Garmin DriveSmart 66, 6-inch Car GPS Navigator
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About Garmin DriveSmart 66, 6-inch Car GPS Navigator
Overall Feedback:
86% positive
80% praised for its pinpoint accuracy, but 20% experienced occasional errors
Every curve and turn is accurate on screen and on the road.
The GPS unit takes me on a longer route, so I ignore its guidance and take a shorter route. This shows that its accuracy is not up to the mark.
The voice directions often do not match the map.
70% appreciated its long-lasting battery, but 30% found it drained quickly
I discovered how to select which phone notifications appear on the Garmin screen.
On my trip from Seattle to AZ, I faced issues with the battery life.
The battery runs out quickly.
The battery was dead on arrival and some operation requirements were not available on my vehicle.
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84% liked the clear display, but 16% found it hard to read in bright light
I upgraded to this current technology model because of the great screen and many other functions.
The left half of my screen turned dark with purple lines through it.
67% appreciated the ample storage capacity, but 33% found it limited
I faced an issue where the map data was deleted and failed to upload from Garmin Express, even though the settings mode showed that the maps were up to date.
My device's battery life only lasts for about 10 minutes after being fully charged, despite the specifications stating it was good for 1 hour.
84% found the interface intuitive and easy to use, but 16% found it confusing
The voice guidance makes navigating really easy and tells me to make a turn at the next red light, stop sign, or tall building.
I am dissatisfied with the user interface of the handheld GPS unit. It leaves a lot to be desired.
I have noticed that the device quickly runs out of battery and never saves addresses.
I noticed that the unit lacks some features such as 3-D buildings, recognition of buildings on its own, weather report on voice command, and voice command traffic report.
