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Garmin nuvi 1490T
$450.00
Released May, 2009
The Pros:Large 5" widescreen touchscreen display - same resolution on a larger display means details are easier to view with a glance from a distance. Upgradable firmware. Refined user interface.
The Cons:Shows less map detail on your map than a previous generation unit - reduces clutter but also can become unnerving, you cannot be sure you're in the right place! Extremely short battery life. Heavy.
The Garmin nuvi 1490T is a high-end, automotive/handheld GPS navigation device. It features a 5", widescreen touch display. Advanced road navigation features include 3D terrain data, HotFix satellite prediction, and free traffic alerts.
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For pedestrian use, the 1490T supports cityXplorer public transit maps for dozens of North American and European cities, available for about $10 each. The nuvi 1490T also supports standard features like lane assist and spoken turn-by-turn directions. Preloaded points of interest number over 6 million. A microphone and speaker enable handsfree calling when paired with a compatible Bluetooth device. The nuvi 1490T can also calculate the most fuel-efficient route to a location.
Features
- 5" widescreen touch display
- Preloaded City Navigator NT street maps
- 6 million POIs
- Text-to-speech turn-by-turn directions
- HotFix satellite prediction
- Subscription-free traffic alerts
- 2D/3D maps
- Lane assist
- Speed limit alerts
- Navigation via geo-tagged photos
- Downloadable public transit maps
- Bluetooth handsfree calling
- EcoRoute
- Custom points of interest
- Supports MSN Direct
- MicroSD slot
- Anti-theft technology
User Reviews (6)
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large 5" widescreen touchscreen display - same resolution on a larger display means details are easier to view with a glance from a distance
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features free (ad supported) traffic alerts
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Junction View and Lane Assist functionality
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great speaker - improved upon from previous generations
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beautiful design with good build quality
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new HotFix feature - acquires your position in seconds, rather than minutes
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fast processing / display refresh
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Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling
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touchscreen display is vibrant, bright and responsive
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shows less map detail on your map than a previous generation unit - reduces clutter but also can become unnerving, you cannot be sure you're in the right place!
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extremely short battery life
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annoying ads show up when you're idling
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on trip from Albany ny to DC had no lane assist screens
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delay warnings not accurate. Showed 1 or 2 minute delay when there were none
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Firmware updates do not solve some critical bugs
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Randomly freezes - very annoying as it requires manual restart.
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Issues not fixed after many firmware upgrades.
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Touchscreen does not work at all with finger on a map display, maps just jumps around. Something sharper helps, if you have it on you ...
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