OK ... First things first. When 1490 was first released in 2009, the firmware was so bad that the unit suffered from spontaneous reboots ... ROUTE IN THE MIDDLE! Sometimes, even without having to restart 10 seconds to hold down the button. Thousands of these units were returned to COSTCO has the original version. In fact, many have been returned to Garmin launched this new product really ... as a refurbished unit. Only changes in loading the new firmware and package in a white box.
So now ... for less than $ 200, you can get a new ... almost ... Nuvi with the best form factor, feature set, and ... now ... Rock solid firmware on the market.
This is what they do ...
1. Buy this unit ... just get it.
2. Once you get to explore the Amazon paperwork ... need it in step 4
3. [...] Log on and try to register the unit (you need the N / S)
4. If you can not register the unit ... you may not be ... Contact Garmin (excellent starting point for U.S. support) and says he can not register your unit refurbished. They ask you to send them proof of purchase recent ... e-mail immediately scanned paperwork Amazon in step 2. They will make an entry into the place and you can register immediately. Also explain that you want maps. You can connect with a volley of the latest maps as you are a new owner.
5. Download and install the free Garmin WebUpdater. You have to get the latest firmware updates. Last version was published on May 10, 2010 and is version 4.10.
6. Finally ... installed in your car and enjoy.
I know, all this takes time. Downloading new maps are just two hours, and scan something ... well, just know that it's worth. The 5 "screen is amazing and once the resolution can not be changed, everything is bigger and clearer. Audio is stronger and clearer in this model. Battery life is better. Bluetooth now works fine. The information is very useful Echo and the traffic is perfect ... now this latest firmware lane. assistance is "the bomb. And do not forget the little details, such as a photo viewer and has impressive micro-SD (I put in a card Nuvi Gigabit 8 and had no trouble reading it.)
All and all, to great result as a consequence of short-sighted decision Garmin has released an unfinished product too soon. But now that the firmware is set ... WOW!
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