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Published March 3rd, 2010

Important Important features of the GPS

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Over the years, GPS receivers have really changed, and in particular for the better. It seems that each year adds new features, and the other is updated to provide the best equipment to use to make your way around this crazy world we live in, many people have GPS devices tell you how these things are important, and we compiled a list of key characteristics that you want on your device. Read on to find out if all these features on the model you have, ifperhaps it is time to update the model you have.

Bluetooth Hands-Free is probably one of the most popular on the properties and what you want on the device you get. Many people do not realize how important it is until you have to answer the phone and try to run simultaneously. It 'almost impossible to live without these days. Bluetooth GPS device can receive calls using the device without doing anything andusually achieved by using voice commands. This means that you can keep your mind on the road and much less distracting.

Integrated traffic receiver could very well become the second most desired add-on GPS units in those days. People want the plan more trips and the best way to do this is through an integrated traffic receiver. This means that you can find out where the highest traffic areas and avoid them. We bring you even more and many victims will be notifiedso you can avoid them. This will reduce waiting time and keep you on time wherever you go.

Turn by turn navigation is another thing that was recently added as a standard for most GPS devices on the market. These functions make use of text to speech technology to tell you where you want and in what direction you should go. It 'also keep their eyes on the road, and there is no need to worry about the paper. I found this is one of themmust have the qualities that will make you a better leader and more secure than a driver too. Make sure the unit has this feature on it.

Screen sizes for most models is 3.5 inches, but is also changing as more companies are ultimately consumers want larger screens. The big screen you can see more and gives you a more detailed as a screen much smaller. It's something that I found to be valuable, especially when you travel. If you can afford the big screenall resources is larger than the screen, you will enjoy.

The points of interest is another area that can vary with each manufacturer of GPS device. Some companies have announced more than others, so that you will look like. Many of these companies tell you to go to their website and download more than you want. Most everything you will be more than enough points of interest that is obtained from the factory for installation.

In recent years, has SD and CFthe wave of the future. These cards may contain additional information that may come into your GPS unit to hide information even more about you. It 'very useful, especially if you travel a lot and not want to download new maps and information on all the time, all you have to do is change the memory card you have. It saves time and other benefits, not slow the car as often as your memory card.

GPS functionality, which we talkedabove are certainly those who want a closer look, and if you have an update can not be what you need. Most of these updates are not very expensive at all, and some companies now do everything as standard equipment on some models too. For the most from your GPS unit, you will have these properties on the list of needs. There are also smaller ones, we said that you should be able to both. No matter what people you chooseremembered as a GPS unit and extra features make it much easier to travel.

Published March 3rd, 2010

TomTom ONE 140-S 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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The TomTom ONE 140-S is complete navigation. Switch on and go right out of the box. Spoken turn-by-turn instructions, including street names, will guide you to any address in the United States, Canada, and Mexico--including more than 7 million preloaded points of interest.

Complete navigation and spoken street names. Click to enlarge.

The Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take it with you from car to car. Click to enlarge.

IQ Routes Technology* gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel on your route to calculate your trip rather than only posted speed limits, so you'll always travel the smartest route. Advanced Lane Guidance* uses photorealistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be more confident on the road.

TomTom has the most accurate maps, and with TomTom Map Share technology, you instantly can modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn restrictions on your own device. With the "Help Me!" menu, added safety features enable you to easily access local emergency providers.

The Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take it with you from car to car.

The ONE 140-S is complete navigation.

*Features only available in the United States and Canada.

TomTom ONE 140-S Features

  • Maps of United States, Canada, and Mexico with TomTom Map Share
  • Spoken Street Names
  • 7 million POIs
  • IQ Routes Technology
  • Advanced Lane Guidance
  • Fold & Go EasyPort Mount

All TomToms Feature

Plug & Go--Works right out of the box.

Preloaded Points of Interest--Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more on your route.

30-Day Latest Map Guarantee--Up to date, off the shelf.

TomTom Map Share--Modify your own map and benefit from others' verified changes with TomTom Map Share.

Help Me! Emergency Menu--Easily access local emergency providers, such as police, fire stations, and hospitals.

TomTom HOME--Always up to date.

Traffic Ready--Optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver accessory keeps you up-to-date on traffic events to minimize potential delays.

Fuel Price Service (optional)--Know more, pay less.

Why TomTom?

TomTom believes that personal navigation should be as easy and safe as possible. TomTom develops smart technology that gives you straightforward solutions, innovations to make life easy.

Easy to Use

  • Award-winning navigation software
  • Plug & go

Best Maps

  • 30-Day Latest Map Guarantee
  • Modify your own map and benefit from others' verified changes with TomTom Map Share

Best Routing

  • QuickGPSfix
  • Traffic ready

Leader in Safety

  • Help Me! emergency resources menu
  • Safety preferences menu

About TomTom

Founded in Amsterdam in 1991, TomTom has established itself as a global leader in navigation by being an innovative company with a strong brand, clear customer focus, and high-quality products and services.

TomTom is a leading navigation solutions provider with navigation products sold in 30 countries and in over 20 languages. To further its commitment to car navigation, TomTom acquired Tele Atlas maps in 2008 so that the company can continually provide the most up-to-date maps and intelligent routing.

TomTom has its own mapping company!

Did you know that every year, roads change by up to 40% in high-growth areas? Tele Atlas manages this by using the world's most comprehensive systems to identify and incorporate these changes into our maps with unprecedented levels of speed and accuracy. All TomTom devices benefit from the Tele Atlas advantage--more coverage, more points of interest, and more freshness and accuracy.

What's in the Box

ONE 140-S 140 Device, Fold & Go EasyPort Mount, Adhesive Mounting Disk, USB Cable, Cigarette Lighter Adaptor, Documentation Pack

TomTom ONE 140-S 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Details
  • Complete navigation with the most accurate maps in a compact, portable GPS device with a 3.5-inch QVGA touchscreen
  • Spoken street names/turn-by-turn instructions and 3D graphics will guide you to any address in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
  • IQ Routes Technology gives fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel to calculate your trip rather than speed limits
  • Advanced Lane Guidance uses photorealistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits
  • With TomTom Map Share technology, you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn restrictions

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Customer Reviews For TomTom ONE 140-S 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Excellent routing!
 
Review Date: April 21, 2009
Reviewer: C. D. Hess, Rochester, NY
I have just replaced my TomTom One 130S with the 140S. The IQ Routes Technology dramatically improves the routing. I have owned Navman, Mio, and Garmin GPS units. This one has the best routing yet! This is an excellent value!

Edit: I just returned from a trip from Rochester, NY to Charleston, WV to Topsail, NC.

I was very impressed with my 140S. It never suggested a faulty or weird route. One route it suggested in West Virginia was far superior to the route I normally take.

The voice directions always seem to be spoken at exactly the right time.

"Reality views" of expressway interchanges popped up frequently. I have really come to appreciate the feature.

I love that you can set voice warnings for Rest Areas.

The only negative thing I have to report is that some POIs in the Topsail, NC area were shown in wrong locations. I also found this to be the case with my Garmin 260 last year.

A new section of interstate in North Carolina is in the latest map. My brother's Garmin (with the latest map) does not yet show the new road.

I have more confidence in the 140S than any GPS I have owned.
Makes Navigation Easy
 
Review Date: May 26, 2009
Reviewer: J. Helmich,
I upgraded from the TomTom One 130 to this TomTom One 140s for the advanced lane guidance and I absolutely love it.
The spoken street names are nice but no big deal (You have to select a computer voice to get street names. The natural voice can only say pre-recorded things). The names are probably helpful for people who do not want to take their eyes of the road. However, those people will miss the absolute greatest feature which is the advanced lane guidance. It is so nice to get advanced notice that there are multiple lanes coming up and being told very clearly by means of the multiple arrows which lane(s) you can choose. I live in the Seattle area and found that it will show those arrows for nearly all large intersections that have multiple turning lanes. On the freeway you not only get the guidance arrows at the bottom, but frequently a big computer generated picture that clearly depicts all lanes and on/off ramps with big arrows inside the lanes you can choose. It is actually quite shocking when it then switches back to the standard lines view. They feel like cave drawings by comparison. I think it is already technically possible to make this realistic picture view the (moving) permanent view (kind of like a video game). All they need to do is extend their database to include the number of lanes of a road.
Two other improvements over the 130 are that you can add your own Points Of Interest. Although the 130 already allowed you to download locations from Google Maps as Favorites, adding them as POIs will display them on the map just as any other POI and reduce the clutter in your Favorites. The other minor improvement is the ability to create an itinerary. The itinerary is basically a sequence of destinations (with some minor editing capabilities such as adding, removing and moving a destination up or down in the list) which you can save as an itinerary. Just like the 130, the 140s is accurate, quick to draw the screen and recalculate the directions if you stray off course. If you notice after a while that the satellite aquisition is taking longer, connect the TomTom to your PC and update it and the aquisition will be back to a few seconds. I updated my 130 about once a month.
So far I haven't noticed the IQ Routes giving me different routing suggestions than the 130, but I have only had it for a few days and my trips so far may not have required a special IQ re-route. If I notice any specially great or bad routing later, I will add it to this review.
MORE UPGRADES, CHEAPER PRICE TAG, EXCELLENT GPS
 
Review Date: August 20, 2009
Reviewer: Anton Tobias, The vast cornfields of the Midwest
Thinking back to the first GPS device I ever owned (the TomTom One) and how much I plopped down for it got me to pondering the many pros and cons of technology. It's always advancing and it's always coming down in price. Am I mad that I spent over twice as much money on my original TomTom One when compared to the new TomTom 140-S? Naaaahhhhhh...my original TomTom One is practically a member of the family. How could I stay angry at someone who has guided me through the frantic Los Angeles freeways, helped me find address with pinpoint accuracy and guided me home through the deserted back country roads of Illinois? Sure the little guy may have cost me a little more than I wanted to spend, but where would I be without him? Lost...that's where...

Well, look out GPS enthusiasts and people with no sense of direction...the TomTom One is now better than ever. Introducing the TomTom 140-S, TomTom's best in the entry level category. Let's cut to the chase...what's new? Well, for those familiar with the TomTom One there's quite a bit of added features to the 140-S that you may find worth it. Here they are:

- Spoken Street Names (that's right, gone are the days of simple turn left & right directions)
- I.Q. Route Technology (a GPS device that's self aware...echoes of Terminator 2)
- Advance Lane Guidance (holy cow is this a time saver)
- Fold & Go EasyPort Mount

Let's start with the Spoken Street Names feature...for a lot of people this is a biggie. For years GPS owners in the entry level division have been stuck with basic "Turn Left" of "Turn Right" verbal prompts from there TomToms. Well, not anymore...we now have Text-To-Speech technology at an unbeatable price. Drivers will now hear actual street names spoken to them as they drive instead of the general navigational commands they're used to. For example: Instead of hearing "Turn Right" you will hear "Turn Right On Jackson Street". For many drivers this is a groundbreaking feature for a GPS of this price...also considered by many as an added safety feature due to the fact the driver doesn't have to take his or her eyes off the road to see which street to access.

The I.Q Route Technology is another fabulous feature worth mentioning. As you use your TomTom 140-S it learns which routes are faster basing it's conclusions on it's many arrival times to chosen destinations. Say for example you are trying to get from Pasadena to LAX on a Monday morning to catch a flight, the TomTom 140-S would understand that using certain major freeways during morning rush hour is not the best route, given the traffic congestion. So it will automatically choose a better, more efficient route avoiding crowded freeways, getting you to the airport quicker and ensuring you don't miss your flight.

Advance Lane Guidance...how did I ever live without this? Sure my original TomTom One is amazing when it comes to navigation but there were times where I was a little confused on those insane Los Angeles highways with multiple exits that lead to more exits that merge into on ramps which lead me to a manifold of off ramps...get the idea? There are times when I'm looking at three exits at once, knowing I'm supposed to be on one of them because my TomTom is telling me so. I consult the TomTom screen, it has my route outlined but the exits are so clustered together I have trouble telling which one to take. I play a quick game of eenie meenie miney mo and merge...only to find I'm on the wrong off ramp. Of course it generously re-routes me within seconds but I always feel a little embarrassed in the presence of my noble TomTom device. No more! The new Advance Lane Guidance is a feature that will have many singing praise. As you approach your freeway exit (or multiple exits) the screen cuts to a much more detailed route outline, basically like your looking at an exact image of what your seeing when you look out you windshield. This makes merging so much more convenient and is just another of many helpful features included in the TomTom 140-S.

The Fold & Go EasyPort Mount is another small blessing. For years I've "reached my destination" and, after parking, had to pack-up my TomTom One, putting all the pieces (the unit itself, the suction cup mount, the cigarette lighter adapter) in my book bag. At least with the new Fold & Go EasyPort Mount I can simply fold the suction cup mount into the back of the unit, instead of having to dissconnect it from the TomTom device and find a separate spot inside my book bag to store it. This is a step in the right direction and it is one that is much appreciated.

For the technical data: The screen is a small 3.5-inch LCD. I actually prefer this because of it's compact size, after all I'm not watching a movie in anamorphic widescreen...I'm simple getting directions. The actual product dimensions measure 3.6" x 0.8" x 3 inches and weighs 6.9 ounces. The TomTom 140-S also has a little brother, the TomTom 140. If you are looking at both products and are indecisive about which one to purchase the only difference between the two is the TomTom 140 does NOT have Text-To-Speech technolgy. Meaning you will not have spoken street names read to you. This may or may not be important to you, you can decide for yourself though.

As far as the TomTom name itself...I feel they are the best GPS devices hands-down. I have maintained for years that Garmin GPS devices are good but have a lot of hype surrounding them. Being an owner of both over the years I have got to use both names and TomTom has always come out on top. Whether it's routing, points of interest, map detail or product features TomTom has always impressed me where Garmin has lacked.
Sweet Spot of value and features!
 
Review Date: March 8, 2010
Reviewer: N. Herron, Middle America
Let me start by saying I did exhaustive research prior to purchasing a GPS unit. I was convinced I was getting a Garmin 765,1370, or 1390 ( I also considered the Magellan 1470 and 4700). But they were all way more money than I wanted to spend- along comes this deal at less than half the price!~. I decided that features that were important to me were in order of importance:

Text to Speech - spoken street names
Lane Guidance -
Junction view
Blue tooth -
Lifetime free traffic

I live in a smaller metro area and so traffic was an easy perk to say good bye to, I only use my cell phone for emergency communication so bluetooth was an easy perk to say good bye to. That left me with 3 features that I knew at least 2 would be covered by the 140s. To my surprise on the test run of the unit I found that it has the equivalent of junction view not listed in the feature set (maybe that's what they mean by "advanced lane guidance").

Disadvantages-I've read dozens of reviews of this unit and the biggest disadvantage is the small internal storage size. But I've worked with computers that don't have HUGE drives and it's something you have to manage/work with. Updates require open space on the internal drive and if you download more than it will hold apparently it bricks the unit. So piece of advice - Back up the device then delete unwanted voices. To do this you'll connect the TOMTOM to your pc and go to "manage my one". Once that's done you should have about 200 MB free space. Download and install updates.Then to update your map using the "latest map garuntee" you'll want to do a calculation and make sure that you have enough space for the newest map. Go to 'Tools' drop down and click 'use latest map garuntee' and this will take you to the map update page. The update wizard will tell you the size of the new map available for download (you may have to click 'more info') DO NOT download and install yet. Click cancel or back and go back to manage my ONE. Verify in 'manage my ONE' that if you delete the map on your unit (same procedure as before) this will free up enough TOTAL space for the newest map. If so then delete your current map (about 1600MB the new map is about 1700MB)and proceed with the download and install of the new map. This whole process took about 5 hours so I just started it before I went to bed. Now that the unit is all up to date I think I'll back it up again so I've got a fresh place to restore to.

The Most Useful Electronic Device I Own!
 
Review Date: July 24, 2009
Reviewer: B. B., Baltimore, MD
I love this little gadget. I had previously owned another GPS from Tom Tom's competitor and I really do prefer the Tom Tom brand. The map seems to be a bit easier to predict upcoming turns and the audible navigation is very easy to understand. Love the trip preprogramming function (program an entire trip BEFORE departing). Just the right size. With the flat back, it easily slips into a briefcase, purse, etc.

Great electronic device. Only problem is that I am not sure I could ever live without one again! LOVE IT!!

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Published March 3rd, 2010

Garmin nüvi 1390/1390T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic

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Garmin nüvi 1390/1390T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic
 
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Amazon.com Product DescriptionThe Garmin 1390T GPS navigator with Bluetooth and included Traffic Receiver features a widescreen, ultra-slim design (approximately 25% thinner than previous models), enhanced user interface, ecoRoute, public transit mode, and text-to-speech on all models. The nüvi 1300 series are the first nüvi devices to offer pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps, which are available for select tourist destinations in North America and Europe and can easily be downloaded directly to the nüvi. The nüvi's enhanced user interface features improved graphics and a new slide control for menu operation, while ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes to save drivers money and fuel. Also, Garmin's new public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro, and suburban rail systems. Pre-loaded with City Navigator North America NT.

An ultra-thin GPS navigator with great Garmin features like CityXplorer and ecoRoute. Click to enlarge.

Just over a half-inch thick with a 4.3-inch widescreen display. Click to enlarge.

Easy-to-use touchscreen interface. Click to enlarge.

Garmin greets you with two simple questions: "Where to?" and "View Map." This screen is central to every navigation function and route-planning tool. Simply plug and play. Click to enlarge.

The device announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Click to enlarge.

Thin New Design
The nüvi units are just over a half-inch thick and weigh only 5.7 ounces, which means they'll fit easily into your pocket and can be taken just about anywhere.

Bluetooth Wireless Technology
The 1390T enables calling with a compatible phone, giving you a completely hands-free mobile phone experience. Broadcasts navigation and phone calls through your car stereo.

NAVTEQ Traffic Receiver Included
The included traffic receiver provides North America traffic information to your 1390T. Using this data, your device alerts you to local traffic tie-ups and displays current traffic levels. The receiver also acts as an in-vehicle power charger. Traffic provided by NAVTEQ Traffic. Watch informational video

  • Comprehensive, reliable nationwide coverage
  • Accurate traffic flow speeds
  • Unplanned incidents such as accidents and stalled vehicles
  • Planned incidents such as road construction and closures
  • Information about special and sports events and holidays that may affect traffic

See More
With nüvi 1390T'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.

Easy-to-Use Touchscreen Interface
One of Garmin's core beliefs is to continually enhance the simplicity of the user experience. The nüvi on-screen menus are logically arranged, with clearly labeled, colorful icons, making it easy to enter data and get to the information you need quickly.

Navigate with Ease
nüvi 1390T comes ready to go right out of the box, with pre-loaded City Navigator North America NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs), such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs, and more, with map data provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. Enter a destination on the touchscreen, and nüvi takes you there with 2-D or 3-D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. Text to speech enhances standard sat-nav voice guidance by speaking the names of places and roads. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nüvi 1390T accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras, and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.

Travel North America
With nearly 6 million points of interest and detailed road coverage for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, City Navigator North America NT delivers all the data you need to navigate North America.

  • Displays nearly 6 million points of interest--hotels, restaurants, parking, entertainment, fuel, shopping, and more.
  • Includes highways, interstates, business, and residential roads in metropolitan and rural areas.
  • Includes such detailed information as turn restrictions, roundabout guidance, speed categories, and other navigation features.
  • Gives turn-by-turn directions on your compatible Garmin device.
  • Includes postal code support for Canada.
  • Contains traffic data for compatible Garmin devices that use traffic receivers.
  • Enhances pronunciation data for compatible Garmin devices that speak street names (example: "Turn right on Main Street").

Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. Click to enlarge.

Junction View gives you a photo-realistic screen that shows you both the road detail as well as the signs as you will see them on the road. Click to enlarge.

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 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.

Junction View takes it a step further, giving you a photo-realistic screen that shows you both the road detail as well as the signs as you will see them on the road.

Pedestrian Navigation
With the Public Transit feature, you can navigate using buses, tramway, metro, and suburban rail systems with optional CityXplorer content. Downloadable CityXplorer data and city guides are available for purchase and download from garmin.com for many cities.

Where Am I?
Keep track of yourself and your car with nüvi 1390T. Just tap "Where Am I?" to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address, and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates. The nüvi 1390T even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with nüvi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots, such as amusement parks, stadiums, and malls.

HotFix Satellite Prediction
Garmin's HotFix capability automatically calculates and stores satellite locations, greatly reducing satellite acquisition time so that you can turn the unit on and get going. With HotFix, your nüvi remembers the position of all satellites it is tracking when you turn it off, and calculates their movements in order to predict where they should be the next time you turn it on. HotFix can predict satellite positions for up to three days after the device was last turned off.

ecoRoute
With this feature, drivers can view suggestions for fuel-efficient navigation, conserving both money and fuel:

  • Save Gas and Money--Now more than ever, we're all looking for ways to conserve both money and fuel. Whether we're taking fewer trips or carpooling with family and friends, saving resources is a top priority. It was that thinking that led to the creation of ecoRoute--Garmin's free software update for compatible nüvi products that allows you to find more fuel-efficient routes when navigating and even track their fuel usage. With ecoRoute, you may be able to save gas and money by adopting smarter driving habits.
  • Select Fuel-efficient Routes--With ecoRoute, you have a "less fuel" option as a routing preference. When selected, nüvi will determine if more fuel-efficient routes exist based upon road speed data and vehicle acceleration data for a given route.
  • Get Fuel and Mileage Reports--Through ecoRoute's Fuel Report and Mileage Report, you can focus on your habits even when you're not behind the wheel. Fuel Report tracks fuel usage over time, and Mileage Report monitors mileage and fuel usage on a per-trip basis. In addition, Mileage Report makes it easy for business travelers to keep track of distance traveled for company reimbursements. You'll have a detailed report for each trip and the miles driven. You also can customize your nüvi by entering your car's fuel economy and the current price of gas.

MSN Direct Compatible
Add the GDB 55 receiver for MSN Direct. With dynamic content from MSN Direct, you can avoid traffic backups when you travel with your compatible Garmin device. MSN Direct broadcasts traffic data to your GPS navigator so you can find the best route through traffic, check traffic flow, and receive accident warnings.

Avoid Traffic Tie-ups by Adding the GTM 25
The GTM 25 provides North America traffic information to compatible Garmin GPS navigators. Using this data, your device alerts you to local traffic tie-ups and displays current traffic levels. The receiver also acts as an in-vehicle power charger. Traffic provided by NAVTEQ Traffic.

Navigate by Photo with Garmin Connect Photos.

Search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your Garmin GPS navigator.

Navigate by Photo with Garmin Connect Photos
Using Garmin's Connect Photos Web site, you can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google's Panoramio photo-sharing community and download them to the nüvi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide.

  • Choose from Panoramio's collection of photos from around the world.
  • Easy-to-use interface displays photos on Google Maps.
  • Search for photos by location name or map area boundary.
  • Transfer photos directly from Garmin Connect to device with the Garmin Communicator.
  • View photos in Google Earth.
  • Supports Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2+, and Safari 3+ on Windows and Mac.

Take It with You
The nüvi 1390T sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot.

Additional Features

  • Speed limit indicator--unit displays speed limits for most major roads
  • DEM maps show you shaded terrain contours at zoom levels of five miles and above.
  • Auto time zone automatically adjusts your time zone while navigating.
  • Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time, and more.
  • Built-in travel kit includes such features as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, and calculator.
  • microSD memory card expansion slot allows for optional mapping and data storage.
  • Includes Garmin Lock anti-theft feature.
  • Configurable vehicle icons allows users to select fun, customized car-shaped icons; download additional choices from www.garmingarage.com.
  • Offers a 3-D mapping perspective or 2-D overhead view.
  • Unit dimensions: 4.8"W x 2.9"H x 0.6"D; Weight: 5.7 ounces
  • Built-in lithium-ion battery lasts up to four hours, depending on usage.
  • Includes sturdy suction cup mount that allows for easy adjustment and quick release.
  • Simplified PC connectivity, using USB mass storage, access either the microSD card slot or the unit's internal memory directly from your PC desktop.
  • POI loader program lets you set up proximity alerts for school zones, create custom POIs, and more.

What's in the Box
nüvi 1390T preloaded with City Navigator North America NT, Vehicle suction cup mount, FM traffic receiver/vehicle power cable, Dashboard disc, Quick start manual

Which nüvi is Best for You?

Note: All nüvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.

Device
Screen Size inches (W x H)
Included Maps
Text-to-Speech (Directions in Real Street Names)
Traffic
Bluetooth
Media
FM Transmitter (audio through car stereo system)
Multi-Point Routing
Battery life (hours)
Cont. U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico
AK and Canada
Europe
nüvi 205 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 205w 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 255 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 255w 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 260w 3.81 x 2.25
 
Photos
up to 5
nüvi 265T 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 265WT 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
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up to 4
nüvi 275T 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 285WT 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free);
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 465T 3.81 x 2.25
FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 755T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
nüvi 760 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 5
nüvi 765T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
nüvi 775T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
nüvi 780 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 5
nüvi 785T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
nüvi 850 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
nüvi 855 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
nüvi 885T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (receiver included; 9 months free); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos, MP3s
up to 4
nüvi 1200 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1250 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1260T 2.8 x 2.1
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1300 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1350 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with optional receiver)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1350T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1370T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1390T 3.81 x 2.25
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1490T 4.4 x 2.5
MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (receiver included; Lifetime Traffic)
Photos
up to 4
nüvi 1690 3.81 x 2.25
NAVTEQ Traffic, 2 years free (Garmin nüLink! service)
Photos
up to 4

Garmin nüvi 1390/1390T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic Details
  • Widescreen ultra-slim GPS design with 4.3-inch WQVGA touchscreen display; interface features improved graphics and a new slide control for menu operation
  • Pre-loaded with City Navigtor NT maps for North America, including more than 6 million points of interest
  • Bluetooth wireless technology enables hands-free calling with a compatible phone; included traffic receiver provides North America traffic information
  • Public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro, and suburban rail systems; Pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps
  • NOTE: Model number on the box is 1390T because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 1390 as the "T" in 1390T refers to the additional component

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