Garmin DriveSmart 55 & Traffic
David from Westfield, NJ on 2/7/2021
Love this Garmin as much as my last one. Even more now because I can input my info in the app for the phone. Great to be able to have my text messages visible on screen also. Map and traffic features are terrific as always.
Pros: Map and traffic info are spot on Companion app is useful and easy Love the on screen notifications of text messages
Cons: Voice commands take some practice
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Garmin DriveSmart 55 & Traffic
Crutchfield customer from Walton Hills, OH on 1/17/2021
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Garmin DriveSmart 55 & Traffic
Crutchfield customer from Hampstead, MD on 1/12/2021
My garman is great and at a reasonable price
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Works and looks great,
Crutchfield customer from Jackson, TN on 1/4/2021
Works great and looks good at the same time. Very clear picture. Will save my phone data.
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Garmin DriveSmart 55 & Traffic
Crutchfield customer from New London, NH on 12/30/2020
Great Graphics, Lots of Options, Easy to Set-Up and Use
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Very good GPS
Crutchfield customer from Ashford, CT on 9/13/2020
Acquires satellites quickly. The map gives good advance notice of upcoming cross streets. Good clear, easy to read display.
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I love the DriveSmart 55
Crutchfield customer from Albert Lea, MN on 7/11/2020
I like this DriveSmart 55 better than the Nuvi I had before. I especially like the alert it gives when the speed limit decreases. That has been very helpful when traveling in a new city or town. It is also easier to search for food and lodging. It can be updated wirelessly, and that has worked seamlessly. Because it is easy and quick to update, I always check for updates before leaving for unfamiliar towns.
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Garmin DriveSmart 55 & Traffic
Crutchfield customer from Buzzards Bay, MA on 12/27/2019
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Superb GPS
Crutchfield customer from Canton, MA on 10/13/2019
I'm a professional chauffeur and use a GPS daily. Bought this to replace a 6 yr old Garmin. The hi-def screen and sharp graphics make this a real pleasure to read. The unit connects to your smartphone and displays real time traffic as well as text messages and alerts. Typical Garmin quality and ease of operation make this a winner.
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Great product
Crutchfield customer from Lexington, KY on 7/12/2019
Been using them since they came out. I upgrade about every 6 years and they keep getting better. Don't use your phone to drive. Much easier and frees up your phone.
Pros: Even better options than last generations
Cons: None
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Garmin DriveSmart 55 & Traffic
Crutchfield customer from Honea Path, SC on 6/2/2019
Love this new GPS from Garmin, good features for the price, very nice to be able to speak commands to the unit. Makes it much safer while driving. Bluetooth worked well also.
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Garmin DriveSmart 55
Don from Greenville, TX on 5/19/2019
I love Garmin stuff and this DriveSmart 55 is no exception. The screen is bigger and has a much better touch than the old one I had. The voice commands are really nice (most of the time) although the results are sometimes interesting! My only complaint (and the reason for 4 stars instead of 5) is the battery doesn't last long (30-45 minutes).
Pros: Bigger screen with great touch Voice commands
Cons: Battery life is short
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Garmin DriveSmart 55 & Traffic
Crutchfield customer from Winfield, IL on 5/19/2019
The unit works well and does exactly what it is supposed to.
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Garmin DriveSmart 55 & Traffic
Crutchfield customer from Fort Myers, FL on 5/5/2019
The Garmin Drive smart 55 is loaded with features it will definitely take you some time to understand and adjust to them . For me my tom-tom was much easier to operate of course I'm sure some of that has to do with me being familiar with the product
Pros: Shortcut feature is very good and easy to access also voice activated is a very nice feature
Cons: While driving to the address that was programmed could've been a little more precise especially when the turn was coming up
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Beautiful upgrade
Bob from San Diego, CA on 3/18/2019
I bought this Garmin to replace our 8-year old Garmin that we loved. I love this one too, and I think I'll love it more once I get used to it. Just one slight problem - that the unit won't connect to my desktop with the USB cable provided. Instead, I used the bluetooth connection to download maps and updates. I wonder if the cable is faulty, but I guess I can live without it.
Pros: Sensitive touch screen Clear graphics Lots of features
Cons: USB cable doesn't connect to computer
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Improved Garmin GPS
Guest from Charlottesvle, VA on 3/5/2019
Eight years ago I bought our first GPS, also a Garmin, from Crutchfield (when it was in their previous store). It still works, but the memory (?) was getting limited; more and more with upgrades I had to choose which part of country we wanted to use it. So it was time to get a new one. A wonderful improvement. First it includes all of Canada and United States. More detailed instructions without overdoing it -- also mentioning that you need to turn at an upcoming stop light or stop sign. Intelligent statements about distance to next turn. No more "re-calculating;" rather it quickly adjusts without 'acting' as though you goofed. [you get to treat the voice as a colleague] Also, improved graphics, including a 'movie,' of what the coming turn looks like, at least on the interstates. Another useful touch is that it warns you when the speed limit decreases. [and the salesperson was knowledgeable, helpful, and patient] The old GPS now goes to the car we drive mostly around town.
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Garmin DriveSmart 55 & Traffic
Crutchfield customer from Grand Rapids, MI on 3/5/2019
Works as described perfectly. I have no complaints.
Pros: Extremely user friendly with a very clear and clean display.
Cons: none
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