Garmin Nuvi Model 1450
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There are many models in
the Garmin Nuvi which have been discontinued, though
many are still available online and are fully supported by Garmin. In this
blog, we discuss the Garmin Nuvi Model 1450 and Garmin Map Upgrade.
The
Garmin Nuvi Map Update1450
is a relatively high-end unit in the 1xxx series line up, offering a
luxurious five-inch screen and advanced features such as multi-destination
routing, lane assist, and junction view.
It is
introduced in 2009 (here is a list of more recent Nuvi introductions), 1450
also includes speed limit and trip log display and is compatible with the
pedestrian navigation features found in Garmin’s new CityXplorer maps.
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Similar
Units
§ Step up to the Nuvi 1450LM to
add lifetime map updates
§ Or the 1450T to add a lifetime
traffic to the 1450’s feature set
§ Going the other direction, the
nUVI 1350 drops down to a 4.3” screen and loses junction view and
multi-destination routing
§ To see how 1450 stands up to
other models, check out my Garmin Nuvi comparison chart.
New
Garmin Interface
There
are several changes to the Nuvi interface in the 12xx, 13xx and 14xx series.
For one, the menu button is gone replaced by the arrow in the lower left
corner.
You can now “slide your finger” to move between screens. This
comes in handy when planning the map, allowing you to move more than one screen
width. But it pretty much falls into the “bells and whistles” category; I
certainly don’t give it many points for usefulness.
These new models also allow you to customize the lower left
data field on the map screen, a feature we first saw on the Nuvi 7×5 series.
Press this field to bring up the options listed below. When not navigating, the
options are:
§ Direction of travel (default)
§ Elevation
§ Time of day
When navigating, the options are as follows:
§ Distance to destination
§ Estimated time to destination
§ Estimated time of arrival
(default)
§ Direction of travel
§ Elevation
§ Time of day
It is
also new for your speed changes to red if you are exceeding the speed limit. It
allows you to customize to changes colors at 5 or 10 MPH over the limit, so it
is not constantly switching back and forth.
Routing
information is now presented in a different manner. When you select POI,
address or favorite, it will show on the map.
Several
times use this screen to verify the location of the destination during the
testing, it found that the information balloons obscured too much of the map.
The most noticeable change is the ability to shift data fields to the right side of
the map, as shown below, a feature found only on the 13xx and 14xx series, and
not the 12xx series. The top three fields can then be customized with the
options discussed previously. This gives you the ability to display two more
fields that can be shown in the traditional display mode.
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Garmin Nuvi 1450 pros
§ 5” screen
§ Very thin
§ Multi-destination routing
§ Lane assist with junction view
§ Speed limit display
§ Trip log display
§ Customizable fields on the map
screen
§ Quick access to previously
entered cities and street names
§ Visually warns when speeding
§ Includes Garmin’s new eco route
feature
Garmin Nuvi 1450 cons
§ POI balloon obscures a
significant portion of the map
§ Lane assist and junction view
coverage extremely limited
§ Power lead must be plugged
directly into a unit (does not power the mount)
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