Garmin nüvi® 1490T Travel Assistant
Product Description
· 5” diagonal color display; 480 x 272 pixels
· Sleek, ultra-thin design
· Easy-to-use, touchscreen with a new enhanced
interface
· Turn-by-turn directions with text-to-speech
feature
· Lane assist—directs user to the preferred lane
· Bluetooth® wireless technology—enables
hands-free calling with a compatible phone
· ecoRoute™—suggests fuel-efficient routes to
save drivers money & fuel
· Enhanced pedestrian navigation—navigates
using buses, metro & suburban rail systems with optional cityXplorer™
content available for download & purchase at www.garmin.com
· Speed limit indicator
· Offers a 3-D mapping perspective, or 2-D
overhead view
· Micro Secure Digital™ memory card expansion
slot
· Includes Garmin Lock™ anti-theft feature
· Built-in Li-Ion battery lasts up to 4 hours
depending on usage
· Includes sturdy suction cup mount
Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 5.4"W x 3.4"H x .6"D
(13.7 x 8.6 x 1.6 cm)
Display size, WxH: 4.4"W x 2.5"H (11.1 x 6.3 cm);
5.0" diag (12.7 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels Display type:
WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 7.8 ounces (221.1 g)
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion Battery
life: up to 3 hours
Waterproof: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
RoHS version available: yes
Maps & Memory:
Basemap: yes
Preloaded maps: yes
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: internal solid state
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Routes: 10
Features:
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): yes
(internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in
500 ft."): yes
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken
commands): no
Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation):
yes (with junction view)
3-D building view (displays buildings in 3-D): no
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct
route): yes
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off
road): yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
Bluetooth® wireless technology (connect to your phone for
hands-free calling): yes Garmin nüLink! Services: (receive accurate real-time
travel information): no
FM traffic compatible: yes (receiver and lifetime traffic
included)
MSN® Direct compatible: yes
XM® Navtraffic & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major
roads): yes
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas
stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield
mount): no ecoRoute™ (calculates a more fuel-efficient route) : yes
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):
yes
Garmin Garage™ vehicles compatible (download car-shaped
icons to your device): yes Garmin Garage™ voices compatible (download custom
voices to your device): yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes
World travel clock, currency & unit converter,
calculator: yes Picture viewer: yes
MP3 player: no
Audio book player: no
FM transmitter: no
Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
Remote control: no Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): yes
Touchscreen: yes
Dead reckoning: no
Motorcycle-friendly: no
Trucking-friendly: no
Geocaching-friendly: no
Marine-friendly: no
Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with
Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
What's in the Box:
- nüvi 1490T
- Preloaded City Navigator® NT
for North
America or Europe
(full coverage) - Lifetime traffic¹
- FM traffic receiver with
vehicle power cable - Vehicle suction cup mount ²
- USB cable
- Dashboard disc
- Quick start manual

