GARMIN Nuvi 3790T

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1482 reviews of GARMIN Nuvi 3790T. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People really like the price and screen. The design and performance also get good views. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the GARMIN Nuvi 3790T is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for GARMIN Nuvi 3790T

alaTest has collected and analyzed 270 user reviews of GARMIN Nuvi 3790T from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the maps and screen. The design and performance are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical comments about the memory and price.

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65% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for GARMIN Nuvi 3790T

alaTest has collected and analyzed 666 user reviews of GARMIN Nuvi 3790T from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the screen and price. The design and performance also get good feedback. There are some negative comments about the reliability, while views are divided on the durability.

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74% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Garmin nuvi 3790T review

For the most part, standalone navigators have retained their same form factor for the better part of the last five years. Each one looked like the other, with...

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by (pcworld.com)

Garmin Nuvi 3790T Review - PCWorld

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If your vehicle can accommodate a GPS device with an enormous 7-inch screen, the RoadMate will prove to be a worthwhile travel companion.

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com)

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Garmin Nuvi 3790T

The Garmin Nuvi 3790T is one of the thinnest and lightest portable navigators we've tested; it's the best looking, too. Voice Command is truly hands-free and can be activated merely by speaking to the Nuvi. Bluetooth calling also helps drivers keep...

The glossy screen tends to create a good deal of glare when used in direct sunlight. Traffic data cannot be accessed while using the device in the hand.

The Garmin Nuvi 3790T is an exceptional portable navigation device with just the right blend of form and function.

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Garmin nüvi 3790T

The Garmin nüvi 3790T, with its glass capacitive touch screen and gorgeous map graphics, shows that the standalone GPS category is far from dead.

Strikingly thin. First GPS with a glass-capacitive, multi-touch screen and built-in accelerometer. Beautiful, high-resolution graphics. Accurate routing. Fast recalculations.

Very expensive. Occasional ads.

Traffic, Other Features, and Conclusions The built-in FM receiver offers lifetime traffic updates as part of the device's cost. In trade for this service, the 3790T displays the occasional banner ad on screen, though unfortunately the ads still appear...

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Garmin nuvi 3790T

The Garmin nuvi 3790T would be the nearly-perfect navigational system had Garmin reinforced the thin and sometimes flimsy device platform, as well as taken steps to alert consumers of the pop-up ads. Many consumers purchase the GPS with "lifetime...

Adaptable- comes with myTrends and trafficTrends capabilitiesUltra-portable- one of the thinnest GPS devices ever marketedExpansive- feature-packed with Bluetooth, voice-activated, 3D territories

Expensive- a comparable smartphone performs nearly the samePesky- does not indicate pop-up traffic ads until they show up

At the very top of the Garmin 3700 series is the Garmin nuvi 3790T GPS...

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Vic (technoodling.net)

Video Review: Garmin nüvi 3790 GPS navigator

Here's a 3 minute video review of the Garmin 3790 and how it works in the Philippine setting. Current SRP is $449.

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by : Kenny Yeo (hardwarezone.com)

Garmin nuvi 3790T

The Garmin nuvi 3790T is one of the sleekest personal navigation devices around. We see if it has the brawn and brains to match its winning looks.

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 3790LMT

The Garmin nüvi 3790LMT adds lifetime map updates to the nuvi 3790T, Garmin's latest and greatest navigator. With its 4.3” glass screen and minimalist 0.35” thickness, it resembles an iPhone more than past nuvis. In addition to most of the goodies...

Very thin ; Gorgeous, bright screen ; The loudest nuvi yet ; Terrain view ; trafficTrends historical road speeds result in improved routing ; More streets are labeled than on recent nuvis ; Improved junction view and lane assist coverage ; Voice...

Voice command performance and options weaker than expected ; Disappointing Bluetooth performance ; trafficTrends results in increased route calculation time ; Slightly weaker GPS receiver performance than other recent nuvi series ; Multi-destination...

Highly recommended — the best nuvi yet. The 3790 models feel like a work of art; the screen is drop dead gorgeous. Routing has been significantly improved with the addition of historical road speed data (trafficTrends). I expect that a couple of my...

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Scott Martin (gpslodge.com)

Review: Garmin Nuvi 3790T/3790LMT Review - Impressive Next Generation of GPS Units

The Garmin Nuvi 3790T brings a fresh physical and interface design to the GPS category that makes using the navigator a pleasure; not overly touted as a major improvement, but clearly tipping the awesomeness scale is the quality of the screen. The new...

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : GPS Lodge (gpslodge.com)