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Garmin Nuvi 1490T Reviews

CNet

09/2010

Garmin Nuvi 1490T

TomTom's got one. Magellan's got one. Now, we've have our hands on Garmin's newest 5-inch GPS navigator. Dwarfing the current norm of 4.3-inch units, the Garmin Nuvi 1490T's big screen makes it that much easier to view from its perch on a car's dashboard or windshield. With Bluetooth hands-free calling, free traffic data, and a clever, green driving suite of tools, this big fellow is not a bad choice for people looking for a good blend of advanced functionality and ease of use. The Nuvi 1490T's most distinguishing feature is its large 5-inch screen. Compared with the 4.3-inch units we normally see these day, the extra real estate is quite obvious. There also appears to be a slight increase in screen brightness. At arms length, the larger onscreen buttons are easier to hit, making light work of address entry. However, screen resolution remains the same 480x272 pixels as the 4.3-inch Garmin units, so the display's pixels are slightly more obvious and its text is rendered with more aliasing. Then unit features a glossy, black bezel with a small pinhole microphone in its lower left edge. The left side is home to a microSD card slot and on the top edge features the power/lock button.

DigitalVersus

03/2010

Product Survey: GPS

The is almost identical to the Garmin nüvi 1390T that we've already tested. We did test it and analyse it nevertheless so as to isolate any differences there may be between them. Our findings and photos below. Otherwise, the 1390T test is valid for the 1490T. Technically, these 2 satnavs are based on the same hardware. The screen on the 1490T is however a little larger and you can programme the different stages of your journey in advance. With its 5-inch matte screen, the Garmin nüvi 1490T offers nice legibility, even in full sunlight. You gain in terms of comfort on the 4.3-inch 1390T screen. The 5-inch screen obviously makes this a bigger product. It is still pretty slim however at 16 mm. On the other hand the 1490T does weigh 60 grammes more than the 1390T. In comparison to the 1390T, the 1490T adds programming of journey stages. This is very practical when you want to stop at certain places along the way or change over to another route recommended by the satnav. You can also plan your itineraries in advance.

Prices

Retailer	Information	Prices
	Garmin Refurbished Nuvi 1490T GPS Navigator	$149.96	See it
	Garmin nüvi 1490/1490T 5-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic	$185.99	See it
	GARMIN 010-00810-02 5"Nuvi 1490/1490T Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic	$189.95	See it
	Garmin Nuvi 1490t Gps Receiver Car Lifetime Traffic	$193.04	See it
	Garmin Nuvi 1490T 5" GPS with European maps, Bluetooth, TMC Traffic - European maps ONLY on this unit!	$213.36	See it
	GARMIN 010-00810-05 N;VI 1490T	$265	See it
Overton's	Garmin nvi 1490T GPS Navigator	$299.99	See it