When it comes to fully functional PDAs, each device on the market has some good and not so good qualities. With one, you might have all your bells and whistles but the device is too bulky. With another, it might be nice and streamlined but be missing some feature that you really wanted. Well with the Garmin iQue m5 handheld PDA GPS device, you get quite the bang for your buck. And what a buck it is! This device is a bit pricey so you won’t find a cheap Garmin m5 iQue PDA simply because it is so cool that it can easily garner full price. However, you may be able to find a discount Garmin m5 iQue PDA.

So what is so special about the Garmin iQue PDA GPS device anyway? It is all about the GPS and the integrated Windows operating system and software. Those two combinations together can pack quite a punch. In regards to the different features that are built-in to your unit, you have the GPS receiver, an antenna for your GPS that is movable, a display in which to view your maps and other files along with the touch screen, a speaker and a microphone for those voice activated commands.

This commanding device weighs in at just less than six ounces, so it is still a nice size Garmin iQue m5 that can slip into a pocket. You will discover that there is a vibrating alert you can program in and the operating system featuring Windows Mobile 2003 2nd edition is top notch for productivity. The software you get in addition to the operating system includes a media player, voice recorder, games like solitaire, a calculator, an MP3 player, Word, Excel, Messenger for instant messaging, Outlook for email and Internet Explorer for surfing the web.

This is a little powerhouse with a 416 mHz Intel processor along with 64 MB of RAM and 64 MB of ROM. You have IrDA wireless connectivity along with Bluetooth, which is now a standard these days. For expanding your memory or storage, there is an SD memory card slot. Your Garmin iQue PDA battery is a lithium ion and can be recharged. Plus you may be able to find a Garmin PDA iQue aluminum case or similar product to protect your device.

The GPS, of course, is the highlight of the device with a twelve channel receiver for capturing satellite transmissions so that you can get your directions and coordinates for a new route. You can get a windshield mount for the Garmin iQue m5 and even a car charger.