Latest 2009 Selection of Portable GPS Units from Garmin

The Garmin nuvi 1370T is a GPS device with high-tech qualities like bluetooth, a bright and clear 4.3″ widescreen and other great features. The ecoroute feature requires you to key in your destination and it will plan the fastest and fuel saving route for you. If you are interested in well known tourist places in North America and Europe then all you need to do is download the CityXplorer maps directly to your Garmin GPS and decide on your itinerary for the day. The nuvi 1370T is consists of the Bluetooth® wireless technology for hands-free calling. With a built-in microphone and speaker users can choose to talk hands-free through the 1370T without taking your view off the road.

The 4.3″ widescreen Garmin nuvi 1390T comes with Bluetooth technology and the included Traffic Receiver gives North America traffic information. The new ultra-slim GPS has an enhanced user interface, ecoRoute, public transit mode, and text-to-speech functions. The 1390T’s enhanced user interface features enhanced graphics and a new slide control for menu operation, while ecoRoute™ proposes the most fuel-efficient routes to save you money and fuel. Garmin’s new public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro, and suburban rail systems. It has a function called “Where Am I” which can help you to find out the exact coordinates and the location.

The Garmin nuvi 1490T can arrange up to 10 routes complete with simulation and sorting capabilities. The trip experience has both convenience and safety in mind with turn-by-turn courses that speak the names of the streets thanks to the Text-to-Speech technology. You can choose to view the maps in 2-D or 3-D mode both featuring good graphics on the 5” screen and the zoom levels look just as fine with elevation maps noticeable on higher zoom levels. Once the action shifts to the highway, the car GPS keeps you prepared by letting you know which lane you should be in to make the exit that is set based on your chosen route. This makes navigating through unknown intersections a breeze even if there are plenty of road signs to stay focused on the roads.