Garmin                    iQue 3600 w/Auto navigation kit

 

Information

I recently won through a contest a Garmin iQue 3600 (14 June 2004) hosted by a local news paper and supplied by a Marine Supply retailer at the boat show in Vancouver, BC this spring.

  The unit was open but pristine condition when I received it.  I played around with it for a few days and decided that I prefer my Tungsten 2 due to it's Bluetooth capabilities.  

This unit comes in all the original packaging, all original equipment as listed below, plus the vehicle adapter/mount.  The only thing 'wrong' with this unit is a missing 'bolt' on the vehicle mount as indicated in the picture below.  I have been told if you talk to Garmin customer service 'nicely' saying it must have 'vibrated loose', people have received a new one at no cost.  I did use it inside my truck with the 'bolt' missing with no problems.  

Please visit the Garmin iQue 3600 web site for more information, read on below for more pictures and details.   There is a 'firmware' upgrade available for download from the Garmin web site if you choose, however the unit seems to work just fine as it is.  Check that out too, see if it's worth the download.

Product Review by Brighthand

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Package includes:  
iQue™ 3600
Protective display cover
Metal stylus
USB HotSync® cradle
A/C power/charging adapter
Quick start guide
Installation/Application CD with manual and basemaps
Basemaps included on CD:
Americas Autoroute
Atlantic Autoroute
Pacific Autoroute
Worldwide Autoroute
MapSource™ City Select CD with full unlock:
One
version below*:
North America Version:
North America City Select™ CD

 

Software included:

Garmin® "Que" apps:
 MP3, GPS Clock, Address Lookup, Electronic Mapping, Track log, Trip Computer, Automatic Route Generation, and Turn-by-Turn Voice Guidance

Palm OS 5 apps: 
Address Book, Calculator, Date Book, Memo Pad, and To Do List

Other 3rd-party apps: 
Astraware Game Pack*, Documents To Go by DataViz*, powerOne Personal Calculator, StarCaddy*, SplashWallet*, Vindigo*, WorldMate*, DataViz Mail*, and Palm Reader

 
Get everything you need for the open road with this auto navigation kit from Garmin. The package includes a portable friction mount that sits securely on the dash, console, or other surface; an automotive mount with remote 12-volt charger; and a built-in speaker system. All of these essential accessories will keep your iQue GPS unit operating at peak performance.
  • Portable friction mount
  • Automotive mount with remote 12-volt charger
  • Speaker system

 



Actual pictures of this unit (Click on images to enlarge)

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This is the whole package

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Click any of the above pictures to see full sized picture.  The unit is mint, no scratches on the screen or case, the leather cover is free of defects etc.

 

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AC Adapter/ Desktop Cradle            ----        Desktop Cradle       ----            Vehicle adapter/mount ($80 USD)

 

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Rear of Vehicle adapter/mount, arrow shows missing 'bolt'/pin which would look like the lower one.  Again, I have heard some people have received a free replacement from Garmin Customer service if you talk nicely to them.  Tell them it must have 'vibrated' loose and you cannot find it.  I had it mounted as you see here in my truck for about 4-5 days, once adjusted, no problems, it never moved but I would still try and get a new one from Garmin.

 

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Garmin iQue 3600 in my truck in the included Automotive Navigator Kit. Garmin iQue 3600 in my truck in the included Automotive Navigator Kit. Side-by-side screen comparison with my TT2 - Brightness -->Full Side-by-side screen comparison with my TT2 - Brightness -->Full

  


Pricing

The Garmin site lists the basic unit at $580 USD + $80 USD for the vehicle adapter/mount.  

Click Here for the latest 'internet' prices on this unit! (USA)


Canadian 'e-tail' prices (June 2004)

Radio Shack - $799.99
GPS Central.ca - $689.95

Prairie Geometrics - $719.00

Efston Science - $779.50

These guys still want taxes and shipping and in some cases doesn't include the friction dash pad or veh. kit.


Recent eBay Sales

These units are going on eBay for between $580-$650 Canadian ($400-$500 USD)

eBay Sold Garmin iQue 3600  -  $459.95USD  ($627.97CAD)

eBay Sold Garmin iQue 3600  -  $495.00USD  ($675.82CAD)

eBay Sold Garmin iQue 3600  -  $484.88USD  ($662.01CAD)

eBay Sold Garmin iQue 3600  -  $456.00USD  ($622.58CAD)


Terms

Every effort has been made to disclose any/all information I have regarding this unit.  I have been up front and honest and to the best of my knowledge, there are no defects to this unit which are not noted in the information above.  By sending payment for this device you acknowledge this disclosure and do not hold me liable for anything.  I make the effort to professionally and adequately package the unit for shipping.

Feel free to email me if you have any questions/ offers.

 

I'd like at least $550+ CDN for it.  Make me an offer, serious offers only!  No PST/GST!

$600 CDN and I will pay for express shipping, you receive a professionally packaged, battery charged, ready to use out of the box!

I prefer bank draft/ certified bank money order.

 

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