Garmin nuvi 1490TV GPS Device Unveiled

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Folks from Garmin have just added to their GPS collection with the new Garmin nuvi 1490TV that promises to keep you entertained while driving (or better said, while blocked in traffic). Innovative for the common GPS PND you’ve seen, the nuvi 1490TV features a built-in DVB-T digital terrestrial tuner which means that you’ll be able to pick up freeview digital TV and radio content in fourteen European countries; and that includes the UK where there are at least 50 channels to choose from.

Not really into watching video on your new nuvi 1490TV, then the 5-inch touchscreen display is used to display maps of all of Europe, traffic camera locations, premium traffic updates as well as the usual point of interest database. Other specs include a 3.5mm headset jack and inputs to connect to your TV set.

“The nuvi 1490TV is the answer for those who want to keep in touch with the latest sporting events, soaps or even cookery shows while following TV recipes in the kitchen,” said Colin Lee, Garmin’s Automotive Product Manager. “The nuvi’s 5 inch screen and mount is just the right size to place anywhere in the home, caravan or car and is ideal for people from parents waiting to pick up the kids from school to taxi drivers waiting for fares.”

Garmin nuvi 1490TV debuts in Europe this April for GBP299/EUR299.