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Garmin nüvi 1690 - 4.4 in. Car GPS Receiver
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Garmin nüvi 1690 - 4.4 in. Car GPS Receiver

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  • Form Factor: Handheld, Fixed
  • Map capabilities: Internal, Map cartridges / Data cards
  • Screen Size: 4.4 in.
  • GPS Type: Automobile
  • Input Method: Touch Screen, Voice Command
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Garmin nüvi 1690 - 4.4 in. Car GPS Receiver

The Garmin 1690 GPS navigator with Bluetooth and included Traffic Receiver features an enhanced user interface, ecoRoute, public transit mode, and text-to-speech. Plus, pedestrian navigation capability is enabled through optional CityXplorer maps, which are available for select tourist destinations in North America and Europe and can be downloaded easily directly to the nüvi.

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Pros
  • Great Design (2)
  • Simple Setup (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • wireless traffic and data (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • fast screen transitions (1)
  • Accurate (1)
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  • Expensive (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
  • Pop-Up Advertsing (1)
  • Inaccurate (1)
  • screen flickering on updates (1)
  • touch of death flaw (1)
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  • Navigation (1)
  • Cars (1)
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Not good for anything (1)
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15

Fabulous..... when it works

bytoelken May 2, 2010
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Pros Great features.<br>Accurate traffic.<br>Access to information regarding gas...
Cons Expect it to last 6-12 months.  Expensive device when you look at it that way.
Recommended it? No

I bought the Nuvi 1690 after extensive research.  I had a built in NAV system in my Buick Renier.  When the lease expired, a NAV system on my Chevy Malibu was not an option.  It did come with OnStar turn by turn, which is great, but I travel a lot and wanted something portable. ... Read full review »

10

Great gadget for early adopters, Issues Exist

bybobby1digital Feb 7, 2010
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Nulink, Traffic, Screen
Cons Lack of accessories, price, buggy firmware
Recommended it? Yes

Let me start off by saying that I must be Garmins dream customer.  I am always purchasing the latest and greatest in Garmin GPS. Back in 2005 I actually paid $600 to be first on the block with Nuvi 350.  I have also purchased a Nuvi 270w, and i3.  As a traveling salesperson I have... Read full review »

benicia
70

POP-UP ADVERTISING ON YOUR GPS SCREEN?

bybenicia Dec 3, 2009
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Build quality is excellent.  Audio is excellent.  Speed and accuracy are better than...
Cons Pop-Up forced ads from Wal-Mart and Puma, etc are just so annoying. 
Recommended it? No

It's Good For: Navigation, Travel, Cars, Everyday Use, Business Garmin has made the near perfect GPS unit.  The build quality and the accuracy are excellent.  I've tested it for three weeks now and it simply does not fail.

The EXTRAS onboard this 1690 GPS are a nice touch but not essential. ... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN 010-00822-10

Key Features

Form Factor Handheld, Fixed
Map capabilities Internal, Map cartridges / Data cards
Screen Size 4.4 in.
GPS Type Automobile
Input Method Touch Screen, Voice Command

Display

Display Type LCD TFT Display
Display Size 3.81 in. x 2.25 in.
Resolutions 272 x 480

Technical Features

Special Features JPEG Image Viewer, Converter, Calculator
Audible Features Voice Navigation Instructions, Spoken Street Names
Included Software/Maps City Navigation Maps, North America Maps
Trip calculator Route Recalculation, Points-of-Interest (POI), Lane Assist

Other Features

PC Interface Bluetooth
Expansion Slot Type micro-SD slot
Brand Garmin

GPS System

Number of routes 10
Waypoints 1000

Battery

Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life Up to 4 Hours

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Dimensions

Weight 0.39 lb.
Depth 0.75 in.
Height 3.1 in.
Width 4.9 in.

Miscellaneous

Family Line Garmin nuvi
UPC 753759100155
Product ID 88385676
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