Overview
Real view advanced lane guidance Get turn-by-turn directions Integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology Built-in microphone and speaker Select...
Quick Specs
Manufacturer Specs
Real view advanced lane guidance
Get turn-by-turn directions
Integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology
Built-in microphone and speaker
Select Fuel-efficient Routes
Route Planning
Physical & Performance
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 174.7 g
Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 3 hours
Waterproof: No
High-sensitivity receiver: Yes
Maps & Memory
Basemap: Yes
Preloaded street maps: Yes
Ability to add maps: Yes
Built-in memory: Internal solid state
Accepts data cards: MicroSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Routes: 10
Other Features
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): Yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."): Yes
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands): No
Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation): Yes (with junction view)
TrafficTrends : No
MyTrends™ (predicts routes based on user's navigation behavior): No
3-D building view (displays buildings in 3-D): No
Auto sort multiple destinations: Yes
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): Yes
Choice of route setup: Yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): Yes
Garmin nüLink! Services: (receive accurate real-time travel information): Yes
FM traffic compatible: No
MSN® Direct compatible: No
XM® compatible for U.S: No
Speed limit indicator: Yes
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): Yes
Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount): Yes
EcoRoute™ (calculates a more fuel-efficient route) : Yes
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): Yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): Yes
Garmin Garage™ vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device): Yes
Garmin Garage™ voices compatible (download custom voices to your device): yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): Yes
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator: Yes
Picture viewer: Yes
MP3 player: No
Audio book player: No
FM transmitter: No
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): Yes
Touchscreen: Yes
Dead reckoning: No
Motorcycle-friendly: No
Trucking-friendly: No
Geocaching-friendly: No
Marine-friendly: No
USB Compatibility: Windows® XP or newer and Mac® OS X 10.4
What's in the Box
nüvi® 1690
Free 1-year data subscription to Garmin nüLink!™ services
Preloaded City Navigator® for Australia and New Zealand
Vehicle suction cup mount
Vehicle power cable
USB cable
Dashboard disc
Quick start manual