Garmin - nüvi 3597LMTHD 5" GPS with Built-in Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates - Black
Model: 010-01118-00
SKU: 7535109
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Customers consistently note the nüvi 3597LMTHD's ease of use, excellent GPS functionality, and impressive screen size. Many appreciate the magnetic mount, real-time traffic updates, and accurate lane guidance features. Positive feedback also highlights the voice command and high-quality graphics. However, some users mention limitations in battery life and express concerns about the relatively high price.
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Well worth the purchase price. Fast, accurate, Lifetime Maps, Lifetime Traffic, Bluetooth live connectivity, easy magnet mounting, this has it all. Very Pleased, and Highly recommended.
Posted by Matt
I bought this to replace one I had bought for my son to use when he first got his license and had stolen by a disgruntled former roommate as we need a GPS for vacation travel this winter. I like the sleek design because it is very easy to fit in my purse when I remove it from the car and put it in the matching Garmin case. I like that the picture goes all the way to the edge of the device-there is no wasted space and it is easy to see and use on the windshield and not in the way of my vision of the road. I've had no problems with it falling off the windshield as we did with the previous one and it snaps on to the charger mount with the live traffic antenna easily and securely. I like it has a longer cord which I keep plugged in for the live traffic. I like that it is portable, as we plan to use it while bicycling on vacation, though I do not know how long the battery will last, but probably at least as long as our bike ride. I may get the aftermarket bike mount that is available for it with the zippered clear front waterproof case. The quality of the picture is much superior to the non HD one that was stolen. I don't have much use for live traffic where I live, but expect it will be useful when traveling. It's very easy and intuitive to use. I bought a stylus that clips to the case or cord, but using it isn't necessary, just handy when you have large fingers to put in addresses without mistakes. I think it was worth the extra money I paid to get the nice upgrades this model has. The only thing I regret is it doesn't have RV maps upgrades available to purchase for it separately, as we would have liked to had them for our motorhome when on vacation.
Posted by amandavirginia
This Garmin unit is my fourth automotive GPS in the Nuvi line. I have also owned two marine units and one aviation unit. I have been using Garmin navigational GPS's since 1988 so I am very familiar with their product line. This particular unit is an extremely capable navigational device and is very sleek in design as well as outstandingly crafted. There is nothing cheap or flimsy about this model. It is made mostly of a solid aluminum unibody with glass and plastic screen components. Navigational directions are forthcoming in mere seconds simply by asking her using your voice. No more buttons to press and the voice recognition is very finely tuned. Traffic redirects are very good at least here in the Kansas City area. HD quality maps are very pleasing to the eye. I love the magnetic mount - quick and easy in and out of the car. I would recommend a carrying case as this is a slippery little device, smaller than my iPhone 6+. The battery life off the mount is roughly an hour, so don't expect to go off on a long Geocache expedition on a single charge. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that appreciates a higher end product.
Posted by Strega315