7.9 out of 10

Garmin Nuvi 1490

 

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  • User Score (1023)
    7.7 7.7 from 1023 reviewers
  • Expert Score (19)
    7.9 7.9 from 19 reviewers
  • Design (12)
    8.2 8.2 from 12 reviewers
  • Value for money (69)
    6.5 6.5 from 69 reviewers
  • Features (77)
    8.3 8.3 from 77 reviewers
  • Ease of use (73)
    8.4 8.4 from 73 reviewers
  • Durability (64)
    6.4 6.4 from 64 reviewers
  • Overall quality (2)
    6.2 6.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Accuracy (2)
    9.3 9.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Installation (8)
    8.3 8.3 from 8 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Product Review

    10/10
    25 May 2011

    This is my second Garmin Nuvi product and I'm glad I stuck with them. This unit was sold with lifetime map upgrades. What a great deal that is and adds value to the unit for its entire life. It's a very intuitive unit and I find I use it alot with Google maps to find where I need to go and then enter the LAT/Long coordinates straight into the Nuvi. Read more

    • Reliable, very accurate, easily upgradable, BIG 5 inch screen

  • User Reviews

  1. Garmin Nuvi 1490T

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: Andrew, CNET
    15 May 2010

    I have tried and used portable gps units from various manufacturers, and this one is the best. Tomtom runs it a close 2nd, but this unit has superior interface, screen, and features. Has also been very reliable in 8 months of use. Found the mapping to be excellent, and lot better then my old navman and mio units. Pricey, but highly recommended. Read more

    • Screen, interface, features, quality

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The large screen nüvi 1490T offers multiple-point routing and lane assist with junction view to guide you through busy highway interchanges. It also has subscription-free traffic alerts for most cities, hands-free calling, pedestrian routing options and ecoRoute.

  • Screen Size: 5.1 in.
  • GPS Type: Automobile
  • Form Factor: Fixed
  • Input Method: Touch Screen

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Dimensiones de la unidad (Ancho/Alto/Profundidad):
    13,7 x 8,6 x 1,6 cm
  • Tamaño de la pantalla (Ancho/Alto):
    11,1 x 6,3 cm, 5" diagonal 12,7 cm
  • Resolución de pantalla (Ancho/Alto):
    480 x 272 píxeles
  • Tipo de pantalla:
    TFT WQVGA a color con retroiluminación blanca
  • Peso:
    221,1 g
  • Batería:
    Ión-litio recargable
  • Duración de la batería:
    Hasta 3 horas
  • Salida de audio:
    No

Release Date

  • First seen
    15 February 2009

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