Garmin nuvi 1390 Great

Calendar February 25, 2010 | Posted by GPS

Used the Nuvi in England for 2 1/2 weeks and it worked great. The nice feature was that it could fit in my pocket for walking around (it has an automobile and a pedestrian feature) which was very nice. The maps worked great for us as we travelled from London to Bath to Scotland and all abouts. The suction cup works great and very easy to take your Nuvi in and out of the car. I like the feature where it shows your speed & indicates when you are exceeding the speed as well. Definitely well worth the money.

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Garmin nuvi 1390 It’s Fast & Easy! No More Printing Out Google Maps!

Calendar February 20, 2010 | Posted by GPS

I’m a fan of the Garmin brand of GPS. I’ve tested out Tom Tom & Magellan but neither had the visually appealing interface of the Garmin, nor were they as easy-to-use. Prior to the 1390T, I was using the 875T. Both models are basically the same except the 1390T has some updated graphics and is slimmer. A good change Garmin made was to allow the power cable to plug directly into the GPS unit itself, rather than through the suction cup mount. The most important improvement is that the 1390T is much faster; it’s faster at locating the satellite signal (which is HUGE–the 875T can be painfully slow and sometimes doesn’t get a signal until you’re halfway to your destination!) and it has a faster processor so touchscreen commands are much quicker.

I do wish that Garmin would make voice command a standard feature on all their GPS’. It would also be nice if a zipcode option was offered, for those times that you don’t know the exact name of the city.

One change that Garmin definitely needs to implement is alternate routes, as in, offering multiple ways of getting somewhere.

Overall though, it’s a great product for the price and has definitely improved my quality of driving life!

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Garmin nüvi 1390/1390T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic

Calendar December 14, 2009 | Posted by GPS

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Product Description

The NUVI1390T 4.3″ Ultra Thin GPS Navigator features a widescreen ultra slim design (approximately 25% thinner than previous models), enhanced user interface, ecoRoute, public transit mode and text-to-speech. The n vi 1390T offers pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps. CityXplorer maps are available for select tourist destinations in North America and Europe and can easily be downloaded directly to the n vi. The nuvi’s enhanced user interface features improved graphics and a new slide control for menu operation, while ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes to save drivers money and fuel. Also, Garmin’s new public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro and suburban rail systems. Steer clear of traffic with nuvi’s traffic receiver by receiving alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Junction view – View realistic images of upcoming junctions where available Map data is provided by NAVTEQ Bluetooth wireless technology, enables hands-free calling with a compatible phone ecoRoute – Drivers can view suggestions for fuel-efficient navigation, conserving both money and fuel Speed limit indicator – unit displays speed limits for most major roads Public transit – Navigate using buses, tramway, metro and suburban rail systems with optional CityXplorer content. Download at garmin website. Where Am I? feature – Find closest hospitals, police stations, gas stations, nearest address, intersection and coordinates Bright 4.3 diagonal color display; 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT display with white backlight Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time Built-in travel kit includes picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator MicroSD memory card slot Offers 3-D mapping, or 2-D overhead view Dimensions – 4.8W x 2.9H x 0.6D; Weight – 5.7 ounces Built-in lithium-

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #271 in Consumer Electronics
  • Brand: Garmin
  • Model: 010-00782-02
  • Dimensions: 2.90″ h x .60″ w x 4.80″ l, .30 pounds

Features

  • Widescreen ultra-slim GPS design with 4.3-inch WQVGA touchscreen display; interface features improved graphics and a new slide control for menu operation
  • Pre-loaded with City Navigtor NT maps for North America, including more than 6 million points of interest
  • Bluetooth wireless technology enables hands-free calling with a compatible phone; included traffic receiver provides North America traffic information
  • Public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro, and suburban rail systems; Pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps
  • NOTE: Model number on the box is 1390T because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 1390 as the “T” in 1390T refers to the additional component

Customer Reviews

Great GPS! No complaints.5
Just bought this GPS from Amazon and I’m having no problems with it at all. No sure why others have a problem with the speaker but it sounds fine to me. I bought this to replace my Nuvi 350 and it’s a major upgrade. The menus are much nicer and I like the Speed Limit display. I did have a little trouble with the bluetooth. After pairing my iPhone the “Phone” icon disappeared from my GPS. It didn’t seem to recognize my iPhone anymore. I went to the Garmin website, downloaded the 2.70 upgraded software for this unit (which has fixes for the speaker and bluetooth), did the pairing again, and now it works fine. I would definitely recommend this unit. Anyone who’s having problems should download the latest software for this GPS from the Garmin website.


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