The nuvi 1490TV GPS navigator is a personal navigation device that combines cutting edge Pan-European navigation features with DVB-T digital terrestrial TV and radio.
This model features a large 5-inch screen and an ultra-thin design. At the core of the device is an easy to use sat nav that has all the usual features you would find in a top of the range Garmin nuvi, but with the addition of the DVB - MPEG-2 digital tuner, users can keep in touch with all the digital TV & radio content available over the airwaves. The nuvi 1490TV has built-in stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone output, a long life lithium-ion battery, composite video input for external reversing camera (not supplied), a built-in aerial for high DVB-T signal strength areas and two magnetic dipole aerials for low signal areas.
The nuvi 1490TV comes pre-programmed with highly detailed road maps of Europe, free premium traffic updates2, safety camera warnings2, a database with up to 1.7 million Points of Interest (POIs) featuring hotels, attractions, fuel stations and more, Garmin's "Where am I?" safety feature showing your precise location, nearest junction, hospital, police station and breakdown service contact details. Also turn-by-turn, voice-prompted directions guiding drivers to their destination, announcing streets by name along the way. If they miss a turn, the nüvi automatically recalculates a route and gets them back on track.
The nuvi 1490TV includes several new features including an enhanced user interface which features improved graphics and a new slide control for menu operation. The nuvi 1490TV also offers features to help the environment: ecoRoute™ suggests fuel-efficient routes to help save money and fuel while driving, and Garmin's CityXplorer3 public transport and pedestrian mode allows for better navigation on bus, metro and suburban rail systems.
¹ DVB-T Digital TV is available in: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Kingdom.
Coverage based on data from http://www.dvb.org/about_dvb/dvb_worldwide/index.xml
2 Subject to country/region.
3 Optional.
Product Features and Specifications
- Bright 5.0" diagonal color display; 480 x 272 pixels, WQVGA TFT display with white backlight
- Sleek, ultra-thin design
- Easy-to-use, touchscreen with a new enhanced interface
- Includes turn-by-turn directions with spoken street names - "Turn right on Main Street"
- The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping
- Lane assist - navigate with confidence while nuvi directs you to the preferred lane
- Junction view - view realistic images of upcoming junctions where available
- Multiple point routing with route planner
- Bluetooth wireless technology - enables hands-free calling with a compatible phone
- ecoRoute™ - drivers can view suggestions for fuel-efficient navigation, conserving both money and fuel
- High-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix™
- Enhanced Pedestrian Navigation - navigate using buses, metro and suburban rail systems with optional cityXplorer™ content. Available for download and purchase at www.garmin.com
- Speed limit indicator - unit displays speed limits for most major roads
- Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more
- Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator
- microSD™ memory card expansion slot
- Includes Garmin Lock™ anti-theft feature
- Configurable vehicle icons - allows users to select fun, customized vehicle-shaped icons; download additional choices from www.garmingarage.com
- Offers a 3-D mapping perspective, or 2-D overhead view
- Built-in lithium-ion battery - lasts up to four hours depending on usage
- Customize with voice directions from friends and families using Garmin Voice StudioTM
- Includes sturdy suction cup mount that allows for easy adjustment and quick release
- Simplified connectivity, using USB mass storage, access either the microSD card slot or the unit's internal memory directly from your computer
- POI loader program - set up proximity alerts for school zones, create custom POIs and more
- Garmin Connect™ Photos - associate your favorite images with saved locations. Visit http://connect.garmin.com for additional information
- Digital Elevation Model (DEM) maps show you shaded terrain contours at zoom levels of five miles and above
- "Where Am I?" feature - find the closest hospitals, police stations, gas stations, nearest address, intersection and coordinates
- Auto time zone - nuvi will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
- Unit dimensions: 5.4"W x 3.4"H x 0.6"D (13.7 x 8.6 x 1.6cm); Weight: 7.8 ounces (221g)
Package includes:
nuvi 1490TV, preloaded City Navigator® Europe NT, TV antennas, vehicle suction cup mount, FM traffic receiver/vehicle power cable, USB cable, dashboard disc, quick start manual