Amazon.com Product Description

The Magellan GPS 310 is an affordable 12-channel global positioningsystem receiver with an NMEA 0183 output for downloading map data from optionalCD-ROMs via your PC. This GPS unit's quadrifilar antenna locks on to satellitesfor accurate positioning in all kinds of terrain.

View your navigation information on any of three graphic screens with a powerfulbacklight for dim conditions. Other GPS features include 100 waypoints, onereversible route with 10 legs, and a resettable trip odometer that tells you howfar you've traveled so you can estimate the time you need to start back.Distance, bearing, heading, direction, steering, speed, time to go, elevation,XTE, time, and satellite elevation are all displayed on the high-resolution LCDscreen. Tough rubber armoring protects this unit in the field, and waterproofingallows it to float.

The GPS 310 runs on two AA alkaline batteries for up to 20 hours. It comes witha wrist strap and quick-reference guide. It is covered by a one-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• 12-channel GPS receiver
• NMEA 0183 output
• 100 waypoints, 1 reversible route with 10 legs, trip odometer
• 3 graphic screens, backlight for dim conditions
• Quadrifilar antenna for better reception

Reviews (11)

Great, basic GPS...
If you want a GPS that will tell you where to turn left to get on the Turnpike, this isn't it. But if you want to know exactly where you are on the planet, the Magellan 310 and 315 do an excellent job of it, with full 12-channel satellite tracking, the highest available. The nobs are complicated at first, but most guys like learning that sort of thing. This is basically the perfect gift for geeky dads or hikers.

BTW, the screen on the 310 and 315 as well as the features are superior to the eTrex basic model, although that model is far more ergonomic.

Good bargain for connecting to laptop computer
The Magellan 310 is an old, discontinued GPS receiver. I bought the Magellan 310 at $30 at a local chain department store. As I suspected, the unit displays the coordinates in only 4 digits of "minutes" (A.K.A. DD MM.MM format). Modern GPS receivers display 5 digits of minutes. Unfortunately this means the Magellan 310 can only display coordinates to within +/- 60 feet in each dimension (North/South and East/West).

When I hooked the Magellan 310 to a laptop computer with a serial cable, the 310 outputs up to 6 digits of Minutes - more than sufficient for any task. So if you're looking for a bargain priced GPS receiver for use with a laptop for something like NetStumbler or
DeLorme Street Atlas, I think this is a good bargain if you can find it under $50. Be sure to budget for extra cost of
a serial cable (about $20) as the cable is not
included with the serial cable.

Unfortunately, you can't transfer saved waypoints between your computer and the 310 with the serial cable.

I also think this GPS receiver is perfectly suitable for situations where high precision isn't required. For example, finding your way back to your car after hiking in the woods doesn't really require 3 Meter precision like modern GPS receivers have - the Magellan 310 should get you within 20 Meters (about 65 feet). That should get you close enough to see your car.

One of the most popular reasons for buying a GPS receiver is for geocaching. Most people that want to try out geocaching look for a low-priced GPS receiver so they can try the sport and decide whether or not they like it. While it might be tempting to buy the Magellan 310, I strongly suggest spending a few more dollars on a GPS receiver with 5 digit minute precision like the Magellan 315 or the Magellan Sportrak. It is technically possible to geocache with the Magellan 310, but you'll have to manually adjust for the 4 digit minute precision. Explaining how this adjustment works is beyond the scope of this review, but trust me when I say you want something better than the Magellan 310 for geocaching.

Great, basic GPS
If you want a GPS that will tell you where to turn left to get on the Turnpike, this isn't it. But if you want to know exactly where you are on the planet, the Magellan 310 and 315 do an excellent job of it, with full 12-channel satellite tracking, the highest available. The nobs are complicated at first, but most guys like learning that sort of thing. This is basically the perfect gift for geeky dads or hikers.
BTW, the screen on the 310 and 315 as well as the features are superior to the eTrex basic model, although that model is far more ergonomic.

Get The Magellan 315 - for a few dollars more - Worth it!
I had purchased a 310 and a 315 because they run out of the Magellan 315. What a difference! To start the batteries do not run out that often, the 315 is more accurate somehow, dont ask me why; just comapring side by side the 310 even though a bit smaller seems less "in the Game"
I gave my 310 to my son, its a godd starter GPS, if you are serious about GPS handhelds, get the Magellan 315 for a few dollars more. Worth every penny!

Lost at 5000 ft MSL
Never got lost really...but this little unit is great as a back up to electronic navigation in Aircraft. Its nice to know, if you are a bit challenged of where your are at at 5000ft...this will tell you the direction and distance to you destination airport. A nice little comfort to have when you are in unfamilar terrain. A neat trick...just load the GPS coordinates of the airports in you area...and never be lost again (or feel like your lost). Remember Aviate then Navigate...keep your eyes outside the cockpit most of the time! ... Read more

Features

• Wrist-top computer/timepiece with altimeter, barometer, and compass
• Chronometer records accurate altitude profiles with 10- or 60-second intervals for up to 200 hours
• Shows elevation up to 29,500 feet plus vertical speed; 6-hour barometric trend graph to help forcast weather changes
• Water resistant, tested to 100 meters/330 feet
• Synchronize with your PC to analyze performance

Features

• 2 degree graduations
• Pins on for hands free operation
• Inch scale
• Luminous points
• Lanyard

Features

• Declination adjustable
• 1:24k and 1:50k meter scales
• Luminous points

Features

• 1 degree graduations
• Magnified read out
• Declination adjustable
• USGS map scale 1:24k, UTM
• Inch scale and protractor

Features

• 2 degree graduations
• Declination scale
• Inch and mm scales
• Luminous points
• Lanyard

Features

• 2 degree graduations
• Declination scale
• Inch and mm scales
• Luminous points
• Lanyard

Features

• 35-Minute full color video
• Learn how to navigate

Amazon.com Product Description

The Suunto Mariner wrist-top computer/timepiece provides all the necessary information for making quick responsible decisions when sailing. Housed in an ABS plastic body with an oversized LCD screen, it combines time and date functions with a barometer, compass, and sailing timer.

The sailing timer has been developed together with some of the top sailors in the world. Experience from the Whitbread Around the World Race and dinghy and keel boat World Championships has been put into one compact package that travels conveniently with you, keeping you up-to-date at all times.

The electronic compass of the Suunto Mariner is a great tool for direction taking for any boater. It shows you your bearing and cardinal or half-cardinal points, a North-South arrow, and it features a bearing tracking function which displays locked bearing, actual bearing and the difference between the two. Together with the rotating bezel, you can easily determine the start line bias and memorize wind directions during the race start.

The barometer function of Suunto Mariner keeps you one step ahead of the storm. In addition to current barometric pressure and temperature, Mariner displays the pressure trend of the last 6 hours and history for the past four days to let you really analyze and understand the upcoming weather.

The Suunto Mariner is water resistant, tested to 100 meters/330 feet according to ISO 2281 standard, which means you can use it for swimming or other water sports activities--but it should not be used for scuba diving or freediving.

What's in the Box This package includes the Suunto Regatta wrist-top computer and printed operating instructions. It is covered by a one-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Watch, barometer, compass, and sailing timer in 1
• Stylish design, waterproof to 100 feet
• Sailing timer with countdown from 60 minutes; up to 50 waypoints stored in memory
• Bubble level for accurate compass readings
• Features 3 alarms and stopwatch

Reviews (1)

Excellent features, rugged. A bit big though...
I'm extremely pleased with my Suunto Mariner. It is simply loaded with features that a sailor/racer wil find handy. It can also take a lot of abuse (clumsy me...). There are only two things I can think of where the Suunto Mariner comes up short: First is that it is a bit big when worn on your wrist. However, all Suunto watches are this size; and, once you get used to it, you stop noticing. Although it is big, it is very light in weight. Overall, it is very comfortable to wear. And, the benefit of having a big display is that it is easy to see (and digest) all the data displayed on the unit. Second, many watches coming out from other companies that cater to water-sports enthusiasts include a tide calculator/display. The Suunto Mariner does not have this feature. In my opinion, adding the tide feature would make this watch complete.

As it is, however, it is a great watch. In terms of basic timekeeping, it has everything you need. Time, date, dual time, stopwatch, countdown timer, multiple alarms. Accuracy has been perfect over 2 years. It also has an effective backlight display that stays on for a couple of seconds after you push the button - nice.

In sail mode, the main feature is a timer to aid in sail racing. I am just a recreational racer (solings); but I've come to appreciate this feature very much. Essentially, you set it to count down the number of minutes before the final starting gun goes off. As you manoever your boat for position during those 3 minutes (or whaterver), it gives you chime alarms as the time counts down (two beeps when you have 2 minutes left, another 2 beeps when there is 1 minute left, then beeps every ten seconds until the last 10 seconds, then a beep every second, then a final chime). When the final time is reached, the countdown timer switches to a count-up timer. So, it automatically switches to an exact reckoning of your time in the race. There are additional memory and logbook functions that allow you to keep track of multiple races; but I don't use those features much.

The barometer mode is probably less helpful during a race and more so during cruising. It's accurate enough to give you a head's up when a new weather front is moving in. Again, it has memory and logbook functions that are beyond me.

The compass mode is cool, but I don't use it much. It is accurate; but it's easier for me to use the boat's compass than to look down at my wrist. It would be an excellent backup in an emergency however!

I've looked at a few other watches geared towards sailors, and this has been the best of the bunch. Lots of data presented in an easy to digest fashion. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Huger's CP600 sports watch is perfect for any hiker or traveler. The 16-position electronic compass gives the degree readout in digital format with five-degree intervals. It also has a chronograph stopwatch, month/day/date display, countdown timer, and daily alarms with hourly chime. The durable CP600 is small and comfortable to wear with a backlit LCD display--you can rely on it to give you dependable readings whenever and wherever you go. ... Read more

Features

• 16-position electronic compass
• Backlit LCD display
• Daily alarms and hourly chime
• Chronograph stopwatch
• Month/day/date display

Reviews (6)

Boy scouts, get a real compass
I bought this thing for about $20 plus shipping from Homeland. It has a 12/24 digital display, which is easy to see, it tells yopu what day it is, and that part is easy to read. It has an alarm that has never failed to wake me up, and a light you can press to see what time it is at night.
I bought it, however, for a trip to France, as I thought the compass, the light and the alarm would be really useful. The compass, no matter how many times I "calibrate" it, by spinning it around clockwise (it recommends 3x) is never accurate, not in Miami, not in Paris and not in the Pyrenees, either.
The batteries (it has two) are not the most common, but are readily available, and I had to replace them after one month. Maybe I used that light too much. The compass ceases to display first (it never 'works'), then the face gets dimmer and dimmer and goes blank.

think again before you buy it
My wife bought this watch in Feb 2003. I liked it at the first sight. However, the alarm kept ringing till the battery was running out. And then I opened te case and changed it. The inside looked pretty bad. Moreover, the alarm doesn't work anymore and the casin g is easy to peel off . The last thing I want to mention is that the warranty is only 90 days. (I guess there will be something wrong in you watch after that time).
BTW, I came from China. "Made in China" doesn't tell the product is good or nottell you much. We can make good stuff.

This compass watch is lost!
I scanned a host of web sites looking for an economical compass watch. This watch looked great on the web site and I liked the options so I ordered. Well, Oregon Scientific sent the wrong one. We started over. As another reviewer noted, the chrome effect wore off fairly quickly. I was frustrated because the LED was nearly impossible to read without turning my wrist for a 'straight-on' reading. To my chagrin, while changing the watch band the LED went flat and disappeared altogether. So much for a watch that lasted less than a year. Get a real compass and find another watch.

Terrible
Bought this a year ago today actually.

First of all...the band broke after one month...then...the casing started to wear showing that the casing is actually painted on...that is not the true color of the casing...and then...this weekend while on a hunting trip I noticed that no matter what direction I was headed...it always said NE. Luckily a friend brought a compass and we were able to find our way back to the truck...and ultimately me back to my PC to write a review for this terrible product.

So...consider this you warning...and BUY SOMETHING ELSE!!!

just a cheap watch w/ a compass
i purchased this watch pretty much to save myself from buying one for about double the cost. when i received the watch i found out why:
the band is what you would find on a very cheap watch / the box makes reference to being made in germany, however the watch clearly states, "made in china" / the directions were poorly translated / and the sealer of the deal for me was that the mode button was very poor - sometimes it would advance two modes ahead on one press, other times it wouldn't advance at all.
i'm definitely returning it
TAKE CARE! ... Read more

Features

• Modeled after original DW Brunton design
• Cardinal directions
• Beautiful functioning
• Lift arm to stop needle movement to extend lfie
• Swivel-style lid with mirror

Features

• Just input your destination or select it from address list & Destinator guides you there
• Search for the shortest or quickest route, or look for a route that avoids tolls & highways
• Turn-by-turn voice directions guide you to your destination
• Automatically recalculate an alternate route, if you miss a turn
• Visual menus and map-guiding tools help you throuughout your trip

Amazon.com Product Description

The Suunto Regatta combines chronographic, sailing and navigational features in a stylishly designed wrist-top computer/timepiece. With the Suunto Regatta's user-friendly sailing timer, chronograph watch and digital compass you will master any race.

Developed in cooperation with some of the World's top sailors, Suunto Regatta will prove to be particularly useful to those interested in competitive sailing. The countdown timer will alert you with a warning signal, allowing you to be in the optimal position at the critical moment of the race start.

Suunto Regatta's sailing timer allows you to set the time left to start and synchronize the timer with the race committee at any time with a push of a button. Large numerals and audible warning signals let you concentrate more on maneuvering your boat in the swarming of the start, while Suunto Regatta keeps you informed on up-coming critical moments.

The electronic compass shows your bearing in cardinal or half-cardinal points and a North-South arrow. You can also use the bearing tracking function, ensuring that you stay on course. A rotating bezel ring with a ratchet at every five degrees is particularly helpful determining the start line bias and for memorizing the wind direction. The bubble level indicates level positioning and ensures accuracy within two to three degrees.

The Suunto Regatta is water resistant, tested to 100 meters/330 feet according to ISO 2281 standard, which means you can use it for swimming or other water sports activities--but it should not be used for scuba diving or freediving.

What's in the Box This package includes the Suunto Regatta wrist-top computer and printed operating instructions. It is covered by a one-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Digital compass and sailing timer
• Dual time zone watch
• Backlit LCD display
• 3 daily alarms
• Waterproof up to 100 feet

Reviews (1)

Good watch
This is the only digital watch I like - it's also the first one I've ever used. The display is readable and practical. The compass is excellent and a very useful addition to the watch (saves packing a compass for camping trips too). ... Read more

Features

• The complete guide to staying found
• Useful field tiops and fully illustrated pages

Amazon.com Product Description

Vital data you need hiking, climbing, or skiing is just a glance away with the Suunto Altimax Wristop Computer. Get all the functionality of a watch, altimeter, and barometer in a stylish red design. The Altimax looks like a high-end wristwatch, with an ABS plastic body and elastic wristband with a Velcro closure. The body is black, with a ring of red around the dial and an oversized LCD screen with a backlight. The Altimax is made tough, built to be waterproof even when submerged up to 100 feet.

The watch displays day, time, and date with three programmable alarms plus a stopwatch and countdown timer. The dual time function allows you to stay on time even when traveling in a different time zone. The Altimax also offers a combination of altimeter and barometer functions.

The altimeter allows you to view the current altitude with a range up to 29,500 feet and a resolution of 10 feet. Also view your ascent/descent rate in feet per minute. (All measurements are also available in metric units.) One-button access allows you to see immediate information about vertical ascent/descent and the number of runs skied.

The barometer allows you to measure the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit, absolute pressure, and a difference measurement to follow changes in barometric pressure and temperature. The automatic four-day memory keeps track of atmospheric pressure information. Another feature is the adjustable sea-level pressure function.

The Altimax comes with a user-replaceable battery, which lasts up to 18 months, and a low-battery indicator. The Altimax is covered by a one-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Watch, altimeter, and barometer in one
• Stylish design, waterproof to 100 feet
• Altimeter with 24-hour memory and log book
• Barometer with 4-day memory
• Dual time display, 1-button access to altitude information

Amazon.com Product Description

Sleekly designed, the powerful Suunto S6 wrist-top computer/timepiece is an essential tool for skiers and snowboarders as well as back-country hikers and mountain bikers. It features a built-in altimeter, barometer, compass, and ski chronograph, which provides data such as degree of slope, maximum speed achieved, and average speed and vertical drop for individual runs. You can also synch the Suunto S6 up to your Windows PC to view and analyze performance data.

The Suunto S6 has been especially designed with downhill skiers and snowboarders in mind. Measuring and analyzing the surrounding environment minimizes the risk involved in moving around the mountains. In addition to having information available to you at all times on the slopes, the Suunto S6 records and stores data for later analysis. You can view, compare, and analyze your riding performance through a specially designed PC interface, and use that to improve future rides.

The combination of altimeter and clinometer enables you to measure your speed. The skichrono gives you information on the total number of runs, their altitude profile, real-time accumulated descent values, as well as the maximum and average speed of runs.

When moving around the mountains, safety comes first--and the Suunto S6 comes packed with solutions enabling safe and responsible riding. You can use the alarm functions to alert you at certain altitudes, warn of overly rapid ascent, or indicate an upcoming storm. You will be much better off using the compass and altimeter if caught in bad weather. And you can assess avalanche danger with the clinometer, if needed. The barometer features a weather trend graph, 48-hour memory, and a weather alarm.

The Suunto S6 is water resistant, tested to 100 meters/330 feet according to ISO 2281 standard, which means you can use it for swimming or other water sports activities--but it should not be used for scuba diving or freediving.

The Suunto Ski Manager (SKIM) is software that enables deeper understanding and better graphical representation of the data recorded and stored by Suunto S6. With SKIM you can visualize the altitude profiles for your skiing and snowboarding trips and for the recorded individual runs; you can analyze also and plan your sports activities and keep a training diary. Create your own activity reports by adding photos and text to the profiles.

Suunto Sports Community The SuuntoSports.com Internet site enables you to share information with other cross-sport enthusiasts from around the world. You can share statistics, learn new things, exchange ideas, and pick up useful tips from people equally passionate about sport. You can also upload your data from Suunto Trek Manager to SuuntoSports.com in order to compare your performance with others, relate tales of your wildest adventures or simply share your hiking and training experiences, travel reports and digital photos with friends or the entire

What's in the Box This package contains the Suunto S6 (black) wrist-top computer/timepiece, Datasnake PC interface cable, CD-ROM containing Suunto Ski Manager software and instruction manual, and printed Quick Guide. ... Read more

Features

• Wrist-top computer/timepiece designed for skiers and snowboarders
• Stores degree of slope, maximum speed achieved, and average speed and vertical drop for individual runs
• Includes altimeter, digital compass, and barometer with weather trend graph
• Download data to PC to view and analyze performance
• Water resistant, tested to 100 meters/330 feet

Reviews (1)

This watch does it all!
Great watch! This watch has many functions and it takes some time to learn them all. I highly recommend this watch to any outdoor enthusiast or to any gadget guru. ... Read more

Features

• Easy access to essential information in one compact package
• Alarm clock with snooze function, calendar, thermometer and compass with cardinal points
• Rugged rubber armor
• 100 percent waterproof housing
• Large, backlit LCD display

Product Description

The all new iQue M5 combines the popular Microsoft? Windows Mobile? 2003 SE operating system with the dependability of Garmin GPS. Go from the boardroom to the hotel room without stopping for directions. Calendar and contact information is seamlessly integrated with the GPS navigation functions, so the iQue M5 will remind you of appointments, show the location on the map and route you there with detailed, turn-by-turn directions and voice prompts. The mobile office applications will give you the ability to read e-mail and view documents when away from the office, then sync to Outlook when you get back*.The iQue M5 includes 64MB of RAM, 64MB of ROM (15MB of ROM is for safe storage) along with a Secure Digital memory expansion slot. Map detail and points of interest data can be stored to RAM or an optional SD card from the included MapSource? City Select? North America CD-ROM. This software application provides millions of residential streets and business addresses for all 50 states; nearly every town in the United States. City Select also includes extremely detailed road maps for Canada and Puerto Rico. Sh. Wt. 5 lbs. ... Read more

Features

• Check e-mail and view documents--then sync seamlessly with your laptop
• Includes MapSource City Select North America data CD-ROM with full coverage/full unlock
• Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition with integrated GPS and Que navigation applications
• Powered by a 416 MHz Intel PXA 272 microprocessor; includes 64 MB RAM, 64 MB ROM, and data back-up protection
• Embedded Bluetooth transceiver lets you network with computer systems and Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, PDAs, printers, etc.

Reviews (7)

Truly amazing package!Try it for yourself
I have just used the product for 14 days.I can not describe how happy I am with the performance of this tiny little gadget.First of all, for all those people complaining about bluetooth or wi-fi connectivity, I think this pocket PC is more focused on being a GPS/Navigation system and all the additional stuff should be considered a bonus.Hands down, pricewise this is one of the top navigational systems out there.My brother bought the Microsoft Streets and Trips USB add-on which he attaches to his laptop, and I bought this Garmin unit.Trust me, this GPS is 10 times better, its all in one package, comes with EVERYTHING you would need to get set and get going.

Highlights:
-Points of interests: finds atms, movie theatres, restaurants (really really handy when you're out with family and need to drive to another restaurant)
-Integrated: comes with everything you need to be mobile; dashboard kit, windshield mount, desktop charger, etc
-great software: the MapSource is excellent.
-great design, good price compared to its GPS competition.
-voice prompts work great when you are driving and its a loud clear speaker voice telling you exactly where to turn.If you miss a turn, it automatically recalculates and tell you where to turn next.basically, its really really hard to get lost if you have this thing.This product will save you money and time if you are driving in inner-cities and have a hard time with directions (so true for me driving around NYC metro area especially long island)

If we were to compare it within the GPS/Navigation category, this product takes the hat, no doubt about it.Compared to the $700 magellan unit, this is slicker, easier to set up AND did i forget to mention its a full fledged pocket PC with MS Windows Mobile Edition OS.

Cons:
only comes with 64 mb of storage.Which isn't bad, and it will load up maps of almost an entire state.I live in Queens, and I'm able to load up NYC and half of long island for about 20 megs.So i guess its not really a con.

If you need an excellent GPS system, this is it.Just think of the pocket PC functions as a free additional bonus.

i have never written a review in my life but after using this product, I was so satisfied that I told all my friends to get it instead of getting a $2k navigational system installed and now i'm writing a review to tell others what they MUST try for themselves.

First impression - mixed results
Setup was easy, I got the 1 gig SD card and loaded half the US, and still have 400 meg available for mp3, jpeg, other files.This is my first GPS, first PDA, and I've had it a week, so this is a preliminary review:

Pros:
pocket size
accessories all included
can see screen easily in daylight
PDA processor is fast
Voice recorder is cool
jacks for external antenna and speaker

Cons:
Long time to acquire satellites
Lost satellites several times
Manual is just ok
HAVE to buy the SD card ($100)

The speaker on the unit is not loud enough for navigation if there is any background noise, but the speaker on the power adapter is plenty good, plus there's an output jack for external speaker if needed.

I have a Toyota Tacoma truck, and lose signal a lot - may need the external antenna.If I put the unit all the way forward on the dash it acquires satellites in a minute, but on the windshield mount it can take 10 minutes.It also seems to take longer if the car is moving, so I just wait a minute before taking off.

The manual was aggravating - it comes with a quick setup guide that was easy and accurate, and an application guide for the navigator software, but the general instruction manual is on CD only - no paper copy!I had to print the 88-page pdf.

The unit froze once - had to reset, so I was glad to read the other reviews about the updates available from Garmin.

Screen resolution is half what other PDA's are, and I was concerned about that, but I really can't tell any difference - pictures look great, videos too, and the maps look like Magellan or any other.

Great product!Almost a home run, but not quite...
I have had about a week to use the M5. My first impression is WOW.This IS my first GPS and also my first PDA, so take my review for what it's worth.I would love to give this product 5 stars, but I will get right to the point of why I can't do it.

CONS :
No 802.11b/g - Not a huge deal if you don't mind plugging a bluetooth USB adapter in your PC, but honestly it is a little annoying that I can't connect right up to my 802.11g network out of the box.There are SD/MMC 802.11b cards available that are a option, but I have not ordered one yet.

GPS non-responsive - (see *Edit* at bottom of this review) As one other reviewer also noted, I also had a GPS problem where it acted like it was looking for the satellites, but couldn't see any of them.This was outside, and not indoors.I pushed the reset button, and GPS fired up just fine.As with the other reviewer, I also haven't had this problem reoccur after about a week of using it.The initial problem was about an hour after I took it out of the box. Since then I have used it a good 20+ times without any problems.I will report back if this problem comes back!

The leather flip case(?) - It is a little lame, and offers no protection except for maybe screen...and even that's a stretch.

PROS -
Wow, I opened the box, and it was very complete. A nice windshield suction mount, cig adapter with speaker and the other 'standard' PDA items (cradle, USB cable, travel A/C adapter, etc).

It's a nice size, not to bulky.The battery seems to perform as expected.I don't have any exact #'s, but from what I could tell it was at least 4 hours with some GPS usage.

One thing I would like to comment on is the 'cost'.A lot of reviews elsewhere talked about how expensive this device is.Yes, it's not cheap, but try buying a comparable PDA and a GPS add-on. You'll be close to, if not higher than what you would pay for this fully integrated PDA/GPS.

I have taken one trip (74 miles each way).It did a pretty good job getting me to the destination.I did notice that it was a little slow to recalculate the route if you miss a turn (5-10 seconds on average). Not a huge deal, but could be a problem in inner-city driving. It also did a random "Make U-Turn" in the intersection I was turning at. I believe the intersection came up later than the GPS/mapping software was expecting. The estimated time of arrival is nice, and right on target!

GPS performance : The GPS picks up the satellites fine in my car.My house (2 story) it's fine on the second floor, but the first floor it does not pick up the satellites unless I move over to a window.

Storage - I don't own a memory card yet, but even with the built-in memory I was able to get most of middle-TN and North Atlanta.I hear a 2GB memory card will hold all of the US, and 1GB will hold over half the US.I would say that is about right.

That's about all I can think of at this time. I will report back in a few weeks with an update.At this point I am very pleased.

Edit 4/28/05 - I did have one additional lockup of the unit that required a 'reset', so I went to the Garmin website and found out that there was a new firmware revision. I loaded the firmware and so far the unit seems to be performing perfectly.So, for those who are having GPS lockup problems, download the firmware revision.Garmin states that the firmware fixes several lockup issues.

A killer product
The Garmin ique m5 pocketpc/gps is a gadget lover's dream come
true. The price of a decent pocket pc from dell or hp would
easily run to $500. For $100 more than the price of a standard
pocket pc you get a WAAS enabled gps with bluetooth support.

The bundled software includes garmin map software for entire
united states and Microsoft outlook 2002.
Setup was easy. I was able to install the Map source software
without any problems. Garmin provides a usb based sync cable and
cradle. Since i own a Garmin GPSMap 60CS the user interface was
comfortable.


The automount is a second cradle which mounts on the windshield
via a suction cup. The suction cup mechanism was very sturdy and
stayed on for months without coming off. I did not find any problems with the mount unlike one previous reviewer.

Driving directions are provided via an external speaker
attached to the car charger. Sound was loud and clear.
The m5 has a built in speaker which has decent drive.
The battery looks to be of a replacable type. The device
comes with one slot for SD card. Onboard memory is around 60MB.
For $100 you could adda 1GB SD card and have the entire US maps loaded.

The map visibility depends a lot on the make of your car andthe angle of the windshield mount.
The map was clearly visible during daytime and nighttime.
I drive an Acura.The screen realestate is bigger than the Quest product. Outlook adresses, notes etc can be synched easily.


Entering addresses was a breeze using the stylus. The maps and
routing worked fine 98% of the time. Once in a while i had lost
satellite reception and had to reset the device. I think most of
these problems will be patched when Garmin comes out with a software update.

Couple of caveats...

The User interface is functional but lack friendliness.
Lots of concepts...like POI, Address, Locations which confuse the
user. This sofware needs to be reviewed by some usability
experts. Garmin folks ...are you listening...take a look at
IPod, google maps etc... complicated software but simpler interface.

The map sofware takes up 3GB on my HD. Think this is due to
incompatible map formats with other garmin products (60CS).
May not be a problem if you do not own other garmin products.

Pricing: This device needs to be priced under $500

Buy if you want to be on the bleeding edge
I like garmin products.Seems support for this one is a bit dicey.

Pro's - It's a garmin.Most of their products are great, and their mapping software is good.

Con's - Bluetooth.Doesn't appear it works with much.Garmin tech support admits it doesn't work with any keyboard or headset.They don't admit to what it DOES work with.Seems they are relying on users to discover that.Documentation can be a bit sketchy too.Again, relying on users to find and report the bugs.If want to pay a lot for bleeding edge technology, this is it. ... Read more

Product Description

Includes Garmin GPS 10 Wireless Receiver Integrated Magnetic Mount Navigation Software for Pocket PC and PC Laptop City Select North America CD-ROM with full Unlock 12-volt Charger Cable Setup Guides Owner s Manual. ... Read more

Features

• Included nRoute and Que navigation software turns mobile PC devices into fully functioning navigators
• Measures 1.77 by 3.46 by 0.75 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
• Bluetooth-enabled, 12-parallel-channel GPS receiver for in-vehicle navigating
• Connects wirelessly to Bluetooth-compatible Pocket PCs and PC laptops
• Comes with MapSource City Select North America CD-ROM with maps of U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico

Reviews (1)

Good alternative to All-in-one GPS units
I've been using a Garmin StreetPilot III for 3 years now, for those unfamilar with it, its a all-in-one GPS unit with auto-routing feature and voice prompt.Its a good trusty device, highly rugged and I credit much of my career success in Silicon Valley to it.

What prompted me to start sourcing for another GPS device is due to the airport hassle we experience these days.I work for the Sales department of a security company and that means frequent travel these days.The StreetPilot III is an excellent device but its a little bulky to fit into my notebook bag.

Hence enter the Garmin GPS 10.I got mine for $209 from Digitally Unique, they're slow on shipping but the price was good.Get the Deluxe package and not the receiver only one, the Garmin software and maps are worth the money.

In comparison with the older StreetPilot, advantages are:
1.Small, light and easily fit into your pocket or laptop bag, easier when passing through airport security.

2.Integrated magnetic mount allows for mounting outside the rental car, a good solution in case you rented a car with heatsheild on the windscreen that can block GPS signal.

3.Waterproof, so you can still mount the device outside the car in adverse weather condition.

4.Software provided for both PocketPC and Windows OS (Mac / Linux users are out of luck here).Most business travellers like myself typically carry a PDA and for sure has a notebook.In case your PDA fails, you'll still have GPS capability using your notebook.

5.Enhanced software features includes:
- More customization options
- Cool transparent setting for indicators and prompts
- Elevation indicator, nice feature when travelling
- Easier filter for Waypoints and POI (Points of Interest)

6.Uses standard SD or Compact flash memory cards supported by your PDA instead of the proprietary flash memory cards from Garmin.Get the Viking 512mb SD card available from Amazon here with rebate, goes nicely if your PDA has a SD slot.

7.The GPS 10 turns on automatically if it detects power from the 12v cigarette lighter adaptor.


Disadvantages compared to StreetPilot III:
1.This could be related to my choice of PDA, I'm using a Dell Axim X5 PocketPC 2003. This PDA does not have an integrated Bluetooth so I use a Anycom Bluetooth CF card.Whenever I turn off the PDA and back on again, I need to re-connect the Bluetooth serial connection.Then I have to stop the Garmin nRoute software from searching the serial port, then reconnect again.A bit of a hassle compared to the StreetPilot III where you simply turn it on.

2.Routing algorithm not as good as StreetPilot III.The Pocket PC based routing logic seems to be slightly inferior to the one based on SP III (Palm OS based).

3.Depending on your PDA, the screen could be very difficult to read in the car.The Dell Axim X5 does not do well despite its transreflective LCD.The SP 3 on the other hand is clearly visible under all sorts of condition.Recommend you buy a PDA with a very bright screen.

4.PDA dependent.The SP 3 is a integrated device and is very rugged, sitting in direct sunlight for 2 years before I finally managed to buy a townhouse with a garage last year.The PDA however, is flimsy in comparison.I would not thing the Dell Axim will hold up being in sunlight all the time for 2 years.

5.Mounting a hassle.For a semi permanent mount in a car, you'll have to buy a mount either from Seidio or Arkon.However, those mounts are mainly for the PDA and you'll have to mount the GPS 10 seperately.


Recommendation:
1.If you do not travel by air frequently but is looking for a GPS device for use in your car, go with one of those all-in-one devices such as the older Garmin 2610/2620 or the newer Garmin c320/c330.They're much easier to use and mount, and are easier to see in your car.

2.For frequent travellers by air, get this Garmin GPS 10 and a good PDA.This combo is a lot more portable and works even if you end up renting a car with heatshield on the windscreen.Also, in case the PDA fails, you'll have your notebook to fall back on.

3.If you decide on the Garmin GPS 10, get a PDA that has the fastest possible processor. The latest Intel XScale running at 624Mhz is a good choice.My Axim X5 running 416Mhz though usable, I sometimes felt a faster processor would be nice when I'm planning a trip and markign waypoints on the PDA. ... Read more

Features

• 12 Channel Receiver
• MCX External Antenna
• Vehicle adapter
• 30 Hour Battery Life
• SmartST

Reviews (1)

Navman GPS 4460 - Good Product, Bad Installation
I have a Palm Tungsten T2, and bought the Navman GPS 4460 to provide GPS capability for the occasional road trip and/or business trip. I had also considered the Delorme Earthmate, but decided against it based on some feedback on the web regarding the accuracy of the maps and lack of voice guidance. The one review I did find on the relatively new GPS 4460 convinced me that this was worth investigating.

The GPS 4460 comes with the GPS receiver unit, a couple of mounting brackets for the receiver and the Palm PDA, a memory card reader, a 12V car adapter for the receiver unit, 3 AAA size batteries, and 4 CDs of software/maps. The receiver unit fits nicely into its associated mount, which can then be easily attached to the inside of your rear window. This assembly is held in place to the window by a suction cup. The PDA can then ride up front with the driver in it's own cradle (usually plugged into a cigarette lighter socket).

The software for the PDA is excellent, as are the maps (as far as I've tested them, that is). Entering destinations is easy once the maps are loaded onto the SD/MMC card (which you must have and is not included in the kit). The voice guidance is clear, if a bit confused at times (i.e. it can ask you to bear left and make a right turn, even though the visual map indicates that you should keep going straight). The best work round for this, as always, is the judicious use of common sense. The visual cues (when you can safely look at the display while driving) are also excellent. As a PDA is used as the output/display, screen contrast, brightness and audio volume are are limited by the PDA you have on hand. So far the T2 has performed acceptably except in bright sun light (when the display becomes nearly unreadable).

Now for my MAJOR peeves with the system - the installation software and instructions are UNFORGIVABLY bad. First, you need to purchase a SD/MMC card for map storage etc - this is not provided in the kit. Second, installing the desktop software crashed my computer (because it tried to it's own drivers for an existing card reader I had in place - something I had to go back and fix). Third, when I tried to activate the software (and followed instructions on the screen and quick start guide), it was in no way clear that THE SD/MMC CARD SHOULD BE IN THE CARD READER AND NOT IN THE PALM. What activation does (I'm surmising from experience) is to install the license key onto the SD/MMC card. Once that is done, the software on the PDA will work (because it sees the key when the SD/MMC card is in the PDA) and the Map transfer software will work (because it also sees the key when the SD/MMC card is in the card reader). Fourth, I got memory errors on the PDA when I first tried to run the software (which were fixed with a soft reset, but none of this was clearly mentioned as a remote possibility).

So in closing - the unit is working great now that I have it running. Getting it up and running was a problem as noted above. Some better/clearer documentation on the installation front would have been nice. Had it not been for the lousy install, I'd have rated this as a 5 star product. ... Read more