Garmin DriveSmart 86, 8-inch Car GPS Navigator
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About Garmin DriveSmart 86, 8-inch Car GPS Navigator
Overall Feedback:
86% positive
79% praised for its pinpoint accuracy, but 21% experienced occasional errors
The GPS device takes me on a longer route, which is not accurate.
The voice directions frequently do not match the map.
69% appreciated its long-lasting battery, but 31% found it drained quickly
I did not mention anything specific about the battery life of my handheld GPS unit.
I updated my review and discovered a way to select which notifications from the phone show up on the Garmin screen.
I am concerned about the battery's longevity as it was dead on arrival and I am unsure how long it will last.
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The battery's longevity concerns me as it arrived dead and I am unsure of its lifespan.
In NYC, the GPS freezes while giving directions.
84% liked the clear display, but 16% found it hard to read in bright light
I noticed that the left half of my screen has turned dark with purple lines through it, indicating a problem with the screen quality.
66% appreciated the ample storage capacity, but 34% found it limited
My device's battery life is only good for about 10 minutes after being fully charged, despite the specifications claiming it was good for 1 hour.
The unit lacks 3-D buildings, recognition of buildings on its own, weather report on voice command, and voice command traffic report.
84% found the interface intuitive and easy to use, but 16% found it confusing
The touchscreen responds quickly to every tasking.
The unit is great with responsive and good maps. The voice navigation is close to normal human voice.
The voice guidance is really helpful while navigating, telling me to make a turn at the next red light, stop sign, or tall building.
The device's user interface is poor as it doesn't save addresses and the battery drains quickly.
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68% praised its water resistance, but 32% experienced water damage
I haven't mentioned anything about the water resistance of my GPS unit.
