Garmin Nuvi 1490T GPS Navigation System

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5" diagonal color display

480 x 272 pixels

sleek, ultra-thin design

easy-to-use, touchscreen with a new enhanced interface

turn-by-turn directions with text-to-speech feature

lane assistdirects user to the preferred lane

bluetooth(r) wireless technologyenables hands-free calling with a compatible phone

ecoroute(tm)suggests fuel-efficient routes to save drivers money & fuel

enhanced pedestrian navigationnavigates using buses, metro & suburban rail systems with optional cityxplorer(tm) content available for download & purchase at www.Garmin.Com

speed limit indicator

offers a 3-d mapping perspective, or 2-d overhead view

micro secure digital(tm) memory card expansion slot

includes garmin lock(tm) anti-theft feature

built-in li-ion battery lasts up to 4 hours depending on usage

includes sturdy suction cup mount

Specification	Description
Model	010-00810-05, GRM0081005, NUVI 1490T, NUVI1490T
UPC	753759094355
Battery life at 70 degrees	Up to 3 hours
Battery type	Lithium ion
Color screen	Yes
Compact antenna	Yes
Dimensions	5.4 x 3.4 x 0.6 inches
Display size	4.4 x 2.5 inches
Memory	Expandable microSD card slot
PC Compatible	Yes
Position accuracy	Not applicable
Preloaded map	City Navigator NT
Routes	10
Screen Pixels	480 x 272
Waypoints (total)	1,000
Weight	7.8 ounces

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★★★★☆

4.0

Great new GPS from Garmin

"I bought this Garmin Nuvi 1490T at Best Buy July 2, 2009. I was surprised to see this new model in the store. Other places on the internet won't have it available until the end of July. They had the 765T on sale for $349.99 but it was being recalled by Garmin because of a firmware problem so they were substituting it with the 885T. Well, I found out they did not have those in stock and they were also being recal..." Read Full Review »

Jul 07, 2009 by Hermit

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"I have used 3 other Garmins in the past. I had trouble with 2 of the 3. (I returned # 3, when I was stopped at a red light and it did the "Approaching in so many feet, counted down to 0, and announced we had arrived at the destination and my car never moved 1 inch, I returned it. Replacement was fine though.) Anyhow, I purchased this 7/16/09. My husband used it 3 times for quick trips to daughters college. I use..." Read Full Review »

Aug 11, 2009 by Rg1962

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Big screen advantage

★★★★★

5.0

"I replaced my Garmin nuvi 670 with the new nuvi 1490t. Within two weeks, I uploaded a new map release and 2 major software releases. Garmin's service seems to be absolutely perfect.Advantages of this new unit over my old unit:1. It's very fast. Gets the position almost immediately after entering th …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Aug 20 2009

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★☆☆☆☆

1.0

"I'm horrible with directions so I tend to rely on my GPS more than I should. I've been very loyal to TomTom, but when my GPS died after about 2 years I decided to try the Garmin 1490T. I always heard that Garmin had a solid line of GPS products that were very reliable. Needless to say that after try …" Read Full Review »

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Excellent unit

★★★★☆

4.0

"Excellent unit, great screen visibility, nice for passenger to use "on the move", slim configuration. I miss greater detail when driving, even asking it to show most detail still is not enough. Unit freezes up occasionally but I believe it to be a conflict with my portable Sirius satellite radio …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Excellent product!!

★★★★★

5.0

"I am a veteran when it comes to owning PND's (personal navigation device). I'm the type of person that has to have the best and newest. My last PND was a nuvi 765t which has always been great. I've owned many units in the past... notibly a nuvi 350, 660, 755t, 765t, Tomtom XL, Go 720, 930, Magellan …" Read Full Review »

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Big screen advantage

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Great new GPS from Garmin

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