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Garmin Drive 51LM
Claire
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Good buy, does the job well!
Out of the box the device is in Spanish (bought it in Australia), but there is a video on YouTube to switch it to English. I bought it for a trip to NZ as it was cheaper than hiring one for 2 weeks ($129 to buy on sale from JBhifi).
I didn't bother updating the maps before we left and a couple of intersections on the GPS were roundabouts in real life, but apart from that it was great, didn't get lost or lose signal.
Super easy to install and use, signal strength was excellent (in the central north island at least).
Only a couple of complaints...Read more
: the speed on the Garmin was 3-5 km slower than the actual speed the car was doing, so bear that in mind when driving. Also sometimes it would tell you that you were in a different speed zone a few seconds AFTER you had passed the sign, so be aware of that. This feature is pretty good though for those times when you miss the speed sign altogether. Bought this model as was recommended by choice.com.au (consumer website), it didn't disappoint, very happy with it, especially for $129 AUD.Purchased in December 2021 at JB Hi-Fi Retail Stores for A$129.00.
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John RNorth-West & West coast, TAS
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Six years on and I still rave!
I find it strange that a product that has served me so well - and without fault - for six years has received negative reviews. I realise there are exceptions to every rule, that no matter how good a product might be for some, others will sometimes find fault.
All right, that aside, why do I say it's an exceptional product? Because whether I use it locally (at home in Tassie) or when on the road interstate, I have yet to be let down by it in any way. I transfer it regularly between my home transport, a 2011 Berlina, and going away vehicle, a 20...Read more
13 VRX Pajero. Those who're familiar with the Pajero will know that it, too, is Garmin equipped, so why would I use the 51LM in it? Well, mounted straight ahead on the windscreen, just above the bonnet eyeline, I can read it by lowering my eyes less than 5 degrees, whereas the in-dash unit means tilting and bending my head, neither of which is desirable when driving. I did a lot of research before buying the 51LM ($139 at the time at my local electronics store), but the big selling feature was the sheer clarity of its maps. To my eyes, and those are the ones that are important(!), it wins hands down against anything I saw then and even now. It's guided me through cities and suburbs and rural areas of all states other than WA so far and next year it's about to do that. I have every confidence in its ability. A positive 5-star outcome, and obviously with my highest recommendation. Thanks, Garmin.Purchased in March 2021 at Local electronics store for A$139.00.
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MargAdelaide
Unreliable
Initially everything was fine. We were on a 3 month holiday to W.A. and N.T. Got to Wave Rock from Adelaide and when we got back in the car it wouldnt turn on. The next day it turned on. This happened twice more. So took it back to retailer when we got back. So then I exchanged it for another one, and have only used it a few times and it worked. Yesterday morning I plugged it in and put in an address, turned it off for half hour while I got ready to go out, tried to turn it back on and nothing. I left it plugged in yesterday and today thinking the battery was dead, but still nothing. I plugged it into my husbands car and still nothing. Very upset as my original old Garmin was fantastic, but it wasnt one that I could update. NOT HAPPY.
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JudyCNewcastle
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
- Drive 51LM
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Don't buy this lemon
I've had a few Garmins in the last couple of years. First of all there was an issue with the software so that no speeding alert sounded. They fixed that, so I bought another one but the maps that come loaded with this model don't show every street & it's speed limit. I'm not just talking about remote areas- a lot of streets in Sydney & Newcastle don't show up. Sometimes it will take me on a much longer route than necessary (I have it set right). This has happened in Sydney a few times and also central coast. I shouldn't have to turn it off & u...Read more
se the street directory or google, but I do. Also when you exceed the speed limit it will only give alerts at random times. Usually when you drop below the speed limit the next time you go over it should alert you but this doesn't always do it. Signal strength is fine. Turning alerts are good and the display is very clear. I like the split screen for spaghetti junctions. It would be nice to have different sounds for speeding, red light cameras, school zones as you have to look at it all the time to see what the alert was for. I've rung several times Garmin to try to sort out the map problem but after they got me to reload maps, reset device, reload software, they then told me that's the map system that comes with it bad luck you're stuck with it. Which I am, unfortunately.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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