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Garmin Drive 61 USA LM GPS Navigator System with Lifetime Maps, Spoken Turn-By-Turn Directions, Direct Access, Driver Alerts, TripAdvisor and Foursquare Data
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Brand | Garmin |
Model Name | Drive 61 |
Screen Size | 6.1 Inches |
Special Feature | Live Traffic and Parking Info; Lifetime United States Maps; Multiple Driver and Safety Alerts |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Map Type | City Tour, Street |
Included Components | USB cable, vehicle power cable, quick start manual, vehicle suction cup mount, Garmin Drive |
Battery Life | 1 Hours |
Mounting Type | Dashboard Mount, found in image |
Resolution | 800 x 480 |
About this item
- 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
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Touch Screen | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.2 |
Accuracy | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.0 | — | 3.8 |
Easy to use | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.2 | — | 3.6 |
User interface | 4.0 | — | 4.3 | 3.6 | 4.5 | — |
Voice Recognition | — | — | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 3.6 |
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control method | touch | touch | voice | — | — | — |
resolution | 800 x 480 | — | — | 480 x 272 | 480 x 272 | 480 x 272 |
mounting type | found in image, Dashboard Mount | Windshield Mount, found in image, Dashboard Mount | Suction Cup | Windshield Mount, found in image, Dashboard Mount | found in image, Dashboard Mount | Windshield Mount, found in image, Dashboard Mount |
batteries included | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
battery average life | 1 hours | — | 1 hours | 1 hours | — | 1 hours |
From the manufacturer
Wherever you’re going, have a smoother trip with Garmin Drive. This dedicated GPS navigator includes innovative driver alerts to help increase your situational awareness and preloaded travel points of interest from TripAdvisor to help find everything you need along the way. The future is on your Garmin. Just look ahead and drive.
Garmin Drive 61 LM
Entry-level GPS navigator with driver alerts
- Easy-to-use dedicated GPS navigator with bright 5.0-inch dual-orientation display
- Preloaded with lifetime maps of the U.S. or U.S. and Canada
- 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
Driver Alerts
Garmin Drive provides driver alerts for sharp curves, speed changes, railroad crossings and animal crossings. Additionally, the navigator will warn you when driving the wrong way on a one-way street and alert you to nearby schools and school zones. Receive notifications for nearby red light cameras and speed cameras, and even get fatigue warnings that suggest potential rest areas after several hours of driving.
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Real DirectionsRedefine 'spoken turn-by-turn' directions with Garmin Real Directions. Our easy-to-understand driving directions use recognizable landmarks, buildings and traffic lights in addition to spoken street names, guiding you as if your best friend is sitting in the passenger seat. Just listen for Garmin Real Directions to tell you, 'Turn left after the QT,' or 'Turn right after the red building.' Following directions has never been easier. |
Direct AccessThe Direct Access feature simplifies navigating to complex destinations, such as airports or shopping malls, by finding a place within a larger location. It even helps navigate through parking lots to find the entrance nearest your destination. Additionally, parking information based on historical data is available to help you find parking near your destination. |
FoursquareThanks to Foursquare, your Garmin Drive navigator is loaded with millions of additional popular places like restaurants, entertainment venues, shops and other points of interest. Next time you get in the car and take a ride, you might just find your new favorite spot. |
Backup CameraFor a complete navigation solution, Garmin Drive pairs with the BC 30 Wireless Backup Camera (sold separately; professional installation recommended). Once connected, you can easily see vehicles, pedestrians and other obstacles right on the Garmin Drive display as you move in reverse. |
TripAdvisor
When you’re not familiar with the area, it’s nice to have something to point you in the right direction. That’s why we’re bringing TripAdvisor to your Garmin Drive navigator. View ratings for travel POIs, such as hotels, restaurants and attractions, along your route or near your destination. Also locate new attractions with the built-in Trip Planner tool, which adds fun to road trips by suggesting interesting stops along the way.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 0.8 x 6.7 x 3.7 inches |
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Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
ASIN | B01MQXKUA1 |
Item model number | 010-01679-0B |
Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #131,697 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #569 in Vehicle GPS Units & Equipment |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth |
Special features | Live Traffic and Parking Info; Lifetime United States Maps; Multiple Driver and Safety Alerts |
Display resolution | 800 x 480 |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Scanner Resolution | 800 x 480 |
Whats in the box | USB cable, vehicle power cable, quick start manual, vehicle suction cup mount, Garmin Drive |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Date First Available | January 4, 2017 |
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Wherever you’re going, have a smoother trip with Garmin Drive. This dedicated GPS navigator includes innovative driver alerts to help increase your situational awareness and preloaded travel points of interest from TripAdvisor to help find everything you need along the way. The future is on your Garmin. Just look ahead and drive.
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Customers like the value of the GPS. They say it is well worth the price. They are also happy with appearance, and accuracy. However, some customers have reported issues with the battery life, saying it dies in 30 minutes. Customers also differ on performance, ease of use, quality, and size.
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Customers appreciate the value of the GPS. They say it's well worth the price, has a positive cost-benefit ratio, and is a great buy. Customers also mention that it gives them plenty of time to warn them about upcoming turns.
"...It took a little while to get here but was worth the wait...." Read more
"...It gave me great directions. This was very easy and correct. It wasn’t overly priced. If you want a good general GPS this one will be great...." Read more
"A great model.This is the model to buy. Worth the money" Read more
"...Good unit for the price...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the GPS. They say it has a vivid display, big screen, and clear picture. Some mention that the resolution is excellent and the screen brightness is excellent. They also like the road view and the fact that it boots up in less than 2 seconds.
"...Volume is fine, map is fine. I like the road view when there's a highway split or exit, so I can see what's coming up...." Read more
"...Routes quickly and accurately. Fairly low resolution color touch screen that worked very well...." Read more
"...However, the viewing angle is total crap. And the dull screen fades out in the midafternoon sunlight - but who drives in the afternoon, right?" Read more
"I like that the screen has a quality screen good and the picture are of quality grade...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the GPS. For example, they say the data base was very accurate, the information is accurate to within feet, and the functionality is fine. Some mention that it's a very dependable GPS.
"...It gave me great directions. This was very easy and correct. It wasn’t overly priced. If you want a good general GPS this one will be great...." Read more
"...Otherwise, the maps are fine. Functionality and accuracy is fine...." Read more
"...Accuracy seems good, but have yet to take a long trip to fully test accuracy and GPS sensitivity.*..." Read more
"Pros: accurate, easy to use.Cons: small screen size, suction cup mount didn't work too well on my car...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the GPS. Some mention that it works very well without any WiFi, is a great device, and easy to update. However, others say that it does not work with the traffic cable, it sometimes does not turn on, and it is likely to crash and become useless.
"Great device, easy to update. When your cellphone has no coverage, Garmin does! Take it on trips and never get lost." Read more
"...I’m rating it at four even with the quirks because of its usefulness and ease of use." Read more
"...but when I tried to use it while having the U turn issue above, it wouldn't work...." Read more
"excellent....installed in an extra car. Very satisfied." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the GPS. Some mention that it's easy to follow, easy to set and turn off when they need, and the interface was intuitive. They also say that the verbal directions are very clear and accurate. However, others say that it is cumbersome, too complicated for them to use, and has minor errors with directions.
"...It's easy to follow, easy to set and easy to turn off when you need peace and quiet. Perfect for when we need it, gone when we don't. It's a keeper!" Read more
"...WONDERFUL feature.Quirks:..." Read more
"...I took the 3 hour trip. The GPS never failed me. It gave me great directions. This was very easy and correct. It wasn’t overly priced...." Read more
"...Very few, but the errors are there, and there's no easy way to inform the device that your real destination is three blocks west of where Garmin..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the GPS. Some mention that the volume is fine, the maps are accurate, and the updating of maps is ok. However, others say that the unit has some quirks, the directions are completely indisputably wrong, and that the maps have been hopelessly out of date.
"...Perfect for when we need it, gone when we don't. It's a keeper!" Read more
"...The plastic pieces are flimsy and insecure. The round disc that's supposed to hold the unit wouldn't stay in the back of the device...." Read more
"Great device, easy to update. When your cellphone has no coverage, Garmin does! Take it on trips and never get lost." Read more
"...The Garmin server is very slow, and Garmin doesn't care...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the GPS. Some love the size, brightness, and features of the device. However, others say that the size is small, hard to read, and not compatible with their car. They also mention that the virtual keyboard is small and the device is too big to fit in holders.
"...It took a little while to get here but was worth the wait. Nice big screen, easy to use right out of the box and can be handheld and stored in the..." Read more
"...This one has a much larger screen, but less options that can be displayed at the same time as traveling." Read more
"...It is also harder to see. If you don't have the screen tilted directly at you, it becomes so washed out you can't read it...." Read more
"...As long as you keep it (UPDATED). Me and my mom love the size of the screen...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the GPS. They mention that it dies quickly, and the internal battery life could be a bit better. The battery drains fast if it's not plugged in. Some customers also say that the unit shuts off after a minute or so.
"...I then realized it was because the battery was completely drained. I left it for several minutes,..." Read more
"This is a great GPS. The only drawback is the battery life. Only lasts about half an hour or so." Read more
"...features are nice but it almost isn't worth it because of how bad the battery life is and how it's impossible to navigate while charging from the..." Read more
"...most significant was the inability to update maps because of a "corrupt file" error...." Read more
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I've used it several times now, and so far it's been what I've hoped for, more or less. Volume is fine, map is fine. I like the road view when there's a highway split or exit, so I can see what's coming up. I appreciate the real life directions, and the fact that it tells me which lane I need to be in before I'm actually upon it. Most of all, I love the fact that it tells me what the speed limit is, since frequently signs are too far apart in my state, and it's anyone's guess what the speed limit might be...or when it might unexpectedly drop from 55 to 35. WONDERFUL feature.
Quirks:
--Sometimes it gives odd instructions, like "Be in the fourth lane from the left" rather than "Be in the right lane."
--Doesn't always logically reroute if you drive a different way than it wants you to go. For instance, I bypassed the single highway entrance because I wanted to continue on the major road I was already on, but rather than tell me to continue straight (which still would have led to the next step in the route), it just kept telling me to make a U turn...this went on for ages until I finally went in and told it to detour to avoid the highway.
--Has a feature where you can select your route by changing the points on the map, but when I tried to use it while having the U turn issue above, it wouldn't work. (I have used it before, so I know it works when using Trip Planning. Not sure why it wouldn't work for straight navigation, but I'll look it up when I get a chance.)
Silly Disappointment:
--I really wanted a male British voice for it, but tech support only directed me to the setting for British spelling--there's no British voice, apparently. Now I can't name it Jarvis.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with it, even if it's not Jarvis.
After some research I learned the LM stands for lifetime maps. I thought something was wrong with it when I first plugged it into the computer with the included usb cable because I couldn’t get anything to really come up like it should. I then realized it was because the battery was completely drained. I left it for several minutes,
( it was still charging because computer was still on) then it all started working like it should. I did an update and then took it off the computer and continued to charge with the same usb cord plugged into an outlet. I then set up ( inside the house ) my settings, which included avoiding tolls and highways ( also there was an exclusion for ferries). I chose to save those settings because I hate interstates. I was then able to find my trip location and save it ( there is a mini sd card slot if you need more room), all from inside the house. I also went ahead and saved my home address. I used the included cigarette plug charger to hook it up inside the car. I took the 3 hour trip. The GPS never failed me. It gave me great directions. This was very easy and correct. It wasn’t overly priced. If you want a good general GPS this one will be great. Very satisfied.
What drove me nuts today was trying to mount it. The plastic pieces are flimsy and insecure. The round disc that's supposed to hold the unit wouldn't stay in the back of the device. I tried to stabilize things with some polyurethane glue but everything came apart in my hands. As I said, this isn't my first GPS but the first where the plasticware (definitely not "hardware") seems to be from a Dollar Store clearance bin.
Because I tried to glue it together, I can't return it. So I have to invent and fabricate some kind of bracket to hold the unit. Not easy because its rear surface is curved in 4 directions. If Garmin would make it shaped more like a cellphone, it wouldn't be so hard to attach. So far, I'm aggravated by this device.
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El direccionamiento por nombre de establecimiento (ej. Walmart xyz zona) es poco eficiente.
Realmente estos productos dependen de la precisión de los mapas y de la predicción de la intención de búsqueda. Tanto Waze como google maps superan a este producto, aunque el indicador de detalles para asistencia al conductor sigue siendo mejor en Garmin