Garmin nuvi 1390 GPS

This is a quick tour of a garmin GPS, this GPS is the best i can find, although its not perfect, The unit freezes up ( the screen wont function and cant be turned off, this lasts about 2-5 minutes before it unlocks itself ), its also sometimes not acurate with numbers of addresses ( if you put in a number - 350 it will give you a choice of 370 or 340 ).

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Garmin
• nuvi
• 1390
• satelite
• navigation
• car
• driving
• system
• GPS
• portable
• review

[austpom333]

My Garmin died about seven months ago - im now using a Navman probably with better results

[whitbyjet65]

I have a Garmin Nuvi. The biggest piece of shit I've ever bought. Constanty freezing up plus the suction holder only lasts a few months before it drops off. I won't be buying another.

[austpom333]

@whitbyjet65 yes i know what you mean - my Garmin used to freeze all the time

[nipsbud]

Is this the 1390LMT?

[austpom333]

@nipsbud No it is a garmin nuvi 1390 - no LMT made in Taiwan

[djhinrg]

Thanks for the reviews and feedback. I'm looking to buy GARMIN nüvi 1490T but what I'm concern about the map and smart routes. Unlike Googlemap's Navigation, I've been using Googlemap's Nav on my Andriod phone and it works great. It shows map even when you're in apartment complex area. The only problem is it's quite small and slow so this is why I'm looking for the full function GPS device. But which brand?

[austpom333]

@djhinrg It's all coming back to Garmin as a GPS unit. They are the first to release a truck GPS in Australia and that is good for safety. I am told that google maps isnt realy the go. The software on my garmin freezes ( probably uses windows software ) and isnt reliable enough. The Garmin recommendation is from someone else

[djhinrg]

@austpom333 Thanks mate! Comparison between Garmin Nuvi to TomTom's map, I've found Garmin Nuvi's map is much superior in details and pleasing to the eyes. Garmin Nuvi's map comes quite close to Google's map which I might purchase. I am currently have Navigon 2100(out dated). I did a test route against Google's Navigation. Google's Nav auto route was much better but lacks in features of course, like speed limit/display/warning. Anyway, Thank you in advance.

[austpom333]

@djhinrg Wait, i will ask around for you.

[austpom333]

I am going to purchase a cheap spare GPS unit because the Garmin software keeps freezing to the point where i cant even turn it off.