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Name: Garmin - Drive 51 LM 5" GPS with Map Updates - Black
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 5715643
Price: 129.99 USD
Rating: 4.4 (2447 reviews)

Garmin - Drive 51 LM 5" GPS with Map Updates - Black

Model:: 010-01678-0B; |
SKU:: 5715643

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QuestionWhat is the diffrence between the Garmin 51LM and the Garmin Nuvi 57LM?
Asked 8 years ago by Kitty.
- Answer The Garmin Drive™ 51 LM offers features not found on the nuvi 57LM, here are a few: • Driver alerts for dangerous curves, speed changes, speed cameras, railroad crossings, animal crossings and more • TripAdvisor® ratings for travel points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants and attractions • Garmin Real Directions™ feature guides like a friend, using recognizable landmarks, buildings and traffic lights
  Answered 8 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionWhat should the battery icon look like when it is fully charged? I can't tell if mine is almost full or almost empty. It has a yellow lightning bold then the battery with a small bit of red at the end. So is it almost full or almost empty?
Asked 7 years ago by leap.
- Answer The GPS battery indicator should have green bars to indicate it is fully charged. The lightning bolt means it is charging and the red means it's almost empty.
  Answered 7 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionHow do you get Traffic Updates on this 51 LM 5...it says Lifetime Map updates are included, but, not Traffic ?
Asked 8 years ago by Marshall.
- Answer Down load map updates on internet 3 or 4 times a year. Highway traffic updates just show up as you're going down the road. Kind of updated automatically based on the route you are traveling at the time. Must be based on some traffic reports.
  Answered 8 years ago by MrMom
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QuestionDoes this Garmin have a voice (audio) that directs you as you drive, or just the visuals?
Asked 8 years ago by lrader.
- Answer Yes, this device provides audible turn by turn directions as well as onscreen visuals. Thanks, James
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QuestionI want to put into my Garmin the Route and roads I LIKE to take to Go from my home to Monterey, some 200 miles. My way is safer and faster and my Nuvi puts me into the boonies far too often. Which model should I purchase that can do this. Thanks.
Asked 8 years ago by DrJohn.
- Answer This model includes the Trip Planner feature that can be used to create and save a trip with multiple destinations. Or if you only want to “shape” a custom route to go the way you prefer, the device has a Shaping Points feature also. Thanks, James
  Answered 8 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionWill the GPS go to the split screen on its own when you are on a highway? Or do you have to set it yourself. And how do you do that? Thanks
Asked 8 years ago by Bdog.
- Answer Yes, the Drive™ 51 LM includes the Active Lane Guidance, a feature that takes Lane Assist and Junction View to the next level. When on a route that contains an area compatible with Active Lane Guidance, the device will switch to split-screen view. The right half of the screen will display a moving lane animation with a purple line that will indicate the way the driver should navigate. Thanks, James
  Answered 8 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionWhat does a split screen on the right actually show....what is in front of you ? Thanks, Marshall
Asked 8 years ago by Marshall.
- Answer I find the split screen very useful when approaching a confusing busy route. The one side is magnified with your route in a bright color. It goes back to one screen after the confusion is over.
  Answered 8 years ago by Seeweed47
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QuestionDOES IT HAS ALL THE MAPS OF NORTH AMERICA? AND CANADA?
Asked 8 years ago by SIGAL.
- Answer No, this GPS arrives pre-loaded with detailed maps of the lower 49 U.S. States only. Thanks, James
  Answered 8 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionMy Garmin just quit working. It won't come on or anything. Is it time for a new one or could the Geek Squad help with this?
Asked 8 years ago by Liz.
- Answer My experience says that the internal battery has a very low or lost it's charge. In most cars when the engine is turned off the accessory port will no longer charge the Garmin. Plug it into your computer and see if it will charge.
  Answered 8 years ago by Sunset
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Questionhow do you charge this
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer By plugging the included power cord into a 12 Volt outlet in your vehicle. It will charge and operate at the same time.
  Answered 8 years ago by Reno
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Questionhow many hours of battery life of this Garmin model.. What model has the longest battery life.
Asked 8 years ago by Bob.
- Answer None. The battery on mine works for 30 seconds after unplugging from car. It's useless.
  Answered 7 years ago by Uptowngirl
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QuestionIs this the one that can go on window or does it have to be installed in automobile.
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer This device is portable, and comes with a suction cup for mounting on the windshield of any vehicle. -MH
  Answered 8 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionDoes the Garmin Drive 51 have voice diractions
Asked 7 years ago by tlcjr9947.
- Answer Yes, it has voice directions
  Answered 7 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionDoes the Garmin Drive 50 GPS tell me to recalculate?
Asked 8 years ago by TennisGal.
- Answer No, this model will not provide an audible prompt when it is "recalculating", your device will, however, display "Recalculating" if a turn is missed or if you choose to stray from the intended route.
  Answered 8 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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Questiondoes this have turn by turn voice navigation?
Asked 8 years ago by Mikie.
- Answer Yes it does have turn by turn voice navigation. Based on the voice selection, it will also identify the street by name. The default voice, Samantha, announces the streets by name while the other option does not.
  Answered 8 years ago by DWE1963
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QuestionDoes this GPS work in all 50 states in the USA? Especially Hawaii?
Asked 7 years ago by Arnold.
- Answer This model is preloaded with detailed maps of the lower 49 U.S. states, includes all 48 mainland US States, Hawaii, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, French Guiana, Saint Barthelemy, Guadeloupe, and Martinique.
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QuestionDoes this type of GPS have connectivity issues like I'm having with my IPhone. It just dips out and says it can't connect to the server. Maybe that is a problem with my cell phone carrier. I don't know which. Can I plan a route and have it give me the?
Asked 8 years ago by Magnolia.
- Answer No, this dedicated GPS navigator does not rely on cellular signals and is unaffected by cellular dead zones. Thanks, James
  Answered 8 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionWhat comes in the box when you purchase this ?
Asked 6 years ago by Brad.
- Answer The GPS, Car Cigarette Lighter Charging Cord, USB charging cord, windshield mounting bracket. There are no real "use" instructions in the box, just the mounting and charging instructions. I down loaded the instructions from the Garmin website so we could know how to use it in the car.
  Answered 6 years ago by Griff
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QuestionWill it alert you in an audible when you are speeding or going faster than the speed limit.?
Asked 8 years ago by gecsr1.
- Answer Yes, speed limit exceeded is one of the optional audible driver alerts. This FAQ gives additional details: http://bit.ly/2zN26y3
  Answered 8 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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Questiondo you recommend this model for driving from east coast to west coast (cross country driving)? If no, which one is best for driving from Boston MA to California? Thanks in advance.
Asked 8 years ago by LILY.
- Answer I highly recommend this for a cross country trip from personal experience. (I drove from Maine to Texas)
  Answered 8 years ago by Reno
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Garmin - Drive 51 LM 5" GPS with Map Updates - Black

Q: QuestionWhat is the diffrence between the Garmin 51LM and the Garmin Nuvi 57LM?

Q: QuestionWhat should the battery icon look like when it is fully charged? I can't tell if mine is almost full or almost empty. It has a yellow lightning bold then the battery with a small bit of red at the end. So is it almost full or almost empty?

Q: QuestionHow do you get Traffic Updates on this 51 LM 5...it says Lifetime Map updates are included, but, not Traffic ?

Q: QuestionDoes this Garmin have a voice (audio) that directs you as you drive, or just the visuals?

Q: QuestionI want to put into my Garmin the Route and roads I LIKE to take to Go from my home to Monterey, some 200 miles. My way is safer and faster and my Nuvi puts me into the boonies far too often. Which model should I purchase that can do this. Thanks.

Q: QuestionWill the GPS go to the split screen on its own when you are on a highway? Or do you have to set it yourself. And how do you do that? Thanks

Q: QuestionWhat does a split screen on the right actually show....what is in front of you ? Thanks, Marshall

Q: QuestionDOES IT HAS ALL THE MAPS OF NORTH AMERICA? AND CANADA?

Q: QuestionMy Garmin just quit working. It won't come on or anything. Is it time for a new one or could the Geek Squad help with this?

Q: Questionhow do you charge this

Q: Questionhow many hours of battery life of this Garmin model.. What model has the longest battery life.

Q: QuestionIs this the one that can go on window or does it have to be installed in automobile.

Q: QuestionDoes the Garmin Drive 51 have voice diractions

Q: QuestionDoes the Garmin Drive 50 GPS tell me to recalculate?

Q: Questiondoes this have turn by turn voice navigation?

Q: QuestionDoes this GPS work in all 50 states in the USA? Especially Hawaii?

Q: QuestionDoes this type of GPS have connectivity issues like I'm having with my IPhone. It just dips out and says it can't connect to the server. Maybe that is a problem with my cell phone carrier. I don't know which. Can I plan a route and have it give me the?

Q: QuestionWhat comes in the box when you purchase this ?

Q: QuestionWill it alert you in an audible when you are speeding or going faster than the speed limit.?

Q: Questiondo you recommend this model for driving from east coast to west coast (cross country driving)? If no, which one is best for driving from Boston MA to California? Thanks in advance.

QuestionWhat is the diffrence between the Garmin 51LM and the Garmin Nuvi 57LM?

QuestionWhat should the battery icon look like when it is fully charged? I can't tell if mine is almost full or almost empty. It has a yellow lightning bold then the battery with a small bit of red at the end. So is it almost full or almost empty?

QuestionHow do you get Traffic Updates on this 51 LM 5...it says Lifetime Map updates are included, but, not Traffic ?

QuestionDoes this Garmin have a voice (audio) that directs you as you drive, or just the visuals?

QuestionI want to put into my Garmin the Route and roads I LIKE to take to Go from my home to Monterey, some 200 miles. My way is safer and faster and my Nuvi puts me into the boonies far too often. Which model should I purchase that can do this. Thanks.

QuestionWill the GPS go to the split screen on its own when you are on a highway? Or do you have to set it yourself. And how do you do that? Thanks

QuestionWhat does a split screen on the right actually show....what is in front of you ? Thanks, Marshall

QuestionDOES IT HAS ALL THE MAPS OF NORTH AMERICA? AND CANADA?

QuestionMy Garmin just quit working. It won't come on or anything. Is it time for a new one or could the Geek Squad help with this?

Questionhow do you charge this

Questionhow many hours of battery life of this Garmin model.. What model has the longest battery life.

QuestionIs this the one that can go on window or does it have to be installed in automobile.

QuestionDoes the Garmin Drive 51 have voice diractions

QuestionDoes the Garmin Drive 50 GPS tell me to recalculate?

Questiondoes this have turn by turn voice navigation?

QuestionDoes this GPS work in all 50 states in the USA? Especially Hawaii?

QuestionDoes this type of GPS have connectivity issues like I'm having with my IPhone. It just dips out and says it can't connect to the server. Maybe that is a problem with my cell phone carrier. I don't know which. Can I plan a route and have it give me the?

QuestionWhat comes in the box when you purchase this ?

QuestionWill it alert you in an audible when you are speeding or going faster than the speed limit.?

Questiondo you recommend this model for driving from east coast to west coast (cross country driving)? If no, which one is best for driving from Boston MA to California? Thanks in advance.