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Garmin Nuvi 2589LMT North America with Lifetime Map Updates and Traffic Avoidance
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
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Detailed Mode
GPS
176garmin, maps, garmin nuvi, traffic, nuvi
+80%
-20%
" ... I really like the other features of this Garmin GPS, and wonder if they have a Good Quality VOICE ACTIVATED system. ... "
" ... I was so grateful to get out of horrendous commuter traffic, that I just went with the Garmin. ... "
" ... Great GPS - larger screen, good feature set and for me, much better than using a cell phone for navigation. ... "
" ... Great GPS navigation unit. ... "
" ... I decide to upgrade to a newer gps and did a lot of research and for the money this was the best bang for your buck. ... "
" ... So so so much better than our old Garmin. ... "
" ... This Garmin Nuvi works great! ... "
" ... On the plus side, it looks good and has extensive maps. ... "
Display Clarity
106glare, larger, garmin, split, touch
+85%
-15%
" ... large screen making it easy to glance at, easy set up ... "
" ... Look at screen protector for review on Nuvi. ... Screen protector was fine also. ... "
" ... love this Garmin and it's larger screen and touch sensitivety is ver reactive . ... "
" ... It jumps to a split screen when exiting and is very detailed. ... "
" ... I worried that the 5" display wouldn't be big enough--it's perfect. ... "
" ... I can actually see the screen in the sun and with polarized sunglasses on which was almost impossible on the old one. ... The split screen is helpful, the overall screen size is very good and it works ! ... "
" ... This works almost as well, and I do enjoy the larger screen. ... "
" ... This is a great gps unit with a brilliant screen. ... "
Product Reliability
99unit, died, stopped working, traffic, garmin
+33%
-67%
" ... DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT NOW (Dec.2017). ... "
" ... It already has died and won’t power on. ... "
" ... I PURCHASED THIS FOR MY HUSBAND ON AUGUST 21 AND IT ALREADY JUST STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON. ... I HAVE AN OLD GARMIN PURCHASED OVER 5 YEARS AGO THAT WORKS GREAT BUT THIS MODEL BROKE AFTER 3 MONTHS OF USE. ... "
" ... It lasted about 18 months before it died. ... "
" ... It was working fine for the first little while until literally a week after the return-period expired, now it freezes when we're in the middle of using it! ... "
" ... Worked excellently for about 3 weeks, then today it didn't turn on. ... My third Garmin in a row that has broke within 3 weeks of purchasing, the last two before this broke within 3 DAYS of purchasing. ... They were literally attached in my window from the point I unboxed them to the time they stopped working. ... "
" ... I wish the old Nivi55 unit hadn't finally quit working. ... "
" ... My unit worked one time, one time only & then quit ... "
Ease of Use
95easy, user friendly, directions, easy to see, route
+85%
-15%
" ... So easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to see, hear and understand. ... Easy to program and quick to adjust route if needed. ... "
" ... easy to use. ... "
" ... Much more accurate, easy to scroll, more responsive to tough, much clearer. ... "
" ... easy to use, even with eco-route . ... "
" ... Like the size and the directions work very well. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and like that it updates continually ... "
" ... As simple as that! ... "
Call quality
66command, recognition, commands, feature, hands free
+74%
-26%
" ... With the voice command, it's truly "hands free" while driving. ... "
" ... Easy to see, hear and understand. ... "
" ... The voice command function is fabulous--the Nuvi told me how to use voice commands! ... "
" ... The voice recognition is good, not great, but very good. ... "
" ... Also is hands free with my cell phone. ... "
" ... There are 2 options for English voice commands. ... "
" ... The voice is plane and easy to understand. ... "
" ... We like the voice command and Bluetooth feature on the GPS as well. ... "
Software Platform
65google maps, garmin, map, traffic, google
+54%
-46%
" ... No worries about it being an older model since you can easily update the map. ... "
" ... I appreciate the free map updates. ... "
" ... On the plus side, it looks good and has extensive maps. ... Google maps does the job sometimes better. ... "
" ... Recently Tom Tom let us know our devices (both of them) were no longer able to be updated - which was almost a relief (and, to be fair, they did offer us a $10 credit to be applied to a newer device - haha). ... "
" ... My wife especially likes the detailed freeway on/off ramp maps and the use of the street names for turns. ... "
" ... Love the lifetime maps update feature, too. ... "
" ... I got this because it was cheaper than updating my in car maps. ... "
" ... The routes themselves are almost always good if you keep the software/maps up to date (not hard, you just have to plug it into your computer every once in awhile). ... "
For Travel
62road, travel, trips, route, country
+90%
-10%
" ... Took it on a recent trip. ... "
" ... easy to use, and accurate (if you update regularly) Planning a road trip? ... "
" ... Used it from San Francisco to Palm Dessert to Grand Canyon to Vegas. ... "
" ... Did a great job on our trip to chicago ... "
" ... Traveled to Canada back in October, and it worked perfectly. ... "
" ... We used it recently on vacation. ... "
" ... Main reason I got it is cuz I go visit my daughter in city and wife taking a trip to a concert with daughter. ... "
" ... This is a great device to have, when on a long trip in unfamiliar territory. ... "
Apps
52google maps, garmin, map, google, traffic
+54%
-46%
" ... you can set the course on a map on the computer and then transfer it to your gps, very cool feature ... "
" ... I appreciate the free map updates. ... "
" ... On the plus side, it looks good and has extensive maps. ... Google maps does the job sometimes better. ... "
" ... I got this because it was cheaper than updating my in car maps. ... "
" ... Started by downloading current maps, which took awhile. ... "
" ... I just haven't used it much since Google Maps improved itself so well. ... "
" ... Free maps for life. ... "
" ... Also you get free updates from Garmin. ... "
Returns
42returned, unit, returning, refund, amazon
+7%
-93%
" ... I will return ... "
" ... I returned this unit because of this. ... "
" ... It was working fine for the first little while until literally a week after the return-period expired, now it freezes when we're in the middle of using it! ... (Just in time to be too late to return it.) ... "
" ... I'll return this unit. ... "
" ... I told him I wanted either a credit to my AMEX account or a refund check. ... "
" ... trying to return it ... "
" ... I returned it for a refund because it did not work. ... "
" ... Disappointed that we purchased it and disappointed that we didn't return it within the 30 day window allowed by the Amazon vendor. ... "
Device Compatibility
42garmin, voice, gps, smartphone, smart phone
+60%
-40%
" ... But expecting it to be as responsive as WAYS smart phone ap, is just not realistic. ... "
" ... It is much better than using your phone. ... "
" ... Love using this when I travel to keep from using up my data and minutes on my phone. ... "
" ... works well, Great Garmin backup ... "
" ... I have a simple "flip phone" mentality and love this device. ... "
" ... Device is great so far ... "
" ... Love the ability to get real time traffic alerts without having to hook up to my smartphone. ... "
" ... An excellent device. ... "
Features
41feature, traffic, love the features, areas, mode
+95%
-5%
" ... you can set the course on a map on the computer and then transfer it to your gps, very cool feature ... "
" ... Even though this model is a couple of years old, I bought it because of the voice command feature. ... "
" ... Gives turns well in advance. ... "
" ... The 2539 has some nice new and improved features compared to the 1450 all of which I like so I will say what I do not like. ... "
" ... great unit, maps are current and lots of great little features. ... "
" ... I liked some of the features. ... "
" ... Love all of its functions. ... "
" ... I love this feature!!! ... "
Marketplace
40seller, refurbished, works as advertised, product, called
+55%
-45%
" ... Refurbished but looks like new. ... "
" ... It works as described. ... "
" ... Thanks For such a wonderful product! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Appears to be as promised. ... "
" ... Good product and works as advertised ... "
" ... I saw on the Amazon site that I could only get up to $70 for a trade in . ... "
" ... I went to the store to look at models and I asked questions on amazon, here. ... "
Price
37worth, money, worth the money, waste of money, unit
+73%
-27%
" ... This item was well worth the money. ... "
" ... Has most of the features I wanted at a great price. ... "
" ... For the money, you can't beat them. ... "
" ... Nice GPS for the money. ... "
" ... This is a great unit for the price. ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... This product is well worth the money. ... "
" ... Worth every penny ... "
Setup
35instructions, clear, easy, voice, easy to use
+54%
-46%
" ... Easy to program and quick to adjust route if needed. ... "
" ... The upgraded directions ( "Turn before the Chevron") are useful. ... "
" ... First time using it drove to Pennsylvania directions were perfect and love that it told me which lane to be in. ... "
" ... Got for a back up for 1 Already install, old one still working wanted a back up. ... "
" ... Clear instructions and was easy to operate. ... "
" ... It is far more functional than many that are factory installed. ... "
" ... Took me hours to set up . ... "
" ... It is easy to program and talk to for directions. ... "
Display Size
34size, larger, nice, display, love the big
+97%
-3%
" ... I worried that the 5" display wouldn't be big enough--it's perfect. ... "
" ... Nice size for viewing too. ... "
" ... The split screen is helpful, the overall screen size is very good and it works ! ... "
" ... This works almost as well, and I do enjoy the larger screen. ... "
" ... love the big display. ... "
" ... The screen street names are smaller. ... "
" ... Love the larger screen. ... "
" ... When it worked, I really enjoyed the larger screen. ... "
Cables
27traffic, unit, power cord, power, garmin
+22%
-78%
" ... Car chagrining cable appears to be part of the problem. ... "
" ... Also, the unit would not operate with it's own power cord. ... I kept getting a screen message that I had to use the power cord that came with the unit. ... "
" ... The supplied cables do not work! ... The device keeps complaining about an unsupported accessory and to use the cable provided by the manufacturer. ... That is the cable I was using. ... Fortunately the cable did run the GPS but would not charge it ... "
" ... I would not buy this one or any of them that need a cable for updates. ... "
" ... Two times I have ordered this product, two times the wrong power cable was in the package. ... In order to receive HD traffic, a specific power cable model must be used but neither unit had this power cable type. ... "
" ... I am getting an error message that states "this cable is not suitable for live traffic information." ... But it's the original cable! ... "
" ... First, I found that the traffic receiver is no longer located on the power cable for car. ... I found another shielded cable and tried it - 2689 disconnected in 20 minutes. ... "
" ... The problem is the power supply cable will not work properly with the device which leaves many functions of the GPS non-operational. ... "
Charging
27charger, garmin, charged, car charger, unit
+19%
-81%
" ... The car charger included in the box does not fit the Garmin. ... I charged the Garmin in the house and programmed in information and then went to use it in the car, but couldn't because of the incorrect charger. ... I ordered a second Garmin, thinking it was a fluke, but again, the wrong size charger was included in the box. ... So now I either return the one that I already programmed or buy a compatible charger. ... "
" ... it will direct you toward an illegal turn, and will not charge up either ... "
" ... Garmin does not make it clear on their website or in the product manual that it does not come with the car charger with the required receiver built in. ... The HD traffic 2599 gave the same message with both chargers that it was not the correct charger. ... Garmin does not even list in the manual that the correct car charger is an optional accessory and why. ... "
" ... The battery showed fully charged but wouldn't power on unless it was plugged into a power source. ... "
" ... Worked for a month, then wont hold a charge. ... "
" ... Charger is okay, bad motherboard, screen or battery. ... "
" ... Fortunately the cable did run the GPS but would not charge it ... "
" ... Does not charge with my Macbook Pro. ... Had to charge separately and it took forever. ... "
Controls
25turn, voice command, voice, pushed, voice control
+56%
-44%
" ... I went into the settings thinking that maybe the brightness somehow was turned all the way down (it was at 40%) so I moved it to 100% and shut off the automatic setting. ... "
" ... I miss the on/off switch, but it seems smart enough to come on and, when disconnected, turn off, but sans a switch it cannot be used on foot for hiking or geocaching as older units could be. ... "
" ... Using Voice Command and Find Favorites made it a snap to navigate from various unfamiliar locations to a favorite, including Home. ... Display crisp and on screen command buttons pretty intuitive. ... "
" ... It is hands free and has no problem understanding commands. ... "
" ... I thought I needed a big one so it would work more from the right -- and not obstruct access to the center buttons. ... "
" ... The display clearly indicated when to turn off and when to change lanes, both verbally and graphically. ... "
" ... I now have 2 voice controlled Garmins and I won't have anything else. ... "
" ... The user can customize the sidebar as to additional desired information. ... "
Overall performance
25works, well, works really well, speed, job
+88%
-12%
" ... It also boots faster. ... "
" ... Very pleased with its performance so far. ... "
" ... So far works fine ... "
" ... Works well so far. ... "
" ... I like the size and the graphics. ... "
" ... works really well ... "
" ... I have owned it for several months and have not been disappointed in its performance. ... "
" ... I am well satisfied with the performance so far. ... "
Delivery
24box, arrived, shipping, quick, fast shipping
+88%
-13%
" ... Item arrived quickly with no problems. ... "
" ... Shipping was fast and I would recommend to anyone. ... "
" ... Easy to program and fast shipping. ... "
" ... Compared to the 1450 used in the same manner . ... "
" ... Worked right out of the box ... "
" ... Delivery was quick. ... "
" ... Perfect exactly as described fast shipping ... "
" ... It came in perfect condition and works very well. ... It arrived quickly and I am pleased with the purchase. ... "
Fit
24dash, gps, windshield, friction mount, suction cup
+50%
-50%
" ... The car charger included in the box does not fit the Garmin. ... "
" ... Once I realized I was not on a actual car road, I tried to U-turn and got my car wheels stuck. ... "
" ... I've had a succession of Garmins and this is the first time I've ever had one take me to the wrong place. ... "
" ... The provided stand/ suction cup does not hold. ... "
" ... I purchased the sand weighted dash mount and am anxious to try it and the GPS out over the next few days. ... "
" ... Circular hole in back. ... "
" ... I've seen some really good reviews about this Nuvi 2639 but I found some things I don't like about it at all. ... "
" ... I had to replace the first unit because it would not lock the chip in place. ... "
Screen Protection
22glare, protector, glass, reflective, reflections
+64%
-36%
" ... Got screen protector mixed up with the Nuvi! ... Look at screen protector for review on Nuvi. ... Screen protector was fine also. ... "
" ... The glass screen is x100 better than the plastic one. ... "
" ... The split screen is very helpful when you are at freeway junctions. ... "
" ... We purchased the anti-glare screen protector for it and it solved that problem. ... "
" ... The reported glare/reflection problems can be eliminated simply by adjusting the angle of the screen. ... "
" ... A matte screen surface might be a better choice in this respect. ... "
" ... I have seen reviews about reflections on the screen ... "
" ... Glad I went with the larger screen. ... "
Bluetooth
21compatible, voice command, traffic, gps, garmin
+86%
-14%
" ... Shows turns well and incorporates with my phone through bluetooth very well. ... "
" ... Bluetooth works great. ... "
" ... We like the voice command and Bluetooth feature on the GPS as well. ... "
" ... Bluetooth phone connection worked half way. ... "
" ... I like being able to talk on my phone through the bluetooth feature . ... "
" ... The blue tooth integration is also a nice feature . ... "
" ... Garmin nüvi 2789LMT 7-Inch Portable Bluetooth . ... "
" ... It has Bluetooth, Foursquare, Voice Command, and too many more features to mention here - and traffic. ... "
For Kids
20one, bought, kids, husband, good
+95%
-5%
" ... I bought this for my daughter in law as she adnired mine so much. ... "
" ... The best part of all is that when we go somewhere and get lost, we don't have to call our children and ask them to navigate us to our destination or back home again. ... "
" ... School zone warning. ... "
" ... She loved her old one! ... "
" ... So good we bought a second one for our son! ... "
" ... My wife loves this. ... "
" ... Got this for my grandson's graduation. ... "
" ... Before I had to have the grand kids drive me. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
20screen, works better, touchscreen, sensitive, responsive
+90%
-10%
" ... love this Garmin and it's larger screen and touch sensitivety is ver reactive . ... "
" ... Touch screen work perfect. ... "
" ... The touch screen is much more responsive and easier to use. ... "
" ... The touchscreen works better than our older one. ... "
" ... Touch screen works fine. ... "
" ... Touch screen works better. ... "
" ... The touch screen is far more precise than the older model and the voice recognition works better than most cell phones. ... "
" ... Second, screen is great in comparison with my old 2460 (both touch-screen operations and screen resolution). ... "
As Gift
19christmas, bought, purchased, present, got
+95%
-5%
" ... It's his Christmas present . ... "
" ... This was purchased as a gift. ... "
" ... Purchased November 2016 for daughter's Christmas gift. ... "
" ... Bought this for my husbands birthday. ... "
" ... Got this for my grandson's graduation. ... "
" ... I bought it as a gift. ... "
" ... We always buy Garmin, so bought this as a gift. ... "
" ... 2nd one I've bought as gifts . ... "
Accuracy
19far, gps, easy to use, use, never
+100%
" ... This was really helpful to keep me on the right path in a desert and at least 10 miles from a paved road and in a completely uninhabited area of far West Texas. ... "
" ... My nuvi 200 was more accurate than this one. ... "
" ... I found the estimated time fairly accurate which is impressive. ... "
" ... I have this turned on every time I drive, even when I know exactly how to get there because it has its own more accurate speedometer so I never risk unknowingly driving too fast. ... "
" ... It worked great on most of the roads in that it was relatively accurate on main roads or roads that haven't recently changed. ... "
" ... Easy to use and accurate. ... "
" ... Have not had much chance to use, but so far it has been very accurate. ... "
" ... The routes are accurate, pretty much, in the pure GPS aspect it's a good machine. ... "
Network
19area, street, rural, destination, miles
+37%
-63%
" ... During the working life of this product, it worked pretty much okay, except Garmin could never get a street about 6 blocks from my house added to their maps - the street has been there over 5 years. ... "
" ... 3) Got to test the Traffic against Sirius Traffic. ... "
" ... It told me to stay on the left of a three lane then suddenly asked me to turn right when I reach the street where I need to turn. ... "
" ... In Connecticut it took us to a row of abandoned buildings 10-15 minutes away from the hotel that was our actual destination. ... "
" ... As far as the "feature" where you can get directions where there is no cell phone service because it doesn't use cell towers is a joke. ... "
" ... I am not in a rural area, either. ... "
" ... Lifetime traffic with no possible reception. ... "
" ... The traffic function does not work unless you live in a large metropolitan area. ... "
Capacity
17traffic, town, city, rural, metropolitan
+53%
-47%
" ... Great for main roads, easy to understand and use, and I use it every time I leave town . ... "
" ... Used my Garmim to travel from Texas to Georgia to Florida and back home. ... "
" ... Especially in a city environment. ... "
" ... Traffic reports work in cities. ... "
" ... Great product it's In both our cars. ... "
" ... Purchased for my wife's car. ... "
" ... As a realtor, I show multiple properties per day across a huge geographic area, mostly lakeside and countryside. ... "
" ... I sat inside my home in Northeastern PA and entered the name of a restaurant we really enjoy in Saco, Maine. ... "
Size
16travel, nice, travel without, would, love
+100%
" ... Wouldn’t travel without it. ... "
" ... I travel between two different states going to small towns. ... "
" ... Great updates and love the size. ... "
" ... I travel a lot and it helps me find everything . ... "
" ... The size was nice to. ... "
" ... It is terrific and I would not travel without it. ... "
" ... I love it and size nice. ... "
" ... perfect size for older person ... "
Battery Life
16charge, hold a charge, charged, plugged, gps
+13%
-88%
" ... it will direct you toward an illegal turn, and will not charge up either ... "
" ... The battery showed fully charged but wouldn't power on unless it was plugged into a power source. ... "
" ... Worked for a month, then wont hold a charge. ... "
" ... After a two-hour battle, I concede. ... "
" ... I unplugged it and tried to power it up again it came on with a low battery indicator powered down and it will not turn back on. ... "
" ... Last but not least, All my old were still working UNTIL I let the internal Battery run down and 4 of them died a horrible death. ... Because I STILL have a Harmon-Kardon GPS I bought in 2000 that, even thought the Battery is shot and I leave it in a car I seldom use, the thing ALWAYS comes on and it ALWAYS works!!! ... "
" ... Had to charge separately and it took forever. ... "
" ... Unit worked OK but from the start it appeared the battery would not hold a charge. ... "
User Manual
14instructions, directions, user manual, line, easy
+29%
-71%
" ... Used it three times and not correct directions. ... "
" ... However, you should have a current atlas as a companion guide. ... "
" ... Instructions are given clearly with enough time to react to them. ... "
" ... As always I wish a small manual included. ... "
" ... Some issues, No directions included! ... "
" ... The user or manual is not downloadable to the computer so you can use it when you want it. ... "
" ... Manual sucks there is no other way to say that. ... "
ISP
12phone, needed, get, data, speed
+58%
-42%
" ... very good and not cost for data from a cell phone provider ... "
" ... Worked fine the first time I used it. ... "
" ... Upgraded from the 1450LMT to the 2589LMT. ... "
" ... The posted, VS. actual speed is a must have!! ... "
" ... Just what I needed! ... "
" ... If we have an address, we can get there. ... "
" ... Just got it . ... "
Build Quality
12unit, time, maybe, longer, gps
+50%
-50%
" ... The unit itself feels very cheap. ... "
" ... It is a rip-off. ... "
" ... I have no idea what happened to it for it was never dropped or jostled around. ... "
" ... Circular hole in back. ... "
" ... The screws holding it together are locked in and had to be drilled out. ... "
Product As Described
11product, expected, exactly, described, advertised
+100%
" ... It works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Appears to be as promised. ... "
" ... Good product and works as advertised ... "
" ... Everything was as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as I expected ... "
" ... works as advertised. ... "
" ... Better than I expected. ... "
Sound Quality
10zone, street, sounds, sounded, puget
+60%
-40%
" ... Easy to see, hear and understand. ... "
" ... Even if you speak loud and clearly, it may not misunderstand the street name. ... "
" ... I also like how it notifies with a warning sound beep when driving through a school zone. ... "
" ... It also has a decent voice, unlike the RoadMate, which slurred so much it sounded like she had just come from a bar. ... "
" ... This is actually a lot bigger deal than it sounds. ... "
Design
10yet, version, unit, plain, designed
+80%
-20%
" ... Nice looking unit. ... "
" ... This product good and almost looks like new. ... "
" ... Maybe the fit will feel right someday, maybe I'll swap for a more personal 5" one. ... "
" ... But it's very well designed. ... And yes it's shiny. ... "
" ... looks good have not used it yet. ... "
" ... The Nuvi is super sleek and looks way nicer than my older bulky version. ... "
" ... I can look right over it. ... "
Comfort
10needed, hand, find, feel, eyes
+70%
-30%
" ... Helps me find everywhere I've needed to go for work. ... "
" ... He loves it, and I feel better knowing he won't get lost! ... "
" ... Finds every place. ... "
" ... When you are traveling, its easy to look around - take your eyes off the road, make mistakes, etc. ... "
" ... Maybe the fit will feel right someday, maybe I'll swap for a more personal 5" one. ... "
" ... I am very happy with both, but the 6" gives my old, weary eyes a bit of a break. ... "
" ... and hands free phone use for those who need it too. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
Recommendations
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