Garmin Drive 60 USA + CAN LMT GPS Navigator System with Lifetime Maps and Traffic, Driver Alerts, Direct Access, and Foursquare data

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Product Specifications

DRIVER ALERTS - Receive alerts for upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, school zones, a fatigue warning, nearby red light and speed cameras and more
EASY TO USE - Dedicated GPS navigators display current street, current speed, speed limit and arrival time
GARMIN REAL DIRECTIONS - Guides like a friend, using recognizable landmarks, buildings and traffic lights
FOURSQUARE - Preloaded data from Foursquare adds millions of new and popular stores, restaurants and more
DIRECT ACCESS - Simplifies navigating to select complex destinations, such as malls and airports

Product Description

Size:6 in. | Style:W/ Lifetime Maps + Traffic (USA + CAN) Garmin Drive 60 USA+CAN LMT is a 6-inch GPS navigator that comes with lifetime maps of the U.S. and Canada, free lifetime traffic avoidance, plus driver alerts to increase situational awareness and encourage safer driving. Features new driver alerts for upcoming sharp curves, fatigue warnings, speed changes, upcoming traffic jams, and more. Receive alerts for nearby red light and speed cameras. Garmin Real Directions feature guides using landmarks and traffic lights. Preloaded with millions of more new and popular places thanks to Foursquare. New driver awareness warnings make Garmin Drive the watchful companion to your daily commute.

Product Reviews

Drive 60 LMT vs. DriveSmart 60 LMT

I may just be a picky user, but figured my review my help others decide on what device to buy. I originally updated to a Garmin Drive 60 LMT from an older Nuvi 1450 LMT. Screen size and smoothness/speed were main considerations. Shortly after purchasing, updating software and maps, and installing in my car I was disappointed. The 6” screen is nice and big but….it is nowhere near as bright as the older versions. At 100% brightness it was about as bright as the Nuvi 1450 at 40 - 50% brightness. Likewise, if you wear polarized sunglasses, it will make the screen even darker (practically unreadable in some cases). I contacted Garmin and they confirmed that they polarize the screen on this device and, unfortunately, orient the polarization to interfere with polarized sunglasses. Everything else was great. That being said, if this doesn’t bother you, or you only drive in overcast/dark conditions, you should be fine. I ended up returning and replacing with a DriveSmart 60 LMT (I did have to pay a little more obviously). Completely different device. Brighter, sharper/crisper screen, and not subject to polarized sunglass issues. That along with the other added features (bluetooth, voice command, swipe touch screen, etc.). My only gripe, and I’ll be fine with it, is that to get the nice crisp and sharp graphics, Garmin used a glass screen that is not matte. Therefore, you see fingerprints easier, and it is reflective. If you’re looking at both, maybe this observation will help. You can add a matte screen protector but I’ve found that those will make the screen less crisp sharp (especially text).

The reasons I like this better than google maps

Garmin Drive 50 USA LMI bought this GPS unit as a backup for google maps on my Nexus 5 for a cross country trip from IL to CA. Surprisingly by the end of the trip, I found myself using the Garmin about 99% of the time. I am comparing this unit against google maps that I use 99% of the time otherwise.The reasons I like this better than google maps:1. The split screen was really informative - especially with large lane guidance in unfamiliar areas and upcoming stops displayed next to the map without having to navigate away from the live map. This may not be a problem with long stretches of roads but in a city for example, the ability to show important stops like gas, food and rest stops without having to risk going away from the map and losing a turn.2. The “Up next” info was probably the most useful feature for me as the three most important things during a long trip Viz. Food, Fuel and rest areas are very conveniently shown next to the map. This allowed me to get fuel at the upcoming gas station if the next one after that (whose distance was also shown as part of what’s up next information) was going to be 100 miles away. This saved my from running out of fuel a couple of times in the middle of the AZ/NM/NV area.3. The current speed limit was very helpful and I found it was about 100 yards off from the signs posted (i.e. the GPS took about 100 yards to catch up with the posted speed limit signs). This is better than google maps which does not have any such information at all.4. Offline navigation! This in itself was the main reason I brought a dedicated GPS unit and I was not disappointed! I shudder to think of not having navigation in the middle of Arizona/Utah because of lack of phone coverage.After using a dedicated GPS (while coming from a position of skepticism of it’s usefulness over google maps), I will say that I probably will be using this GPS for all my long distance driving over using my phone (and leave my phone always connected to the charger). But for inner city navigation, I still prefer google maps/waze for almost instantaneous traffic based navigation.

FABULOUS GPS UNIT. COULD NOT BE HAPPIER.

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.

… learn all about it but what I know I like very much

Still having to learn all about it but what I know I like very much. The warnings about speed limit change and upcoming curves makes it worth the money.

Love my Garmin

I have always used Garmin. No disappointment with this model. Love the 6” screen. Only reason I am upgrading is because my old one was taken from my truck. I like all the features.

This is one of the best GPS units we’ve had yet

This is one of the best GPS units we’ve had yet. The screen is big enough to see clearly yet not so big that it blocks the view. It is easy to enter in what you are looking for and if you aren’t sure you can choose 1 of the smart phone type aps to find somewhere to eat or get gas etc.Sometimes you are smarter than it is and decide to go a different way in that case I don’t miss the “recalculating” nag of old. I do wish there were other voices than the couple there are but it’s no big deal. I would recommend this unit.

Great for getting to Sales.

Used for when we go to numerous estate sales located over several cities. Has yet to give us wrong directions.

The one trip I used unit for before problem was very satisfying and I believe with the replacement will turn out to be a very good GPS. (Hopefully)

Used for one trip and could not update on Garmin express. Would not recognize drive 60 gps. Worked with Garmin support and determined unit was defective and sending back for a new unit. The one trip I used unit for before problem was very satisfying and I believe with the replacement will turn out to be a very good GPS. (Hopefully)

Worked Great

Used on a 1900 mile trip the week after buying, it missed only one speed limit change. Money well spent.

It is so easy to use and I don’t have to worry about …

It is so easy to use and I don’t have to worry about getting lost and finding my way out of unfamiliar places.

Five Stars

Great!

Five Stars

Easy to use.

Four Stars

Works great. Better than the systems that come with cars

they arrived at the conclusion that the card reader in the GPS unit was bad and I should check with Amazon for return

Very dissatisfied with this GPS unit , Amazon and Garmin. After having this unit for about a month the software told me that the memory was almost full.

not so happy. Installing software update reminds me of the days …

Thus far, not so happy. Installing software update reminds me of the days of DOS, where nothing works and the consumer is left playing games to get things to work.