Features:

  • Easy-to-use dedicated GPS navigator with bright 6.0-inch dual-orientation display
  • Preloaded with lifetime maps of the U.S. Display size- 5.36W x 2.83 H inch (13.6 x 7.2 cm). 6.1 Inch diag (15.4 cm). Battery life- up to 1 hour
  • Driver alerts for dangerous curves, speed changes, speed cameras, railroad crossings, animal crossings and more
  • TripAdvisor ratings for travel points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants and attractions
  • Garmin Real Directions feature guides like a friend, using recognizable landmarks, buildings and traffic lights
Must have.

If you live in a large city, you pretty much need gps. I don't like relying on my phone, and this is superior to a phones navigation anyway. The screen is large and easy to read. Only a few times has it steered me wrong. just need to use gps as more of a rough guide and not expect it to be infallible.

Update Update Update Update

We just returned from a trip through Canada and the Rockies and it worked wonderfully. The most important thing to know about buying a GPS is to update them right out of the box. All GPS units are ALWAYS back level when you purchase them new or “certified”. Many of the other less reviews I have read are due to needing updates. The updates are not just for the maps. They are for GPS Operating Systems and are critical. This particular one have about 9 GPS Software Updates and a huge Map Update. It doesn’t matter the brand name or how much you spend the updates are the keys to success. Hope this is useful.

Great GPS

After wearing out my old Garmin, I upgraded to this model and haven't been disappointed. Easy to use with good features that can be turned on or off. Easy to update with Garmin software.

A very useful tool

I usually use my phone for directions, but lately it seems that using the phone's GPS system significantly drains the battery AND my data allowance. Finally decided to buy another Garmin (had one years ago) as I figured it would pay for itself and be a better deal than increasing my data allowance. The Garmin will pay for itself in just a few short months. This one is easy to use and does a great job. I am very happy with my purchase.

Must have for crossing the border to Canada

I have had to go to Canada for a few appointments and this GPS saves me so much worry. You don't need to pay for extra data to pull up directions on your phone; this GPS covers you. I had an older Garmin GPS before buying this model. Please be aware that the older versions ask you if you want to turn off the tolls in an options menu of what to avoid. This model will PROMPT you after you put in the address. It will say "this road has tolls, do you want to continue or find an alternative route" or something similar. The feature IS THERE.

Cant go wrong with Garmin!

Got one of these in everyone of our trucks (15). tried a few different brand and models but Garmin seems to hold up the best. Just don't buy them used. all used ones failed after about 5 months.

Easy Setup and Use

My parents were replacing their old Garmin because of outdated maps and needing something that would tell them which lane to be in prior to needing to make the next turn. I gave them 5/5 stars for ease of use because I was able to walk them through setup over the phone, and they are in their late 70s and early 80s and don't know what a taskbar or window is on a computer. The battery life is so/so, according to them. I can't give a true rating due to not using it myself. I'd just recommend keeping a way to charge it with you. It didn't come with a manual, which was a bit frustrating. The website is little harder for some generations to navigate to find tech support.

Very cool.

I have never had a GPS device before. There are many to chose from, this one seemed to be a middle of the road model. It has worked just fine so far. There is one new road in our town that it does not know about. But even if you ignore the directions it will eventually get back on track.

I’m totally happy with it and have driven all over the southeast ...

I bought this a long time ago and now doing the rating since I have had it for a long time. I have no complaints whatsoever. It gets me where I need to go, tells me if a traffic light camera is coming up, etc. warns me about speed zone changes, railroad crossings and so on. I’m totally happy with it and have driven all over the southeast with it. Once in a while it will send you in a weird way to get where you want to go but every GPS I ever owned has done the same thing. Not sure that is a Garmin issue.

Even better than before - no need to white knuckle while driving

I had the very old Nuvi 225. It was a bit klutzy on the interface, but pretty much got me where I needed to go. This is a much better version of an excellent product. It's easier to add an address, and you can merge the data from your old to your new Garmin. It's bigger, brighter and lighter than the old one. I travel, and I tried using the rental company GPS, which was awkward and barely useful. Now I can bring my own Garmin with me, pre-loaded with all the destinations I'll be traveling to. Great buy - don't hesitate to get a newer version if you use GPS.

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