nüLink!™ Services for nüvi® 1690
With Garmin nüLink! services¹ you know the local area, even if you’re from out of town. Accurate real-time information about the area you’re traveling is delivered directly to nüvi 1690 with a built-in wireless capability. The 1690 currently comes with a free 2-year Garmin nüLink! services subscription² making it easier than ever to navigate.
Google™ Local Search
Search for businesses in your area then navigate to them using Garmin navigation with voice-prompted directions that announce street names.
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Real-time Traffic
Garmin nüLink! services provide current traffic data for your route so your nüvi 1690 can automatically optimize a route for the shortest time. Just drive and let nüvi 1690 do all the work.
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Gas Prices
Is your fuel tank getting a little low? Garmin nüLink! services show you where you can find the best prices for any grade of fuel in your area. Just tap the screen and go to your chosen station.
Ciao!™
What are your friends up to? Ciao! integrates multiple third party location-centric social network applications, such as GyPSii, with more networks expected to be added in the future.
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Weather
What’s the weather forecast? Tap the Weather icon to get current and 5-day forecasts tailored for major cities around the world.
Movie Times
Wanna catch a flick? Just tap Movie Times and you can find an area movie theater quickly and easily.
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Local Events
What’s going on in town? Search for local events, concerts, theater performances, sports, art and navigate there with ease.
Send to GPS
Send to GPS allows you to search the Google Maps website for any business address then transfer that address wirelessly to your nüvi 1690. The point will be saved as one of your Favorites, and you can navigate to it or view it on a map.
Flight Status
Quick access to flight departure/arrival times and gate information from airports around the world with the closest major airports displayed first.
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Converter
Quickly and conveniently convert up-to-date currency evaluations, measurements, distances, speed and temperature.
White Pages
Forget someone's address? Find it using White Pages and navigate there. Search by name or phone number — faster and more convenient than a phone book.
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¹nüLink! services and nüLink! traffic services are only available in select coverage areas.
View the nüLink! coverage map and nüLink! traffic coverage areas.
²US models - Two-year free nüLink! services included with purchase of nüvi 1690 US version, while offer lasts. Continue to receive nüLink! services after the 2-year period ends for just $60 a year — that's only $5 a month. Europe models - One-year free nüLink! services included with purchase of nüvi 1690 EU version, while offer lasts. Annual subscription then available for €49.95 or £69.99
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