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.

Leistung, Größe, Bildschirm

57% der Kundenmeinungen auf Amazon.de bewerten dieses Produkt positiv.

100% des avis sur Amazon.fr donnent une note favorable à ce produit.

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.

Frequently updated database ; Built-in mobile data connection ; Year's free subscription

Not all features work abroad ; Subscription costs

We’ve waited a long time for another manufacturer to put up some competition for TomTom’s LIVE, and finally Garmin has met the challenge and even upped the ante somewhat. It’s a shame that the traffic provision is not as powerful as TomTom’s HD...

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...

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.

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.

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. Cost-conscious buyers will be better served by the Garmin Nuvi 1390T.

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...

A fine, fully connected sat-nav, and the “fit-and-forget” price (at least for a year) is a real bonus

The Garmin Nuvi 1690 features free (and ad-supported) access to Garmin's NuLink data service, which provides traffic data, fuel prices, Google Search for points of interest, and a host of other features, including Bluetooth hands-free calling help to...

The move to microSD media renders all old Garmin SD cards obsolete. Touch screen exhibits weird flickering when the data connection is being accessed.

By itself, the Garmin Nuvi 1690 is merely a solidly performing GPS device, but it earns its keep through the free NuLink service, giving users easy access to up-to-the-minute data for safety, convenience, and entertainment.