery doesn't last as long but if you keep in on
the cradle at the house and plugged into the power port in the car
you'll do fine...

Sometimes it will take up to 10 minutes to get a signal but that is rare
and usually it will find a signal without a minute or two. Routing is
very reliable... She likes her iQue over the built in navigation in her
car.

--
Taylor

'89 Audi 200
'03 Audi S6 Avant
'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport

 

On Wed, 01 Sep 2004 12:45:07 GMT, twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com>
wrote:

>Since we're already on the topic of GPSs...does anyone use the new
>Garmin Ique Palm unit? Does it lack in either the GPS or the Palm
>features?? I have a Handspring Visor Edge now, but am becoming
>interested in this unit due to the added benefit of the GPS without an
>add on part.

The better half as a Garmin iQue 3600 and it is really easy to use and
handy to have! The battery doesn't last as long but if you keep in on
the cradle at the house and plugged into the power port in the car
you'll do fine...

Sometimes it will take up to 10 minutes to get a signal but that is rare
and usually it will find a signal without a minute or two. Routing is
very reliable... She likes her iQue over the built in navigation in her
car.

--
Taylor

'89 Audi 200
'03 Audi S6 Avant
'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport

 

On Wed, 01 Sep 2004 12:45:07 GMT, twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com>
wrote:

>Since we're already on the topic of GPSs...does anyone use the new
>Garmin Ique Palm unit? Does it lack in either the GPS or the Palm
>features?? I have a Handspring Visor Edge now, but am becoming
>interested in this unit due to the added benefit of the GPS without an
>add on part.

The better half as a Garmin iQue 3600 and it is really easy to use and
handy to have! The battery doesn't last as long but if you keep in on
the cradle at the house and plugged into the power port in the car
you'll do fine...

Sometimes it will take up to 10 minutes to get a signal but that is rare
and usually it will find a signal without a minute or two. Routing is
very reliable... She likes her iQue over the built in navigation in her
car.

--
Taylor

'89 Audi 200
'03 Audi S6 Avant
'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport

 

Thanks Jerry! I looked at Garmins site and the GPSMAP76C and 76CS....
All I can say is "WOW"... Exactly what I'm looking for! A bit over
my $500 target, but I believe you get what you pay for. Lots of extra
goodies too! Nice.

John


"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message news:<HSrZc.67777$yh.60040@fed1read05>...
> Be sure to look at Garmin's fairly new GPS60C or GPS60CS. I got a GPS 60CS
> for Christmas and it's really head and shoulders above everything else I
> looked at, especially the user interface if you compare it to anything made
> by Magellan. It's my 3rd GPS over the years and having come up from a
> first-generation Magellan GPS I flew with that was huge and then to a Garmin
> GPS90, this 60CS is just amazing.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/

 

Thanks Jerry! I looked at Garmins site and the GPSMAP76C and 76CS....
All I can say is "WOW"... Exactly what I'm looking for! A bit over
my $500 target, but I believe you get what you pay for. Lots of extra
goodies too! Nice.

John


"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message news:<HSrZc.67777$yh.60040@fed1read05>...
> Be sure to look at Garmin's fairly new GPS60C or GPS60CS. I got a GPS 60CS
> for Christmas and it's really head and shoulders above everything else I
> looked at, especially the user interface if you compare it to anything made
> by Magellan. It's my 3rd GPS over the years and having come up from a
> first-generation Magellan GPS I flew with that was huge and then to a Garmin
> GPS90, this 60CS is just amazing.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/

 

Thanks Jerry! I looked at Garmins site and the GPSMAP76C and 76CS....
All I can say is "WOW"... Exactly what I'm looking for! A bit over
my $500 target, but I believe you get what you pay for. Lots of extra
goodies too! Nice.

John


"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message news:<HSrZc.67777$yh.60040@fed1read05>...
> Be sure to look at Garmin's fairly new GPS60C or GPS60CS. I got a GPS 60CS
> for Christmas and it's really head and shoulders above everything else I
> looked at, especially the user interface if you compare it to anything made
> by Magellan. It's my 3rd GPS over the years and having come up from a
> first-generation Magellan GPS I flew with that was huge and then to a Garmin
> GPS90, this 60CS is just amazing.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/

 

Just Taylor wrote:

> On Wed, 01 Sep 2004 12:45:07 GMT, twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>>Since we're already on the topic of GPSs...does anyone use the new
>>Garmin Ique Palm unit? Does it lack in either the GPS or the Palm
>>features?? I have a Handspring Visor Edge now, but am becoming
>>interested in this unit due to the added benefit of the GPS without an
>>add on part.
>
>
> The better half as a Garmin iQue 3600 and it is really easy to use and
> handy to have! The battery doesn't last as long but if you keep in on
> the cradle at the house and plugged into the power port in the car
> you'll do fine...
>
> Sometimes it will take up to 10 minutes to get a signal but that is rare
> and usually it will find a signal without a minute or two. Routing is
> very reliable... She likes her iQue over the built in navigation in her
> car.
>
> --
> Taylor

Thanks for the reply, Taylor. Can you turn off the GPS to save battery
and only use the GPS as needed? Or will that save juice? Most of the day
I need a PALM, but enroute I'll need the GPS functions.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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Just Taylor wrote:

> On Wed, 01 Sep 2004 12:45:07 GMT, twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>>Since we're already on the topic of GPSs...does anyone use the new
>>Garmin Ique Palm unit? Does it lack in either the GPS or the Palm
>>features?? I have a Handspring Visor Edge now, but am becoming
>>interested in this unit due to the added benefit of the GPS without an
>>add on part.
>
>
> The better half as a Garmin iQue 3600 and it is really easy to use and
> handy to have! The battery doesn't last as long but if you keep in on
> the cradle at the house and plugged into the power port in the car
> you'll do fine...
>
> Sometimes it will take up to 10 minutes to get a signal but that is rare
> and usually it will find a signal without a minute or two. Routing is
> very reliable... She likes her iQue over the built in navigation in her
> car.
>
> --
> Taylor

Thanks for the reply, Taylor. Can you turn off the GPS to save battery
and only use the GPS as needed? Or will that save juice? Most of the day
I need a PALM, but enroute I'll need the GPS functions.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________

 

Just Taylor wrote:

> On Wed, 01 Sep 2004 12:45:07 GMT, twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>>Since we're already on the topic of GPSs...does anyone use the new
>>Garmin Ique Palm unit? Does it lack in either the GPS or the Palm
>>features?? I have a Handspring Visor Edge now, but am becoming
>>interested in this unit due to the added benefit of the GPS without an
>>add on part.
>
>
> The better half as a Garmin iQue 3600 and it is really easy to use and
> handy to have! The battery doesn't last as long but if you keep in on
> the cradle at the house and plugged into the power port in the car
> you'll do fine...
>
> Sometimes it will take up to 10 minutes to get a signal but that is rare
> and usually it will find a signal without a minute or two. Routing is
> very reliable... She likes her iQue over the built in navigation in her
> car.
>
> --
> Taylor

Thanks for the reply, Taylor. Can you turn off the GPS to save battery
and only use the GPS as needed? Or will that save juice? Most of the day
I need a PALM, but enroute I'll need the GPS functions.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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__________________________________________________ _________

 

twaldron did pass the time by typing:

> Thanks for the reply, Taylor. Can you turn off the GPS to save battery
> and only use the GPS as needed? Or will that save juice? Most of the day
> I need a PALM, but enroute I'll need the GPS functions.

Car adapter. Then you don't have to worry about the battery.

--
DougW