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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 981 reviews

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89%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the DriveSmart 51 LMT-S's accurate GPS navigation, ease of use, and clear screen. Many appreciate the included map updates and the helpful voice command feature, making it a convenient and reliable device. While some users noted that the battery life could be improved, the positive feedback on the core navigation and user experience is overwhelmingly positive. The device's numerous features are also frequently praised.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Product.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just got rid of an older version of Garmin.This is much improved.Glad i bought it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gps

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this as a gift for someone who’s a salesman and drives all over. Works great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice GPS

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been buying Garmin products for many years. They make very good GPS units. This one is the most advanced I have purchased. It displays many different types of warnings at the top of the screen, such at slower speed ahead; sharp curve ahead; etc. The display is very bright. It comes with the standards such as speed limit, lane view, etc and displays a large amount of info about your surrounding area. I love this GPS.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An excellent up grade . Very informative and easy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A great aid and travel companion on the road. an added safety device on road trips

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great features

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This unit replaced a Nuvi 2455 that gave up the ghost! Great unit with great features and apps

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Pure Junk

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was upgrading my current Garmin Nuvi, which for the most part I've been happy with it's performance. The biggest problem with it is it would take multiple tries and sometimes multiple computers for Garmin Express to recognize the device when trying to update the maps. But outside of that, it worked great. Got a new Drive Smart 51 yesterday and had the same problem trying to get Garmin Express to recognize the device. After about 30 minutes of trying, the device was finally recognized and I was able to download the maps. Tried to use the Garmin today and all over the screen the words GIR LOW MEM appeared. Called tech support only to find out the device was defective straight out of the box. My two options, ship it to Garmin and wait for a new one to be shipped back or drive 30 minutes and exchange it. Should have saved the $200 and just used Google Maps.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Sorry about the update issues. This model includes Built-in Wi-Fi® for easy map and software updates. This link offers instructions and a video walk through for the Wi_Fi updates: https://bit.ly/2CXXDug Garmin

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgraded GPS

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to enter destinations. Screen clear and easy to view. Timely commands given.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gps

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had this for a while and this GPS is still going strong and Workin great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wow - great features and performance

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It may be just the unit or the company on a whole, but having the Garmin with the simplest "Turn at next light", instead of a street name, is GREAT!!! The other cool features are SHOWING me when I am a little too fast ... a lot. :) And also the search and save feature.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good gps

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good gps I’m still have I use all the time sometimes sceen freze

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great GPS

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great GPS, easy to install and use. The navigation is very clear and up-to-date.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent GPS

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've used over a half dozen Garmins, and this one is at the top. No regrets at all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AWESOME

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    VERY HANDY FOR OVER THE ROAD DRIVERS. ESPECIALLY WITH THE LIVE TRAFFIC UPDATES.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great for finding addresss

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this unit for my business as a flooring installer as we travel all over wisconsin

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Product review for Garmin

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent for the price. Easy to use. It would have been nice to have a more detailed information booklet included. This model compared to our old model still is a little slow when giving command to turn.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome product...have owned previous versions before and this is the best so far!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin's DriveSmart

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little GPS. Screen is large enough to see all the needed information.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome navigation and excellent driving assistance

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great up to date on roads and toll roads.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    very impressed with the accuracy of roads and best way to navigate to a location.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great gps

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband uses this gps and absolutely loves the way it works and has no flaws.

    I would recommend this to a friend