FREE LIFETIME TRAFFIC
The large screen nüvi® 1490T offers multiple-point routing and lane assist with junction view to guide you through busy highway interchanges. It also has subscription-free traffic alerts for most cities, hands-free calling, pedestrian routing options and ecoRoute™.

See Even More
It's easy to see where you're going on nüvi 1490T's 5-inch touchscreen display. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. With its big, bold display, you won't miss a thing.

Navigate City Transit
With its enhanced pedestrian navigation capabilities, nüvi 1490T is the perfect travel companion 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. cityXplorer maps are available for select cities throughout North America and Europe. And with prices as low as $9.99, you'll have money left over to spend in the big city.

Know the Lane Before Its Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist with junction view guides you to the correct 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.

Plan Ahead
nüvi 1490T includes advanced navigation features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 1490T's large screen. In addition, nüvi 1490T automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 1490T's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where To?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator® NT street maps, nearly 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 1490T's enhanced user interface, you can slide your finger to conveniently scroll between screens. You can also upload custom points of interest (POIs). And with HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Make Hands-free Calls
For hands-free calling, nüvi 1490T 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 1490T while staying focused 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 its built-in microphone. Enjoy convenient one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest.

Receive Free Traffic Alerts
Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 1490T's integrated FM traffic receiver and free lifetime¹ traffic updates. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Next, simply touch nüvi's screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 1490T saves you gas and money with ecoRoute — a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more. The 1490T includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect™ Photos and navigate to them. It's also compatible with MSN® Direct (receiver purchase and subscription required). With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. The 1490T features Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download custom voices and vehicles. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD™ cards.

nüvi 1490T

Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America or Europe (full coverage)

Lifetime traffic¹

FM traffic receiver with vehicle power cable

Vehicle suction cup mount ²

USB cable

Dashboard disc

Quick start manual

Accuracy 5 Ease of use 5 Durability 5 Cost/Benefit 5 Overall Rating 5.0	AutoNavDirect is the BEST Reviewed by Dave from WI on 09/01/2010 10:59 am If you are looking at getting the garmin 1490t get yours at autonavdirect.com I was not sure which model I was going to get and they were able to point me in the right direction for the best gps unit that fits my needs. Very nice sales people and great low prices. I have told all my friends about this site. I love the 1490t and its large 5 inch screen.
Accuracy 5 Ease of use 5 Durability 4 Cost/Benefit 4 Overall Rating 4.5	Works great, really like it Reviewed by Brian J from NJ on 08/31/2010 10:06 pm I purchased it a week prior to going from NJ to Myrtle Beach SC. Worked great all the way down and back especially re-routing through the traffic in VA. I use it every day at work with no problems. Only issue is while uploading software from Garmin, locked up the GPS. Called Garmin and they talked me through resetting it. Had a great experience with tech support from Garmin. Really recommend this unit.
Accuracy 5 Ease of use 5 Durability 5 Cost/Benefit 5 Overall Rating 5.0	Nice Screen Size Reviewed by Tommy from Portland on 07/22/2010 04:06 pm I was looking at gettting this one or the garmin 1390t, I decided to get the larger 5 inch screen and I really do love the unit. Large bright screen with a unit that is loaded with features. AutoNavDirect.com know what they are talking about and they were able to assist me with what my needs were and I got this 1490t. I recommend this unit and this site to all.
Accuracy 5 Ease of use 4 Durability 4 Cost/Benefit 4 Overall Rating 4.3	Great Deal Found 1490t Reviewed by Ted from TX on 07/22/2010 04:04 pm I am sooo pleased with the price I got my garmin 1490t for at this site. I did tons of searching and found them to be the best overall price and even better I got the item in record time. AutoNavDirect Rocks!!!!!
Accuracy 5 Ease of use 5 Durability 5 Cost/Benefit 5 Overall Rating 5.0	Highly recommend Reviewed by Darren from unknown on 07/19/2010 01:05 pm Have been using this GPS now for about 2 months. I have to say I absolutely love it! I am a service technician so my job is traveling place to place servicing the equipment I work on. I've been finding different ways of getting to places that I didn't know before. I haven't had a problem at all with satellite signal(Garmin is the best being they use government satellites) and my route is sometimes very rural.If I happen to miss a turn, which I sometimes do on purpose, the rerouting is very quick. 99% of the places I have punched in it has found with no problem. I haven't updated the maps yet, but I'm sure when I do it will be that much better. The volume is loud and clear. I have mine set to 50% which is plenty loud. The voice is clear and crisp, no problem understanding it. The add service is no bother at all, it only comes on when you are stopped for a period of time. I haven't used all the features of this device yet, but I'm sure I will be quite satisfied with them. Anyone looking for a great GPS, I would highly recommend this one.
Accuracy 5 Ease of use 5 Durability 5 Cost/Benefit 5 Overall Rating 5.0	Worked as expected Reviewed by Richard from None on 07/19/2010 12:45 pm This is my second Garmin. It has been all I expected. My extended family all have used different brands of GPS and none of them like their own brand. The price was higher than other brands with very little discount on the internet but still I am glad I have come back to it. I especially like the larger screen and the heaver cord for plugging it in. It still has the same problem my last one did as far as it must be turned off from the switch before unplugging it from the dash. Otherwise it will freeze up. My previous one became too much of a problem to keep because of this. I can understand the sound much better. I do miss the volume control to quickly turn the sound down when traffic get heavy.
Accuracy 5 Ease of use 5 Durability 5 Cost/Benefit 5 Overall Rating 5.0	Nearly perfect Reviewed by C from USA on 07/19/2010 12:44 pm This GPS is as close to perfect as possible. With such a large screen, manipulation is easy and self-explanatory. Spoken directions give proper warning, and the named streets on the map will clear up confusion on tricky corners. The Bluetooth connection works very well. The only issue I have is that caller's names will not always appear on the incoming call window. Also, if there was a way to include text message reading, that would be extremely useful while driving. Other than that, I've already used this to guide me half way across the country and love it!
Accuracy 5 Ease of use 5 Durability 5 Cost/Benefit 5 Overall Rating 5.0	Killer Deal, Brand New unit Reviewed by Larry from TN on 07/19/2010 12:31 pm Guys, I called before I ordered to find out if this unit was new or refurb. This is a brand new unit with full 1 year warranty. What a great unit and even better price for a NEW UNIT. Thanks autonavdirect.com
Accuracy 5 Ease of use 5 Durability 5 Cost/Benefit 5 Overall Rating 5.0	excellent product Reviewed by mj from Boston, MA on 07/18/2010 02:50 pm The 5" screen is superb: great colors, easy to read. Well worth the money.
Accuracy 5 Ease of use 5 Durability 5 Cost/Benefit 4 Overall Rating 4.8	best one of the new lines for nuvi Reviewed by Garmin User from Cali on 06/17/2010 08:45 pm Best GPS in nuvi line. I replaced my nuvi 760 with 885t,very bad experience. I rarely give reviews online, but I was so disappointed, I have to air my frustrations. Thankfully the nuvi 1490t worked perfectly w/o any problems so far. Got all the things I was looking for: - free traffic subscription (ads not noticable and not a distraction) - lane assist, lets you know which lane number you should be (very helpful in freeway area in Los Angeles and San Diego) - Junction View - a plus - blue tooth - works seamlessly with my nokia phone, one programed it links automatically when ever my gps is on - volume - very loud, I just use 60% (compared to nuvi885t at 100% I cannot hear instructions) - speaking of street names - pronunciation is getting better - satellite link - fast - recalculation - fast - display - very clear No complaints...well battery is short, but I can live with that, since I have a bigger screen and I will be using in for the car anyway.
Accuracy 5 Ease of use 5 Durability 5 Cost/Benefit 5 Overall Rating 5.0	Best Garmin GPS Yet Reviewed by Randy from USA on 06/17/2010 08:41 pm Received the 1490T. I am replacing a Garmin nuvi 680(cost $800) which is a good unit but becoming dated. I also have a Zumo 550 for my motorcycle. I absolutely love the large screen of the nuvi 1490T(cost $405). It is by far the best GPS screen I have ever used, both for size and clarity. As my eyes get a little older the slightly larger type helps immensely. I am not sure what all the complaints and fuss is about from some of the other reviewers. When I received the unit I immediately went to Garmin's Webloader and updated the firmware. Then, I updated to the latest 2010 maps since Garmin gives you 1 free update in the first 60 days. I like this gps even better than my nuvi 680 or the Zumo 550 for that matter. The unit has lane assist and junction view which you will love if you live in a big city like I do. The traffic service is free and is as good as or better than MSN Direct that I have on the nuvi 680. And, of course the service is free. There is a small ad that appears in exchange for the free traffic service but the ad is tiny and inconsequential because it disappears when you change the screen. Route planning is a huge bonus. The 680 did not have route planning. The 1490T shows the speed limit of the road you are on and more data is available on the screen than was on my 680. The screen is bright and they have improved the volume immensely. I use it on 50% volume. The 680 I had to use on 100% volume. Must be a bigger speaker or something--or maybe even 2 speakers. The unit is thinner than the other nuvi's and pretty light also. Garmin did not include a cover/sleeve with this unit like they did with the 680. The only negative I can think of is that the power cord is slightly thicker than the 680's cord and the power cord plugs into the unit rather than the cradle. This is a small hassle because you have to unplug the cord from the unit when you want to take it off the windshield and hide it in it's case on the floor(which I always do when I park in public). Overall, I gave the 1490T 5 stars. For the price it is a very very good value. It's a much better unit than my $800 nuvi 680 since it has more and updated features. I think this is the best automobile unit Garmin makes right now. I love it.
Accuracy 5 Ease of use 4 Durability 4 Cost/Benefit 5 Overall Rating 4.5	Garmin 1490t Great unit Reviewed by Sam from NJ on 02/01/2010 06:22 pm I did alot of research out there and found that the 1490 was one of the best units out there. I did end up deciding on getting the garmin 1390t bundle with lifetime maps as it was a better overall value, but I still wanted to let people know that the 1490t is a great unit with tons of features.