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
big map
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
bigger screen better details, easy to use, would buy again as a gift
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great GPS
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this GPS. I have had several GPS and this one is by far the best. This GPS links with my smart phone and Alexa is great as well. Love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product! Easy to use. Big screen. I absolutely love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Loving it
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Loving the new size screen and the item has an excellent interface.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very Good GPS, but...
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good GPS with a crip sharp screen resolution. I give it 4 stars because I had to return the first unit because it stopped working, just went dead, after about 10 days and just wouldn't come on. I got a second unit and noticed that the screen was separating from the chassis right out of the box. Now I have the third one and hope this one will last longer and not have any issues.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
mrtom
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Had to update the gamin.Took about an hour it was about 4 years out of date.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin Drive Smart 86
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had this model and unfortunately it was not fixable when it broke. I was very happy to see you had the same model, so no new learning curve. I am very pleased with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin Drive Smart 86 - 8”
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Garmin screen is huge and has great clarity. We switched from 6.95” unit to 8” unit and what a difference. We use the Garmin instead of GPS system in the car because you can change and search without stopping the car.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gps
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome product and updating maps is simple. Recommend
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It connects to my phone so quickly, and the maps are not as up-to-date as I would like, but with the new road work, I understand that it wouldn't be.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product but I wish it was easier to attach to the holder.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works Well!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great. Auto updates with big screen that works well
I would recommend this to a friend
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Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very large
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Although I like the size of the GPS, it is large and sometime it connects to my phone, because I haven't connected to Alexa..even though I don't have an active call. This could be minor glitch. This something I need to figure out
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
J&J
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Just what we needed.We had a garmin for many years
an as with any thing it started to act up a little so when we were in South Carolina and needed to get back home to chicago we whent to a beat buy and got another Garmin to get us home.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This thing is awesome
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this to replace the gps I bought in 2018. This one is a big improvement and I love it. The screen is big and easy to read while driving. Only downside I’ve found is when I’m talking and accidentally activate the voice commands.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
gps
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
up graded from one that was 10 years old---man this thing is nice--user friendly---no regrets in buying it
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
always finds your home
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
this goes without question a valuable gift for anyone. my daughter gets lost all the time. i purchased this and she thanks me on multiple occassions where she got scared and reminds herself this is in the car. she now isnt scared and makes it back safely everytime. it gives myself releif knowing when she leaves she is safe
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Drive 86
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Used it for the first time for a 1300 mile trip worked great. We didn’t use all the options to be honest we don’t are gust learning as we go.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gps
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Can’t get any better big screen easy use good price
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin - DriveSmart 86 8" GPS
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nice large bright screen. Allows for random waypoint identification. Normal navigation without waypoint or saved setting is a little long before unit starts to display position.