jb4105Downer 2602, ACT
- 15 reviews
- 3 likes
Not Happy
I purchased this product because I was unhappy with Tom Tom. First, the 12 volt connection does not allow you to use a second USB port when it is in use. A total waste of resources to make one like that. Everyone needs a second USB port today. The USB cord supplied with the Garmin is very short and to use the Garmin attached to the window with 2 port connection means you have to purchase a longer cord. To attach my Garmin to the window is not suitable because of the slope of the window. I have made a hanger to attach my Garmin via the fron...Read more
t vents and fortunately the USB short cord fits. When travelling to Melbourne recently the maps wanted me to turn right on a no right turn to Punt road. On a different trip the map was taking me the wrong way. The English pronunciation for Australian places is bad, often making me laugh. When you stop the vehicle on a long drive the map does not seem to revert to where you were on the route. Why I have to see a safety warning and agree each time I use the Garmin is frustrating.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
rodneyreevesSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 17 reviews
- 1 like
Technologically improved but with a few issues for Garmin Drive 61
GARMIN GPS DRIVE 61 LM
I bought this unit to replace my Uniden Trax 430 which I have had for nine years. Its internal battery failed and thus I was not able to use it for certain activities. Also, Uniden has exited the GPS market and map updates have not been available for quite some time. A Choice Magazine report on GPS units was published in November last year, and it seemed as though the Garmin 61LM would suit my purposes. I have been using it for a few weeks now and it is performing as expected.
Out of the box, it was disappointing to see t...Read more
Purchased in December 2021 at Harvey Norman Online for A$185.00.
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Please do not ever buy this garmin 61 lm gps
Preparation took nearly 1 hour. Also, not showing trip data on screen, only one thing you can see at a time.
I am disappointed as I have spent $229 for this. I had an old Tom Tom which shows all data on the screen as an example, distance to destination, time to destination, arrival time etc but this does show only one item on screen.
If you want to see those you need to press and go in to see them.
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robox1Duncraig, W.A.
- 7 reviews
- 9 likes
Not quite perfect.
Bought the Garmin 61LM using my BankWest rewards points after receiving a notification that my trusty TomTom was no longer being supported. I would have bought another TomTom but Garmin was the only brand being offered and I have not been disappointed with it's performance. As I live in suburban Perth I have not had a chance to use it to navigate in the countryside yet and can only comment on city use where it's ease of use and wealth of information on Points Of Interest, road layouts with split screen pictorial close-ups display, superior pron...Read more
unciation of street names and reference to landmarks coming up eg "Turn right at the BP garage" give it an edge on my previous TomTom. Another thing it has is automatic advertising of the services and facilities in your home area and a Trivago app. ( A nice little touch) plus indication of where vehicle parking is available at your destination and in some cases, if the carpark is full. Two things the TomTom did that the Garmin 61 DOES NOT DO, is to allow individual map icons of POI eg "Public toilets Australia" placed permanently on the map around and ahead of you, although the use of Garmin shortcuts is a partial help to get that information. The second thing is driver alert tones. The Garmin does not allow you to have separate tones like the TomTom for it's multiple alerts, e.g. If exceeding the speed limit using the TomTom I used the sound of a Police siren and knew immediately what the alert was, but with the one tone fits all of the Garmin you have look at the display to know what it is alerting you to. That single momentary tone is barely audible, unreliable and it's volume is not separately adjustable. Other than that, it loads and locates the satellites quickly, gets frequent updates which must be done via my PC and is just as easy to install as any other dash device. The more costly Garmin machines may have those features I miss from the TomTom but accepting that, overall it is a terrific little machine worthwhile considering.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Janis E.asked
Can you purchase a longer usb cord?
1 answer
I haven't needed one as I hang my garmin off the centre air vents above the radio, but the cord is very short, Jaycar may have something in a longer length.
uppyasked
I thought this model had voice command but mine doesn't and I can't find any way to get the app.
Is there a way to get it on this model?
Robbieasked
How to display lane assist on my Garmin Drive 61?
2 answers
Lane assist is automatic (for most of the modern Garmin Nuvi models), but it will only happen when approaching junctions, and when coming up to complex lane change areas, where a picture of the correct lane is needed. It uses a split screen view, which changes back to the normal view once negotiated though it.
Thank you, very good answer
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