GARMIN iQue M5

25 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (12)
maps (4)
design (4)
screen (4)
durability (3)

Negative
reliability (9)
size (3)
memory (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 reviews of GARMIN iQue M5. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People really like the durability and maps. The design and screen also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the memory and size, while there are mixed reviews on the route planning and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the GARMIN iQue M5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for GARMIN iQue M5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of GARMIN iQue M5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 1.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design, whereas there are some negative views about the usability and reliability.

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0% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Marc Perton (engadget.com)

MSNBC reviews the Garmin iQue M5

We've been considering picking up a Garmin iQue GPS unit for a while, and have almost made that final click to buy one a few times - especially since the price on the Palm-based iQue 3200 has dropped to as low as $350 lately. However, according to...

Feb, 2005

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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin iQue M5 Review

UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. The Garmin iQue M5 is the first PDA I've reviewed, so I covered advantages and disadvantages of using PDAs as GPS devices in my previous post today. The primary differences between this model and the iQue M4...

Jan, 2006

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Expert review by : benstafford (brighthand)

Garmin iQue M5 Review

I had the pleasure to get my hands on the latest PDA/GPS device from Garmin, this time in the Pocket PC flavor. The iQue M5 is Garmin's first device that utilizes the Windows Mobile operating system. They've previously released two Palm based devices...

Feb, 2005

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Expert review by : Ben (brighthand.com)

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Feb, 2005

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Garmin iQue M5 Pocket PC with Integrated GPS

Garmin's iQue 3600 was the first PDA with an integrated GPS to infiltrate the US market in late 2003. The Palm OS iQue 3600 was much anticipated and well-received at launch, proving that consumers wanted an integrated device that kept them both...

The Garmin comes with a nice bundle of goodies: the iQue, removable Lithium Ion battery, charger, cradle, stylus, removable flip cover, Pocket PC software CD, map CDs, in-vehicle car mount comprised of a windshield mount, cradle, external speaker and...

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Garmin iQUE M5

Those familiar with Garmin's terrific Palm-based iQUE 3600: this is not anoth review of the 3600, and the new iQUE M5 is not another version of the 3600, like the iQUE 3200 is. Instead, the iQUE M5 is Garmin's first Pocket PC based PDA. However, anyone...

On the GPS hardware side the MS includes a 12 parallel channel receiver that continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for once a second updates. CPS accuracy is less than 50 feet standard, and less than 10 feet using WAAS. On the soft side, you...

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Expert review by : Matthew Overington (goodgearguide.com.au)

Garmin iQue M5

Garmin's iQue M5 elegantly blends the functions of a GPS and mobile handheld device into a surprisingly useful package. The Garmin unit runs on Window...

Easy to use, effective navigation

Screen not bright enough for well-lit outdoor areas, poor battery life when GPS enabled

If you spend a lot of time driving around unfamiliar areas by yourself, the iQue M5 could be a substantial time saver. It is well-built and easy-to-use, but a little pricey.

Sep, 2005

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iQue M5 GPS

May, 2005

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Expert review by : Benny Har-Even (trustedreviews.com)

Garmin iQue M5

Garmin was the first to release a PDA with integrated GPS - and the M5 is its first Windows powered model. Could this be the navigation system that finds its way into your car?

It’s pricey but the iQue M5 is worth it. The hardware is sturdy, the specs reasonable, the GPS software is powerful and the integration with Windows Mobile is elegant. You'll need to budget for an extra card but if you do you can take all of the UK...

May, 2005

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Good gadget, but...

Good when mounted in a car. Loud enough to be heard even when your radio is on. Easy to navigate. Finding of food/fuel/lodging is very helpful

1. Not very useful when hiking in a park: any trees block the satellites reception ; 2. The battery lid opens so easily, that it often slides out by itself, and I dropped it multiple times. It has a big chance to be lost. And you need to open it only...

Jun, 2006

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