Garmin iQue M4 GPS PDA
Garmin introduces a new addition to their GPS PDA line called the iQue M4. The iQue M4 is Garmin's first iQue to come preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator North America NT street data of the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.
The iQue M4 continues the use of Garmin's StreetPilot user interface which presents two options - "Where to?" and "View map". The M4 includes a touch screen display which allows the user to easily select options at the touch of a finger. The M4 presents information turn by turn using voice prompted directions.
But don't forget that the iQue M4 is also a full fledged Pocket PC PDA which means you can synchronize with Microsoft Outlook and play back all sorts of multimedia files using Windows Media Player. The device comes with 64 MB of RAM, a new highly sensitive GPS receiver, SD/SDIO expansion slot, wireless networking, and Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 SE.
The iQue M4 is due out in December for retail price of $699.99. Check out the Product Page.
Garmin’s iQue M4 Combining Pre-Loaded Maps with Proven Interface
OLATHE, Kan./October 31, 2005/PR Newswire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), today introduced the iQue M4, a new addition to Garmin’s personal digital assistant product line. The iQue M4 is Garmin’s first iQue to come pre-loaded with highly detailed City Navigator North America NT street data of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
“The M4’s pre-loaded maps and Pocket PC features make it a versatile tool for mobile professionals who need an all-in-one device designed to help them stay ahead of their schedule and on route to their next appointment,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president, marketing.
The iQue M4 uses Garmin’s familiar StreetPilot interface that greets users with two recognizable options – “Where to?” and “View map.” By incorporating larger, more intuitive navigational icons, it is possible for users to select icons with their finger, rather than a stylus. After using the touchscreen to enter information about the destination – such as the name or street address – the driver will be given detailed, turn-by-turn, voice prompted directions. Destinations may also be selected through the points of interest (POIs) database, which includes nearly six million POIs such as restaurants, fuel, banks and hotels.
The built in Windows Media Player® lets users browse music by artist, album, song, and genre. MP3s can be loaded onto an SD card and no special software is required to play the music.
The iQue M4 boasts a new highly sensitive GPS receiver, 64 megabytes of RAM, and SD/SDIO expansion slot for memory, wireless networking and more. The iQue M4 features Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition operating system, which includes Pocket Office applications and supports portrait/landscape screen orientation for easy viewing of multimedia content.
The iQue M4 is expected to be available in December at an estimated retail price of $699.99. The standard package includes a USB synchronization cable, AC wall charger, auto cradle, companion CD or DVD (US only) with owner’s manual, City Navigator North America NT maps pre-loaded, and quick-reference guide.
Stumble It! | Posted by Paul on November 2, 2005 4:07 AM
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