Customers find value in the DriveSmart 86 GPS, particularly praising its large screen, ease of use, and accurate GPS navigation. The device's overall performance and helpful traffic updates are also appreciated. However, some customers have reported issues with the mount losing grip on the windshield.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this new Garmin GPS
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have had Garmin GPS's for almost 20 years. This is the best yet. The setup was and updating was very easy. Sharp, large, and clear map makes makes it easy to read. Updates construction zones automatically. Very easy to enter multiple destinations with with a predetermined final destination. Haven't tried optimizing my routing yet but I will. Expecting it to be fairly easy. Would buy this again in a heartbeat!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product. Huge screen,Bluetooth works flawlessly,fast and reliable. Speakers aren’t that great for music but that’s not why I bought it. Honestly didn’t even knew it did that tell after I bought it. What else can I say it’s a Garmin and they make great products.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gps system
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This gps works great for a car that does not have gps. Mounted onto window. Easy instructions to get it working.
Would highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very useful and customizable.
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I like the size and how information is displayed. I lke that unwanted options can be turned off. The live traffic feature has already saved me 6 hours and kept me from geing late.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Garmin GPS I've owned, to date.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the big display. So much easier to see than my old smaller version. However, this new one can't pick up my back up camera. I'll have to buy a new camera model that works with it. Beyond that, I'm thrilled.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
DriveSmart 86 GPS 8"
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my favorite of the Garmins. That's why it's the second one I have purchased (for my other vehicle). It's so easy to use and I love all the features especially with my older vehicle that doesn't have bluetooth in it. I can go hands free thru my Garmin. Love it!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Real Game Changer for Navigation!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this for my mom. It is much easier for her to use than her phone because of the large, clear touchscreen and intuitive controls and voice commands. She has never been able to master her phone GPS app but she picked up on the Garmin right away!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing gps
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Amazing, I love the large screen and the screen rotates landscape to portrait. I only wish garmin lets you set passwords for their devices just in case if they were to get stolen. But still an excellent device snd probably the best GPS out today
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Garmin GPS
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Absolutely love my Garmin! Drive everyday for work and hate fumbling with phone GPS. This Garmin has everything. Big screen/easy to see. Easy set up. Would highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
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So glad you're loving it!
Cons mentioned:
Mount
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Mostly good when you get it working
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Well...I finally got everything going - I think. This unit is SO complex that it takes quite a bit to make the thing perform properly. Once it does, I still do not like the map display as much as on my prior Garmin units. I try to get the zoom where I want it and the unit goes somewhere else. The unit does not always center the image right away. I have had it go nearly to the edge before centering. This is not good. If my DriveSmart 7 had not started not turning on all the time, I would not have replaced it, and I probably should have replaced it with another 7. You also have to buy (for over $60.00) a new mount in order to put the unit on the dash. Not good at all. Would I recommend this unit? Maybe, but that is not available. Yes but...
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Never Print a Map Again
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I never used a GPS unit before, except for a few stressful attempts with my smart phone, which is too small and takes too much time away from the road to read. My Garmin is just the right size and easy to access/read attached to the windshield. It's easy to add destinations, voice recognition is excellent, and saved me many, many miles of missed turns and near accidents. It has already paid for itself in safety and gas savings. Im spoiled now! :-) :-)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Accuracy, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
gps works great
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
works great it gets me where i want to go . its exact
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin - good working GPS for driving
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We loved our old Garmin Nuvi2595 but outdated maps were beginning to cause confusion while driving. Transferring saved data between two was a breeze and new maps as well as new features makes us very pleased with the purchase. Larger & split screen availability a pleasant plus. Have had excellent results from my Garmin products to date.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My Cool Truck & Super New Communication.... Garmin
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great. Have it in a vehicle that doesn't have the newer technology. Not only does this have up to date mapping and driving info, but allows for hands free communication when necessary. Easy to set up and looks sharp. Very excited to have made this purchase and all its functionality. Would highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Great GPS
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought the Garmin DriveSmart 86 GPS because I wanted a larger screen than that my phone provided. I really like Garmin's maps and the detailed directions provided. It also provides live traffic which is very helpful in you're traveling on the interstate and need to know what's ahead. It's a great device and I recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
8 inch GPS
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Bright screen, wish it had a built in dash cam. Love the highlights / places to go to while on trip...next time add a dash cam..
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great Garmin product
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What a great upgrade from my old 5” Garmin Nuvi! My old unit served me well for many years but this new one is a welcome upgrade. The large display is so much easier to see and the audio is improved also. Very happy with my new GPS!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love my Garmin!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My Garmin is perfect in my little 2010 car! So helpful and much improved upgrades since the days of old Garmins of yesteryear! So much better, easy to operate and loud enough to hear clearly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Portable Navigation
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This one beats all the others with easy to use and accurate features. When used with the right attachments in your vehicle it becomes an asset to get to where you have to be easily.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great GPS
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love all the features of this GPS, but the only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that the Timeout feature is broken. I turned off the timeout feature, but my screen still shuts off if I'm sitting in a parking lot for about 20 minutes. If I have my car running, I want my screen on.
So what do I love about it? I love the map updates (one small issue is that the update isn't as up to date as google maps or waze). I love the traffic updates. I recently went on a trip and it told me that there was an hour delay ahead and gave me another option to avoid that delay. I love the option to have portrait or landscape mode, I personally have been doing portrait mode.