Garmin Nuvi 1690 Review

The Garmin Nuvi 1690 with Bluetooth is truly asuburban rail systems. The Nuvi 1690's slim design
breakthrough for Garmin. This slick GPSfits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Just
communicates wirelessly using cell phonecharge up the rechargeable battery and strike out
technologies (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) so you areon foot.
always online to the new Garmin nüLink!(TM)Touchscreen Interface
Services. A two year subscription for this serviceGarmin continually enhances the simplicity of using
is included in the purchase price.nüLink!(TM)its GPS. The Nuvi 1690 on-screen menus are
connects you to:o Google(TM) Local Search tologically arranged, with clearly labeled, colorful
find what, when, whereo Real Time Traffic toicons, making it easy to enter data and get to the
keep you away from traffic jamso Current Gasinformation you need quickly. The device's
Prices so you can find the best prices and saveenhanced user interface features improved
moneyo Weather gives you the local weather andgraphics and a slide control for menu operation.
the five day forecasto Movie Times so you canAdditional Featureso Speed limit indicator--unit
easily catch a flicko Local Events of interestodisplays speed limits for most major roadso DEM
Flight Status for catching your flight or for pickingmaps show you shaded terrain contours at zoom
someone upo White Pages so you don't have tolevels of five miles and aboveo Auto time
pay those information assistance feeso Otherzone--Nuvi will automatically adjust your time zone
Informationwhile navigatingo Trip computer records mileage,
Add this new online service to the reliable GPSmax speed, total time and moreo Built-in travel kit
features that you have come to expect fromincludes features such as picture viewer, world
Garmin and you have one outstanding GPS.clock, currency and measurement converters and
Physical Specifications:o Dimensions - 4.9"W xcalculatoro microSD memory card expansion slot
3.1"H x .75"D (12.5 x 7.9 x 1.9 cm)o Display - 4.3for optional mapping and data storageo Includes
inch diagonal / 480 X 272 pixel display withGarmin Lock anti-theft featureo Configurable
backlighting, brilliant color, sunlight readableovehicle icons--allows users to select fun,
Lightweight - 174.7 gramso Battery - rechargeablecustomized car-shaped icons; download additional
lithium-ion with up to four hour battery lifeochoices from Offers a 3-D mapping perspective,
High-Sensitivity Receivero Not waterproofor 2-D overhead viewo Includes sturdy suction
Maps and Navigationcup mount that allows for easy adjustment and
Nearly 6 million points of interest with detailedquick releaseo Simplified PC connectivity, using
road coverage for the United States, Canada, andUSB mass storage, access either the microSD
Puerto Rico are included. City Navigator Northcard slot or the unit's internal memory directly
America NT gives you all the data to navigatefrom your PC desktopo POI loader program--set
North America.o Displays nearly 6 million points ofup proximity alerts for school zones, create
interest--hotels, restaurants, parking,custom POIs and moreo ecoRoute suggestions
entertainment, fuel, shopping and more.o Includesfor fuel-efficient navigationo Lane assist with
highways, interstates, business and residentialjunction view
roads in metropolitan and rural areas.o IncludesWhat's Includedo Nuvi 1690o Free 2-year data
detailed information such as turn restrictions,subscription to Garmin nüLink!(TM) Services
roundabout guidance, speed categories and otherin the U.S.o Preloaded City Navigator® NT
navigation features.o Gives turn-by-turn directions.North America (full coverage)o Vehicle suction cup
Speaks street names.o Includes postal codemounto Vehicle power cableo USB cableo
support for Canada.o Map data provided byDashboard disco Quick start manual
NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-qualityFor more information about the Garmin Nuvi
mapping.1690, read the resource information at the end of
Also, Garmin's public transit mode allows you tothis article.
navigate using buses, tramway, metro, and