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Garmin Nuvi 1490T
3101 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 3101 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 1490T. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and price. The screen and performance are also mentioned favorably. The memory and reliability get less positive views.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 1490T is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.
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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Nuvi 1490T
alaTest has collected and analyzed 871 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 1490T from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the maps and price. The screen and performance also get good feedback, but many are less positive about the reliability. There are some mixed comments about the route planning.
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80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Nuvi 1490T
alaTest has collected and analyzed 639 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 1490T from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and price. The screen and performance also get good feedback. There are some less positive comments about the memory and maps.
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71% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)
Garmin nuvi 1490T Sat-Nav
With its 5in widescreen display and attractive price, the Garmin nuvi 1490T sat-nav looks like a bargain.
There's nothing particularly revolutionary about the Garmin 1490T. Aside from the free searching of address and POI databases and the cityXplorer compatibility, its features can be found in any number of alternatives. However, at £215 it's already good...
Sep, 2009
Expert review by (channel5.com)
Garmin Nuvi 1490TV
The Garmin Nuvi 1490TV is a satnav with a 5-inch super wide touchscreen, pan-European coverage, high detail City Navigator maps, subscription-free traffic updates and – in an unusual twist – a built-in Freeview TV tuner.
The Garmin Nuvi 1490TV doesn’t offer anything outstanding, but if you’re looking for a solid, dependable and easy-to-use satnav with the added bonus of Freeview TV, it ticks all the boxes. Garmin Nuvi 1490TV is tagged with Garmin Nuvi 1490TV, Sat-nav...
Nov, 2010
Expert review by : Geoff Rabans (reviewexplorer.com)
Garmin Nuvi 1490 T Sat-Nav
When Garmin released their Nuvi 1490 T Sat-Nav during the summer of last year, it was regarded as an excellent, multi-functional GPS device which, at around £220, also added good value and great features. A year down the line, Sat-Nav technology has...
Now over a year old, there isn’t much that could be called “innovative” about the Garmin Nuvi 1490 T, but at the same time, there’s not too much that’s wrong with it. £154.99 is definitely a price that catches the eye and with a full set of...
Oct, 2010
Expert review by : adrianmorant (gadgetspeak.com)
Garmin's Versatile 1490T SatNav : GARMIN’S VERSATILE 1490T SATNAV
The Garmin 1490T is a 5 inch screen GPS unit which offers, as well as the basic features, Bluetooth connectivity, traffic alerts and maps of Europe and not just the UK and Ireland. It is intuitive in operations, provides spoken street names and has a...
One disappointment, albeit minor, was the lack of some form of case (even though one is available as an optional extra) to prevent damage to the 1490T when it was not in use. Nevertheless, at a list price of £199.99 (as well as being available on...
Jul, 2010
Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)
Garmin Nuvi 1490TV
This is a Sat Nav unit from one of the best known names in that field. This is also an in car TV capable of receiving all the digital channels. Why put both in one unit? Well if you have ever travelled with children you will know why.
The Garmin Nuvi 1490TV SatNav measures 14.5x8.5x1.8cm the weight without any holder is 250grams. It can be used in the front of the car as a sat nav, in the back of the car as a TV and should you wish still as a sat nav where it can still give...
Jun, 2010
Expert review by : Dean (technical-itch.co.uk)
Garmin Nuvi 1490T Sat Nav Review
This review looks at the Garmin Nuvi 1490T. This system is one of several new releases by Garmin this year. The Nuvi 1490T is aimed at the higher end of the market offering features like lane assist, junction view, route planning, speed camera...
Nov, 2009
Expert review by : Dean (technical-itch.co.uk)
Garmin Announce Ultra-Thin 5-inch Nuvi 1490T
Garmin announced today a new model in the Nuvi range. The Nuvi 1490T is aimed at the higher end of the Nuvi range. It will offer a 5-inch display with route planning, lane assist, lifetime traffic alerts, bluetooth hands-free calling, pedestrian...
Apr, 2009
Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide.com.au)
Garmin nuvi 1490T GPS unit
Take Garmin's excellent 1390T GPS unit, add a large, 5in display and you end up with the nuvi 1490T — a bigger version of Garmin's former flagsh...
Large, responsive touch screen, quick to get a GPS fix and to reroute, effective UI, great lane guidance, Bluetooth, New Zealand maps included
Map lacks detail compared to competitors, traffic antenna built into car-charger, no FM transmitter
This is a great Garmin GPS unit with a simple but effective user interface. It provides an outstanding navigational experience on the whole. Highly recommended.
Apr, 2010
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Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com)
Garmin Nuvi 1490T review: Garmin Nuvi 1490T
TomTom's got one . Magellan's got one . Now, we have our hands on Garmin's newest 5-inch GPS navigator. Dwarfing the current norm of 4.3-inch units, the Garmin Nuvi 1490T's big screen makes it that much easier to view from its perch on a car 's...
The Garmin Nuvi 1490T's 5-inch touch screen greatly increases road visibility. Bluetooth hands-free calling, free FM traffic data, and a fuel-saving EcoRoute function further increase this Nuvi's value. Garmin's interface remains one of the easiest to...
The bigger screen doesn't get an increase in resolution, resulting in jagged edges on some of the graphics. Ad-supported traffic may be a turn-off to some users.
Anyone who wants a reliable and simple navigation device with a bit more screen real estate won't be disappointed by the Garmin Nuvi 1490T.
Sep, 2010
Expert review by : PC Magazine (pcmag.com)
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