The Garmin 1690 GPS navigator-with Bluetooth and included Traffic Receiver-features an enhanced user interface,
ecoRoute, public transit mode, and text-to-speech. Plus, pedestrian navigation capability is enabled through optional CityXplorer
maps, which are available for select tourist destinations in North America and Europe and can be downloaded easily directly to
the nuvi. The device's enhanced user interface features improved graphics and a slide control for menu operation, while
ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes to save drivers money and fuel. Also, Garmin's public transit mode allows you to
navigate using buses, tramway, metro, and suburban rail systems. Pre-loaded with City Navigator North America NT.
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Travel Like a Local with Garmin nuLink!TM Services
With Garmin nuLink! Services, you receive accurate real-time information delivered wirelessly to your nuvi 1690.
In the U.S., each nuvi 1690 comes with a free 2-year nuLink! With nuLink! Services, you'll get Google Local Search to find local POIs
and traffic services that deliver alerts for delays and road construction then automatically guide you around them in the
shortest time. Need fuel? Find up-to-date fuel prices near your location for regular, mid-grade, premium or diesel.
Other convenient services included in the subscription: CiaoTM friend finder, weather, movie times,
local events, Send to GPS, flight status, currency converter, White Pages and myGarmin.
Know the Lane Before It’s Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist with junction
view guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and
exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows
that indicate the proper lane for navigation.
Get Turn-by-turn Directions
nuvi 1690's intuitive interface greets you with 2 simple options: "Where To?" and "View Map." Touch the
color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak
street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator NT street maps, nearly
6 million POIs, 2-D or 3-D maps and speed limits for most major roads. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded
contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. And with HotFixTM
satellite prediction, nuvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.
Make Hands-free Calls
For hands-free calling, nuvi 1690 integrates Bluetooth&® wireless technology with a built-in
microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the
1690 while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nuvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call.
To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak. Enjoy convenient 1-touch dialing for contacts and POIs.
Select Fuel-efficient Routes
nuvi 1690 saves you gas and money with ecoRoute -a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route,
tracks fuel usage and more. With ecoRoute, you have a "less fuel" option as a routing preference. When selected,
nuvi will determine if a more fuel efficient route exists based upon road speed data and vehicle acceleration data for a given route.
Route Planning
nuvi 1690 includes advanced navigation features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning
you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 1690's wide screen. In addition,
nuvi 1690 automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls.
It also displays speed limits for highways and Interstates. A trip log provides an electronic breadcrumb trail of up to
10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map.
See More
With nuvi 1690's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions,
photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read from any direction.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. "Where Am I?" emergency locator finds the closest hospitals,
police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersections. nuvi 1690 helps you remember where you
parked by automatically marking your position when you remove it from your car. It also includes travel tools such as
JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter and calculator.
Photo navigation lets you download pictures from Garmin ConnectTM Photos. The 1690 features Garmin
LockTM, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with Garmin Garage where you can download free vehicles
and voices. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSDTM cards.
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