Garmin Drive 60LMT GPS Navigator

I LOVE this Garmin. I waited to write this review, until I used it for several trips. I've previously owned a Garmin (long time ago), and more recently, a Magellan, that basically died on me. After doing a good deal of research and reading TONS of reviews on Amazon - I opted for this unit. Set-up is effortless. It loads quickly. Downloaded the necessary Garmin info to my computer, so updating it is a breeze. The visual is great. It gives clear, concise directions, with added info like, "Turn right at the Shell station on your right...". Input is VERY easy. I cannot recommend it enough. I purchased the Garmin Portable Friction mount as well - and that has proven to be a DREAM COME TRUE. There is NO slipping, and I don't have to be bothered with the suction cup window mounts, which always drive me crazy. I am thrilled with this purchase, and highly recommend it. One of the best purchases I've ever made, actually. EDIT: October 9, 2017. I am continuing to love this GPS unit -- this is still the best one I've ever used. As the attached photo shows (from a drive yesterday in an unfamiliar area of San Francisco), the top left of the screen will let you know how far you are from the next turn. So, for example, earlier in my drive, the voice prompt said, "In one and three quarter miles turn left on Vista ACC". At the point I took the attached photo, I was .06 miles from Vista. I could track how close I was getting, by just looking at the upper left corner of the screen. When I approached Vista it said, "Turn left at stop sign". It figures you already know you're at the correct street, because you can see it on the screen. I've been using this for multiple trips in many unfamiliar areas. It boots up quickly, and gathers satellite info quickly. It also alerts you to sudden changes in the speed limit, and if you are approaching a stop light with traffic cameras attached. I am a happy traveler. with this Garmin.

I used one that came in a rental car once and it made life so much easier getting around in new places, I liked it so much I bought this Garmin Drive 60LMT. Now I use it in every trip I go on and I never get lost, feel confident in venturing out in new and unknown areas, its great! Also using this makes trips much more time efficient since I'm not fumbling with maps or asking locals where something is or even getting lost - no more! Its also better than using your phone to navigate since it talks directly to the satellites, wont drop off if you switch between cell zones or in an area without cell service, and even when someone calls you. This way you have your GPS and use your phone. Its a lot easier to look at this 6 inch Garmin than squinting at a cell phone on the dash. Well worth the money. 12-2017 After living with this thing for a while there are some small problems. In Vegas there was a lot of construction where there were some roads that didn't exist anymore and even after doing an update the Garmin was telling me to turn onto non-existent roads. I didn't find it a big deal, I accept that even the most recent updates cannot predict constant construction. After an update it now says "Navigate off road" that I didn't like since some of the "off road" turns were actually onto an actual paved road also. After an update this month it seemed to glitch more often than before. Kinda unsettling, I'm planning to perform the update again in case something went wrong on the prior attempt. Overall I am still liking the Garmin. I think its still a better option than paper maps or smart phones.

This is our first Garmin device and I am very pleased with it. We purchased a TomTom back in 2008 and it worked well but didn't come with automatic updates. We traded in the car we used the TomTom in for a new car with a navigation system. We recently upgraded our second car that has the OnStar system, but the hassle of having to speak to an agent each time you want directions is annoying. Not to mention for what you have to pay for it monthly isn't worth its limited capabilities. Enter the Garmin. I researched both Garmin and TomTom and chose this unit for the lifetime updates, the traffic alerts, positive reviews and just to try something different. We've been using the unit for about a month now and it works great. The only "glitch" is that the traffic updates weren't working. I called and spoke to a Garmin representative who advised that the Traffic feature works only in large metropolitan areas, which explains why this feature hasn't worked in our smaller market. This is something I didn't know when purchasing. I tried to no avail on several occasions to get traffic updates and when it didn't work had to open up Maps or Google Maps on my phone to see realtime traffic and estimated delay times. I was told by the Garmin rep with a DriveSmart device the bluetooth feature would allow the DriveSmart app with traffic to sync to the car device. Something to consider for those still shopping around who do not live in large metropolitan area and need the regular use of current traffic conditions. Despite this minor setback, I still like the simplicity, lifetime updates, accurate routes and user friendly features of this product. Knowing this device will work in larger markets should we find ourselves visiting is acceptable enough for me and I really have no major complaints.

"The Garmin Drive 60 USA LMT GPS Navigator offers reliable navigation with lifetime maps and traffic updates. Driver alerts enhance safety. However, interface lag and occasional inaccuracies detract from the experience. Good for basic navigation needs, but lacks finesse compared to competitors."