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Garmin DriveAssist 50LMT 010 01541 01 5 0 Inch GPS Navigator System

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
181
Old Reviews
48
Unverified
11
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5 meters
SIZE
Yes
GPS
113.4 grams
WEIGHT

Review Analysis - 122 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
GPS
 21
garmin, garmin driveassist, dash cam, 50lmt, nuvi
+95%
-5%
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" ...  Not just a GPS it is also a safety assist  ...  "
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" ...  With my last four Garmin GPS units this was a click out, click in operation.  ...  "
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" ...  Best gps I have ever owned and it is easy to use. ... I was going to add a dash cam, but this gps has one built in.  ...  "
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" ...  I wanted an integrated GPS/dashcam because I drive a truck for a living.  ...  "
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" ...  The combination of dash cam and GPS is great.  ...  "
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" ...  If you have ever had a Garmin GPS, the interface will be perfectly familiar.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall, I've very happy with the 50LMT, since it does an excellent job with the primary purpose of a GPS nav-aid.  ...  "
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" ...  Clearly this is one of the more advanced GPS driving systems.  ...  "
Features
 17
lot, yet, traffic, lane, feature
+88%
-12%
comment
" ...  Good Product good shipping Beautiful at it have a lot of features  ...  "
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" ...  AND OTHER NEW FEATURES MAKE THIS A MUST HAVE .  ...  "
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" ...  Works well so far and I like the features.  ...  "
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" ...  Key features I wanted were: ... Really enjoying this unit and its features.  ...  "
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" ...  I love having the collision avoidance feature.  ...  "
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" ...  Has some amazing features but some of the best have some limiting restrictions.  ...  "
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" ...  Many of the new features are very helpful, but some seem to be only gimmicks. ... I especially like the newer traffic features.  ...  "
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" ...  Has a lot of features that I have yet to try.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 16
years, traffic, lane, forward collision, yet
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  I updated the unit online and everything is working perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  LOVE THE LANE CHANGE WARNING .  ...  "
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" ...  I've had a NUVI for the last 8 years.  ...  "
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" ...  But, this DriveAssist has performed well over the past month.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this in April.  ...  "
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" ...  I especially like the forward collision and lane departure warnings.  ...  "
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" ...  Upgrade of a product bought 4 years earlier.  ...  "
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" ...  Once I got it to English, no problems.  ...  "
Software Platform
 11
updates, traffic, garmin, windows 10, waze
+55%
-45%
comment
" ...  I also bought the optional weather overlay app and the traffic conditions app (both $4.99) that uses your smartphone for updates.  ...  "
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" ...  Very good GPS although it does not contain some restaurants in my area despite software update.  ...  "
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" ...  The voice directions are clear and easily understandable with the windows  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to set up, but be ready for a lengthy software update before you use it if you have slower internet as we do.  ...  "
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" ...  At least the DriveAssist gives you options of what it thinks you're looking for, kinda like Google Maps does.  ...  "
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" ...  (1) On a computer, download and install Garmin Express. ... One may prefer Settings -> Traffic -> Optimize Route Automatic.  ...  "
Apps
 11
maps, garmin, waze, software, pc
+64%
-36%
comment
" ...  I just use the Garmin app and let my phone do the traffic info but it would be nice if the units worked as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  There is also.a feature when you can type the address in a Garmin app and then transfer it over to your DriveAssist.  ...  "
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" ...  I also bought the optional weather overlay app and the traffic conditions app (both $4.99) that uses your smartphone for updates.  ...  "
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" ...  Like the features new for me such as enhanced "search" feature and voice command.  ...  "
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" ...  At least the DriveAssist gives you options of what it thinks you're looking for, kinda like Google Maps does.  ...  "
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" ...  and you can choose what data you want to see.  ...  "
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" ...  (1) On a computer, download and install Garmin Express.  ...  "
Display Clarity
 11
like, display, touch, old, nuvi
+73%
-27%
comment
" ...  If I were to suggest changes, I'd say it needs an extra tab on the bottom to display one more piece of information of my choosing and the ability to mute the voice without muting the alert sounds.  ...  "
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" ...  The 50 tells you it's a 5 inch screen.  ...  "
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" ...  The screen is clear even in bright sunlight.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the clearer instructions, especially on confusing intersections where it even shows you which lane(s) to be in, the great screen and so much more.  ...  "
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" ...  I do like that once you are very close to your destination, it switches to a video display.  ...  "
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" ...  I like it but the screen is shinny like a mirror witch make it hard to see when it is sunny out.  ...  "
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" ...  I replaced an old NUVI of the same size and like the night screen much better on old one.  ...  "
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" ...  The screen works just like my iPhone 6.  ...  "
Camera
 10
video, features, clear, model, hd
+100%
comment
" ...  I coupled it with the BC30 Backup Camera.  ...  "
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" ...  Camera is true HD.  ...  "
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" ...  The camera is a nice addition, but video-dependent features are distracting.  ...  "
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" ...  The camera is so clear!  ...  "
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" ...  The camera works like a charm and is easy to set up and maintain.  ...  "
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" ...  * Now that I have the camera .  ...  "
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" ...  ON this model, I love the features: the camera is clear!  ...  "
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" ...  The camera works well.  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  5 meters
Weight:  113.4 grams
Connectivity
GPS:  Yes 
5 meters
SIZE
Yes
GPS
113.4 grams
WEIGHT