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Manufacturer: Garmin Part number: 010-00858-20
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- The Garmin Nuvi 3790T is an exceptional portable navigation device with just the right blend of form and function.
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CNET editors' review
Garmin Nuvi 3790T price range: $144.95 - $219.00
- Reviewed by: Antuan Goodwin
- Reviewed on: 08/30/2010
The good: The Garmin Nuvi 3790T is one of the thinnest and lightest portable navigators we've tested; it's the best looking, too. Voice Command is truly hands-free and can be activated merely by speaking to the Nuvi. Bluetooth calling also helps drivers keep their hands on the wheel. Traffic data is free.
The bad: The glossy screen tends to create a good deal of glare when used in direct sunlight. Traffic data cannot be accessed while using the device in the hand.
The bottom line: The Garmin Nuvi 3790T is an exceptional portable navigation device with just the right blend of form and function.
User reviews
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Outstanding Upgrade Over Previous Nuvis!
by D-Miller on August 25, 2011
Pros: + Display brightness, color, resolution and ability to rotate the display is great
+ Great user interface, nice graphice
+ Excellent features and functionality, fast location of satellites, voice control
+ Voice command is greatCons: - Phone connection is not great, The speaker quality is tinny and hard to understand the caller
Summary: This is my 7th Nuvi (I upgrade and pass along the old ones to family members) and definately the best. Well worth the money if you use a GPS a ...
Summary: This is my 7th Nuvi (I upgrade and pass along the old ones to family members) and definately the best. Well worth the money if you use a GPS a lot.
*** P.S. If you will buy this Garmin I suggest you have compare prices before you decide at: www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003EYVHH4?ie=UTF8&ref_=dp_olp_new&condition=new#?ie=UTF8&tag=***************&********=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957
On opening I was quite impressed with the thin form factor and appearance. Unimpressed with the lack of any type of protective cover for it. You need to purchase a separate cover to keep it from getting scratched during storage, travel (in suitcase/bag) or handling.
The display brightness, color, resolution and ability to rotate the display is great. I now use it in portrait mode about 99% of the time so I get more area ahead of me rather than to either side. You do need to put it to landscape on occasion to read long POI descriptions. The 3D terrain isn't valuable per se' most of the time but is nice to look at especially when traveling through mountains. Traffic color coding is now displayed on the primary navigation screen, which I really like, as well as on a separate screen. Navigation is easier through the menus than previous units.
Voice command is great. I rarely touch the screen now. It sometimes requires me to repeat the command up to 3 times (I'm from the midwest US so shouldn't be too difficult for it to understand). However, the value you get from not playing with the unit while driving is worth the minor frustration of repeating the commands while driving. It even picks up the commands with windows and sun roof fully open and radio playing. Very impressive. Since I can access anything in the GPS via voice, it's easy to use and MUCH better than my GPS system built into my car (other than smaller screen). Man, if I could upgrade my car GPS with the features from this Nuvi I'd be a real happy camper!
Phone connection is not great. The speaker quality is tinny and hard to understand the caller. It works, but I'd consider it a backup system at best. It does do voice dialing pretty well so it's easy to use. Better in that respect than my Grand Cherokee bluetooth system.
The main routes to / from my office are very heavy traffic so I take back roads that do not have traffic sensors. GPS systems never reccomend these back routes because theoretically the main routes are all better choices. This GPS learns your preferred routes and starts to apply them rather than continually telling you to turn around and take the main route. This means it is actually useful to me at times my old systems weren't. Of course, not that I need the GPS to find my way home at night - usually.
I use the Garmin portable friction mount for the dashboard and travel with this. Never any problems with it with any Nuvi.
The only problem I've had with this Nuvi is that on occassion, when inserting the GPS into the mount, the speaker (which is in the mount) doesn't connect so there is no sound. By pressing down on what would be the upper left of the GPS (if it were in landscape mode) this pushes the contact pins on the left side into better contact and sound engages. Push down on the upper right and sound goes out. No visually apparent pin damage. Contacted Garmin and they are going to send me a new mount first and see if that fixes the problem. If not, then they say they'll send a new GPS.
I highly recommend this Nuvi. The voice command is great to keep your eyes on the road and is easy to use if you don't mind repeating yourself. Since I'm married, that's not a problem.
Updated on Aug 25, 2011
Updated on Oct 9, 2011Edit Link
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Some things get better with use. The 3790T does not.
by correzpond on October 14, 2010
Pros: Not enough to recommend.
Cons: Too many to neatly summarize. See my review.
Summary: HITS
Thinness: iPhone thinness = sexiness.
High Res Screen: High resolution capacitive screen very responsive to touch.
Voice Recognition: Mostly good and usually faster than screen-entry, but it doesn't learn ...Summary: HITS
Thinness: iPhone thinness = sexiness.
High Res Screen: High resolution capacitive screen very responsive to touch.
Voice Recognition: Mostly good and usually faster than screen-entry, but it doesn't learn accents (so not much good unless you can speak in Oxford English), has a problem with any background noise (even rain on the windscreen), and is limited in the type of addresses (e.g. not intersections) it accepts. Did I call this a Hit? Anyway a promising but not yet great feature.
Always Up: Inbuilt accelerometer that senses how the unit is oriented and automatically adjusts for portrait or landscape mode (yes, just like the iPhone).
Junction View: Clear photorealistic images of complex junctions showing route clearly with yellow arrows. If I have any gripe about this feature it is that it comes up at erratic distances before intersections & has a tendency to disappear just as you need it.
MyTrends & Predictive Routing: Will guess commonly taken routes (e.g. work to home) and will predict travel when it is in a known tunnel (e.g. Sydney Harbour Tunnel, Eastern Distributor) when it looses satellite signal.
3D Terrain: Quite useful to be able to see the terrain ahead on long freeway trips and doesn?t get in the way of routes the way that 3D Buildings does.
Map Updates: Currently free updates for life are included in the price.
MISSES
Slow to Lock: And I mean REALLY SLOW if it has been off for anything more than a few hours. Hello! Is there is SIRFII chip in there??
TrafficTrends: Powered by SUNA (the traffic alert service in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane). Remember that the "S-U" in SUNA stands for "Simply Unreliable"? 'Nuff said.
GPS Signal Lost: Floods the screen with a message that obliterates everything from view and doesn't go away until the user presses the OK button. A really smart idea (not) for a unit focussing on hands-free operation, particularly when there is the same persisting alert at a perfectly acceptable size on a bar at the top of the screen.
Pronunciation: Some truly odd local pronunciations.: Giffnocky for Giffnock and Carly for Cahill (yes, that?s right, the main expressway on the Sydney Harbour Bridge is an ex- of Warren Beatty).
Bluetooth: Simply awful implementation. Maximum volume isn't nearly enough and callers always complain about the quality of the audio via the microphone. Why did Garmin even bother with this?
Safety Camera Alerts: These seem to trigger based on general proximity in any direction whether you are on the actual road where the cameras are placed or not.
The ?Continue To? Thing: As mentioned in my previous posts this seems to be a common Garmin bug that exists on the 3790T and on my previous 765T. When the unit starts up it frequently begins to plot a route that starts a block or a street away from which I am & will suggest "Continue to XXX street". This isn't usually a problem if I am in a familiar area, but it's unhelpful in unfamiliar territory. And frankly a GPS should be navigating from exactly where I am, not from where it wants me to be!
Snap-to Street Navigation in Car Mode: The 'feature' of the Garmin to "snap to streets" often means it snaps to wrong roads around business parks and shopping centres where road detail is not fully mapped i.e. it picks the nearest plotted road instead of figuring out that I am driving off-road (or at least off the known roads of Sensis maps which is a common occurrence in Sydney).
3D Buildings: The 3D buildings in Sydney's CBD are initially interesting however most buildings with a couple of few notable exceptions (e.g. Sydney Opera House) are rendered as grey formless objects which actually obscure the route. A shame there isn?t a setting to turn 3D terrain on and 3D buildings off.
Auto Day/ Night applies to Tunnels: Good in theory except that the 3790T ?cleverly? adjust to night mode when it thinks it is in a tunnel. On roads such as Sydney's Easter Distributor which move between closed and open sections this causes regular flickering as it refreshes and re-renders between modes.
Navigation on Multi-Level roads: Confuses routes when surface and tunnels coincide (e.g. Lane Cove Tunnel / Epping Road) & takes ages to correct itself (usually only when routes have hugely diverged) prompting the Garmin to infer impossible route changes.
Conclusion:
Some things get better with repeated use, however the 3790T does not. Now that I am quite over the sheer sexiness of the 3790T, the more aware I am of its flaws & can no longer recommend it. Frankly it is difficult to reconcile the problems in this unit against Garmin's long history in producing GPS units and the supposed 'flag-ship' status of the 3790T. On the other hand I guess that Garmin will never run into problems with pre-release units bar-hopping to the tech-press (viz a viz the iPhone4) since it simply beggars belief that these units are actually tested by anyone in the real-world before being placed on the market.6 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I don't get what all the hype is about this GPS!
by turbochip62 on September 15, 2010
Pros: Ok it has a very cool way to bring up the menu by voice that works well. But getting me to my destination is more important! Screen is clear and easy to read.
Cons: Power button had to be pushed down in just the right place for it to work. The directed voice is not very smooth. It took me out of my way more than once. Limited choices in the menu. AND HATE THE WORDS "Recalculating" if you miss a turn!
Summary: I have a TOMTOM GO LIVE 740 and had some problems that figured that I would go out and buy the latest version of Garmin's Nuvi 3790T. I open ...
Summary: I have a TOMTOM GO LIVE 740 and had some problems that figured that I would go out and buy the latest version of Garmin's Nuvi 3790T. I open the box and was excited to test it out against the TOMTOM. It does have some cool features and the screen is very vivid. But in more that one occasion it either let me out of my way or was not able to figure out that I was on top of a bridge or on the road below. It takes forever to start navigating and leave you a little blind until it catches up.
Maybe its just me but the voice on the TOMTOM is clearer and just sounds less like a computer outputted want to be human voice!
I think that the whole process of the way the traffic is displayed on the TOMTOM is far better, you at least get an idea of where the traffic is going to be and offer suggestive alternatives. The Gamin just lets you drive with limited prompts to tell you that you are already in traffic.
I use a GPS at least 5 time a day going to different clients and I have a number of them saved as favorites which allows me to get from one location to the next a little faster especially if there is traffic. The Garmin really fell short of my expectations and I would rather pay for the traffic service from TOMTOM instead of the free traffic that the Garmin is offering.
One service that I was hoping that the Gamin would have is Google search, this is a great too when the normal location search is not giving you the results that you are looking for. Another is the weather either by current location or for your destination address. I just felt that the whole thought process in the way the route is displayed on screen was better on the TOMTOM.
And as far as lane assist goes again to the TOMTOM it shows the lanes in big green arrow that are easy to see and get the point across a lot better than the small arrows that the Garmin offer on the screen.
Look I am not trying to bash Garmin and I am sure that some people would like this product. But these are just some of my observations from a person that uses a GPS as a work tool and has had a chance to put the 2 units to the test at the same time and saw the results..7 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Don't by it, it breaks too easily!!!
by fsc_spinelli on April 16, 2011
Pros: Should good to be thin and portable.
Cons: Fragile!!! It breaks easily. It can break in your backpack or in your pocket without falling or crashing.
Summary: Don't by it, it breaks too easily!!!
This GPS is too fragile to be sold as a portable device. After a month of use the nüvi 3790t GPS ...Summary: Don't by it, it breaks too easily!!!
This GPS is too fragile to be sold as a portable device. After a month of use the nüvi 3790t GPS broke in my backpack with two books and any other item (key, etc) or any pressure. I took it to Best Buy, where I bought it, and they said it was my fault, it was a pressure break. According to best buy this could happen by the pressure of my finger (amazing!!!). So, U$ 349,99 for only a month of use and went to the trash with no refund.
I have used Iphones for the last years and none broken in my backpack or in my pocket. This device has to be more resistant to be sold as a portable device. I don't recommend. Don't buy it.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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THIS UNIT WILL FAIL ON YOU
by unicornfriday on August 17, 2011
Pros: It is nice and slim
Cons: Unit failed. It is unreliable, how can my GPS help me when it keeps reseting and blacking out? The voice recognition is very inconsistent. Sometimes it worlds great, other times it doesn't respond to your voice. It randomly goes into a voice mode when
Summary: I wanted to love it, but I hate it! Do yourself a favor and don't buy this unit
Summary: I wanted to love it, but I hate it! Do yourself a favor and don't buy this unit
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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BACK FOR REPAIR
by not2worry on February 25, 2011
Pros: Slim Design
Cons: Unit always hot
On/Off Button too integrated and slim to access
First time downloading maps unit was not recognized by computer. After 2 hours with Garmin tech am sending back for REPAIR!Summary: Bought this Garmin after having one stolen. Thought the upgraded Nuvi would be better. Liked the slim line design and new screen.
Unit unpredictably comes on while driving a route ...Summary: Bought this Garmin after having one stolen. Thought the upgraded Nuvi would be better. Liked the slim line design and new screen.
Unit unpredictably comes on while driving a route with "Give a Command"! Nothing like losing your screen/route in the middle of traffic or worse approaching an exit.
Takes longer to catch satillite signals than my previous Nuvi.
Don't know if I'd spend the extra cash for all the supposed features that don't seem to be dependable.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Don't do it!!!
by str8cruzan on February 11, 2011
Pros: Nothing - The product does not work
Cons: GARMIN says "We have seen devices have problems when multiple cityXplorer maps are enabled at the same time. Please disable everything except CN North America NT 2011.30 all TrafficTrends North America 3.01 and CN North America NT 2011.30 3D."
Summary: You have been warned!
Summary: You have been warned!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Love this GPS!!! Simply AMAZING!!!
by Polaris_999 on December 28, 2010
Pros: - Ultra crisp display
- Volume is easily the loudest I've ever had
- Voice commands
- Landscape or Portrait orientation!
- ecoRoute HDCons: - the Trip Log (Breadcrumb trail) occasionally doesn't show up, and I have to power the unit off and back on again to get it to show up. (Also note: For the Trip Log to appear, you have to zoom in almost all the way.)
Summary: Overall, this is by far the best GPS I've ever owned, although, its also the most expensive GPS I've ever owned. I'm looking forward to getting the ...
Summary: Overall, this is by far the best GPS I've ever owned, although, its also the most expensive GPS I've ever owned. I'm looking forward to getting the ecoRoute HD accessory, which allows you to get many additional diagnostic features displayed on the GPS, including obtaining the code when your "Check Engine" light comes on. It will even allow me to simply reset the light (turn it off) in the event the code reveals that its simply a gas cap issue! That's way cool! Plus all the other information you can get, such as Intake Manifold pressure, coolant temperature, engine load, and timing advance, and of course, engine RPM, but you more than likely have a tachometer already. Only problem is, so far, I'm not able to find one at ANY of the retailers Garmin's website states should have them. In fact, none of them even KNOW what an ecoRoute HD is!!! Come on Garmin! If you're going to publish a list of retailers who carry this product, please educate them about the product and make sure they HAVE IT first!!!!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good but not great.
by robbrect on December 7, 2010
Pros: Very light, very slim, very good looking.
Large bright screen, very responsive.Cons: Routing on interchanges is not always efficient.
Bluetooth is a joke.
Battery life is low.
Vice commands not always reliable.Summary: I got this unit as my first GPS because of its slim design and light weight.
The unit is pretty much self-explanatory, as I believe a GPS should be.
Good ...Summary: I got this unit as my first GPS because of its slim design and light weight.
The unit is pretty much self-explanatory, as I believe a GPS should be.
Good feature set.
Autonomy on battery is low, 2 hours max.
Routing is not always efficient, especially on interchanges where the unit usually takes the rightmost lane, even if no change of highway is required.
Bluetooth is a joke. The unit drops bluetooth connection to my various phones regularly, audio quality is a disaster and incoming calls sound mangled.
Talked to garmin support abi-out the BT problem and got the standard "wait for a firmware upgrade" answer.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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UNUSABLE voice recognition
by jsdoc56 on November 24, 2010
Pros: nice screen and graphics, beautifully styled
Cons: Virtually unusable voice recognition while driving!!!! I just received this today and I'm returning it tomorrow!! Utterly useless and frustrating.
Summary: One of the most expensive GPS on the market and you're more likely to have an accident out of frustration using voice recognition than you would be inputting addresses ...
Summary: One of the most expensive GPS on the market and you're more likely to have an accident out of frustration using voice recognition than you would be inputting addresses manually... a HUGE disappoint ment from Garmin.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Garmin
- Part number: 010-00858-20
- Description: Experience uniquely personal navigation from the elegantly slim nüvi 3790T. It features a multi-touch glass display, voice-activated navigation, 3-D building and terrain view, nüRoute technology with myTrends, Real View Advanced Lane Guidance, Bluetooth hands-free calling compatibility and subscription-free traffic alerts.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Preloaded Maps USA ,
Canada ,
Mexico - Card Reader SD Memory Card
- Interface USB ,
Bluetooth - Voice Street name announcement,
Navigation instructions - Included Software MapSource City Navigator North America NT
- Antenna Built-in
- Features ecoRoute ,
Speed limit warning ,
Garmin Locate,
nüRoute Technology with trafficTrends,
Garmin Lock,
Photo navigation,
nüRoute Technology with myTrends Display
- Type TFT - Color - Yes ( Yes )
- Diagonal Size Widescreen
- Height 2.2 in
- Features Anti-glare
Navigation
- Waypoints 1000
- Routes 100
Connections
- Connector Type USB
Battery
- Type Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 4 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Vehicle mount,
Dashboard disc,
USB cable,
Suction cup mount Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.8 in
- Height 3 in
- Weight 4 oz
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Garmin
- Address:
1200 E. 151st St, Olathe, KS - Phone: 913-397-8200
- Fax: 913-397-8282
