Posted to GPS 2010-03-23
The Garmin nuvi 1490T will be released in the 1st Quarter of 2010 and it boasts a number of features that will assist with in car GPS navigation requirements. City transit is improved with the optional addition of a CityXplorer subscription giving accurate walking, bus, subway or tram transportation information, live to your GPS. Maps for services are available across North America and Europe, making it flexible depending on your current location. Route planning can be used on the nuvi 1490T to help save time, with the capability to save up to 10 custom routes included. These routes can be used in conjunction with the log of electronic bread crumbs to allow you to see exactly where you have been, transposed onto a map. Both the 2-D versions and 3-D map versions are available when using the 1490T depending on your preference of view, all displayed on the 5 inch touchscreen.
ValueWith the GPS navigation category now crowded with a vast array of different options, value for money should be a priority. Depending on your requirements for in car navigation, the nuvi 1490T will either have too many features for its price range, or be spot on what you are looking for. For an average user who is looking for a starter GPS, the inclusion of FM radio alerts, Bluetooth phone pairing and CityXplorer are probably irrelevant, with turn by turn navigation and route planning being the key features that should concern you. FeaturesGarmins nuvi 1490T comes with an integrated FM traffic receiver to help set it apart from other offerings in their GPS range. This FM traffic receiver helps you steer clear of any traffic congestion, with free lifetime traffic updates available with purchase. Additional information can be received by way of alerts about traffic delays due to road construction that might lie on your chosen route, with the ability to detour easily accessible through the touch screen. The 1490T comes with Garmin Lock, an anti theft feature to help protect your GPS from wandering into hands other than your own. SummaryGarmin 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 older model, there are plenty of useable features. Shop around before committing to ensure you get the features which are suited to your needs. Pros
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