The iQue 3600 has flip-up GPS antenna that locks in place at two different angles to, according to the company, optimize GPS signal reception and viewing. When the antenna is in the upright position, it automatically turns on the GPS navigation function and begins acquiring satellite signals. Likewise, when the antenna is in the closed position, the GPS function will automatically shut off to preserve battery life. The company said the iQue 3600 provides the user with typical accuracy of 20 to 30 feet, or less than 10 feet when receiving corrected GPS data from the Wide Area Augmentation System in the North American coverage area.

On the iQue 3600 installation CD, the company said users can choose a basemap of North America, South America, Europe or regions in the Pacific Rim. The basemap provides the user with generalized information about highways, major city streets, railways, rivers, lakes and state, provincial and national borders. Detailed street information is available on an included MapSource CD-ROM.

The iQue 3600 is slated to cost $589 and is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2003. Garmin said it will ship standard with the MapSource City Select CD-ROM (or MetroGuide in Australia), a leather flip cover, metal stylus, USB recharging HotSync cradle, A/C power/recharging adapter, installation/application CD-ROM (including owner's manual) and quick-start guide.