Customer Reviews
Big, reliable, fits the bill 
2008-02-28
This product works perfectly for what I use it for. I've used the GPS functionality to navigate around Boston and Massachusetts, and it has worked flawlessly in that capacity. I've used Pocket Word to input various notes, and that has also worked for me. I've used Pocket Excel to manage grading for my 100 9th grade students in my 9th grade algebra class, and it's worked exceptionally well there as well. I've downloaded various PocketPC programs for this unit as well and have had no problems working with those programs either.
All in all, for a relatively fast GPS unit coupled with a very good PDA system, I can't think of something better for me. I also own the Cingular 8125 HTC Wizard device, and I much prefer the larger display of this GPS/PDA to that device. This unit uses WM2003, not WM2005 and later versions of WM, but I have found no real functional difference in operability on the WM2003 platform as opposed to the WM2005 platform.
If I had to make one complaint, it would be that it takes roughly about 1-2 minutes for the GPS receiver to pick up a satellite signal after opening the device. I have no experience with faster satellite recognition in other GPS systems, but I haven't seen that this has been any hinderance to finding places in Massachusetts for me. All in all, a great buy! If you can get it on sale in other venues, it might be even more attractive at its pricepoint.
Garmin iQue M5 
2007-07-12
Sync with Outlook dosen't all ways happen automatically, have to reset unit. GPS can be up to several hundred yards off actual position. Dosen't all ways recognize turn was not taken or that you are on an adjacent road
Garmin iQue M5 Integrated Pocket PC and GPS 2007-05-12
As an experienced GPS user (Four Garmin GPS devices including two iQue models), who was once assigned with the military organizations which manage the GPS program, I can tell you that the iQue M5 is an excellent GPS and well worth the money. The Mobile Windows really gives you the "pocket PC" experience and the GPS portion seems to be quite a step-up from the earlier iQue models (I also have an iQue 3200). This all-in-one device puts all the modern conveniences (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) in a pocket-sized device which adds the GPS ability for routing and locating areas of interest. One word of advice. If you get one, or any other Garmin device, make sure you visit their website and download the latest software.
Excellent device, highly recommended 2007-01-19
Excellent unit, no problems. Just like the new Iphone from Apple you can play mp3, movies, browse the internet, and of course navigate using the GPS. What you can't do is make phone calls but who cares? Most people don't want a phone the size of a pda anyhow.
The audio jack on top allows for better audio quality, for example headphones. With a cheap FM transmitter you can use your car's radio+speakers.
I have tested the following cards and they are 100% functional with this PDA:
- Spectec 802.11b/g SDIO Wi-Fi WLAN Card
- Kingston 1GB Secure Digital Card (SD)
One minus to consider if you are buying this: the GPS maps need to be downloaded from a PC to the unit. Additionally the PC software needs to be 'unlocked' using a registration key. For a computer novice, there are several pitfalls here so if you are not comfortable with this I would go for something with preloaded maps.
Excellent Product 
2007-01-17
Excellent Product...works great after I downloaded the maps. The only issue at first was finishing downloading the maps. It takes a while to download the entire U.S.. For some reason at the end, it would just freeze up. i weas finally able to accomplish loading the maps by leaving out a few Northwest states as I do not travel there. I recommend you get a SD card and put maps on that so if you have to reset you do not lose anything.
garmin ique m5 2007-01-05
The iQue M5 can remind you of an appointment, show the location on the map and route you there with detailed, turn-by-turn directions and voice prompts. You can even use the mobile office applications to check e-mail, view documents, and so much more! Also includes City Select North America v7 DVD.
More IQueM5 Reviews 2006-12-14
PROs: I have installed a 4gb SD into my unit and it works perfect. In fact I have been able to put hours of MP3, games and hours of movies/TV shows into it for viewing and play on the go, even a language translator. Generally the maps are accurate, though I have found several annoying errors. The estimated time is within 2-3 minutes of actual trip time unless traffic is encountered.(Excellent) The audio from the car mount is much better than most. The auto off course correction is fantastic in keeping your cool on confusing drives. The mount works very well for me, can be adjusted to most viewing angles.
CONs: My biggest complaint is that if you put the unit away for awhile...and the backup battery drains out (it will drain out even if not turned on), all your setups and everything installed into the main memory is gone! You have to re-install all preferences and shortcuts again when you turn it back on. (SD card is still OK) Also non-Garmin maps run very slowly. Non-Garmin map loads can take 2-10 minutes (time to display full map when GPS function is selected), screen updates run from about 10 seconds to over 3 minutes per change. Do not plan on using in real time with non-Garmin maps. Also the screen is hard to read in full sunlight, not great for hikers. Also sometimes the computed course is not the obvious one. A simple 3-4 turn trip may turn into a 6-8 if the unit thinks for some reason it is shorter. I work sometimes in the mountains, and was amazed that it sequenced me down some so-called roads that no non-4 wheel drive car could have made. The quality of the road is not indicated, so use your best judgement and use the auto off course to get you out safetly.
Garmin iQue M5 Integrated Pocket PC and GPS - Awesome 2006-11-16
This is a great item. I use it all the time - contacts, calendar etc. and it's also great to have a GPS too all on one hand held. I have used the GPS system quite often and find it gets me to where I want to go. Very user friendly and easy to use.
iQE M5 
2006-11-12
Unit works good but the mapping software is out dated found some new roads that have opened in the last two or three years and are not on the software. Forward this to Garmin and tell them if the sell A product as new the mapping software should be current also.
Great by itself...but not for a guy with a MAC 2006-11-09
The GPS is good, the other features are solid, my only real problem is that this product does not support Apple Macs. I was lucky that I happened to have a windows machine, but this system won't allow map downloading of maps with a Mac computer. This could better be explained by the web site. There are programs that you can pay for to help, but nothing makes it possible to get maps from the Garmin web site. They promise that compatability will happen soon. We shall see.
Other than the Mac issue, the unit has been flawless. It has Jawbreaker, which, well, this review would have been written much sooner if that game did not exist. It is a family addiction now. All in all, I love this thing, and I would love it more if it supported Mac.
