computeractive.co.uk Updated: 2011-07-31 07:21:37
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Like Tomtom's Go Live 1000, the Garmin Nuvi 3790T sat-nav device uses a newer hard 'capacitative' touchscreen, which makes it more responsive and more resistant to damage when the screen is pressed.It comes with a small windscreen mount and a car charg...

Slim and compact; great screen and map quality; comes with traffic subscription...

Voices are a little staid; doesn't show nextturn road names; initial crashes and glitches...

A slick sat-nav but it has a couple of minor flaws and omissions...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2011-07-31 07:21:41
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More than any other sat nav, the Garmin nüvi 3790T has led us to question whether it's really worth having a dedicated sat nav or better just to go for a smartphone app.The ultra-slim format and look of the 3790T give it the feel of an iPhone... which...

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...
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Most of the excitement in the sat-nav market has revolved around mobile data-enabled live services and the increasing importance of smartphone apps. But the standalone personal navigation device (PND) has mostly remained quite chunky. With the nuvi 3790T...

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...
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With the Nüvifone M10 Garmin seemed intent on making a phone like a PND. Now with the 3790T it's going the other way, making a PND that looks and feels like a phone complete with a capacitive glass screen, super-skinny profile and hefty £300 price tag...

Without a doubt the most stylish PND on the market the 3790T has a superbly slick UI and a lovely screen. Also the size and weight make it perfect for carrying about with you when using shanks's pony. Yet the features alone didn't outweight the fact t...
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Product Code: 010-00858-20 The Garmin nuvi 3790T is the sexiest, sleekest and best-looking GPS unit we've ever seen. Most GPS units have employed a similar form factor for a number of years — generally housing a resistive touchscreen in a bulky plast...

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 expe...
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EISA.eu Updated: 2011-09-14 17:58:32
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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...
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Most GPS units have employed a similar form factor for a number of years — generally housing a resistive touchscreen in a bulky plastic case. Garmin has gone against the grain with the nuvi 3790T, banking on an ultra-thin design and a high resolution...

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...
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techradar.com Updated: 2011-11-11 05:32:55
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Wow. If sat nav heaven is having Angelina Jolie jump into the passenger seat and asking you where you want to go, then the Garmin Nuvi 3790T comes a very, very close second. With looks akin to the current iPhone 4G (but with better reception), the Garm...

PhotoReal junctions, User interface, nuviRoutes...

Robotic voice, Poor speaker, It's a lot of money...

Wow. If sat nav heaven is having Angelina Jolie jump into the passenger seat and asking you where you want to go, then the Garmin Nuvi 3790T comes a very, very close second. With looks akin to the current iPhone 4G (but with better reception), the Garm...
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Everything about the 3970T in this respect is superlative. Whether locking onto satellites, moving through menus, searching the database for postcodes or POIs; it's one of the quickest and most convenient GPS around, matched only by the TomTom Go Live...

Exquisite design. Responsive. Excellent battery life...

Pricey. TomTom's map interface is clearer. No data updates...

Stunning looks with a fast processor to match, this is a truly modern sat-nav...
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technoodling.net Updated: 2016-12-29 17:58:29
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Here's a 3 minute video review of the Garmin 3790 and how it works in the Philippine setting. Current SRP is $449.You can download Philippine maps for your Garmin device at OpenstreetMap.org.ph or Roadguide.ph .Video shot on Canon S95 and edited on Final...
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GPS units used to be chunky, unattractive gadgets, but that has changed recently, as companies like Holux are streamlining their designs and making their GPS units more attractive. Garmin is the latest GPS maker to join the fray and this is the ultra-slim...

At S$579, the nuvi 3790T certainly comes at a premium price, but it's one of the best GPS devices we have used. All things considered, it looks fantastic, navigates well, and therefore deserves our hearty recommendation...
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thestar.com.my Updated: 2016-12-29 17:58:29
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Next time someone tells you to get lost, say "why not?" It'll give you a great opportunity to bust out the sleek and unbelievably slim Garmin Nuvi 3790 GPS. MIND YOUR LANGUAGE : Never swear at a voice command-enabled GPS, unless you really want to "...

Excellent GPS in a slim package; friendly interface.

Voiceactivated features can be hilarious.

Despite its quirks, we have to say that overall, we like the Garmin Nuvi 3790. It's got a slick user interface, it's packed with features that helps us find our way, and, gosh darn it, it looks good. Whether you're set for an adventurous road trip or...
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Garmin recently unleashed a brand new range of GPS devices to the consumer market, with new models sporting sleeker designs and some fresh functionality. Of all the new models though there is one that stands out from the crowd, the Garmin nüvi 3790 LT...

The Garmin nüvi 3790 LT truly is a masterpiece as far as in-car GPSs are concerned, sporting all the features you need, all the features you could want, and even those you never thought you'd need. Clear map display and an easy to use interface makes i...
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