The 1690t Garmin GPS navigator with Bluetooth and included Traffic Receiver – has an improved user interface, ecoRoute, mode of transportation, and text to speech. In addition, the pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional cityXplorer maps that are available for certain destinations in North America and Europe and can be easily downloaded directly to the nüvi. User interface of the device offers improved graphics and improved controls to slide the menu operation, while ecoRoute suggests routes for low fuel consumption to save drivers money and fuel. In addition, the public transport mode you can navigate using the Garmin bus, trams, subway and commuter rail systems. Preloaded City Navigator NT North America.
Bluetooth wireless technology
The 1690 allows calls with a compatible phone, giving you a completely hands-free mobile phone through the dissemination of navigation and phone calls via your car stereo.
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With the wide nuvi 1690, you will always have the big picture. Map detail, driving directions, photos and more vivid colors. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read – from any direction.
Easy to use touchscreen interface
One of the fundamental beliefs of Garmin is to continually improve the simplicity of the user experience. The nüvi on-screen menus are logically arranged, with clearly labeled, colorful icons, making it easier to enter data and get the information you need quickly.
Navigate with ease
The nüvi 1690 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded maps City Navigator North America NT street and millions of points of interest (POIs): hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs with data and maps provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in quality mapping. Enter a destination on the touchscreen, and nüvi takes you there with 2-D or 3-D maps and turn-by-step voice. Text to speech enhances standard satellite navigation guidance voice speaking the names of places and streets. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nüvi 1690 accepts custom points of interest such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn of POI.
