Testseek.com have collected 51 expert reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 3790 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Garmin Nuvi 3790.
August 2010
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The editors liked
Sleek design
Gorgeous multitouch display
Learns traffic patterns in your area
Free lifetime traffic info
Super slimGreat featuresWorld-class user interface
Very sleek design
800 x 480 display with multitouch
Advanced route features
Multitouch zoom
High-resolution 800-by-480-pixel screen
Strikingly thin
First GPS with a glass-capacitive
Multi-touch screen and built-in accelerometer
Beautiful
High-resolution graphics
Accurate routing
Fast recalculations
The Garmin Nuvi 3790T is one of the thinnest and lightest portable navigators we've tested
It's the best looking
Too. Voice Command is truly hands-free and can be activated merely by speaking to the Nuvi. Bluetooth calling also helps drivers keep their
The editors didn't like
Owners aren't as pleased as experts
Voice commands get mixed reviews
Poor builtin speaker (mount speaker is fine)
Popup ads
Expensive
Slow to acquire GPS signalVoice robot needs updatingNo European maps
Adsupported realtime traffic
Voice commands are limited in scope
Traffic reports are advertising-supported
Very expensive
Occasional ads
The glossy screen tends to create a good deal of glare when used in direct sunlight. Traffic data cannot be accessed while using the device in the hand
Abstract: This review was written using a production, retail boxed version purchased from Amazon.com. Garmin's WebUpdater was run to bring the software up to the current version as of this writing, version 2.20. The unit was tested for several weeks of real-w...
Abstract: It's said that competition makes you stronger, and that appears to be the case with the new Nuvi 3700-series from Garmin. Garmin has always been aggressive about introducing new models, but the onslaught of smartphone competition in the turn-by-turn na...
Abstract: The Garmin nuvi 3790 LMT is currently the top of the line automotive unit from Garmin. It is a full feature navigator and the LMT denotes that included in the package is lifetime map and traffic updates. It was originally listed for $499, but as of F...
The Garmin Nuvi 3790T is one of the thinnest and lightest portable navigators we've tested; it's the best looking, too. Voice Command is truly hands-free and can be activated merely by speaking to the Nuvi. Bluetooth calling also helps drivers keep their
The glossy screen tends to create a good deal of glare when used in direct sunlight. Traffic data cannot be accessed while using the device in the hand
It's not quite as smart as it claims to be, but the Nuvi 3790T's alluring design, responsive screen and almost hands-free operation, is a winning combo....
Design and build quality, capacitive touchscreen, simple and effective UI, voice commands, traffic updates, safety alerts, lane guidance
Expensive, glossy screen, no ambient light sensor, slightly slower at getting a GPS fix and rerouting than other Garmin satnavs
The Garmin nuvi 3790T is drop-dead gorgeous. If you're willing to pay its premium price you'll get a navigation device that not only looks good, but offers excellent build quality, a great screen and what we think is the best overall navigational experien...
Thoughtful design, slim and light, Welldefined display and 3D maps, Good responsiveness in menus, Functional vocal commands, Functional vocal commands
No nüLink! connected services, No FM transmitter, Predictive text could be improved, Address search problematic with voice recognition
Ultra-slim, light and well finished, the Garmin 3790T is the nicest looking sat nav we've seen. It has a nice high res screen, good responsiveness and aims to supply what is quite a gamut of features for such an easily transportable model. The lack of ...
Abstract: Garmin’s latest offering puts the ‘Portable’ into the phrase ‘Portable Navigtion Device’. Looking far more like a smartphone this ultra slim 8.95mm GPS features a 4.3-inch (10.92 cm) multitouch LCD display which will operate in both portrait and landsc...
The Garmin nuvi 3790T is one of the few sat-navs we've come across that elicits desire before you've even turned it on. Fortunately, when you do, the attractive looks are matched by a capable set of features as well. If you're a regular rush hour commuter...
