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Article: You'll never get lost (or be late).(Garmin iQue handheld computer)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
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- U.S. News & World Report
- Article date:
- November 24, 2003
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The Garmin iQue 3600 ($590) is one cool combo device. The Palm hand-held computer does a top-notch job of handling contacts and schedules; it also helps you navigate. A sleek antenna flips up to communicate with the Global Positioning System.
UPSIDE The GPS functions integrate nicely with the Palm--tap a name in the address book with the Palm's stylus to get driving directions from your current location. Comes with detailed maps for most U.S. cities that are easy to read on the 2-by-3-inch, high-resolution screen. A pleasant woman's voice reads the directions aloud. The device's Palm OS 5 ...