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Testseek.co.uk have collected 20 expert reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 1490 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Garmin Nuvi 1490.
Award: Recommended April 2010
April 2010
 
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The editors liked

  • Pluses
  • Clear and effective navigation
  • Good satellite reception
  • Compact with nice finish
  • Wide matte screen
  • Bluetooth handsfree mode

The editors didn't like

  • Minuses
  • Predictive text and addresses impractical
  • Suction mount too standard
  • Not enough parameters for journey options
  • No FM transmitter

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  Published: 2012-06-01, review by: evogadget.com

  • The Garmin Nüvi 1490LMT is one splendid GPS product and we're glad we got the opportunity to use it, because it proved, if it was even necessary, that Garmin is among the best manufacturers of such helpful devices....

 
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  Published: 2010-10-06, review by: shopexplorer.com

  • Now over a year old, there isn't much that could be called "innovative" about the Garmin Nuvi 1490 T, but at the same time, there's not too much that's wrong with it. £154.99 is definitely a price that catches the eye and with a full set of well-though...

 
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  Published: 2010-07-06, review by: gadgetspeak.com

  • Abstract:  The Garmin 1490T is a 5 inch screen GPS unit which offers, as well as the basic features, Bluetooth connectivity, traffic alerts and maps of Europe and not just the UK and Ireland. It is intuitive in operations, provides spoken street names and has a h...

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  Published: 2010-03-12, review by: digitalversus.com

  • Pluses, Clear and effective navigation, Good satellite reception, Compact with nice finish, Wide matte screen, Bluetooth handsfree mode
  • Minuses, Predictive text and addresses impractical, Suction mount too standard, Not enough parameters for journey options, No FM transmitter

 
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  Published: 2009-09-28, Author: James , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • There's nothing particularly revolutionary about the Garmin 1490T. Aside from the free searching of address and POI databases and the cityXplorer compatibility, its features can be found in any number of alternatives. However, at £215 it's already good va...

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  Published: 2010-09-15, review by: techreviewsource.com

  • Large 5inch screen, Free FM traffic data, Easy to use interface, Fuel economy features
  • Low resolution & not as sensitive screen, Adsupported traffic data

 
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  Published: 2010-09-07, Author: Antuan , review by: cnet.com

  • The Garmin Nuvi 1490T's 5-inch touch screen greatly increases road visibility. Bluetooth hands-free calling, free FM traffic data, and a fuel-saving EcoRoute function further increase this Nuvi's value. Garmin's interface remains one of the easiest to und
  • The bigger screen doesn't get an increase in resolution, resulting in jagged edges on some of the graphics. Ad-supported traffic may be a turn-off to some users
  • Anyone who wants a reliable and simple navigation device with a bit more screen real estate won't be disappointed by the Garmin Nuvi 1490T.

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  Published: 2010-06-19, review by: gpspassion.com

  • Both the TomTom and Nuvi units reported traffic conditions more frequently and accurately than the receiver we used in our last comparison. Overall we preferred the ability of the 540s to read out details about reported problems and its ability to rout...

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  Published: 2010-03-23, review by: electronicsme.com

  • 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 user, there are some features here that will never be used, but as an upgrade from an ...

 
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  Published: 2010-05-17, review by: cnet.com.au

  • The Garmin Nuvi 1490T's 5-inch touch screen greatly increases road visibility. Bluetooth hands-free calling, free FM traffic data, and a fuel-saving EcoRoute function further increase this Nuvi's value. Garmin's interface remains one of the easiest to und
  • The bigger screen doesn't get an increase in resolution, resulting in jagged edges on some of the graphics. Ad-supported traffic may be a turn-off to some users
  • While it mightn't be terribly exciting, the 1490T's combination of traffic messaging, junction view, ease of use and Bluetooth hands-free, make this the 5-inch GPS to get....

 
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