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Garmin Nuvi 1240

Garmin Nuvi 1240

152 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (68)
performance (38)
price (29)
size (9)
durability (8)

Negative
reliability (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 152 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 1240. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and maps. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably, but there are some negative reviews about the reliability.

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reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 1240 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Nuvi 1240

alaTest has collected and analyzed 105 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 1240 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the size and maps. The price and performance are also appreciated, whereas there are some less positive reviews about the reliability.

usability, performance, price, maps, size

reliability

83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Garmin nuvi 1240 Sat-Nav

Garmin's entry-level sat-nav packs in an impressive feature set for a good price.

Like the 1490T, the 1240 also supports cityXplorer maps when in pedestrian mode. Although most pedestrian settings will create routes which include pathways road vehicles cannot traverse, the mapping will usually miss out numerous potential gaps you...

May, 2011

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Garmin nuvi 1240 review

It's tiny, but don't let that distract you from this satnav's sizeable attractions

Grown-up performance from an incredibly small device – perfect for the regular Euro traveller

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)

Garmin Navi 1240 : Gamin Nuvi 1240

While I have checked out a number of GPS devices in the past, I was not prepared for my initial introduction to a unit from Garmin.

Various settings for map details are available and there is a choice of Track Up, North Up or 3-D map views. An audio warning can be turned on to advice you when approaching any known safety (speed) cameras. Other features include an ecoRoute module,...

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by (letsgomobile.org)

Garmin Nuvi 1240 review

This time, I am not examining an enhanced GPS device, but the Garmin Nüvi 1240, a compact car navigation system. The Nüvi 1240 has some nice extras to offer. For example, if you want to practice 'The New Driving', you can select: 'Challenge economical...

Sep, 2009

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