Garmin Nuvi 1690

usability, performance, price, maps, durability

reliability

63% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, performance, price, screen, size

reliability, durability, maps, memory

69% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Accurate directions. Slick software design. Google-powered services are a boon. Solid traffic reporting. Useful elevation readings

Bundled data subscription expires after two years. Displays ads. Still requires extra-cost map updates like any other GPS. Connected services not integrated with main POI database. On-board EDGE radio caused GSM buzz in our car stereo

Garmin's impressive nüvi 1690 integrates connected services and offers plenty of routing options, but the high price and mandatory ads—even when you're not using said services—are turn-offs.

Accurate directions. Slick software design. Google-powered services are a boon. Solid traffic reporting. Useful elevation readings.

Bundled data subscription expires after two years. Displays ads. Still requires extra-cost map updates like any other GPS. Connected services not integrated with main POI database. On-board EDGE radio caused GSM buzz in our car stereo.

Other Features and Conclusions All the typical secondary features you'd find on a high-end GPS device are also here, including Bluetooth for hands-free calls with a cell phone. When paired with my BlackBerry Curve 8330 , calls sounded tinny and...

Purchase price includes two years of service

POI and Google Search could be better integrated

Garmin's first connected GPS device is a good start, but it has room for improvement.

Lane Assist TechnologySupports microSD cards2 year free data subscriptionWidescreen display

Overkill for first time user

The next generation of GPS navigators are here and there are plenty of...

Google search and other Internet services, two years of Internet services included, easy to use

Some owners complain of routing problems, traffic, lane assist only in certain cities, pop-up ads

Garmin Nuvi 1690 offers free, but ad-supported two-year access to Garmin NuLink data service that provides real-time Bluetooth hands-free calling, Google Search for POIs, fuel prices and traffic data

Touch screen display shows some weird clicker while using data connection. Micro-Sd card slot does not support full SD cards, especially containing previous Garmin data

If you need a quick GPS with long battery life and do not mind some advertisements on your GPS device while driving, then we will recommend you buying new – Garmin Nuvi 1690.

The 1690's directions are voiceguided so you won't have to stare down at the screen to get your next turn. The actual names of roads and exits will be pronounced to provide you with some familiarity as you travel

The nüvi 1690 has a 4.3-inch screen, text-to-speech conversion (which enables the device to announce street names), Bluetooth phone connectivity, and lane assist with junction view (so you can see simulated highway signs).The nüvi 1690 also has...

Despite the two routing issues I had, I’m going to recommend this unit. I haven’t seen a GPS navigator yet that doesn't go wonky occasionally, and if there are routing issues, I suspect Garmin will take care of them with an early firmware update.