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The Garmin nüvi 3790T 4.3-inch portable GPS navigator is one of three new GPS gimmicks that Garmin's going to be freeing later this summer. It's too bad they're not freeing it now, because it looks like it's going to be the most advanced, coolest GPS around. The nüvi 3790T is part of a trio of new GPS appliances that Garmin's bringing to market.

There's been a lot of talk not long back regarding whether the stand alone GPS market is dying. The idea is that every one is just going to get GPS capability on their iPhones. Sure, that's surely an issue, but Garmin doesn't seem to be throwing in the towel. As a matter of fact, they have numerous interesting technical improvements in their new 3700 series that plainly shows they've got the iPhone app market in mind.

For instance, you may use the Garmin nüvi 3790T 4.3-inch portable GPS navigator (as well as the other two appliances in the 3700 series) either horizontally or vertically. Horizontally, makes the device look and feel like the dashboard GPS we've all come to recognise and love. Vertically... well, that makes me think iPhone. Part of the raison d'etre of the vertical capability is this. The device fits into the palm of your hand better vertically than horizontally.

About a year ago, Garmin came out with some exciting, public transportation and pedestrian software for their newer GPS devices. Obviously, Garmin is continuing this trend. The 3700 series is designed not only for vehicle use, but for handheld use while either commuting on public transportation or while walking.

Going along with this "iPhone" conception is this. The width of the Garmin nüvi 3790T 4.3-inch portable GPS navigator is only 9 millimeters. That's less than a pencil! This device is going to work, look, and feel much like a state of the art cellular phone!

Other capablenesses that the Garmin nüvi 3790T 4.3-inch portable GPS navigator has are this: voice recognition. The nüvi 3790t may learn to recognize your voice. Not only that, but it "learns" your every day route, and even "learns" reoccurring traffic patterns in and around your daily commute, such as Friday's two hour early rush hour.

The Garmin nüvi 3790T 4.3-inch portable GPS navigator comes with maps of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It likewise have a 3d map capability, which makes it more comfortable to use in unfamiliar territory. Of course, the Garmin nüvi 3790T 4.3-inch portable GPS navigator has the bells and whistles we've all come to suppose in a Garmin GPS device.

nüvi 1390LMT packs huge features--including free Lifetime Maps and Traffic--into a slim design. This thin navigator likewise comes with lane support with junction view, pedestrian navigation options, hands-free calling and ecoRoute to calculate a more fuel-efficient route.

The nüvi 1390LMT packs big features into a slim design.

Traffic data is modified constantly, and map updates are available up to 4 times a year, with no subscription, fees, or expiration dates.

Travel tools include JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more.

EcoRoute calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more.

Affordable, Widescreen GPS Vavigator With Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Includes Free Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates
With free Lifetime Map and Traffic updates, you always have the most up-to-date maps, points of interest and navigation data available at your fingertips. Traffic info is modified constantly, and map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year. Both features are ready to go, right out of the box, with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates.

Know the Lane Before It's Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane aid with junction view guides you to the rectify 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. Lane support with junction view is available in select metropolitan cities.

Navigate City Transit
With it is intensified pedestrian navigation capabilities, nüvi 1390LMT is the perfective travel associate for getting around town. Download optional cityXplorer content to help you navigate city public transit. Know where to walk, where to catch the bus, subway, tram or other transportation, and how long it will take to get there. nüvi 1390LMT effortlessly fits in your pocket or purse. cityXplorer maps are available for select cities all around North America and Europe. And with prices as low as $9.99, you'll have cash left over to spend in the huge city.

See More
With nüvi 1390LMT's widescreen display, you'll always get the huge picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch (10.92 cm) display is easy to read, from any direction.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 1390LMT's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where To?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to effortlessly look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with elaborate City Navigator NT street maps, closely 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and the speed limit 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. With the 1390LMT's heightened user interface, you may slide your finger to conveniently scroll amongst screens. You also may upload habit points of interest (POIs). And with HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position quicker to get you there quicker.

Make Hands-free Calls
For hands-free calling, nüvi 1390LMT 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 1390LMT while staying concentered on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into it is built-in microphone. Enjoy commodious one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 1390LMT saves you gas and cash with ecoRoute--a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more. The 1390LMT includes numerous travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you may download pictures from Garmin Connect Photos and navigate to them. With it is "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always recognise your location. Simply tap the screen to get your precise latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the nearest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. The 1390LMT features Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you may download habit voices and vehicles. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards.

What's in the Box

nüvi 1390; Preloaded City Navigator NT North America (U.S, Canada and Mexico); Lifetime Maps and Traffic; FM Traffic Receiver With Vehicle Power Cable; Vehicle Suction Cup Mount; USB Cable; Dashboard Disc; Quick Start Manual

Garmin 4 3 Inch Portable Navigator Lifetime

Garmin 4 3 Inch Portable Navigator Lifetime Picture

Garmin 4 3 Inch Portable Navigator Lifetime

Garmin 4 3 Inch Portable Navigator Lifetime Photo

Garmin 4 3 Inch Portable Navigator Lifetime

Garmin 4 3 Inch Portable Navigator Lifetime Pic

Garmin 4 3 Inch Portable Navigator Lifetime

Garmin 4 3 Inch Portable Navigator Lifetime Photo

Garmin 4 3 Inch Portable Navigator Lifetime

Garmin 4 3 Inch Portable Navigator Lifetime Photo

Garmin 4 3 Inch Portable Navigator Lifetime

Garmin 4 3 Inch Portable Navigator Lifetime Picture


It's a mixed bag but overall is beauteous good
12/10/2010 Addendum: Alert - I purchased a second nuvi 1390LMT and that one started giving me pop-up warnings after it turned on. Two dissimilar pop-ups were observed. 1. "This accessory is not supported" 2. "XM is not supported." Upon closer inspection, I noticed that the USB power plug and USB plug receptacle on the nuvi were severely corroded. They had come that way from the factory and I had not noticed the defect for the duration of installation. I called Garmin and they advised me to return the device to Amazon for replacement, which I have done. Got to love Amazon for their splendid return policy. Also have to question Garmin quality control to let something like this slip through. I have posted an effigy of the corroded plug and receptacle in the client images area. Now back to my initial review.....

Adds while driving.
I got this GPS from another store. Out of the box I noticed it had two stuck pixels. This might be not a big deal but it is very visible when driving at night and is kind of annoying.
The more primary issue that just struck me is popup ads on the screen. Every time you commence driving you see them. They may pop up even when you stop on the red light. When you begin driving the popups go away ater few minutes, but isn't starting moving on intersection when the light switches to green requires double attention on the road ?
I find these ads obtrusive and I would rather recompense or get rid of the traffic feature that causes this.
I am not a lawyer but it could be these ads are actually illegal. For example California Vehicle Code §2890 (West 2004) distinctively states that any display visible to the driver is illegal, with a few exclusions including international positioning display. However an ad popping on the GPS screen is not a percentage of positioning process.