Garmin nuvi 1690 GPS system
The Garmin nuvi 1690 with nüLink is an advanced automotive navigator that features a sunlight readable, 4.3-inch, WQVGA color TFT with white backlight display. This display allows the user to read all information with ease, no matter what the conditions are like outside. This nüvi model also features preloaded
City Navigator® NT North America map with more than 6 millions of points of interest. These points vary from location to location, but usually include gas stations, hotels, restaurants, ATMs and more. You can also customize your points of interest (POIs) to include important areas such as monitored school zone areas or stop lights with safety cameras. This customization function allows you to set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. Just touch the destination on the display and the nüvi will take you there with 2-D or 3-D map and turn-by-turn voice instructions. The text-to-speech feature announces the street names clearly, so you do not have to take your eyes off the road or your hands of the steering wheel. The car GPS navigator also features logically arranged, on-screen menus that are clearly labeled with colorful icons. These icons provide you with easy access to data, so you or your passengers can take full advantage of all the fun and innovative features. The Garmin GPS navigation unit features lane assist technology, which guides the driver to the correct lane when approaching a turn or exit. The device screen realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation. Garmin nuvi 1690 automotive GPS also carries Bluetooth™ technology, which allows you to make and receive calls with a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. With this function you broadcast navigation prompts and calls through your car stereo, so you can always enjoy hands-free mobile calling while on the road.
Garmin nuvi 1690 GPS points of interest
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The Garmin nüvi 1690 is preloaded with the Garmin nüLink! Services that provide you with accurate, real-time information about the area you’re traveling through. Garmin nuLink service is delivered directly to the nüvi 1690 via a built-in wireless module. Moreover, the unit comes with a free 2-year Garmin nüLink! Subscription (a very nice addition). The Nuvi 1690 portable gps navigation system also features Garmin’s HotFix capabilities, which automatically calculate and stores satellite locations and provides faster fixes and lesser startup time. The HotFix technology can also predict satellite positions for up to 3 days after the device was last turned off. With the power of Google™ local search you can access all information for the local area and navigate directly from the search results. Use your Garmin Nuvi GPS navigation system as if it were your laptop, access important information while on the go with Google. One great feature that will you help conserve money and our environment, is the unique eco-Route function. This allows you to find more fuel efficient routes when navigating and you can even keep track of fuel usage. This feature allows you to save more gas and money by adopting smarter driving habits and finding new, fuel-efficient routes. For those into social networking, the Garmin nuvi 1690 navigation system also features the Ciao! ™ Technology. Ciao! ™ integrates multiple third party location-centric social network applications, such as GyPSii (a service that lets you track the whereabouts of family and friends).While at its beginning stages, these applications will be quickly expanding within the next year. The Garmin nüvi 1690 also features the flight status feature that provides information regarding flight departure, arrival times and gate information from airports around the world. You can also tap on the weather icon to get current and 5-day forecasts tailored for major cities around the world. With so many features, the nüvi 1690 has definitely become the most desired portable GPS navigation unit on the market today!
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Garmin nuvi 1690 What's Included
What’s Included
- Garmin nüvi 1690 GPS
- Suction cup mount, dashboard disk
- USB cable, vehicle power cable
- Battery
- Owner’s manual
Garmin nuvi 1690 Features
- Preloaded base maps of North America
With up to 100 user-programmable waypoints and 6 million points of interest to guide you toward interesting and useful destinations. - Backlit 4.3″ color touch-screen display
Lets you easily navigate settings and functions. - Turn-by-turn voice prompts and text-to-speech technology
Allow you to keep your eyes on the road while navigating with convenient voice guidance that announces the name of streets and exits. - Real-time traffic and weather updates
Avoid possible traffic jams and weather delays with optional traffic and weather receivers (both not included). - ecoRoute planning
Lets you plot the most fuel-efficient route. - Lane assist with junction view
Helps you navigate busy highway interchanges. - Up to 4 hours of battery life
With battery (included). - Automatic rerouting
Provides alternate travel directions in the event of a deviation from the directions given. Avoid highways/tolls mode allows you to avoid congested routes and toll roads. - Bluetooth wireless technology
Allows you to connect your Bluetooth enabled phone for hands-free calling. - Garmin nüLink! services
Provide access to Google local search, fuel prices and more (subscription required, not included; additional fees may apply). - Travel tools
Include calculator, currency/measurement converter, safety menu and world travel clock. - High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver
Enhances performance in heavy cloud cover, wooded areas and canyons so you don’t have to worry about losing the satellite link. WAAS is Wide Area Augmentation System. - microSD media card slot
Insert a removable media card (not included) containing additional map data or regional maps to expand your navigational ability.