Garmin Announces New nüvi 1690

The new nuvi 1690 from Garmin promises to take GPS users to the next level with its advance features. This new GPS device offers you with real-time content on the go. From fuel prices to Google™ local search, you'll be the first to know with Garmin nüLink!™ Services that comes with two free year contract. The 1690 also includes preloaded maps, lane assist with junction view, hands-free calling and ecoRoute™ — making it one smart navigator.
The nüvi 1690 with nüLink! has the most comprehensive set of POI search capabilities offered by any PND thanks to the implementation of Google local search and white page telephone listings. Google’s local search brings online points of interest (POIs) to customers’ fingertips and lets them search for destinations by name or key words just like they are accustomed to doing on their personal computer. In addition, Garmin has created a “quick search” feature that lets users search via categories like food, lodging and fuel, rather than typing a word or phrase into the search box. Detailed search results are displayed for many POIs including a location description, business address, phone number and popularity rating. Customers can also use the nüLink! white page telephone listing feature to search for a person’s street address by their first name, last name or phone number.
Other convenient services included in the subscription are Ciao!™ friend finder, weather, movie times, local events, Send to GPS, flight status, converter, White Pages and myGarmin. The nuvi 1690 will sell for a price tag of $499 and will be available in the fourth quarter of this year according to Garmin.