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20vt-rs
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 Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:12 pm Subject: Nuvi - 1390 or 1690 |
Hi guys...
I've recently purchased a 1390 Nuvi unit and I am really pleased with it. A work colleague has seen mine and been out with me in the car and also wants one now to replace their old Tomto ... |
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20vt-rs
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 2:19 pm Subject: Next Garmin Advice - Replies appreciated thanks :) |
Anyone recommend a decent case for the 1390t? I had a nice leasther flip case with a magnetic flap for my 250, but can't find one like this for the 1390...
Hope you all had a good Crimbo 
Well ... |
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20vt-rs
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 1:06 pm Subject: Next Garmin Advice - Replies appreciated thanks :) |
Anyone recommend a decent case for the 1390t? I had a nice leasther flip case with a magnetic flap for my 250, but can't find one like this for the 1390...
Hope you all had a good Crimbo |
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20vt-rs
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:06 am Subject: Next Garmin Advice - Replies appreciated thanks :) |
Thats great thank you for your help  |
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20vt-rs
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:40 pm Subject: Next Garmin Advice - Replies appreciated thanks :) |
Garmins policy allows you to update your maps at any stage within the 90 day period, so if you update now and another is released within the 90 days you can update again
Ah perfect, thanks ... |
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20vt-rs
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:20 pm Subject: Next Garmin Advice - Replies appreciated thanks :) |
| Ok, well I've managed to have a play with the 1390 and initial thoughts are it's very good. Much quicker than my 250 and better touchscreen. I have updated the software and copied over my favourates, ... |
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20vt-rs
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:29 pm Subject: Next Garmin Advice - Replies appreciated thanks :) |
Hope Santa comes soon. Maps will certainly be more up to date, hopefully better too!
Once you have it up and running be sure to do a software upgrade unless it already comes with 5.70 installed, a ... |
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:42 am Subject: Next Garmin Advice - Replies appreciated thanks :) |
| Thanks guys, and no problems with the multiple routes - I generally just go from a to b and thats it. If I was a delivery driver it'd be a different story. I did consider the 1490 but it's too big for ... |
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:23 pm Subject: Next Garmin Advice - Replies appreciated thanks :) |
| Ok chaps, the 1390t is on order, I'll let you know how I get on with it. Managed to get it from Amazon for £99.99 if anyone is interested, this seems like a good buy... |
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:03 pm Subject: Next Garmin Advice - Replies appreciated thanks :) |
I can confirm that the only difference between the 13xx and 14xx series is screen size.
Only you can answer the lifetime traffic question. IMO it's not worth it, I've never bothered to update any ... |
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20vt-rs
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 6:48 pm Subject: Next Garmin Advice - Replies appreciated thanks :) |
The 2300 series have a subscription traffic service and are NOT compatible with the free FM RDS traffic service. Satnav-discounts site tells you that in their Q&A's:
Q: What is Garmin ... |
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:31 pm Subject: Next Garmin Advice - Replies appreciated thanks :) |
There's no 'downgrading' to be done ... it comes with the free service
Oh ok, so the free standard service is there whatever, and the 3d chergeable traffic is there if you want to pay for ... |
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:13 pm Subject: Next Garmin Advice - Replies appreciated thanks :) |
To some extent all the newer ones have problems, it seems to take Garmin a while to iron out bugs
Do you mean the 3D map view? In which case the answer is yes, I dislike the 3D view and ... |
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:43 pm Subject: Next Garmin Advice - Replies appreciated thanks :) |
| I have a 1310 and a 1490. There are newer models out there but they are still very buggy, whereas the firmware on the 13xx and 14xx series is now extremely stable, go for the 1390, you won't be disap ... |
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:44 pm Subject: Next Garmin Advice - Replies appreciated thanks :) |
Hey guys...
Not been on here in ages but thought I’d have a nosey as I am going to buy a new satnav to replace my current Garmin 250 that is getting more and more out of date in relation to mapping ... |
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