Garmin - Drive 52 5" GPS - Black

If you also get a dashcam (Recommended) you'll need a two or three ciggerette lighter socket adapter. The GPS must use the included power adapter for maximum brightness and to charge it's battery. The GPS is a good no frills unit. Ok so far, got me from NY to TX. Displays your speed and the posted limit on the map. I used a 3rd party mount so it was more convenient to use. Not sure what I can do to keep it out of the sun when I park. A foam cup? It will shutdown if too hot. Overall, recommended.

First off no gps is perfect, but this one is nice, it has nice features simple to use and operate. I personally like the trip meter/ driving time it has on the right side it's handy so far I used it for 1100 miles of driving and about 25hrs. I'm just curious how long it will hold up, looks build well, simple interface, never let me down so far so it's 10/10 for me only thing is maybe I should of got the higher model for the bigger screen, but for the price I paid no complaints at all.

GPS unit was dead out of the box. Took over a day to fully charge. Once charged was able to set up and use. Worked as expected. Was a replacement for a dying GPS from another manufacturer that I owned for years. Used twice and noted if not used for more than a week when turned back on the battery status showed yellow or red.... seemed odd. So upon calling Garmin tech support that is the expected operation of the battery.... it is only a short life battery so that’s my answer why dead out of the box. It is not designed to be used without power for a short 1 or 2 hour drive, must be plugged in all the time. My previous old unit could be used for short drives and would hold most of its battery power for over 6 months.

Easy to set up and use. The screen is plenty big. It does come with a chord and suction mount kit, which is not in the pics or specifications. The unit has a small slot for a memory card and I would suggest purchasing one. My first update nearly filled up the onboard memory.

I'm an excellent driver... equally, a navigator. I seldom need a map and if I've been somewhere once, I have a photographer memory and know the lay of the land. HOWEVER, that was until I met parts of West Virginia, at night. Had to get one of these to be able to get my work done while down here, traveling from stop to stop per work orders. Without this device, I would have never been able to do that. DEFINITELY worth the money... especially now (as of this writing on 12/20/19) at the price of $99.99! Don't hesitate or read anything else... JUST GET IT! ~ Johnathan PS - Had it on my windshield, turned on and giving directions in under 2 minutes, no instructions necessary. It's that easy, I swear!

This is my second Garmin. I had a Nuvi for 15 years. When it came time to replace I thought for a moment of just using Google Maps on my phone, but it was a no brainier. Garmin is by far so superior to Goggle. I like and need a device that is designed for the purpose of helping me get to where I'm going. Smart phones are okay, but sometimes an all in one isn't the best.

I bought the Garmin Drive 52, 5 inch, because my old Garmin Nuvi died while on a trip. I figured the Drive 52 was priced right and would suffice. It's advertised as having traffic assistance, but you have to purchase another cable to have that feature. I thought it was already provided. The Nuvi could be accessed by voice, the Drive 52 cannot. However one nice feature is the ability to bring up a window to let you know what's ahead. It can be customized and I've set mine up for rest areas, gas stations, and towns. When selecting a route, alternate routes are provided. Overall, I'm pleased with my purchase and it does get me from point A to B.

We got this GPS because we have to travel alot. So far it's worked perfectly. Love the way it tells what the upcoming exit is because we were using Google Maps on our phones and it didnt tell u the exit number until u were right on top of it. I also love the way it shows all the lanes on the highway. I would highly recommend this GPS! Great value!!