Garmin Suction Cup Mount including speaker w/12V cable (iQue 3600 not included)

• Use with Ique 3600
• Attached to the window
• Includes 12V Cable
• Swivels and Tilts
• Charges while operating

This mount works very well.

The iQue 3600 clips into the cradle and is held very securely (it won't release until you press the release button on the side of the cradle.) Look at the back of your iQue and you'll see two small rectangular holes--the cradle has tabs that fit into these holes which securely lock the PDA into place. Simply place the PDA onto the cradle and rotate backwards until you feel it "click" into place. I've never had my iQue fall out.

Power is supplied to the iQue via integrated power connector on the base of the cradle (the power and speaker connect automatically when you place the PDA into the cradle.) The cradle is connected to the vehicle's power via a cigarette lighter plug. This plug, in addition to power, utilizes an integrated speaker (with volume control) which routes all sounds (and voice prompts) through it. This is very nice, although the external speaker sounds just as "tinny" as the PDA's built-in speaker.

The suction cup mount works very well. Others here have complained that their suction cup won't stick to the windshield, or that it falls off easily. I too had the same problem until I moistened the surface of the cup with a wet finger. Once moistened, the suction cup stays put! Actually, now I have a difficult time getting the suction cup to release from the windshield!

I only have two complaints about this mount:

1. It seems a bit flimsy. It's made entirely out of plastic and I can see the plastic tab for the suction cup breaking if not used carefully.

2. If you're using an external antenna, it must be connected manually to the top of the PDA. Garmin should have included some type of integrated antenna connector in the base of the PDA (and mount) so that an external antenna would connect automatically by placing the unit in the cradle.

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I've traveled frequently and carry my iQue 3600. I have gone through two of these units. I replaced the first one when the plastic portion of the tip of the power port connector broke off. It looked like a case of material fatigue. However I recommend caution on inserting/removing the connector in your vehicle's power port to ensure it doesn't break its tip. Easy does it with inserting/removing the power connection. On the second unit, the cam lock (on the lever that tightens the cup up on the windshield) has worn out through use and now won't tighten up enough to create sufficient suction to hold the mount against the windshield. I tried to find a way to adjust it using a shim but have not found a good solution. An adjustment capability to compensate for normal wear on the cam would help a lot. An alternate design which uses a screw mechanism to tighten the cup up against the windshield would be a big plus because cam wear wouldn't be a factor. Other observations are that on rental cars they often swipe the inside of the windshield with a cleaner that leaves a soap film residue which prevents a good suction cup seal. I usually have to wipe a spot clear to create a place where it will stick. Also in high summer heat if you've gotten the mount to stick to the windshield by moistening the inside of the cup (not much wetness is required) the heat may cause the moisture to evaporate out which then causes the mount to fall off the windshield. Finally, some windshields, for example, on the Chevy Trailblazer SUV, have a very slight curve to them that can be hard to see. So on those vehicles it can be hard to find a place to the left of the driver's vision where the mount will stick. In conclusion, I have used this windshield mount frequently and in general have had good experiences with it. It holds the iQue 3600 very securely in the holder itself. That is not an issue. However it could be improved if there was some way to get user feedback to Garmin.

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I've used this mount for over a year now, and once I figured it out, I haven't a problem getting it to stick to my windshield. (Often it sticks too well.) When attaching the suction cup to the windshield, position the locking lever so that it is perpendicular to the windshield. Place the suction cup against the windshield, apply pressure with the lever still perpendicular, and while applying pressure, lock the lever. (It helps to make sure the windshield and suction cup are clean.) Using this method to apply the mount, I've have it stay on for weeks at a time and not come off until I needed to remove it. Once in a while the mount will come off in the heat, but cleaning both surfaces fixes that.

Also worth noting is the intermittent interference from my cell phone (I keep it about a foot away from the speaker and blame the cell phone for that). Otherwise this mount has worked perfectly and has been worth every penny.

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I use this for my iQue 3600. Space in my vehicle is at a premium because it is a sporty model and this fits into a small space and locks securly with its suction cup locking feature. Great little item well worth the price.

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I bought the iQue and this suction mount for my husband's birthday. I had a hard time deciding between the suction mount or the friction mount and am so happy I made the right choice.

I was a little concerned that the suction mount might obstruct the view out the front window but that has not been a problem at all. The mount has several joints and is very adjustable for any angle of windshield and can be placed in any position on the windshield.

I also never really trust suction cups to remain attatched and yet this one remains securely attatched on any window we have tried, including both of our own cars and in a rental. The suction cup is not just a straight lick it and smack on the window type. It has a lever thing that you fold down after pressing the suction cup to the window. The lever pulls the suction cup forming a tight seal.

The speaker is attached to jack part of charger that you plug into your cigarette lighter/outlet. Since ours is right above one of our cupholders, this slightly obscures the cup holder making it a little akward to use. It does fold some but not enough to completely clear the cupholder. Still this is a very small price to pay.

The speaker works great. It is hard to hear the iQue even at full volume over the traffic but when plugged into the charger/speaker it is plenty loud enough and we actually turn the speaker down.

Buying a car charger for the iQue makes it truely useful and choosing the suction mount turned out to be the perfect choice.