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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2181 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the nüvi 52LM's ease of use, great screen size, and inclusion of lifetime map updates as significant advantages. Many also praise its accuracy and affordable price, while some wish for improved battery life. Positive feedback frequently highlights the device's navigation features and clear voice guidance. The device's performance and additional features are also frequently cited as positive aspects.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    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.

    Best GPS for the first time user. Great price, perfect size

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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

    Purchased this model to replace an older Garmin w/o lifetime maps. Works perfectly, and easy to use. Definitely an upgrade for me, and also a great price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Gps, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great product

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

    We purchased this Garmin to replace a much older one. It has a really large screen that is easy to see and the Garmin interface is easy to use. With the old Garmin we were experiencing delays with the device detecting our location, but this new device has always found the location within seconds. The only problem I have noticed is that Garmin is slow to update maps with new street names

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fabulous product especially now with lifetime maps

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

    Best Buy clerk was great in helping pick this out. This is a great GPS and no one should buy anything else. It works as described and is easy to use.

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

    Garmin nuvi 52LM

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

    I highly recommend this Garmin. It has an individual charge, so when fully charged I can carry it with me and see items of interest, restaurants, shopping around me. Also while driving on an errand I can see the same and eat at new restarants while I am in a unknown area of the city. A friend saw this & bought one herself. It has been very reliable and accurate. i recently used it on a 2,000 mile trip and it took me exactly where I wanted to go.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Satisfied

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

    I looked into several GPS's before purchasing this one. I am satisfied with it and have enjoyed using it. It was easy for a first time GPS user to figure out.

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

    Given as a gift

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

    I gave this as a gift to my sister and brother-in-law who will be making trips to the Twin Cities. I have had a few different GPS's before and found that Garmin has the greatest customer satisfaction. (I own a Garmin 1490 LMT for my personal use.) I also found that Garmin was more accurate with it maps than TomTom when I drove in the cities. Just knowing which lane to be in and what ramps to take makes it so much easier when you drive on unfamiliar roads with lots of traffic. This GPS gives you warning, often 2 miles before your turnoff which is a huge help. This is a great GPS for the casual user!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great GPS device

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

    I love Garmin GPS! This is my second device and I love it even more than previous because I has a bigger screen and more features. Go Garmin!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top Value for your dollar

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

    My last GPS was a NUVI bought in 2008. When I went looking to upgrade I started shopping with an open mind and looked at several different brands. In the end my comparison shopping brought me right back to NUVI as they are very easy to use. I especially liked the nice large 5 inch screen and the clincher was the split screen feature which guides you through complex intersections. If you need a GPS this a great value for the money!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great GPS, Great Price

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

    I have been very happy with this GPS. It works perfectly and was a great deal for the price.

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

    much better than most in dash GPS units

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

    Easy to customize and update via pc. Fast, mostly accurate, responsive touch screen. Seems durable as its survived being dropped a few times. Comes with a suction cup mount that didnt work with my dash so i got the sand weighted friction mount. If i have 1 complaint its that you have to back out of all the menus, there is no button to just exit to main menu. I recommend it to anyone that doesnt want to use their cell phones gps for whatever reason.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent unit again

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

    Great GPS for the price. I use it almost everyday. Extremely accurate and user friendly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the job well.

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

    Walked out of the store, took the GPS out of it's box, plugged it in, entered my next destination and started driving with the unit guiding my trip. This unit replaced an older model from another vendor that was pretty good but needed more effort to use it. I am happy with this Garmin - nüvi 52LM Essential Series 5" GPS with Lifetime Map Updates.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great product

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

    I love my gps!!!! it's helpful ans gives great directions. It's the perfect size as well

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesom GPS-easy to use

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

    This Garmin GPS is wonderful. Very easy to use and set up. We use to have a Magellin but have switched to Garmin. Nice features!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Portable GPS

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

    I love the easy to follow instruction on how to use the navigation . I like the lifetime map update. The best GPS I evet own .

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good GPS for the great price

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

    Good GPS for the great price if you don't need the blue tooth. Still has free map updates for life.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very user friendly and very accurate!

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

    Easy to sue and make q1uick changes if needed to driving directions. Mapping is accurate and goes the best time saving route.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use and lots of features

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

    It is easy to use and has a lot of features that I am still learning to use. A great perk is that it has lifetime map updates.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Garmin, works great

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

    Garmin works great. I am a delivery route driver going different places each day,, can always find my way with the Garmin.

    I would recommend this to a friend