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GPS City Q&A » Automotive GPS » Why is the 3490lmt better than the 1690?

Automotive GPS (5 replies)

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Why is the 3490lmt better than the 1690?

› Garmin Nuvi 3490LMT

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Ian
Ottawa

Original question asked on Oct 27, 2011, 10:18am

is there any reason to get a 3490lmt if i have Garmin 1690??

GPS City
Calgary, AB

Reply #1 on Oct 27, 2011, 10:50am

The Garmin nuvi 1690 is obsolete and does not work fully in Canada. You also need to make sure you get the Canadian version of the 1690 for the nulink to work properly. The nulink services are better in the USA. As per the Garmin nuvi 3490. It is a lot newer and works just as good in Canada as it does in the USA. The 3490 also has a better screen and is designed with style in mind. Like a Apple product. I would not recommend the nuvi 1690 because it is discontinued and is not as good as the nuvi 3490.

Ian
Ottawa

Reply #2 on Oct 27, 2011, 11:28am

But what does the 3490 better??

Jordan GPS City
Calgary, AB

Reply #3 on Oct 27, 2011, 2:54pm

It does everything better. Routing is different and takes into account driving habits, traffic and more. It has a better clearer screen. It will allow you to give verbal voice commands. It has quick search so you do not have to choose a category. There are lots more.

The nuvi 1690 doesn't really compare to it other than they will both get your from your location to your destination. The nulink service was a cool idea but never took off in Canada like it did in the states.

** One drawback to the nuvi 3490 is you can not use it with gloves on because it uses a capacitive touch screen.

Ian
Ottawa

Reply #4 on Oct 28, 2011, 5:26am

Thanks, one last question, bear with me, can i load my "tiny" sd card with my united kingdom maps, this is important.
Thanks for your time. Ian

Jordan GPS City
Calgary, AB

Reply #5 on Oct 28, 2011, 9:46am

You sure can. All the new nuvi units will take the micro sd card.

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