DougW

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.

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DougW

DougW

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.

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DougW

Just Taylor

On Thu, 02 Sep 2004 19:31:52 GMT, twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com>
wrote:

>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.

Yes you can have the GPS function turned off (when the flip antenna is
down.) You can also "simulate" your route without GPS however I never
used it... never saw the point :)

Where the better half seems to have problems is with her alarms. The
iQue will be in her purse and an appoint alarm will go off and she won't
hear it and it remains on until the battery dies... However if she puts
in its cradle at home and on the USB quick sync at work (powered)
battery life is not a problem. Its the getting her to do it that is the
problem!

Overall for the money I think you will be very happy with iQue. I have
a Dell Axim X30 myself and I could add an optional GPS until but I also
carry a notebook with me that has Street Atlas 2004 with a USB GPS unit.
It works for me but it very bulky.

We paid a little less than $500 from -------- last Christmas (2003) and
that included an extra year service plan ($10 special so why not?) a car
adapter and the travel USB sync for work. It works as advertised...


--
Taylor

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

Just Taylor

On Thu, 02 Sep 2004 19:31:52 GMT, twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com>
wrote:

>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.

Yes you can have the GPS function turned off (when the flip antenna is
down.) You can also "simulate" your route without GPS however I never
used it... never saw the point :)

Where the better half seems to have problems is with her alarms. The
iQue will be in her purse and an appoint alarm will go off and she won't
hear it and it remains on until the battery dies... However if she puts
in its cradle at home and on the USB quick sync at work (powered)
battery life is not a problem. Its the getting her to do it that is the
problem!

Overall for the money I think you will be very happy with iQue. I have
a Dell Axim X30 myself and I could add an optional GPS until but I also
carry a notebook with me that has Street Atlas 2004 with a USB GPS unit.
It works for me but it very bulky.

We paid a little less than $500 from -------- last Christmas (2003) and
that included an extra year service plan ($10 special so why not?) a car
adapter and the travel USB sync for work. It works as advertised...


--
Taylor

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

Just Taylor

On Thu, 02 Sep 2004 19:31:52 GMT, twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com>
wrote:

>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.

Yes you can have the GPS function turned off (when the flip antenna is
down.) You can also "simulate" your route without GPS however I never
used it... never saw the point :)

Where the better half seems to have problems is with her alarms. The
iQue will be in her purse and an appoint alarm will go off and she won't
hear it and it remains on until the battery dies... However if she puts
in its cradle at home and on the USB quick sync at work (powered)
battery life is not a problem. Its the getting her to do it that is the
problem!

Overall for the money I think you will be very happy with iQue. I have
a Dell Axim X30 myself and I could add an optional GPS until but I also
carry a notebook with me that has Street Atlas 2004 with a USB GPS unit.
It works for me but it very bulky.

We paid a little less than $500 from -------- last Christmas (2003) and
that included an extra year service plan ($10 special so why not?) a car
adapter and the travel USB sync for work. It works as advertised...


--
Taylor

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

Just Taylor

On Thu, 2 Sep 2004 17:04:07 -0500, "DougW"
<post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:

>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.

Which we have and works well... but like I told Twaldron, does not good
if you leave it in your purse, let the alarm go off and don't turn it
back off. Not that I'm saying you have a purse :)


--
Taylor

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

Just Taylor

On Thu, 2 Sep 2004 17:04:07 -0500, "DougW"
<post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:

>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.

Which we have and works well... but like I told Twaldron, does not good
if you leave it in your purse, let the alarm go off and don't turn it
back off. Not that I'm saying you have a purse :)


--
Taylor

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

Just Taylor

On Thu, 2 Sep 2004 17:04:07 -0500, "DougW"
<post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:

>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.

Which we have and works well... but like I told Twaldron, does not good
if you leave it in your purse, let the alarm go off and don't turn it
back off. Not that I'm saying you have a purse :)


--
Taylor

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

twaldron

Just Taylor wrote:

> On Thu, 2 Sep 2004 17:04:07 -0500, "DougW"
> <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
>
>
>>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.
>
>
> Which we have and works well... but like I told Twaldron, does not good
> if you leave it in your purse, let the alarm go off and don't turn it
> back off. Not that I'm saying you have a purse :)

LOL! (not that there's anything wrong with that!!)
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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

Just Taylor wrote:

> On Thu, 2 Sep 2004 17:04:07 -0500, "DougW"
> <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
>
>
>>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.
>
>
> Which we have and works well... but like I told Twaldron, does not good
> if you leave it in your purse, let the alarm go off and don't turn it
> back off. Not that I'm saying you have a purse :)

LOL! (not that there's anything wrong with that!!)
--
__________________________________________________ _________
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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