Garmin iQue
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Fate | Discontinued in 2008 |
| Products | Personal digital assistants with built-in GPS receivers (iQue 3600, iQue 3200, iQue M5, etc.) |
| Parent | Garmin |
iQue (pronounced like "IQ") was a series of personal digital assistant (PDA) devices equipped with built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, marketed by Garmin. Launched in 2003, the product range was phased out by the middle of 2008.
Description
The Garmin iQue 3600 was one of the pioneering PDAs to incorporate GPS functionality. This lineup included models operating on both Palm OS and Windows Mobile platforms. By June 2008, Garmin had ended all support and repair services for the iQue series.
The fusion of contact and calendar management with GPS allowed users to benefit from convenient voice-prompted turn-by-turn navigation. Each unit came preloaded with Que software, which provided mapping capabilities, automatic routing, and point-of-interest searches within the map database.
These devices were compatible with Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) as well as European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS). Frequently used accessories consisted of external GPS antennas, mounts for vehicles, power supply adapters, and external audio speakers.
Que software
The Que software suite offered comprehensive navigation and mapping features integrated with address books and calendars:
- QueMap – visual map interface
- QueFind – search tool for addresses, points of interest, cities, and services
- QueGPS – satellite signal monitoring
- QueTracks – management of GPS tracking data
- QueRoutes – route planning and voice navigation configuration
- QueTurns – automated turn-by-turn guidance with route calculation
- QueTrip – trip data analysis and statistics
Palm OS devices
- iQue 3600 – Palm OS 5 platform, 480x320 resolution screen, includes voice recording functionality
- iQue 3600a – Aviation-specific variant of the iQue 3600
- iQue 3200 – Palm OS 5, 320x320 display resolution, supports SDIO cards
- iQue 3000 – Palm OS 5 device with 320x320 display, bundled with a 128 MB microSD card
Pocket PC devices
- iQue M5 – Runs Windows Mobile 2003 SE, features a 240x320 display, supports SDIO/MMC cards, includes Bluetooth connectivity
- iQue M3 – Windows Mobile 2003 SE device with a 240x320 screen, SDIO compatible, offers 3D mapping capabilities
- iQue M4 – Windows Mobile 2003 SE platform, 240x320 display, SDIO support, pre-installed maps, and 3D mapping features
Related products
- cfQue 1620 – CompactFlash GPS expansion card for Windows Mobile PDAs; discontinued in 2006
- GPS 10 (10R) – Bluetooth-enabled GPS receiver compatible with Palm PDAs, Pocket PCs, and Windows-based computers
- Garmin Mobile 10 (10X) – Bluetooth GPS receiver designed for smartphones running Windows Mobile, Palm OS, BlackBerry OS, and Symbian; compact pager-sized unit with belt clip
- Garmin Mobile 20 (20SM) – Bluetooth GPS cradle intended for compatible smartphones; powered via vehicle’s 12V supply using included adapters
Competitors
- MiTAC
- TomTom
- Magellan
- Lowrance
- Sony