Garmin 1450LMT Portable GPS Unit Review
This page is about Garmin 1450LMT Portable GPS Unit Review   Not very long ago no one had actually heard of a "Global Positioning System" (GPS). Today you can scarcely buy a car that doesn't have one. Naturally, we can't stop technological progress, so the GPS systems we have today are quite a bit smaller, and much more advanced. You can carry your GPS everywhere you go, be it boating, driving a vehicle or walking. There are just one or two very well established companies in this market, with Garmin indeed being one of them. To help you make a good decision as to which GPS to get, we've tested the immensely popular Garmin 1450LMT. Years ago, one of the things that bugged a lot of people most concerning their GPS's was needing to update their databases on a yearly cycle. Thankfully, that inconvenience has been removed with the 1450LMT, which gives you a lifetime of up-grades to traffic and map files, all free of charge. This makes a difference because these updates can be very expensive. Provided with traffic revisions is Garmin's ecoRoute database. The ecoRoute system lets you choose a route that will offer the best gasoline savings. So not just do you save your time but even more money. Garmin's 1450LMT includes a gorgeous, larger touchscreen display (5" diagonal). When you are behind the wheel it's not hard to check out your directions using many of the several map levels provided. This product also takes very good care of you in an urban location. The 1450LMT features street-to-street as well as door-to-door navigation for getting around the city confidently. With the push of a finger you will find where your stops are for public transport like buses and subways, and where crosswalks are if you're walking. This may come in real handy the very next time you find yourself in a different city. Needless to say, proper organizing is the best way to ensure a safe and expeditious journey. For planning details of your impending journey, nothing is better than the 1450LMT. You'll have up to ten routes you can save with distinctive way points and previews. If you are planning on a lot of stops, it's easy to sort out and save the optimal routes to accomplish this. If you are planning a long journey, there are wonderful tools to take care of that too. There's enough capacity to save up to 10,000 points of interest, all of which will be stored automatically. Plus, you can also maintain a log of your gas usage for future scheduling or general reference. There are far more options, features and benefits than we could cover in this short article. One of them is ecoRoute, which gives the most fuel-economic route to anyplace you're going. And it even helps keep track of your actual fuel consumption and other valuable information. Flexible and very versatile, the 1450LMT is a practical and fun addition to any itinerary scheduling you have to do. Crossing time zones is already taken care of with automatic updates and modifications. Obviously, this device comes highly recommended mostly because of its many benefits and features. It's a fantastic one! Garmin nüvi 1450LMT 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates
Garmin 1450LMT - Product Features and Technical Details
Edition: Lifetime Maps & Traffic
Garmin 1450LMT - Product Features:
* Sunlight-readable, 5-inch backlit TFT color touchscreen display with 480 x 272 WQVGA pixel resolution
* Preloaded with City Navigator NT data for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, with nearly six million points of interest
* Free lifetime map and traffic updates for the most up-to-date maps, POIs, and navigation info, along with constantly updated traffic information
* Advanced navigation features including voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, lane assist with junction view, fuel-saving ecoRoute
* Includes travel tools such as JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, currency/measurement converters, calculator and more
* Comes with lifetime traffic and mapping updates
* 5 inch easy-to-use enhanced touchscreen interface
* 480 x 272 pixels WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
* Multiple Point Routing; Lane Assist; Junction View; EcoRoute fuel efficient routing
* Preloaded with City Navigator NT for North America
Technical Details:
* Includes lifetime map updates
Garmin 1450LMT - Product Details
Edition: Lifetime Maps & Traffic
Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 5.4 x 3.4 inches ; 1 pounds
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
Garmin 1450LMT - Product Description
Edition: Lifetime Maps & Traffic
Extra-Wide, Feature-Rich GPS Navigator Lifetime Maps and Traffic
Garmin 1450LMT Includes Free Lifetime Map Updates
With free Lifetime Map and Traffic updates, you always have the most up-to-date maps, points of interest and navigation information available at your fingertips. Traffic information is updated constantly, and map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year. Both features are ready to go, right out of the box, with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates.
Garmin 1450LMT
It's easy to see where you're going on nuvi 1450LMT's 5-inch touchscreen display. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. With its big, bold display, you won't miss a thing.
Navigate City Transit
With Garmin 1450LMT's enhanced pedestrian navigation capabilities, nüvi 1450LMT is the perfect travel companion for getting around town. Download optional cityXplorer content to help you navigate city public transit. Know where to walk, where to catch the bus, subway, tram or other transportation and how long it will take to get there. cityXplorer maps are available for select cities throughout North America and Europe. And with prices as low as $9.99, you'll have money left over to spend in the big city.
Know the Lane Before It's Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist with junction view guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.
Plan Ahead
Nuvi 1450LMT includes advanced navigation features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 1450LMT's large screen. In addition, nüvi 1450LMT automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map.
Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
Garmin 1450LMT's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where To?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator NT street maps, nearly 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and the speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. With the 1450LMT's enhanced user interface, you can slide your finger to conveniently scroll between screens. You can also upload custom POIs. And with HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. Garmin 1450LMT saves you gas and money with ecoRoute--a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more. The 1450LMT includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect Photos and navigate to them. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. The 1450LMT features Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download custom voices and vehicles. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards.
What's in the Box
nüvi 1450; Preloaded City Navigator NT North America (U.S & Canada); Lifetime Maps and Traffic; FM Traffic Receiver With Vehicle Power Cable; Vehicle Suction Cup Mount; USB cable; Dashboard Disc; Quick Start Manual
Garmin 1450LMT - User Comments
"...the screen (Garmin 1450LMT) itself is anti-glare that works, and very bright if you want it, I have the brightness at 60% and that is fine even in bright sunlight. The images are very crisp and clear, street names and such are auto-sized to not obstruct the map but big enough to read easily. The volume when it is reading out direction is also outstanding..."
"...IMO Garmin 1450LMT has made a wonderful device. The UI is very intuitive and very easy to operate... the touch screen is very accurate and responsive..."
Garmin nüvi 1450LMT 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates
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