Garmin iQue 3600 Carrying Case

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Summary: Excellent if you know what you're ordering
Review: I ordered the Garmin slipcase with some trepidation after reading the negative review here. It is indeed a slipcase, but what I was looking for was a case that offers protection without bulk, and this fills the bill. All the other generic cases I've seen are bulkier than this one.

The case is well-made with a good quality padded leather front and back. The sides are elastic to allow a snug fit for the slightly wedge-shaped iQue. I haven't had any problems with removing the iQue without pressing the record button--it just requires a bit more care. It would also have been nice to have a flap to close over the top of the case. The open top leaves the card slot exposed. But overall I'm very pleased with the compactness and quality of this case.

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Summary: Slipcase
Review: It is a slipcase. You can not take the iQue out without pressing the REC button.

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Summary: It's An Open Top Slipcase
Review: It's not what I thought it would be. It does not have a belt clip. Nor is it fully enclosed. It has a nice quality cover for the front and back. The sides are elastic so that it expands when you slide the unit in. Consequently, the top is exposed. I also discovered a tendency to press the record button when pulling the unit out. However, I have not had that problem ever since I started inserting the unit top first leaving the bottom exposed instead. Also this protects the media card from being ejected by accident. The case does the job of protecting the Garmin from scratches. Fits in a pocket nicely.

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Summary: Poorly Designed and Overpriced
Review: This is a leather slipcase with elastic sides so you slide your iQue into it from the top. You pretty much have to jam it in to get it all the way in so it's difficult to insert or retrieve your iQue. And you must remove it from the case to use or charge it. It's so poorly designed that it's hard not to push the power button or side record button when putting it in or getting it out. And at $19 it is way overpriced, even at half that price it wouldn't be worth it. The iQue is a great device and deserves a better designed and more functional case. Don't buy this one or you'll return it like me.