Customers find value in the DriveSmart 61 LMT-S's large screen size, ease of use, and accurate GPS navigation, frequently praising its voice command functionality and free lifetime map updates. However, some users express concerns regarding the device's limited battery life and the effectiveness of its traffic features. The navigation system, while generally well-received, has received some criticism for occasionally suggesting less-than-optimal routes. Overall, the positive feedback on key features outweighs the negative comments.
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Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great GPS! Very useful finding locations.
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Very Satisfied with Garmin's new GPS unit. It's larger 7-inch screen was easy to see and follow while driving. Very helpful finding our destinations.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome gps
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Cool , toooo cooool ,voice activated, great turn by turn, and connect to wifi thru Bluetooth. Sync phone to the system and view text. So easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice unit
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Like the unit but the directions on charging not so good.. big screen and takes down loads fast..
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great GPS
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So I bought this Gps for a cross country road trip. It’s worked amazing. I never lost service I could clearly see and hear the directions. I love the size of it. My only down fall is the window mount that came with it. I literally had it two weeks and that broke. But I bought a new one and haven’t had trouble since. I would definitely recommend getting this.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gps
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My husband bought me this so I would not have to use my phone and I love it I’ve had no problems using it and the geek squad helped me get started.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic GPS for a RV
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We bought this Garmin for our class A motor home. We wanted a wider display that we could see for the larger dashes that come with the motor home. The Garmin fits the bill! The display is bright and easy to see and it also connects to WiFi which will give us traffic updates wherever we are traveling to. We also get lifetime map updates which was a bonus for us.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
GPS
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This GPS is a bit confusing to learn. I'd doesn't have some of the user friendly features as my last Garmin, although I've only been using it for two weeks. I do like the size.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quality you expect from Garmin!
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I bought this to replace a recent Magellan that refused to download and install updates. This baby works flawlessly unlike that other brand’s POC.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Plenty of Nice Features in Drive Smart 61
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Retired my old Garmin Nuvi I bought back in 2007.This unit will get you where you want to go! 7 inch diagonal screen provides plenty of detail. VERY Smart. My only issue with it is programming the address /city / state destination. When it searches, sometimes gives erroneous information. I have not used all of f the advanced features yet. This is my 3rd Garmin free standing unit. The Garmin gear has been of good consistent quality over the years. I wouldn't buy any other brand. My main complaint is that for $300 bucks it should have a "coil" power cord and an instruction booklet included in the box.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use
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This product was pretty easy to use. I enjoyed having a bigger screen because it was easier to read. The voice was pleasant and when I didn't follow the GPS directions, the unit showed me what to do next without saying "recalculating" which drove me nuts on my last GPS. I also liked that it would remind me that I might want to take a break after I had driven for awhile.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall great unit if you like a big screen
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This is the third or fourth Garmin I've owned. Many of the features on this model are user friendly and intuitive. It's "smarter" than past versions. The screen is really clear and large. Think about where you'll put this in your car before deciding if this big screen is for you. I've used this for a few weeks now and have noticed two negatives: 1. It takes longer than usual (or past models I've owned) to acquire satellites and 2. Entering addresses using a city name isn't allowed like I was used to. For instance, if you're looking for 123 Main Street in Chicago, IL it'll search for 123 Main Street in a 5 state radius. This is ok but it takes awhile to search and it doesn't always give you the result you're looking for easily. I type in an average of 5 addresses per day and it's somewhat annoying waiting for the search results instead of just inputting the exact address and get going. I like this unit though and would buy it again.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent GPS
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I have been using this GPS for over a year. It has been very accurate for all the trips I have made. I love the capacitive screen, that allows it to be used like an iPhone. My favorite part of this GPS is the ability to plug it into the wall outlet, let it connect to my wifi, then update my maps automatically. Very pleased with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This is great
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I bought this as a gift for my husband who is not very techy but travels quite a bit for work, so it had to be easy to use. He loves it and uses it wherever he goes. The voice command address entry can take a couple tries, however, but he has figured out how to enunciate better and speak more clearly to optimize that. The large screen is easy to see. It was a great gift.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gps, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gift
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Bought as a gift for my father to replace an old unit. He still would rather use a stand alone GPS than just his phone. He had no trouble setting it up and pairing his phone to it. Speaker for hands free on both sides isn't the greatest, but not really any worse than what you hear on a bluetooth call. The size is very good for visibility.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great reliable best GPS I've ever bough
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I would recommend this item to anyone love the features big letters let u know in advance before u have to turn also like the camera build in
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Voice command
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great GPS for anyone
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So far i have been impressed with the gps because it's easier to find directions to places and no more missing exits or turns unlike when using a phone. The voice command feature is excellent. One major issue that i have had is that the gps doesn't come on when it gets hot as a result of being left in a car on a sunny day, so i always have to wait for it to cool down and then it starts working again.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice large screen
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Nice large screen, Sometimes it gets confused. Good directions as far as streets go. But again sometimes this GPS gets confused and turned you down the wrong street paint.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works as it should Garmin GPS
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Bought when starting a 500 Mile road trip. Was satisfied with the performance. Need to update the maps before you start your trip. I did not have time but still was good.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really surprised.
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The Garmin I purchased has been a big surprise to us and we don't know a lot about making it work yet. But it has surpassed our exceptions.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love this item
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I recently moved to a new State, I don’t think I would be able to find my way around without my Garmin. It has saved me a lot of heartsche.