Garmin's updated iQue, handhelds
Garmin launched a raft of new and updated products at CES, including a new model in the company's iQue handheld series, new Forerunner models for athletes, and updated x-series models for outdoor enthusiasts. Leading the way is the Palm-based iQue 3000 (above, left), a low-end addition to the iQue line, which will be based on a PalmOS 5.0 handheld, and will include full US or European maps on a microSD card. The handheld is expected to retail for about $399. Also on the horizon for Garmin are the Forerunner 205 and 305, wrist-based GPS trackers for runners. The two models have the usual features for athletes, including speed tracking and course storage. The 305 includes a heart-rate monitor, and both models can export data for online analysis using mapping tools such as Google Maps. Other new products from Garmin include redesigned handheld x-series models with microSD slots, with features for hunters and boaters, including waterproof casings, altimeters and electronic compasses, as well as the GVN-52, a GPS "black box" that can integrate with headend units from other manufacturers. And, to leave no product unchanged, Garmin has also updated its nüvi multifunction device with some new software, and has also given the unit its own blog (which we'll let you track down on your own).
