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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Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Large screen and lots of features.
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Has everything I need in a gps. The only thing missing is the altitude readout.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great GPS
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We had our car broken into and they stole our old Garmin. Jerk left the cord so not sure how they will get it to work. Anyway, we had purchased drivesmart 61 for our other vehicle and we really liked it. 7” screen is beautiful. It was a no brainer. Off to Best Buy to get a second 61- 7”. We now have two great GPS. Very satisfied. We also got a great discount which sweetened the deal.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-S 6.95" GPS A Quality GPS
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I recently moved from North Carolina to Arizona. I wanted a reliable GPS that could help with points of interest, gas stations, restaurants and hotels. This GPS was the answer. It was reliable and easily recognized ALL voice commands. This made it safe to drive and request information from the GPS.
If you are looking for a quality product, I highly recommend this model.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-S 6.95" GPS is fantastic
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Wow, I have an older Garmin. What a difference this new one. Just amazing. I love all the additional guidance features on this new unit and I really like the bluetooth cell phone capability, AND the backup camera for my "older" pickup truck. Kudos to Garmin for an excellent GPS with these super nice new features.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GPS
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Great product. Bought it for a friend. Easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great device.
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Great device, loved it, very practical and super easy to use. Five stars.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
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More than a gps. It's amazing! Can't wAit to go on another road trip. Great purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Battery life
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Meh
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Not worth the extra money for the larger screen. Will not stay attached to windshield, too heavy. Overheats and shuts off. Poor battery life.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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I recommend contacting Customer Care at the following link so that we can find solutions to the problems that you have mentioned: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/
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Pros mentioned:
Voice command
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Big screen and lots of functions
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Gps so reliable and touchscreen responsive! Voice command is another plus!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Gps
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I recently bought Garmin -Drive smart 61 LMT...I really like that GPS ..easy to use..Large screen..Nice one
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
decent but pricey
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A top shelf GPS unit if you are a Garmin fan. However, If you are used to TomTom, it will take some getting used to. After using TomTom for 8 yrs, I got tired of them dying in the middle of the summer, or the horrible customer service/support their company offers. While TomTom has the best map layout-in my opinion, The Garmin CLEARLY has better build quality....I think almost $300 is a little pricey for this unit, but if it lasts 5 yrs, it will be worth it....
I would recommend this to a friend
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Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great clear screen!
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One of the best GPS systems we have purchased! Love how clear the screen appears. Easy to use and simple setup!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very nice gps
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Great product. Helped me emencly. Huge screen. Got me where I needed to go
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
nice big screen
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Love this new GPS, we upgraded to this new one as my other one was much older.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent Product
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Great for Traveling, Easily updated!! The size of the screen and voice prompts make this product
I would recommend this to a friend
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Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy of use,user friendly
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Very user friendly, screen size is easy to read, mounting-works well on the dash
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I still like a dedicated GPS over a phone
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I know many people use their phone for navigation these days, however I still prefer to use a dedicated GPS. I work in a business where we add custom POI (Point of Interest) to our GPS units and currently have over 276,000 loaded. I like that this model has a capacitive display as it is more responsive but it does also have more glare. The 6.98" display is definitely a bonus over a phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wife loves her new GPS
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Wife loves her new GPS. Upgraded features allow for syncing with phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gps for everyone.
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My wife used it and drove to Nebraska 1576 miles said it worked awesome
I would recommend this to a friend
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Voice command
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great GPS
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I like the ability to be just talk to the GPS and tell it where I want to go.