Garmin Nuvi 1490T

3101 reviews

Apr, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3101 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 1490T. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The screen and performance are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the memory and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 1490T is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Nuvi 1490T

alaTest has collected and analyzed 871 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 1490T from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the maps and price. The screen and performance also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the reliability. Reviews are divided on the route planning.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Nuvi 1490T

alaTest has collected and analyzed 639 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 1490T from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviews about the size and price are on the whole positive. The screen and performance also get good feedback, but there are some negative comments about the memory and maps.

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71% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com)

Garmin Nuvi 1490T review: Garmin Nuvi 1490T

TomTom's got one . Magellan's got one . Now, we have our hands on Garmin's newest 5-inch GPS navigator. Dwarfing the current norm of 4.3-inch units, the Garmin Nuvi 1490T's big screen makes it that much easier to view from its perch on a car 's...

The Garmin Nuvi 1490T's 5-inch touch screen greatly increases road visibility. Bluetooth hands-free calling, free FM traffic data, and a fuel-saving EcoRoute function further increase this Nuvi's value. Garmin's interface remains one of the easiest to...

The bigger screen doesn't get an increase in resolution, resulting in jagged edges on some of the graphics. Ad-supported traffic may be a turn-off to some users.

Anyone who wants a reliable and simple navigation device with a bit more screen real estate won't be disappointed by the Garmin Nuvi 1490T.

Sep, 2010

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Aug, 2010

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Garmin nuvi 1490T

Garmin now produce a number of different GPS navigation systems that cater for any situation, with each model offering something slightly different. For a first time user, there are some features here that will never be used, but as an upgrade from an...

Bluetooth CompatibilityIntegrated FM ReceiverecoRoute2D and 3D mapping

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Garmins nuvi 1490T will be released in the 3rd Quarter of 2010 and it...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Debasis Das (brighthub.com)

A Review of the Garmin Nuvi 1490T

With a large display, built-in traffic receiver, and an eco-routing mode, the 1490T sounds like a compelling choice for the consumer, but just how good is it? Find out in this Garmin Nuvi 1490T review.

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Fletch (gpsmagazine.com)

Garmin nuvi 1490T Review

Conclusion / recommendation / ratings are based on the opinion of the author. I recommend that you read the entire review before making any decision.

Bigger, Brighter, Louder, Faster...Better

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 1490T review

UPDATE: Now available bundled with lifetime map updates as the Garmin nuvi 1490LMT

The Garmin nüvi 1490T offers a 5” wide screen and multi-destination routing, features not found on any of the nuvi 12xx or 13xx models.

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide.com.au)

Garmin nuvi 1490T GPS unit

Take Garmin's excellent 1390T GPS unit, add a large, 5in display and you end up with the nuvi 1490T — a bigger version of Garmin's former flagsh...

Large, responsive touch screen, quick to get a GPS fix and to reroute, effective UI, great lane guidance, Bluetooth, New Zealand maps included

Map lacks detail compared to competitors, traffic antenna built into car-charger, no FM transmitter

This is a great Garmin GPS unit with a simple but effective user interface. It provides an outstanding navigational experience on the whole. Highly recommended.

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Garmin nuvi 1490T Sat-Nav

With its 5in widescreen display and attractive price, the Garmin nuvi 1490T sat-nav looks like a bargain.

There's nothing particularly revolutionary about the Garmin 1490T. Aside from the free searching of address and POI databases and the cityXplorer compatibility, its features can be found in any number of alternatives. However, at £215 it's already good...

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com.au)

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The bigger screen doesn't get an increase in resolution, resulting in jagged edges on some of the graphics. Ad-supported traffic may be a turn-off to some users.

Anyone who wants a reliable and simple navigation device with a bit more screen real estate won't be disappointed by the Garmin Nuvi 1490T.

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Derek Fung (cnet.com.au)

Garmin Nuvi 1490T

Big screen ; Lane guidance coverage ; Easy to use ; Junction view uses real-world photos ; Decent Bluetooth hands-free

Big screen can obscure the road ; Traffic messaging handy, but not foolproof ; More features would be nice

While it mightn't be terribly exciting, the 1490T's combination of traffic messaging, junction view, ease of use and Bluetooth hands-free, make this the 5-inch GPS to get.

May, 2010

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