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About Garmin DriveSmart 65 with Amazon Alexa, Built-In Voice-Controlled GPS Navigator
Overall Feedback:
76% positive
68% praised for its pinpoint accuracy, but 32% experienced occasional errors
I am disappointed with the accuracy of the directions. It failed to provide directions at a major intersection and missed some roads entirely. I have tested it on routes I know.
I am not sure where Garmin gets their map data from, but the map data for my area is not accurate.
I have found the maps to be 98% accurate, but have faced issues with dead ends and one-way streets in some places, particularly in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
62% appreciated its long-lasting battery, but 38% found it drained quickly
After 1-2 recharges, my unit's battery life was not more than 15 minutes, so I returned it as defective.
I found that the battery took a long time to charge and didn't last very long.
I get only 15 minutes or so from the battery life, it's very poor.
I have only used the Garmin once in the last 3 years because the battery has been dead every time I needed it.
My battery life is poor and it drains too fast, making it difficult to hold the charge.
My handheld GPS unit's battery life is only about an hour or 90 minutes.
The battery life is not good and it doesn't last long.
71% liked the clear display, but 29% found it hard to read in bright light
The screen on my device is really nice, but unfortunately, it isn't utilized well.
We need to add a sun shield or something in the back of the device as it tends to overheat when it is 90 plus out.
67% found the interface intuitive and easy to use, but 33% found it confusing
I am a long time TomTom user and find the user interface of this Garmin totally different. However, I love how fast it pairs with satellite and finds a route compared to TomTom.
I am dissatisfied with the GPS unit's user interface. The keyboard rarely enters the character I hit on the screen, making it the worst I have ever used.
I am not pleased with the interface and size of the product and will update my review after using it.
The user interface seems pretty good, but I was disappointed with the voice command feature as it never seemed to understand what I was saying.
64% praised its water resistance, but 36% experienced water damage
Garmin knows how to build a GPS that can withstand the harsh conditions of a car dash.
I tried 3 different power sources and cords with no change in results.
I am disappointed with the accuracy of the directions. It failed to provide directions at a major intersection and missed some roads entirely. I have tested it on routes I know.
As more satellites went up, the GPS unit became amazingly accurate and spot on for land navigation.
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