Testseek.com have collected 34 expert reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 1690 and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Garmin Nuvi 1690.
January 2010
(75%)
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The editors liked
NuLink online services
Sleek look and feel
Straightforward and easy to use UI
Excellent overall navigational experience
Live traffic updates
Great lane guidance
Bluetooth
Google destination searches. Fuel price info. Friendly menus
Easy-to-read map screen. Bluetooth hands-free
The editors didn't like
No FM transmitter
Bluetooth hands-free microphone isn't the best quality
Route generation still far from perfect. Traffic messaging is hit and miss. Internet connectivity costs AU$99 annually after first year. Price premium
Google destination searches. Fuel price info. Friendly menus, easy-to-read map screen. Bluetooth hands-free
Route generation still far from perfect. Traffic messaging is hit and miss. Internet connectivity costs AU$99 annually after first year. Price premium
Much as we love googling destinations and checking out fuel prices, Australia's first internet-connected GPS navigator demands far too hefty a price premium for its extra features....
nuLink online services, sleek look and feel, straightforward and easy to use UI, excellent overall navigational experience, live traffic updates, great lane guidance, Bluetooth
No FM transmitter, Bluetooth hands-free microphone isn't the best quality
Garmin's nuvi 1690 is Australia's first online GPS. The nuLink service adds to what already was an excellent overall navigational experience. If you're in the market for a top-end GPS with all the latest features, this is a must-have...
Abstract: The Nuvi 1690 offers a sturdy base, and the strong suction cup helped to keep the GPS device steady while driving. We also liked that the device was easy to connect and remove from the cradle. The Nuvi 1690’s speaker was..
The widescreen visibility and lane assist technology do help make the Garmin Nuvi 1690 a worthwhile purchase for anyone new to GPS navigators. Free data subscription to NuLink services will mean that even if they are seldom used, no additional charges ...
Abstract: Thumbs Up: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.Thumbs Down:Touch screen display shows som...
Abstract: The Garmin Nuvi 1690 is a GPS that comes with basic navigational tools and a whole lot more. Frequent travelers will definitely enjoy and appreciate what it has to offer, although its price may be too high for some. The Nuvi 1690 has a suggested retail...
Abstract: If you do a lot of driving then it would be worth investing in. The fuel costs and traffic both work well and the battery life is very good for those times when you can't find your power lead. The gloss black and silver finish give the 1690 an air of ...
Abstract: The Garmin nuvi 1690, is the latest in the popular line of auto navigators by Garmin. Originally released in the fall of 2009, the 1690 is the first to offer real time two way data to a Garmin unit, using a cell phone type connection. It offers not o...
