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#45 of 1723 PDA by bat1161 Feb 24, 2004 (9:39 am)
The PDA system I was looking into was the Garmin Ique 3600. It has the built in GPS, and it is a Palm v.5.1(?), so you have the best of both worlds. I ended up going with the Garmin Streetpilot 2610, a stand alone GPS sysytem, as I figured in the long run it will benefit me more.   Mark
#46 of 1723 RadioShack! by cwalker29 Feb 25, 2004 (11:33 am)
The Garmin iQue3600 is definitely the best bargain for a beginner GPS driver that wants versatility and convenience. RadioShack carries them and they are on sell for $550. It’s a big purchase, but it is a PDA/GPS & MP3 Player all in one!!! This thing is awesome and the guys at RadioShack were the best. It’s so fun and easy to use. Turn by turn voice guided directions. It’s easy to justify spending that much when you think about how much a PDA, GPS, & Mp3 player would cost separately. Plus, it has Palm OS so it’s a proven product. Garmin is highly recognizable as the leader in the industry. RadioShack has lots of cool GPS products from Garmin AND Magellan. They have the Roadmate on the web with a really cool demo. Go to RadioShack and buy an iQue3600, you won’t be disappointed.
#47 of 1723 Ok by cwalker29 Feb 25, 2004 (11:37 am)
I know that I went a little RS crazy there for a minute, bu they offered me the best deal & they know thier GPS stuff!!!
#48 of 1723 To deminin> by cwalker29 Feb 25, 2004 (12:08 pm)
Dont you realize that these systems are like having Yahoo maps or MapQuest in your car, and yes it is illegal to be playing with the GPS while in motion.
#49 of 1723 by bat1161 Feb 26, 2004 (7:34 am)
Actually, if you want any of these aftermarket systems shop around. You could get the Ique for around $460-470 online, and the other units are discounted as well. Radio Shack is good for learning, but they charge list.   BTW-the Garmin 2610 prevents you from doing any route changes while the car is in motion. The most you can do is change from map to text.   Mark
#50 of 1723 Yeah by cwalker29 Feb 26, 2004 (9:20 am)
but do you know or trust these little web dealers? My extra $50 I paid to RadioShack made me confident that I chose the right unit and gave me piece of mind.
#51 of 1723 Garmin by scottdude Feb 28, 2004 (9:59 am)
Thanks for that Garmin info! If I buy one I would probably get it from Radio Shack because they are one of the stores I like to support. Can you imagine a world where there wasn't a Radio Shack down the street?
#52 of 1723 by bat1161 Mar 01, 2004 (7:47 am)
Actually, I have bought items over the internet, but only from reputable dealers. Look for a vendor that has a good bizrate rating (kind of the internets BBB). Like anything else, you have to be careful. Radio Shack is great for accessories, batteries, Directv, stuff like that, but in my opinion for a GPS system you should look around; especially since they do not offer most models.
#53 of 1723 GPS Outfitters.com by peglegger Mar 01, 2004 (1:25 pm)
I would recommend GPS Outfitters as a place for reference if you go with the Garmin iQue 3600. I love my unit, but I have to admit that I stumbled through map installation, etc. GPS Outfitters sells a tutorial CD-Rom that would have really helped me up-front, but I still have found a lot of value in it. gpsoutfitters.com is there website.   I love the portability, the size, and the convenience of having all my Palm stuff in the same unit (plus you can link your existing contacts to their map locations!). It's awesome. You will have to buy additional stuff to make it really work (memory, for sure....512 MB SD card for about $140 or so; travel kit for about $80, etc.)   MP3 not sure about yet...I'll probably just use a stand-alone MP3 versus tying up this unit with music (which would probably justify another SD card).   Just my two cents....
#54 of 1723 New cars offering NAV Systems by swingerjay Mar 05, 2004 (3:12 pm)
I have learned from responses that the Honda Accord nav system will simply follow, showing vehicle location and direction.   I was assured that the Toyota Camry will also.   The system on Lexus cars will also do this.   I think there is a very good chance that all of them will operate without forcing you to accept "guidance." My quest is over.

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