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Manufacturer: Garmin Part number: 0100082200
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- Bottom Line:
- 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.
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CNET editors' review
Garmin Nuvi 1690 price range: $212.20
- Reviewed by: Antuan Goodwin
- Reviewed on: 11/24/2009
The good: 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 keep the driver's hands on the wheel while navigating.
The bad: The move to microSD media renders all old Garmin SD cards obsolete. Touch screen exhibits weird flickering when the data connection is being accessed.
The bottom line: 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.
User reviews
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Gamin 3790LMT - OK unit with a very readable display.
by RAB002 on November 7, 2011
Pros: The Screen is very readable even in bright daylight.
Voice directions are loud and easy to understand.
You can get rid of the anoying popup ads without turning off the traffic reports by simply connecting your unit to your computer via USB and deletingCons: I bought the most expensive unit Garmin makes (3790LMT)and had to return the first one I was shipped because it would tell me to drive through lakes. It apparently thought I was driving a boat! The second one I received is better but has issues. (See belo
Summary: It's better than my old unit (also a garmin) mainly because it was unreadable in the daylight.
You can get rid of the anoying ...
Updated on Nov 7, 2011Summary: It's better than my old unit (also a garmin) mainly because it was unreadable in the daylight.
You can get rid of the anoying popup ads without turning off the traffic reports by simply connecting your unit to your computer via USB and deleting the RDS_LBA.ddb file in the ?:/.system/DDB directory from it.
Updated on Nov 7, 2011
Updated on Nov 7, 2011My review and my update were incomplete!! Don't know if they were being edited or there was some malfunction with the site but in any case it's anoying!! -
Advertising SUX
by 6917628 on September 23, 2011
Pros: What the hell was the marketing and product manager thinking?
Cons: Why would I pay a premium to have my routing, and UI flooded with advertising? This thing was returned the minute after I turned it on and configured it.
Summary: Would have been acceptable had there not been the advertising interuptions!
Summary: Would have been acceptable had there not been the advertising interuptions!
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Works well and has a ton of cool futures with NuLink
by HiGuy_Canada on July 20, 2011
Pros: Can do everything a regular GPS can do but can also do things like looks up movie times, air flight times (will tell you if a plane is delayed and by how much), the weather forecast and gives you Google search which seems a lot quicker and more accurate t
Cons: Doesn't always calculate the quickest time since it doesn't account for traffic light and such but that is an issue that most GPS devices have. I think with the next one they got intelligent routing but lost the NuLink which was sad I thought.
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What is Garmin thinking?
by xaf3155 on April 21, 2011
Pros: Quick to lock on.
Cons: This unit came installed on our new Suzuki. The safe mode is enabled and Garmin said that it can't be turned off on this unit. So it is not very user friendly if we have to pull over and stop everytime my wife wants to use it.
Summary: Buy Tom-Tom.
Summary: Buy Tom-Tom.
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Garmin very poor quality in several models
by lukeriggs on December 21, 2010
Pros: google idea is great, too bad they keep either freezing up screen, or when the cheap ads appear it also freezes, thats my 4th and last garmim, i will look for somethoing more reliable since i use it as a work tool. VERY DISAPOINTED
Cons: freezes up, or need to be reboot. it has so many onfigurations that looks like a bad microsoft program with erroros, its not my first with same issuesm i had 3 different models before and they either had the same issue or quit working after one year
Summary: NEVER EVER AGAIN WILL BUY A GARMIN, very strong name but the products are terrible!
Summary: NEVER EVER AGAIN WILL BUY A GARMIN, very strong name but the products are terrible!
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Garmin nuvi 1690
by iijoanna on September 2, 2010
Pros: I love this product. The fact that you can do searches with both Garmin's database but also use Google to help in the searches is AWESOME. The Bluetooth feature found & connected to my old Motorola phone immediately .. crisp/clear connect. :)
Cons: I have no 'cons' on this device; I am not getting the "ads" other posts are talking about and the battery is more than sufficient; however, I believe Garmin did a recall on the batteries on certain models recently.
Summary: This is my favorite gadget for the time being. It has so many features that are awesome: the touch screen works as it should; the touch-screen dialing and reception/audio ...
Summary: This is my favorite gadget for the time being. It has so many features that are awesome: the touch screen works as it should; the touch-screen dialing and reception/audio is crisp & clear. The addition of the Google search helps a lot ... I know this is cheesy but I love the screen savers offer [makes the device more attractive]. The window suction device is easy to use and it is easy to clip-in the device and remove it as well. I also like the flight status and gas price features ... there is a lot more positives than I can remember ... the only thing that I was surprised at was at the price I paid maybe Garmin could've included a carrying case/sleeve to protect it.
1 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Garmin hasn't heard of the Mackinac Bridge
by omalmals1 on September 12, 2010
Pros: Nice and big, loud, pretty idiot proof
Cons: Mapped to upper peninsula of Michigan from Mid-lower Michigan. Routed me S through Chicago and WI when if it had taken the Mackinac Bridge it would have been a straight shot. Every option was 3 1/2 hours LONGER and wasted more gas & more traffic.
Summary: Overpriced for what it does...I couldn't even get it to reroute correctly - when I finally got it to go more directly there - it routed me STRAIGHT ...
Summary: Overpriced for what it does...I couldn't even get it to reroute correctly - when I finally got it to go more directly there - it routed me STRAIGHT there - over terrain with no roads and over water
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This product sucks!
by MrT1953 on August 26, 2010
Pros: nothing yet . . .
Cons: Tech support, ease of setup, no personal contact and about everything else!
Summary: I am in sales and need to make numerous sales call throughout the day. First day using this 1690 and i have been looking for over 6 hours to find ...
Summary: I am in sales and need to make numerous sales call throughout the day. First day using this 1690 and i have been looking for over 6 hours to find how to enter numerous addresses from my PC and download them to the 1690. Couldn't get any answers on the Garmin website so had to surf the net for answers. Finally found that i need a program called MapSource and that it was supposedly downloaded with the maps. Oh well, there is NO icon for MapSource on my PC, no explanation where to find it and customer support says (with a smile) "they will respond in 3 days" !!!! 3 days???!!! They probably need to find a GPS that works so the knuckleheads can find their office.
Anyway, this is my first day and i have wasted waaay too much time on this POS
Not easy to use this unit and i am pretty computer savy . . .
If you are not a computer programer by occupation then i would stay away from this unit.0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Bad user interface, navigation, Bluetooth.
by mike800 on August 7, 2010
Pros: I can't find any.
Cons: The Nuvi 1690 fails to deliver on all features I bought it for:
1. Navigation: Faster Time doesn't work.
2. Bluetooth: bad quality , weak mic and no separate volume.
3. Compute speed: slower than in older models.Summary: Nuvi 1690 fails to deliver on all features I bought it for:
1. Navigation: Faster Time doesn't work: it will steer you to local roads polluted with traffic lights. ...Summary: Nuvi 1690 fails to deliver on all features I bought it for:
1. Navigation: Faster Time doesn't work: it will steer you to local roads polluted with traffic lights. For example: Long Island?s Route 24(Hempstead Turnpike), which has traffic lights every 100 yards or so. I trusted this GPS a couple of times to bring me to the places without checking the map, and it was making me go to Rt 24. The computed arrival time is unrealistic; the Nuvi will just keep adjusting it while you crawl from one traffic light to another. I only use it as a backup now, in case I get lost.
2. The Bluetooth is horrible: the quality of sound is bad. The microphone is so weak that you have to put volume to max and yell so people could hear you. On the other hand, the volume setting is combined with the navigation, so the navigator will interrupt your conversation with loudestannouncement. There only practical way to use the Bluetooth is to stop navigating, which defeats the purpose.
3. I bought this unit to replace the old original Street Pilot I dropped and broke accidentally. I hoped the newer Nuvi would be at least as good. Alas, the new Garmin seems to have a much slower computer. Calculating the route may take over a minute.
4. User interface: cumbersome, counter intuitive. The most frequently used features are at the bottom of each screen.
Overall, this GPS is a big disappointment and a very bad deal for the money.
I will never buy a Garmin creation again.0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Clumsy menu prompts-slow map loads-no wireless updates
by trevm69 on December 28, 2009
Pros: Big screen, easy to input data for street address (non standard keyboard layout).
Cons: Slow map loading and slow directions (great for walking, not driving). Constant issues with MSN service (this is a terrestrial pay service and is rarely accurate or up to date, having a satelite service would be more reliable).
Summary: Just one of my many negative experiences was a drive from Livermore California to Oakland (this is a 45 min drive without traffic). I turned the fully charged Nuvi on ...
Summary: Just one of my many negative experiences was a drive from Livermore California to Oakland (this is a 45 min drive without traffic). I turned the fully charged Nuvi on and placed on the dash of my Prius. While driving out of my driveway, through downtown Livermore, stopping at Starbucks and proceeding to 580 south to oakland my Nuvi was still loading maps (20 minutes had past since being turned on). I cycled the unit by turning it off then back on (yes I was driving). As Im passing OAK (Oakland International) my Nuvi has finally finished loading maps (now I can plug in the address) a mere 40 minutes since leaving my home. That is not a common experience as weather can have an effect on satelite signals - however this was a beautiful winter day (last week). The one major flaw in the design is the MSN pay service. This service is radio based (each unit is assigned an ID). Due to computer problems, phases of the moon or mythical dragons the people at MSN India have no explanation as to the failures in the system. As a paying subscriber it can be frustrating when a service fails to work when the duty calls. After 15 thousand plus miles of use and about 3 hours with tech we have had no further problems with the MSN service (mostly because I stoped using the service). Unless you plan on spending $3k for a properly built in system the Nuvi is OK, the MSN service is laughable and not worth the subscription. Bottom line if you wan't more gadgets buy a Nuvi, if you wan't a reliable source, pick up a Thomas guide map and learn the skill of navigating. We can usually see when there's traffic or an accident and don't need out of date info to remind us.
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Garmin
- Part number: 0100082200
- Description: The nüvi 1690 is more than a sat nav. It's an online social navigator that gives you real-time information on the go. From fuel prices to Google Local Search, you can find out what you want to know instantly thanks to Garmin nüLink! Services. The nüvi 1690 comes with free 1-year data subscription to Garmin nüLink! Servies.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Recommended Use Hiking ,
Automotive - Preloaded Maps North America
- Card Reader microSD
- Interface USB
- Functions & Services Time/date ,
Lane Assistant ,
Distance - Voice Street name announcement,
Navigation instructions - Included Software MapSource City Navigator North America NT
- Antenna Built-in
- Features Calculator ,
Clock,
ecoRoute ,
Speed limit warning ,
Fuel prices ,
Emergency Help ,
Garmin HotFix,
Garmin Lock,
TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready,
2D / 3D map perspective ,
Speed Camera warnings,
Hands-free calling via Bluetooth ,
Garmin Garage,
Preinstalled POIs,
Currency converter,
Photo viewer,
Measurement converter,
Custom POIs ,
Downloadable POIs,
Automatic routing,
Built-in speaker Display
- Type TFT - Color
- Diagonal Size 4.3 in - Widescreen
- Width 3.8 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Resolution 480 x 272
- Display Illumination Yes
Navigation
- Waypoints 1000
- Routes 10
- Trip Computer Street address search,
Fast/short route,
Trip distance,
Trip timer,
Quickest route,
Avoid toll roads,
Avoid highways Connections
- Connector Type USB
Battery
- Type Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 4 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
- Design Features World clock,
Currency and unit converter,
Calculator,
Qwerty or ABC keyboard,
Touchscreen,
Built-in speaker,
Auto re-Route,
Photo navigation,
Picture viewer,
Route avoidance - Included Accessories Car power adapter,
Dashboard disc,
USB cable Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.9 in
- Depth 0.7 in
- Height 3.1 in
- Weight 6.2 oz
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Garmin
- Address:
1200 E. 151st St, Olathe, KS - Phone: 913-397-8200
- Fax: 913-397-8282
