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Garmin nüvi® 1690 with nüLink™ will be available to purchase from November 2009.
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Garmin nüvi 1690 features
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Garmin nüLink! Real-time Services!™

Garmin nüvi 1690 Key Features

This truly is stress-free driving. You don't have to worry about surprise traffic jams or speed cameras, or even finding your friends when you reach your destination thanks to our 'social navigation' features. It's the real-time information you need at your fingertips. With roaming throughout Europe.

cityXplorer™ Pedestrian Navigation

cityXplorer™ Pedestrian Navigation
Navigate the big city in your car, on foot or by public transport on your compatible sat nav

ecoRoute™ Fuel Saver ecoRoute™ Fuel Saver
See the cost of the journey as you plan your route; by choosing 'less fuel' and by taking our Driving Challenge enjoy more efficient motoring
Lane Assist and Junction View Lane Assist and Junction View
Shows you the correct lane for upcoming junctions and exits with accurate road sign detail
Text to speech Text to speech
Garmin announces the names of streets, points of interest and junctions on your route as you approach for confident, clued-up navigation
Pre-loaded European Maps Pre-loaded European Maps
Pre-loaded Western and Eastern European map coverage includes street maps for 33 countries and major routes for 40 [screenshot]
GPS HotFix™ GPS HotFix™
High sensitivity GPS HotFix™ for fast satellite positioning
Speed Limits & Safety Camera Warnings Speed Limits & Safety Camera Warnings
Ensures you are aware of speed limits and accident black spots to aid safer driving
Photo Navigation Photo Navigation
Photo navigation guides you to the scene in a location-tagged photograph
Bluetooth® for hands free calling Bluetooth® for hands free calling
Pair with your compatible mobile phone to make and receive calls through built-in microphone and speaker. Give the road your full attention
Where Am I? Where Am I?
Shows you exact position and key local services
4.3" Inch Display 4.3" Inch Display
4.3" sunlight readable touchscreen display
Ultra-slim Design Ultra-slim Design
Ultra-portable pocket design - only 15mm thick
Park Position Recall Park Position Recall
Your Garmin nüvi will remember where you're parked and direct you back there
Pan-European Roaming Pan-European Roaming
Get traffic, fuel and more in 15 countries (services may vary between countries) [screenshot]

As well as advanced features, the nüvi 1690 also comes with all of these nüLink real-times services