WAAS-enabled 12-parallel-channel vehicle GPS navigator with suction-cup mount
Built-in speaker offers voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions via intuitive menu-driven interface
Includes City Select North America DVD, with nearly 6 million points of interest in U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico
128 MB Transflash data card receives mapping data; high-contrast backlit FSTN monochrome display
Runs on 2 AA batteries or included 12-volt adapter cable; 3 x 2.74 x 2.15 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
This review is from: Garmin StreetPilot i2 2.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorI have had a Garmin iQue 3600 for over 3 years. I recently bought the i2 for my wife. We just used it in Phoenix for a few days and I must say I'm considering getting the i2 for myself. The suction cup works well and it is very compact and connects to the DC power via the mini-USB port. It makes for a very compact traveling companion.At first, I felt that the hard button controls and no touch screen would make the interface difficult to use. To be honest, it works better in most cases! The thumb wheel/button works great and the back button is intuitive like a browser. It picks up the sats fast and gets great reception. The B&W screen is easier to see in sunlight and is pretty sharp and surprising usable for the small size. The voice is loud (and adjustable) and we had little or no issues. I like the 3D mode but you can switch to 2D if you like that better.I agree with other reviewers about one way streets and occasional longer than needed routes. Also, U turns are a fact of life in Phoenix and it usually doesn't factor in U turns as a possibility so it takes you down and around instead. However, adjustments can be made in the settings to look for or avoid highways and not to ignore U turns, so look there.I find that mounting my iQue is a pain so I use an external antenna and a sand bag mount. Having to haul all that on trips was a pain. I'll take the i2 from now on as it is all in one and very packable. I can see how there would be issues on windshield placement so think about that before you buy. I had no trouble on 2 different rental cars. Make sure you press solidly in middle of back before flipping lever and it wont go anywhere.All in all, when you factor in the small size, nice usability and the price, this one is definitely top of the list! If you want a unit you will likely use in your own car all the time, I would suggest the iQue in a hard mount or the C300 series. These have touch screens and allow you to slide scroll and such. But they are twice the money!...
This review is from: Garmin StreetPilot i2 2.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorLove the price point and features. Size of a tennis ball. Monochrome screen is quite readable although color would help (Garmin i3 model). Streets appear clearly and correctly. Voice volume setting can be set to loud. Input is sufficiently easy and responsive. Rerouting is fast (5 seconds). Satellite signal sensitivity is good when suctioned to windshield. I like that it uses two AA (rechargable) batteries.The unit's routing performance in Chicago is very disappointing both in terms of routing and safety. It has consistantly failed to take one-way streets into account while routing. Worse, it consistantly commands you to turn the wrong way into one-way streets. This is a major safety hazard. All the one-way streets in this area have been so for at least 15 years. I don't understand this failure. Also the routing has been quite poor. It has us unnecessarily zig-zagging through streets. My routing woes are consistant with other reviewers (see Garmin i3 reviews).Price and features make this unit worth recommending but given it's unsafe behavior, I recommend using with caution. If Garmin corrects its routing, I shall keep the device for years. Otherwise, it's just an interim solution.23 January 2006: Very pleased with routing in Phoenix and Portland, OR. I'm appreciating the device the more I use it. It's a great value with well implemented UI and features.21 February 2006: Worked in Las Vegas pretty well although newer areas weren't fully accurate.2 September 2006: Thought I had bricked the unit during a failed firmware upgrade. The screen showed "System Software Missing" and couldn't be turned off. Turns out I only needed to download "Unit Software Garmin i2" from [...]. It brought the unit back to life. Another indicator of thoughtful engineering. Congratulations to Garmin engineers for sidestepping failed firmware upgrades....
This review is from: Garmin StreetPilot i2 2.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorI got Garmin I2 after extensive research online and feedback from friends who use GPS. I narrowed it down to Garmin I2 or I3 for the reasons 1.That you can get a 1gb transflash card for $45 and load the enitre map of USA and Canada and never have to go to your PC to load anything for the rest of the products lifetime.2.I wanted a GPS unit to navigate, i.e some of the newer and more exp...
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