Curious Cat
03-27-2004, 01:48 PM
What do you feel would be the most important thing to add in the next version of the iQue? Feel free to put in a post anything not listed here.
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prjohnsonjr
03-27-2004, 01:56 PM
My biggest disappointment with the IQUE is battery life. Of the others things mentioned in the pole, none seem very important to me.
Paul
Paul
JMckie
03-27-2004, 02:57 PM
Mapopolis Beta has full a voice synthesizer. This would make voice prompting a lot cooler. "In two miles turn right on Main Street". Of course Betty's voice is a lot nicer on the ears than than the clunky synthesizer.
jUiceBoXx
03-27-2004, 03:52 PM
In order for the Ique Pda to enjoy any of the benefits of the added feature set you detailed extended battery life is essential and should come before all of the others.
sPo-One
03-27-2004, 04:30 PM
Removable Battery Would Be Nice...
Has Anybody Ever Had To Replace The Internal Battery?
I'm Just Wondering How Long The Battery Will Last.
Has Anybody Ever Had To Replace The Internal Battery?
I'm Just Wondering How Long The Battery Will Last.
z06at
03-27-2004, 05:18 PM
I have an external battery charger to take care of the battery life. What I really want is a camera.
ragman
03-27-2004, 05:37 PM
Curious Cat,
I think your next poll should have SD I/O as an option. Not to spoil or skew the results of this one but more battery power is necessary for most of us, now and in any new iQue.
The cell phone question? Let me see, is that TDMA, CDMA, GSM, analog, or 2 out of 3?
The others on your list could be added with a SD I/O slot. If Vegas had a line on such things, I'd put my 2 cents on that.
Ragman
I think your next poll should have SD I/O as an option. Not to spoil or skew the results of this one but more battery power is necessary for most of us, now and in any new iQue.
The cell phone question? Let me see, is that TDMA, CDMA, GSM, analog, or 2 out of 3?
The others on your list could be added with a SD I/O slot. If Vegas had a line on such things, I'd put my 2 cents on that.
Ragman
cancivsi97
03-27-2004, 07:49 PM
I'd like to see a 5-way navigator replace the antiquated up/down buttons which should bring in the following features
- select to switch between pan and scroll of maps and zoom levels
- better list selection in many apps
- perhaps more game control options
- better one handed operation features
- select to switch between pan and scroll of maps and zoom levels
- better list selection in many apps
- perhaps more game control options
- better one handed operation features
JMckie
03-27-2004, 08:11 PM
Don't forget the need for more memory. I am swapping apps to and from the SD card like crazy.
But I agree more battery life is number one. Not a replaceable battery a more powerful battery.
A close number two is to make the internal GPS antenna more robust.
But I agree more battery life is number one. Not a replaceable battery a more powerful battery.
A close number two is to make the internal GPS antenna more robust.
stairman
03-27-2004, 09:36 PM
Built in cell phone is #2 for me. (After better battery life.) I would also like to see the display arranged so the cursor is off center away from the direction of travel. (2/3 of the map in front of the arrow.)
Curious Cat
03-27-2004, 10:41 PM
Originally posted by stairman
I would also like to see the display arranged so the cursor is off center away from the direction of travel. (2/3 of the map in front of the arrow.)
Why?
I would also like to see the display arranged so the cursor is off center away from the direction of travel. (2/3 of the map in front of the arrow.)
Why?
funbob
03-27-2004, 11:01 PM
In order of importance for me would be Wifi, a removeable battery (why don't PDA's have this yet?! A few do, but most don't), and SDIO (not listed). A camera would be a nice to have thing if it could be done without increasing bulk. And I absolutely do not want a cell phone in my PDA, thank you very much. I'd rather have seperate devices for specific purposes as do-it-all devices usually end up being a comprimise.
funbob
03-27-2004, 11:04 PM
Originally posted by Curious Cat
Why?
I've actually found myself wanting this a few times. If I'm just putzing along without an active route and I want to turn around or I miss a turn, it would be nice to have a better view of what's behind me so I can figure out what to do. Perhaps an option to display the location centered on the map could be added to a future update.
Why?
I've actually found myself wanting this a few times. If I'm just putzing along without an active route and I want to turn around or I miss a turn, it would be nice to have a better view of what's behind me so I can figure out what to do. Perhaps an option to display the location centered on the map could be added to a future update.
reinbeau
03-28-2004, 06:33 PM
SDIO wasn't up there, how come?? :eek:
No camera, no phone, I have both and don't want watered down versions in my Palm. The GPS was the biggest draw for me, and I'm not much into divergent devices.
The removable battery is the best improvement I can think of.
No camera, no phone, I have both and don't want watered down versions in my Palm. The GPS was the biggest draw for me, and I'm not much into divergent devices.
The removable battery is the best improvement I can think of.
eric777
03-28-2004, 06:44 PM
EYUP (Maine expression)
I agree with Ann - SDIO should be right up there.
I agree with Ann - SDIO should be right up there.
reinbeau
03-28-2004, 07:32 PM
Originally posted by eric777
EYUP (Maine expression)
I agree with Ann - SDIO should be right up there. Eric, you a Mainer?
EYUP (Maine expression)
I agree with Ann - SDIO should be right up there. Eric, you a Mainer?
coop
03-28-2004, 07:47 PM
Two things,
Decreased sensitivity to ESD/Static, and an SDIO port.
coop
Decreased sensitivity to ESD/Static, and an SDIO port.
coop
PFflyer
03-28-2004, 08:31 PM
You will probably get your SDIO wish on next version. iQue's present processor is not SDIO complient. The next version processors just coming out are SDIO capability.
Replaceable battery is number one by me.
For my next 3G cellphone hope there is a partnership with Garmin and Palm. There is a few warts but in general Garmin/Mapsource have got most of it right. Coupled with cellular GPS assist capability would be sweet. Near instant GPS aquiry, realtime traffic info, and maybe automatically downloaded map updates are coming.
Replaceable battery is number one by me.
For my next 3G cellphone hope there is a partnership with Garmin and Palm. There is a few warts but in general Garmin/Mapsource have got most of it right. Coupled with cellular GPS assist capability would be sweet. Near instant GPS aquiry, realtime traffic info, and maybe automatically downloaded map updates are coming.
PFflyer
03-28-2004, 08:40 PM
By the way, careful what you ask for. WiFi cards are battery hogs in their own right. Presently 200-300 mA when operating, so cut the iQue's battery life in half again.
Better get replaceable battery first.
Better get replaceable battery first.
tke918
03-28-2004, 09:07 PM
I want a 5-way d-pad (like zire 71's) and a better display.
d-pad: It can be the main pointing and operating device for GPS navigation. Using a stylus while driving is not easy for me (and can be dangerous).
a better display: iQue's LCD isn't as good as Tungsten T3's. The difference is very obvious when a photo is shown in landscape mode. An OLED display would be great :)
d-pad: It can be the main pointing and operating device for GPS navigation. Using a stylus while driving is not easy for me (and can be dangerous).
a better display: iQue's LCD isn't as good as Tungsten T3's. The difference is very obvious when a photo is shown in landscape mode. An OLED display would be great :)
Curious Cat
03-28-2004, 09:22 PM
To answer everyone’s question about why I didn’t include SDIO: There were two primary reasons. I thought it might be confusing and redundant with some of the other choices since you can use SDIO to add on some of the other choices. The main reason I left it out is that I just assumed that any new version of iQue would certainly have it. I was surprised the current version doesn’t and it wouldn’t require an entirely new physical design to accomplish it. I think we all agree that the next version should have SDIO.
Tinker
03-29-2004, 12:42 AM
During the past few weeks the tone of this forum seems to have changed.
The majority of threads are about what the iQue should, or can do, and how to do it.
A minority now are about problems/faults.
It seems to me that total reliability is very near.
I would prefer that Garmin complete this process before complicating it further by adding things.
The majority of threads are about what the iQue should, or can do, and how to do it.
A minority now are about problems/faults.
It seems to me that total reliability is very near.
I would prefer that Garmin complete this process before complicating it further by adding things.
Curious Cat
03-29-2004, 06:24 AM
Originally posted by Tinker
During the past few weeks the tone of this forum seems to have changed.
The majority of threads are about what the iQue should, or can do, and how to do it.
A minority now are about problems/faults.
It seems to me that total reliability is very near.
I would prefer that Garmin complete this process before complicating it further by adding things.
Tinker,
With a name like that, I figured you’d be all for tweaking the system. :D
This thread is not about adding features to our iQue 3600’s. This thread is about what we would like in the next version, perhaps the iQue 4600 or whatever. Garmin has quite a few different models now and I don’t expect them to abandon improving the current version just because they are also planning for the future. When you have a second child, do you assume your first one is done? :)
During the past few weeks the tone of this forum seems to have changed.
The majority of threads are about what the iQue should, or can do, and how to do it.
A minority now are about problems/faults.
It seems to me that total reliability is very near.
I would prefer that Garmin complete this process before complicating it further by adding things.
Tinker,
With a name like that, I figured you’d be all for tweaking the system. :D
This thread is not about adding features to our iQue 3600’s. This thread is about what we would like in the next version, perhaps the iQue 4600 or whatever. Garmin has quite a few different models now and I don’t expect them to abandon improving the current version just because they are also planning for the future. When you have a second child, do you assume your first one is done? :)
Tinker
03-29-2004, 07:02 AM
From Mr Cat
When you have a second child, do you assume your first one is done?
Not quite, but when the second did arrive, I gave up.
As for tinkering, well, as I get closer to the three score and ten I often feel that my tinkering days are running out and I get a hankering for things to stay the same.
When the adverts do finally appear it seems to wear off.
When you have a second child, do you assume your first one is done?
Not quite, but when the second did arrive, I gave up.
As for tinkering, well, as I get closer to the three score and ten I often feel that my tinkering days are running out and I get a hankering for things to stay the same.
When the adverts do finally appear it seems to wear off.
Curious Cat
03-29-2004, 07:14 AM
Originally posted by Tinker
From Mr Cat
When you have a second child, do you assume your first one is done?
Not quite, but when the second did arrive, I gave up.
As for tinkering, well, as I get closer to the three score and ten I often feel that my tinkering days are running out and I get a hankering for things to stay the same.
When the adverts do finally appear it seems to wear off.
It’s too bad as we get older that we can’t just pick out a new model for the one that is wearing out.:D Hope you get another 3 or 4 score out of your model. :)
From Mr Cat
When you have a second child, do you assume your first one is done?
Not quite, but when the second did arrive, I gave up.
As for tinkering, well, as I get closer to the three score and ten I often feel that my tinkering days are running out and I get a hankering for things to stay the same.
When the adverts do finally appear it seems to wear off.
It’s too bad as we get older that we can’t just pick out a new model for the one that is wearing out.:D Hope you get another 3 or 4 score out of your model. :)
eric777
03-29-2004, 09:13 AM
Originally posted by reinbeau
Eric, you a Mainer?
EYUP! MAINIAC!
I LIVE IN CT NOW BUT HAVE HOUSE & CAMP IN MAINE. GOING TO
MAINE THIS WEEKEND -WITH IQUE! HOPE TO TRY SOME OF THE NEW SOFTWARE FROM THIS FORUM ON THE TRIP.
Eric, you a Mainer?
EYUP! MAINIAC!
I LIVE IN CT NOW BUT HAVE HOUSE & CAMP IN MAINE. GOING TO
MAINE THIS WEEKEND -WITH IQUE! HOPE TO TRY SOME OF THE NEW SOFTWARE FROM THIS FORUM ON THE TRIP.
reinbeau
03-29-2004, 11:18 AM
Originally posted by eric777
EYUP! MAINIAC!
I LIVE IN CT NOW BUT HAVE HOUSE & CAMP IN MAINE. GOING TO
MAINE THIS WEEKEND -WITH IQUE! HOPE TO TRY SOME OF THE NEW SOFTWARE FROM THIS FORUM ON THE TRIP. Ah, I married a Mainiac, band we still have his house up there; we go up often. Last year we spent a year in Jackman, and I had all sorts of saved tracks over the paper roads that I've lost because I didn't realize until too late that they were tied to the mapset. Switched mapsets for a Tennessee trip and lost them :( Guess I'll just hafta go back and do it all over again! :)
EYUP! MAINIAC!
I LIVE IN CT NOW BUT HAVE HOUSE & CAMP IN MAINE. GOING TO
MAINE THIS WEEKEND -WITH IQUE! HOPE TO TRY SOME OF THE NEW SOFTWARE FROM THIS FORUM ON THE TRIP. Ah, I married a Mainiac, band we still have his house up there; we go up often. Last year we spent a year in Jackman, and I had all sorts of saved tracks over the paper roads that I've lost because I didn't realize until too late that they were tied to the mapset. Switched mapsets for a Tennessee trip and lost them :( Guess I'll just hafta go back and do it all over again! :)
jajohnson
03-29-2004, 12:36 PM
GSM cell phone, 4 band (850/1900/900/1800) so it is usable worldwide.
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