Good combination PDA/GPS
I bought this for my husband. He needed a PDA to keep his schedule straight but I got this because he just got a new car and also wanted a GPS. I liked that it was a combined unit for a relatively low price.

After we figured out that we needed to get a 2gb MMC card so he could upload the maps (the on-board memory isn't big enough), he really settled down and started to use it. Now it's his best friend.

He likes that it's a Palm based PDA, so there are lots of software available for pretty much anything he needs. He also likes the GPS as you can change the magnification depending on if you need fine detail or are on a long trip and just want to see where the next turn will be. The Garmin GPS is actually better than my Garmin stand-alone.

It may not be the best model out there, but the PDA side has the basics that anyone is going to need (plus you can upload anything else you may want later). The GPS is very impressive as well, although we haven't tried it on some of the newer areas, so I don't know how recently the map is updated.

I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for both a PDA and GPS, but may not need all the bells and whistles. I would suggest buying a memory card at the same time though. You will definately need it.

What a great item!!
I love my Garmin iQue 3200! It has quickly become known by all who know me as "my friend." I can now go just about anywhere in this beautiful country without fear of getting lost. My wife and I love to explore, so "my friend" has made that a joy. I love maps and driving around, so this tool is a definite must.

Pros: Easy to use. Quality navigation. Great versatility. Able to use as GPS system and business organizer. Graphics are old, but still show great directions.

Cons: No text-to-speech. Too early for Real-Time traffic updates. Too early for Bluetooth capabilities.

Overall: The Garmin iQue 3200 is a great product and a necessary unit to have, especially when in a new area. Gone is the need for Mapquest print outs and a navigator in shotgun to fight with over missed turns. "My friend" makes traveling fun and enjoyable.

iQue 3200 integrated PDA/GPS
This is an excellent product. I received mine faster than expected, and as others suggested I used it on a few routes that I'm familiar with to get used to the directions. It is unfortunate that this product is discontinued, as in my opinion it is superior to the 3000 and 3600 because it includes an SDIO slot so that you can add wireless, bluetooth, or even another GPS receiver if you wanted to (at least in theory). And why would you want an MP3 player on your PDA?

The included software worked well for what it was intended, and I found that I could add more programs to the SD card leaving internal memory free. Some add-on software has a requirement for residing on the internal memory, so it's best to keep this from getting too cluttered up if you can.

I see the Palm OS as a benefit as it is a simple no-nonsense interface once you get used to it. It's been very stable for me even though there are a lot of custom-integrated apps with the GPS. Garmin did a great job in software development.

Here are a few tips to help you get started:

-I recommend buying an SD card along with this product. You can find 2GB to 4GB cards at a decent price now (depending on your budget). I've tried a few different brands--including "bulk" cards--without any compatibility issues.

-Before you install the software, register your product on Garmin's web site. I found that there is a problem with the CD registration process, but for Garmin it is a lot easier to fix problems on a web site than it is to fix problems on an out-of-date CD. Once you have registered your product, continue with the CD installation. It should go much smoother. The issue for me was that the CD software had problems communicating with their web site, even though I could connect to their site with a browser.

-As part of this registration process I was also eligible for a free map update, which I ordered on their site. Their maps purchased separately are pretty pricey in my opinion, so in the future I may think twice about buying an update.

-The product can take anywhere from 2 to 10 minutes to acquire a signal depending on your starting point. For example if you are near trees or buildings this will impact the satellite recognition. Once you're on the open road, usually the signal acquisition is faster.

-For me, the signal dropped occasionally when driving through a forest with an overhanging canopy. I've read that the signal would be better if a sirf chip was used. I found that if the signal drops, usually it's also picked up very quickly as soon as the signal becomes available. The optional antenna could help with this. Other than the expected reception quality, the unit had no problems getting me where I needed to go.

The only feature that seemed to be missing to me was a headphone jack--for example to run to the audio-in of your car stereo--but a bluetooth SDIO could compensate for this. The speaker that comes with the cradle was plenty loud, but it's nice to have connection options. The miniUSB-out that comes with the 3000 would be another beneficial feature here.

This is a very useful product and I highly recommend it. At a refurbished price it is an amazing deal - cheaper than most standalone GPS and PDA products. Even though it was refurbished the product was in excellent condition (the box was a bit marked up, but I don't buy products for the box they come in...). Garmin should strongly think about releasing an update to this product using a sirf chipset - they would have a winning combination on their hands if they did in my opinion.

Many frustrations
I had high hopes, but so far have met with frustration at every turn. First, after lots of wait times, the THIRD technical person from Garmin told me that the reason I couldn't get the darn software installed is that it will not work with Windows Media edition. Argggh. So, went to a computer with a different OS, but couldn't get the maps installed because the Amazon third party vendor order failed to send the "unlock code". Still waiting to see if I can get that. In the meantime, can't even try the GPS. And, the Palm software does not have catagory capacity on the datebook, which my OLD Palm had. Is the software moving backward?

Memory card
The unit works great for me; I use it on most of my business trips across the country. I highly recommend it to anyone considering GPS. One note concerning Ahmed's comment- I have the entire detailed may of the US on a 2 GB card (it takes about 1.4 GB of memory) and the 3200 works perfectly with it.