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Originally Posted by offroad_nomad
Ken,
Whenever you have your system together, could you please post some pics of your install along with your review? I'm still debating going with a pocket PC, PDA or laptop. Thanks.
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Sure.
I had a garmin PocketPC Ique M3 for over a year and was real happy with it. I liked the extra functionality and the portability of the system. One advantage for the Garmin PDA's is they are an integrated unit. I have elected here to get a PDA and BT GPS Receiver as separate units to have newer technology and increased functionality.
I liked being able to put the PDA in my pocket and take it with me. I liked being able to open, read and edit MS Office files if I needed them. I liked having my contact lists. I liked being able to use it to play MP3's (In the car and as a potable unit). I even had an SDIO card that allowed me to web surf with it. So you are able to check your e-mail or Mud when you are driving about and find an "available" network. The only down side was the screen was sometimes hard to see in bright sunlight.
I am sold on the PDA/PocketPC approach. The extra functionality I am going for is lots more memory (Internal and removable storage), integrated wifi and BT (don't have to pull my SD card out to get wifi with an SDIO card). Newer software (Windows Mobile 5), better graphics and an open system that isn't proprietary to garmin.