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Garmin nuvi 1690

Posted to GPS 2010-03-28

Using a constellation of Earth orbiting satellites, Global Positioning System (GPS) devices such as the Garmin nuvi 1690 is a Automotive type GPS. With a display size of 4.3 inch diag. and weighing only 174.7 grams, this GPS delivers!

Product Summary
Google local search, traffic, movie times, other real-time content, lane assist, hands-free calling, ecoRoute

READ THE REVIEW          3.4 out of 5

Partner Information
Partner Product Link: Garmin nuvi 1690 Bluetooth Automotive GPS System w/ nuLink! Connected Services
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Main Details
Product Type Automotive
Features
Notes Included accessories: Lane assist Garmin nuLink! Services Google local search, traffic, gas prices, Ciao!, weather, movie times, local events, Send to GPS, flight status, converter, White Pages, myGarmin Speed limit indicator, Where Am I?, Garmin Locate, ecoRoute, Garmin Garage: voices and vehicles compatible, navigate to geotagged photos
Programmed AE n/a
Aspect Ratio n/a
Display Type WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Display Size 4.3 inch diag.
Display Resolution 480 x 272 pixels
Touch Display Yes
Expandable Memory n/a
Channels n/a
Accuracy n/a
Remote Control n/a
Voice Prompts Yes
Speaks street names yes
Speech Recognition No
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route) yes
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation) yes
Choice of route (faster time, shorter distance) Yes
Route avoidance Yes
Custom points of interest (POI) yes
Hand-free calling with wireless Bluetooth technology Yes
Traffic n/a
Closest intersection n/a
Car Locator n/a
MP3 Player No
Audio Book Viewer No
Picture Viewer Yes
QWERTY or ABC keyboard layout yes
FM Transmitter No
Anti-theft Yes
Motorcycle usability No
PC Interface n/a
Track Log n/a
Record Modes
Media Type microSD card (not included)
Performance
Receiver High-sensitivity RoHS version available
Battery Type rechargeable lithium-ion
Waterproof no
Maps & Memory
Base Map yes
Preloaded Maps yes
Map Expandability Yes
Built-in Memory internal solid state
Routes 10
Waypoints 1000
Power
Battery Life up to 3 hours
Physical Dimensions
Width (Inch) 4.9
Height (Inch) 3.1
Depth (Inch) .75
Weight (oz) 6.2
Width (mm) 125
Height (mm) 79
Depth (mm) 19
Weight (g) 174.7
Accessories
Included Accessories Free 2-year data subscription to Garmin nüLink!™ services in the U.S. Preloaded City Navigator® NT North America (full coverage) Vehicle suction cup mount Vehicle power cable USB cable Dashboard disc Quick start manual
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