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Garmin Nuvi 1490T
Testseek.com have collected 12 expert reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 1490T and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Garmin Nuvi 1490T.
Award: Recommended April 2010
April 2010


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The editors liked

  • Pluses
  • Clear and effective navigation
  • Good satellite reception
  • Compact with nice finish
  • Wide matte screen
  • Bluetooth handsfree mode

The editors didn't like

  • Minuses
  • Predictive text and addresses impractical
  • Suction mount too standard
  • Not enough parameters for journey options
  • No FM transmitter

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  Published: 2010-07-06, gadgetspeak.com

  • Abstract:  The Garmin 1490T is a 5 inch screen GPS unit which offers, as well as the basic features, Bluetooth connectivity, traffic alerts and maps of Europe and not just the UK and Ireland. It is intuitive in operations, provides spoken street names and has a h...

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92%
 
  Published: 2010-03-12, digitalversus.com

  • Pluses, Clear and effective navigation, Good satellite reception, Compact with nice finish, Wide matte screen, Bluetooth handsfree mode
  • Minuses, Predictive text and addresses impractical, Suction mount too standard, Not enough parameters for journey options, No FM transmitter

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60%
 
  Published: 2009-09-28, Author: James Morris , trustedreviews.com

  • Abstract:  Personal navigation devices are designed to be portable. But the small screens which pocket friendliness entails can be a little hard to read. Larger devices are available, but theyre not common, and usually priced according to their size. G...

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  Published: 2010-06-19, gpspassion.com

  • Both the TomTom and Nuvi units reported traffic conditions more frequently and accurately than the receiver we used in our last comparison. Overall we preferred the ability of the 540s to read out details about reported problems and its ability to rout...

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  Published: 2010-03-23, electronicsme.com

  • Garmin now produce a number of different GPS navigation systems that cater for any situation, with each model offering something slightly different. For a first time user, there are some features here that will never be used, but as an upgrade from an ...

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72%
 
  Published: 2010-05-17, cnet.com.au

  • Big screen , Lane guidance coverage , Easy to use , Junction view uses real-world photos , Decent Bluetooth hands-free
  • Big screen can obscure the road , Traffic messaging handy, but not foolproof , More features would be nice
  • While it mightn't be terribly exciting, the 1490T's combination of traffic messaging, junction view, ease of use and Bluetooth hands-free, make this the 5-inch GPS to get....

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85%
 
  Published: 2010-02-11, goodgearguide.com.au

  • Large, responsive touch screen, quick to get a GPS fix and to reroute, effective UI, great lane guidance, Bluetooth, New Zealand maps included
  • Map lacks detail compared to competitors, traffic antenna built into car-charger, no FM transmitter
  • This is a great Garmin GPS unit with a simple but effective user interface. It provides an outstanding navigational experience on the whole. Highly recommended. ...

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  Published: 2010-07-23, erenumerique.fr

  • Abstract:  Côté ergonomie, c’est excellent en tout point. On retrouve un fonctionnement type iPhone pour le déplacement dans les menus. En plus d’une carte des radars, vous serez averti des dépassements de vitesse limite. Un module Bluetooth et TMC com..

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  Published: 2010-01-25, erenumerique.fr

  • Abstract:  Elles permettent de transformer l’appareil en véritable GPS urbain intégrant les itinéraires piétons et les transports en commun. Des cartes additionnelles sont vendues entre 10 et 20 euros selon la ville. Au final, ce modèle convainc par..

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  Published: 2010-04-07, smartson.se

  • Garmin Nüvi 1490T erbjuder inte bara utomordentliga kartor och vägbeskrivningar. Även en ovanligt stor skärm med tanke på det fickvänliga formatet. Den rekommenderas varmt av testarna....

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