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Garmin nuvi 1690 4.3" Portable Bluetooth Navigation System With Garmin nuLink! services

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5 out of 5 stars   great
By Sewickley_snob on November 29, 2011
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Pros: Large Screen, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Easy Menus, Simple Controls
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Other Comments: easy to work with
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   works great
By Traveler on August 04, 2011
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Pros: Easy To Read, Simple Controls, Makes driving a lot easie, Easy Menus, Reliable Performance, Compact, Easy To Set Up, Acquires Satellites Quickly
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Other Comments: I use this device for my commute to work, helps provide traffic information. I tried all the functions, google search, white pages, ect. Very similar to a smart phone device.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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3 out of 5 stars   A Pretty Good Unit
By ND the Yooper on July 21, 2011
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Pros: Large Screen, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy To Set Up, Compact, Easy To Read
Cons: Difficult Menus
Other Comments: Menus were a little confusing, but I think only because I am a first time user. Maps were good, but once when using shortest route I was prompted to turn on to an ORV/snowmobile trail (not good). Hardware was easy to mount. The unit would be better if there were tones to prompt turns, etc.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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1 out of 5 stars   Great concept but poor execution
By jack on July 14, 2011
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Pros: Internet capability
Cons: Terrible routing
Other Comments: I bought this unit because of its internet capability, which was great, but unfortunately the GPS is terrible with directions and routing. For example, I was on the BQE, going from Brooklyn to Queens, when the GPS was constantly telling me to get off the BQE and take local roads. I made sure the settings were not accidentally turned off for highways, and it wasn't! I updated the firmware and the maps prior to use, but to no avail, the GPS was terrible with its routing instructions. I cannot recommend this GPS if you need directions. However, I do hope they improve this unit because the internet aspect of the GPS was revolutionary. I really liked the ability to wirelessly send POIs from Google Maps to the unit. Too bad its main function as a GPS was unacceptable.
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5 out of 5 stars   It must be magic!
By Smarty Pants on July 01, 2011
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Pros: Easy To Read, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy Menus, Reliable Performance
Cons: Complicated Controls
Other Comments: We are just getting familiar with the nuvi and are about to take off on a 10 day trip to New England. So far, so good. We'll have a much better assessment when that trip is over.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   Replaced old garmen-on top of their game
By Sarasota Mom on May 20, 2011
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Pros: Easy To Read, Easy Menus, Large Screen, Reliable Performance
Cons: Short Battery Life
Other Comments: Use daily to find clients- no stress!
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   Garmin 1690
By mikee on May 15, 2011
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Pros: Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Read
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Other Comments: Google feature is not so hot. Was demonstrating to a friend and brought up nearest movie theatres. It showed the nearest at 35 miles. Apparently didn't like the others at 2 miles and 2 more at less than 5!!!!
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   Great deal
By bg on January 05, 2011
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Other Comments: Great deal,
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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3 out of 5 stars   Pricey for what you get.
By Drivin' Ivan on January 02, 2011
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Pros: Easy Menus, Large Screen, Easy To Read
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Other Comments: I bought this unit because of it's Google search. However at least two times in 3 months the search would stop and unit would lock up. Each time I would have to call Garmin and they would talk me through how to update the firmware. After 2 firmware upgrades and 2 map updates the unit seems to have stabilized. However I had to delete all languages except English and extras to get the latest maps to install. The 1690 needs larger internal memory. Just did the latest American Jack language update which is supposed to improve pronunciation. To me it sounds worse. Suction cup tends to release on its own causing unit to fall from windshield. I purchased a skid free mat mount that sits on the dash. Now I get a sharp bend in the usb cable where it plugs in.
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4 out of 5 stars   Would definitely recommend to friends!
By freight agent Deb on November 29, 2010
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Pros: Easy To Set Up, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Simple Controls
Cons: Short Battery Life
Other Comments: This GPS works great but has trouble finding Starbucks that are still in business.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   I would buy this again
By Dans Gramp on November 26, 2010
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Pros: Compact, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Simple Controls, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Read, Lane assist, Easy Menus, Reliable Performance, Large Screen
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Other Comments: Use in around the Dallas Metro area.Sometimes the route is better than the one you know.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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3 out of 5 stars   excellent device
By big sean on November 16, 2010
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Review submitted for Garmin nuvi 1690 4.3" Portable Bluetooth Navigation System With Garmin nuLink! services (GRNUVI1690)
Pros: Easy To Read, Simple Controls, Reliable Performance, Easy To Set Up, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Large Screen, Easy Menus
Cons: Short Battery Life, Bulky, Flimsy Mounting
Other Comments: overall good product i was promised for brand new but im not sure about that i called to verify the guy told me it is but im not sure about the power button if i need to push it that hard and for about ten seconds to power on and off i would appriciate a proffesional answer other than that its prety good device
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   Garmin nuvi 1690 GPS
By Ray on November 08, 2010
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Review submitted for Garmin nuvi 1690 4.3" Portable Bluetooth Navigation System With Garmin nuLink! services (GRNUVI1690)
Pros: Easy To Set Up, Easy To Read, Compact, Easy Menus, Reliable Performance, Acquires Satellites Quickly
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Other Comments: I compared the 1690 to the new 1695. The 1695 was a little too big even for my 2010 F-150. The 1690 has a two year nuLink service included however the 1695 only has one year. After the two year trial period it is only $60.00 a year for the service. This is very good feature. It connects the GPS to Google and allows you to search for addresses, weather, and fuel prices. I used this feature to find a store using the name only and it worked great. Have not used the other features available from Google but I am sure they will work find. This unit has a power mount which I wanted so I do not need to unhook power cables when I remove the unit from my dash. I ran a power wire from under the dash to the left corner of my truck and used a Garmin friction dash mount which stays in place all the time. The unit seems to acquire satellites very quickly. This unit like all GPS's is not perfect and will take you down wrong routes but all things considered it works to my expectations.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   Excellent Machine
By Rogelio on October 08, 2010
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Pros: Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Easy To Read
Cons: Incomplete Traffic Report
Other Comments: I found that the traffic reporting on main thoroughfares in cities was either lacking or incomplete.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   Extremely pleased with my new 1690
By Bill on September 18, 2010
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Review submitted for Garmin nuvi 1690 4.3" Portable Bluetooth Navigation System With Garmin nuLink! services (GRNUVI1690)
Pros: Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Large Screen, Compact, Simple Controls, Easy To Read, Easy Menus
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Other Comments: I have owned several Garmin GPS units over the years. This is the best yet. I have had no problems with the 1690. I am looking forward to it tracking me across time zones--my earlier units did not do that. I was not sure this one did from the specs and advertising but the unit literature included "sets time by location" or something like that. I also bought the friction mount which I prefer to the suction cup mount, easier to remove and conceal the unit.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   great product
By garmin fan on August 01, 2010
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Review submitted for Garmin nuvi 1690 4.3" Portable Bluetooth Navigation System With Garmin nuLink! services (GRNUVI1690)
Pros: Reliable Performance, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy To Read, Large Screen, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls, Easy Menus, Very good blue tooth
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Other Comments: I have had the 1690 three weeks and it works great. I have had three other garmin unit this works the fastest
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   Replaced Nuvi 660 with the 1690
By Walter on July 26, 2010
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Pros: Easy To Read, Simple Controls, Acquires Satellites Quickly, Reliable Performance
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Other Comments: Replaced Nuvi 660. Google search live is a nice feature. Aquires satellites much quicker than 660. Lane assist feature is very nice in high traffic situations. Speed limit and temperature displays also nice. Phone book doesn't display for my particular Samsung phone but bluetooth phone function is better and clearer than 660. Mounting bracket is powered like the 660 but its harder to use because you need two hands where the 660 was a one handed affair. Overall I am pleased with it they did a good job.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   Nuvi 1690 Automative GPS Navigation Syst
By Dick on July 22, 2010
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Pros: Simple Controls, Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Easy Menus, Large Screen, Reliable Performance
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Other Comments: Works as described. Easy to install and use. Good applications. I like the Bluetooth speaker phone.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   Replace Your Reluctant Navigator
By Charlie D on July 10, 2010
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Pros: Large Screen, Easy To Set Up, Easy Menus, Compact, Reliable Performance, Easy To Read, Simple Controls, Acquires Satellites Quickly
Cons: Short Battery Life
Other Comments: Love the GPS Nav System. Can retire my reluctant navigator now.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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1 out of 5 stars   Second Bad Unit of Nuvi 1690
By RA on July 07, 2010
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Pros: One Hand Control, Quick Signal
Cons: Unreliable, Buggy Software
Other Comments: The device has great potential if it works reliably but there seems to be an inherent problem with the unit.
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