Garmin Nuvi 1690 Lands With AT&T Connectivity [Nuvi 1690 PND Release Date & Price Confirmed]

Exactly one month after having their new Garmin Nuvi 1690 manual for inspection at the FCC, we manage to get more info. The sleek Nuvi 1690 PND not only looks cool, it’s also slated to charm with its amazing spec sheet that includes AT&T connectivity and access to Google Local search information to find out more about gas prices, traffic, weather or flight statuses.

The new Garmin Nuvi 1690 is powered by a built-in cellular modem, has lane assist, junction view, live traffic updates and temperature details functions. To prove that it’s actually a high-end GPS unit, the PND comes with Bluetooth connectivity and also features Garmin’s Ciao service that connects multiple networks into a single portal for users to connect easily.

The bad part is that the new Garmin Nuvi 1690 won’t rush to become available as it’s been slated for a Q4 2009 release date, just in time for the holidays. It comes with a two years Garmin nuLink service (that will cost you $5 per month after the two years) and has a $499.99 price tag attached.