Customers value the Drive 51 LM 5" GPS's ease of use, accurate GPS navigation, and lifetime map updates. Many appreciate the clear screen and its helpful features, while some experienced issues with battery life and occasional power problems. Positive feedback frequently highlighted the device's intuitive interface and precise route guidance. However, a few users reported difficulties with the device's power functionality.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Navigation Device
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This is my second Garmin. Easy to use, they have a great update system on the net. Have had no issues using this product. Didn't want to tie up my phone for navigation, dedicated device !!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just what I needed as a replacement.
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I used my other Garmin unit for 5-years and I mean a ton. This new one is definitely an improvement. The display is more comprehensive and even seems easier to program. Good job Garmin.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great tool for someone electronically challenged
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After seeing MY Garmin in action on a long trip, my wife, who is slow to embrace new technology, wanted one for her car and is now using it to find stores, offices etc. Simple to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Map updates
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great GPS
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I got this for my son who didn’t want to use his phone as a GPS. The lifetime map updates was a selling point for me. He has uploaded maps and put in several destinations. He likes it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Which way do I go
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Got as a Christmas gift for my daughter. Our whole family uses Garmin and wouldn't be comfortable using another brand. This replaces her LM50 so I'm sure it's as good or even better.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Accuracy, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
love it
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I Like it a lot. It is easy to use. It is the first one I have owned. It is easy to use.
I like it a lot. It is the first one I have owned. It is easy to use. It is very accurate.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Garmin drive 51
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I actually bought this for my sister. She is 74 and electronically challenged. She has been able to navigate with this gps with very little instructions. She actually has made a trip from her summer home in Michigan to her winter home in Tucson, Az. She came by my house in Texas and I was able to try it out for myself. I found it to be very good and was loaded with many great features, like poi,s and route selection as well as route manipulation with little effort. There was one thing that was a little strange and that was it would say at that last turn, say into Walmart’s parking lot, going off road. It would have been better to say turn right, you have arrived. But being a long time user of many gps’s from several different companies including garmin, this is still one of the most impressive ones I’ve seen. Especially at this price point.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Accuracy, Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Geat GPS
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GPS is easy to use. Accruate. It is easy to see. the screen is the right size
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great
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I am happy with my purchase of a Garmin gps from Best Buy last week. If I decide Best Buy has the best deal on another item I will Buy when needed.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good GPS for the price
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Needed to update my old portable GPS with newer technology.
This one met my needs, Very reliable so far and easy to follow directions with alerts.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps, Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great value for this GPS
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I have had Garmins in the past so this is an update to a larger screen and newer software for me. Has some new really great options that the older models never had. You can see points of interests up ahead and it will tell you how far away they are. Overall it's been great, but I'm still getting used to all the new options so some of the errors might be operator errors.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Garmin GPS does a good job
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Garmin unit has a nice look and is easy to use. I encountered a couple streets in my area that were not found but 95% of time it works perfectly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use with nice graphics
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I found this gps easy to use right from the start. My major gripe is Garmin does not include the traffic receiver power cable with this gps. When I called I was told I would have use my cell phone, after explaining to the gentleman on the other line, that people whom buy a gps do not want to use there cell phone's data, that is why they buy gps's. He then stated I could buy a power traffic cable . I was also told the GTM 60 or the GTM 36 would be the ones to buy. well, I bought the GTM 60 not from Garmin and it did not work. I did call Garmin back to find out why and I found out ONLY the GTM 36 works with this gps. This gentleman did send me this one for free. I was also told you can buy this gps with the traffic cable included from Garmin directly. Why best buy has many different listings with different prices for the same gps is confusing, non of them have the traffic cable. I have tried the gps since and though it will worn me of slow traffic ahead it is slow in it's warning about 5 mins. not less than 1 min with your cell phone, but not having to pay for data charges I'm okay with that. otherwise I would use my cell phone in the first place. I do like the split screen for big or multi exits I did have 1 freeze up in Boston MA, but nothing since VT, CT, RI have been fine.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Accuracy, Map updates, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Accurate GPS, gets me where I want to go.
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My new Garmin GPS is compact,
and accurate , with clear and update information and mapping.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A decent device
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I bought this to replace a Tom Tom unit I have had for over a decade. It works well so far but I am still learning how Garmin devices work.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gps
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
good for not getting lost
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I'm hoping its better than the one I have now its for my teen aged son so he don't get lost and I have the same one and I love it so far .
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Map updates
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GPS for Dash board
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Was looking to upgrade old GPS for someone who doesn't use an Iphone or have google maps. This model has lifetime updates which is great, looking forward to using it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gift
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I’ve enjoyed using my Garman GPS for several years. I gave one to my father several years ago. I upgraded him to this new one at Christmas. We both enjoyed the ease-of-use, the visual prompting, and the lane indicators. I prefer this system to using any navigation program available on my phone. I can have this on my windshield in my car and know exactly where I’m going. The graphics are very clear.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Accuracy, Map updates
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use. Priced well
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Nothing beats a Garmin! Great graphics and very accurate. Lifetime map updates
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent gps
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The gps works well when it will find the streets. Have had it not locate streets in the town I want it to but my phone can find them