Garmin nüvi 1490/1490T 5-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic
- Brilliant color on a 5-inch touchscreen display, integrated Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker for hands-free calling
- Lane assist with junction view that guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate
- Includes advanced navigation features to take the worry out of traveling, including cityXplorer pedestrian maps
- Steer clear of traffic with integrated FM traffic receiver and free lifetime traffic updates
- NOTE: Model number on the box is 1490T because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 1490 as the “T” in 1490T refers to the additional component
Amazon.com Product Description
The large screen nüvi 1490T offers multiple-point routing and lane assist with junction view to help you manage busy highway interchanges. It also has subscription-free traffic alerts for most cities, hands-free calling, pedestrian navigation options and ecoRoute. Navigation is just the beginning. See Even More
It’s easy to see where you’re going on nüvi 1490T’s 5-inch touchscreen display. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. With its large screen, you’ll always get the big picture. Navigate City Transit
With its enhanced pedestrian navigation capabilities, nüvi 1490T is the perfect travel companion for getting around town. Download optional cityXplorer content to help you navigate city public transit. Know where to walk, where to catch the bus, subway, tram or other transportation and how long it will take to get there. cityXp… More >>
Garmin nüvi 1490/1490T 5-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic
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5 comments
J. McKeon on December 21, 2009 at 9:15 pm
I bought the Garmin 1490T model and will be returning it, due to the constant poor satellite reception, frequent dropped satellites and extensive time spent with the unit trying to acquire satellite contact. I’m not sure in the end what was wrong with its reception, but it’s not worth the time or money to investigate when there are so many other decent competitively-priced models on the market.
Darren W. Lewandowski on December 21, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Have been using this GPS now for about 2 months. I have to say I absolutely love it! I am a service technician so my job is traveling place to place servicing the equipment I work on. I’ve been finding different ways of getting to places that I didn’t know before. I haven’t had a problem at all with satellite signal(Garmin is the best being they use government satellites) and my route is sometimes very rural.If I happen to miss a turn, which I sometimes do on purpose, the rerouting is very quick. 99% of the places I have punched in it has found with no problem. I haven’t updated the maps yet, but I’m sure when I do it will be that much better. The volume is loud and clear. I have mine set to 50% which is plenty loud. The voice is clear and crisp, no problem understanding it. The add service is no bother at all, it only comes on when you are stopped for a period of time. I haven’t used all the features of this device yet, but I’m sure I will be quite satisfied with them. Anyone looking for a great GPS, I would highly recommend this one.
Leo Batfish on December 22, 2009 at 12:36 am
i owned a 660 for many years and had a good experience with its performance. it only had to be returned once for service.
i was excited when they announced the 1490T. i have used it for about 20 hours of travel and have several observations:
1) it’s cheaply made and promises far more than it delivers.
A. unlike the 660, it does not come with a case. That is separate. Add $40 to the total price.
B. They don’t have the case in stock!!! Won’t be available until end of September.
C. The clamp that holds the unit to windshield, unlike the 660 is very primitive and requires 2 hands to match 2 little bumps and grooves. it cannot be easily removed either. worse, the top and bottom are not easily distinguished and require close observation for proper assembly.
D. The mapping system that supposedly has lane assistance information is active about 1/3 of the time. DO NOT COUNT ON THIS FEATURE.
IN SHORT: EXPENSIVE, DOESN’T COME WITH CASE, HARD TO MOUNT AND DISMOUNT, AND FEATURES ONLY WORK SPORADICALLY
Tastemaster on December 22, 2009 at 3:26 am
I generally discount extremely negative reviews because I think some unfortunate soul just got a rare faulty item. However, I have just suffered the same fate that many others have reported with the 1490. I bought this unit fromn Amazon. First problem: Whenever I turned it on it asked me to enter my country, language, and whether I accept the terms of the software. I had to repeat this EVERY TIME I turned the unit on. I downloaded all of the most recent software and maps which took more than 1 hour on a fast broadband fiberoptic cable modem. Still had the problem. Took the unit outside. It knew the general region that I was in, but it would not acquire satellites. Moreover, annoying ads kept popping up in the middle of the device that obscured my ability to see the vehicle symbol. The unit would not navigate. I have no choice but to return the unit. Why does Amazon keep selling these defective things???
Worthless. Don’t buy.
Southern Son on December 22, 2009 at 6:21 am
I think you guys are being a little tough on this product. I travel a lot for my job and have a terrible sense of direction and have always struggled with maps, pulling over to the side of the road, asking directions and questions,etc,ad nauseum.
When I have rented a vehicle I have used the Hertz Never Lost and knew that I wanted to get around to getting a GPS.
Well, I decided to buy this product and am very happy. I am over 50, and don’t have the best eyesight, so I can’t overemphasize how pleasing the SIZE of the screen is. No squinting to see minuscule details, everything very clear on the screen.
Linking to my cell phone an absolute breeze. I use the friction mount which I am very pleased with as opposed to the dashboard mount.
Also, adjusting the settings on this device is very, very easy, this is a user friendly device.
As others have pointed out, the inability to alphabetize destination searches is annoying, but this is a minor quibble.
Bottom Line: A premium product, a premium price, a wonderful visual display, and a very user friendly product with a few features that are slightly annoying.
If you don’t mind the price and an easy to use large screen GPS is important to you, I believe you will be very happy with this product.