Review summary for the Garmin Nuvi 1490T (21/05/12)

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Verdict: alaTest has collected and analysed 3578 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the performance. The screen is also appreciated, but there are ...

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Garmin nuvi 1490T (01/10/11)

Summary: For less than $200, the Garmin nuvi 1490T adds a big, easy-to-see 5-inch screen and a few features you won't find on the cheaper Garmin n... Read the full review

Verdict: Even if you don't have bad eyesight or a huge vehicle, reviewers say the Garmin nuvi 1490T's big 5-inch screen is refreshingly easy to see. Like other recent Garmin nu...

Pros: Big 5-inch screen.; Free lifetime traffic.; Lane assist.; Multidestination routing.; Pedestrian/public transit navigation.

Cons: Some owners report routing problems.; Traffic, lane info only in some cities.

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Garmin nuvi 1490T (23/03/10)

Summary: Garmins nuvi 1490T will be released in the 3rd Quarter of 2010 and it... Read the full review

Verdict: Garmin 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 u...

Pros: 2D and 3D mapping; Bluetooth Compatibility; Integrated FM Receiver; ecoRoute

Cons: Crowded product category

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Garminnüvi 1490T (12/03/10)

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Verdict: Simple and effective, the Garmin nüvi 1490T offers good legibility with its large 5-inch screen. Programming journey stages is a plus. It however lacks a few additiona...

Pros: Bluetooth hands-free mode; Clear and effective navigation; Compact with nice finish; Good satellite reception; Wide matte screen

Cons: No FM transmitter; Not enough parameters for journey options; Predictive text and addresses impractical; Suction mount too standard

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Garmin nuvi 1490T (08/08/09)

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Verdict: One of the first things you notice about Garmin's nuvi 1490T is the bright, luxurious 5-inch screen. After you've spent time navigating with the 1490T, other GPS devic...

Pros: Ability to customize the lower left data field on the map to show distance, remaining time, direction of travel, elevation, or time of day; Ability to delete incorrec...

Cons: 3D Junction View remains unchanged in "Night Mode"; Can't customize the colors or layout of the map; Can't manually exclude specific roads or highways from the planned...

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