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Garmin Nuvi 57LM GPS Navigator System with Spoken Turn By Turn Directions 5 inch display Lifetime Map Updates Direct Access and Speed Limit Displays
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.1
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GPS
153garmin, nuvi, maps, map, traffic
+83%
-17%
" ... Terrific gps and auxiliary info unit. ... "
" ... The GPS works great! ... "
" ... This GPS unit works great. ... "
" ... Excellent Garmin GPS. ... "
" ... I prefer the GPS over using my phone. ... "
" ... What did we do before we had Garmin GPS to guide us around . ... "
" ... Great GPS, was very satisfied with our purchase. ... "
" ... I received a Garmin GPS back in 2006 as a gift when the Nuvi 200? ... It worked so well that I ended up buying another Garmin. ... "
Ease of Use
106difficult, directions, user friendly, instructions, navigate
+83%
-17%
" ... Easy to use, but not as easy to log in new destinations as our old one. ... "
" ... it is easy to use and update. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... easy to use ... "
" ... This was immediately ready to use. ... It's simple to operate and although the manual does not come with it (you have to download it) it's easy to figure out on your own. ... "
" ... Easy to use, intuitive. ... "
" ... Says it’s super easy to use and very clear on the instructions. ... "
" ... easy to use. ... "
Product Reliability
74stopped working, lost, garmin, died, updated
+45%
-55%
" ... This unit is inoperable less than four months into use ... "
" ... I bought this one in June. ... It worked 6 months. ... "
" ... This is my second Garmin in 2 years, I think that a product life span of <2 years is totally unacceptable. ... "
" ... Made the unit unusable. ... "
" ... I bought this fake item on Amazon which stopped working less than a year. ... "
" ... I have been following all directions and registering and connecting for updates has continually failed. ... "
" ... I bought this July 3rd and it has been rapidly declining. ... Hopefully mine is just a lemon. ... "
" ... I bought this to replace my old Nuvi which finally crapped out after 7- years. ... Maybe if I went far enough off course it might but since I've been ... "
Software Platform
68google maps, updates, map, garmin, lifetime
+56%
-44%
" ... Updates free yearly. ... "
" ... I find Google Maps to have better traffic handling. ... "
" ... Helped us a ton in D.C. You would have you download the maps and updates for it. ... "
" ... Works as well,if not better than my old Garmin and has unlimited maps. ... "
" ... I love the Garmin user interface so much so that I ignore the GPS that is built into my car. ... "
" ... Better than the pre programmed garbage that came with our Dodge , subaru, and 100X better than Apple maps. ... "
" ... and it comes with lifetime data updates. ... "
" ... The download of the latest USA map was easy and relatively fast. ... "
For Travel
59gps, trips, road trip, vacation, city
+80%
-20%
" ... Switched from TomTom and it took a little getting used to but on a recent trip which included 4 different locations it worked like a charm. ... "
" ... A life saver for when I travel. ... "
" ... Best thing what i need in road trip. ... "
" ... GPS would need to stay charging for long trips ... "
" ... We took a trip and used it and it was great throughout the trip ... "
" ... Works perfectly on my motorcycle . ... "
" ... Using while traveling in Phoenix and California and it worked perfectly. ... "
" ... I can plan a trip and take the unit with me when I fly out of town and use it in a rental car. ... "
Apps
59google maps, map, updates, gps, garmin
+59%
-41%
" ... Updates free yearly. ... "
" ... I find Google Maps to have better traffic handling. ... "
" ... Helped us a ton in D.C. You would have you download the maps and updates for it. ... "
" ... Scrolling the map on screen is terrible compared to even the cheapest ($60) of smart phones. ... "
" ... Works as well,if not better than my old Garmin and has unlimited maps. ... "
" ... Better than the pre programmed garbage that came with our Dodge , subaru, and 100X better than Apple maps. ... "
" ... and it comes with lifetime data updates. ... "
" ... Garmins UI is the best for GPS. ... "
Price
50money, gps, worth, unit, value
+88%
-12%
" ... Great device and great value! ... "
" ... Good product for the price. ... "
" ... Great GPS unit for the price. ... "
" ... Great product at a great price. ... "
" ... bad units maybe,, but I've used a GPS for over ten years now and this unit is awesome for size and price! ... "
" ... Great product and good price. ... "
" ... Money well spent! ... "
" ... Awesome GPS for the money . ... "
Display Clarity
46display, large, directions, easy to read, maps
+83%
-17%
" ... It took me a while to learn how to use this model having had another Garmin with a smaller screen since 2008 but the more I use this one it has really nice features to make a driving trip more fun and secure, like warnings . ... "
" ... Screen is plenty large. ... The screen works well in bright conditions and night driving. ... "
" ... The larger screen is a blessing compared to the other unit which is 5". ... "
" ... A little bigger screen, clearer picture and faster response. ... "
" ... Working perfectly,, rerouting is perfect,, 5 inch screen is great !, update,, used now for a couple of months , it's working perfectly, so too read some of the comments is confusing for sure !! ... "
" ... Perfect size screen. ... "
" ... The 67LMT is easy and intuitive to use, and the larger screen really does make a difference, even though it dosn't sound as if it could. ... "
" ... The displace is great for being a five inch screen. ... "
Device Compatibility
45cell phone, garmin, smartphone, gps, use your phone
+73%
-27%
" ... I prefer the GPS over using my phone. ... "
" ... It worked excellently for my needs, and I will never drive without one again. ... "
" ... so much better then the phone ... "
" ... Saves me from using so much phone data. ... "
" ... better than my phone ... "
" ... Works so well, without needing to involve your phone! ... "
" ... Most people don't think that you are going to need a GPS, because you can use your phone. ... "
" ... The day of these devices has come and gone. ... "
Setup
37instructions, clear, gave, read, figure
+70%
-30%
" ... It's simple to operate and although the manual does not come with it (you have to download it) it's easy to figure out on your own. ... "
" ... Bought this for my dad who is in his 70’s and not tech savvy at all. ... Says it’s super easy to use and very clear on the instructions. ... "
" ... They are so patient and knowledgeable and cheerful and every one of them I spoke to with questions acted like they really wanted to help me (and they did). ... "
" ... Except for the fact that I had to download 18 pages of instructions for her, it is very user friendly. ... "
" ... Great little G p s clear directions good updates easy to use ... "
" ... Which would have been great if the turnpike was backed up. ... "
" ... Works great once it is installed ... "
" ... Wonderful tool for getting directions. ... "
Marketplace
34amazon, advertised, works as expected, picture, described
+68%
-32%
" ... All-in-all it's a good device and meets my needs as described. ... "
" ... Like how it shows the picture of the exit coming up ... "
" ... On time and as advertised! ... "
" ... Thank You, Jerry ... "
" ... Normally I have been very happy with everything I've ordered over the years from Amazon. ... "
" ... The product is as described. ... "
" ... The vestido item! ... "
" ... Just what I expected. ... "
Controls
33letters, press, directions, turn right, route
+18%
-82%
" ... NOT real traffic updates, there's significant lag, it should know the traffic before I hit Go button, so it chooses the fastest way, but not only it doesn't, even while en route gives me updates like 20 minutes after that they're not accurate anymore. ... "
" ... Kind of hard to search for things . ... "
" ... Also if you need to change route, there is a safety thing on where you cannot change anything while you are driving, which s annoying if you are stuck in traffic n a freeway and need to detour. ... "
" ... The touch screen numbers and letters buttons seem to be offset so the letter you touch is not the letter you want, but is the one above or below it. ... It took way too much time to input addresses because typing errors caused by the offset buttons were frustrating and time consuming. ... "
" ... At one point I was able to get it to change to a more ideal route due to some button popping up that allowed me to change routes even though I was on the best route. ... "
" ... The left or right turn directions are often confusing and sometimes just plain incorrect. ... "
" ... Only down side is there is no mute button on the main screen. ... "
" ... Now you have to press hard on it to get it to work. ... "
Features
27useful, traffic feature, feature, updated, gps
+93%
-7%
" ... I have an older version which I love so I assume this one will function well and be as useful as mine. ... "
" ... I'm still figuring out some of the features. ... "
" ... Tons of other customizable options. ... Still, very pleased with this unit and with the features in general. ... "
" ... This unit has so many features that I was unaware it even had. ... "
" ... The turn-by-turn is better than the older models. ... "
" ... Love the traffic feature. ... "
" ... Easy to read, easy to use and has all the needed features. ... "
" ... This newer model has some really improved functions. ... "
Returns
26returning, returned, back, another, window
+4%
-96%
" ... I'd return mine but missed my window of opportunity . ... "
" ... My original was stolen so this was a replacement. ... "
" ... but it did find me a Marina. ... It's okay but honestly I'd return it ... "
" ... But this one failed me. ... "
" ... I’m very disappointed in this GPS and am planning on returning it. ... "
" ... Returned of course . ... "
" ... Sending it back and ordered a new one. ... "
" ... I am returning it for a refund. ... "
As Gift
25bought, loves, christmas, husband, purchased
+92%
-8%
" ... bought it as a gift for my parents who are not as good with technology as others. ... "
" ... Purchased as a Christmas present. ... "
" ... Gift for new driver. ... "
" ... Gift for my brother. ... "
" ... This is a gift for my granddaughter for Christmas. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift for my Aunt and she loves it. ... "
" ... I got this as a gift for my 80 year old Mom. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for my mother. ... "
Accuracy
25routes, maps, easy to use, precise, places
+88%
-12%
" ... blind to some obvious routes. ... "
" ... Major interstates and exits were all 100% accurate. ... "
" ... I'm very inept at traveling and directions and this is very clear and accurate. ... "
" ... I waited until I had used it several times so that I could give an accurate review. ... I have gone to two different cities that were over 200 miles away and located in newly developed areas and it was very accurate. ... "
" ... Gives alternate routes. ... "
" ... ACCURATE CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS WITH A MINIMUM OF VERBAGE. ... "
" ... I programmed a few places myself and the directions are really precise ... "
" ... Perfect Navi and VERY accurate!! ... "
User Manual
20manual, read, figure, clear, reading
+30%
-70%
" ... I have no idea if the product is good or bad, since I couldn't figure out the sketchy instructions and have never used it! ... "
" ... No instructions included. ... "
" ... Is it too much also to include a printed hard copy manual instead of only getting instructions from website? ... "
" ... Instructions are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to figure out. ... "
" ... It doesn't come with a printed instruction manual, and since I was using it on the road, I had no ready access to the internet site to get instructions. ... The final straw was when it gave me bad directions. ... "
" ... Plus, the verbal instructions were seriously confusing. ... "
" ... The only thing I did not like is that there was no manual in the box so I had to guess on how to set it up and use it. ... "
" ... No user manual, had to download manual from the web. ... Instructions not very clear, illustrations also not very clear. ... "
Delivery
20arrived, time, shipping, item, fast
+85%
-15%
" ... Quick ship, and exactly what we needed for work ... "
" ... good shipping, like it very much. ... "
" ... Everything was well packed, worked out of the box. ... "
" ... Just like new and worked perfectly right out of the box! ... "
" ... The product arrived fine, no problem. ... Came in 2 days, packaged well - I was very excited. ... "
" ... Bought for work, delivery team. ... "
" ... Received in timely manner. ... "
" ... fast shipment so much better than one I bought in 2008 ... "
Capacity
18city, routinely, nyc, highway, cities
+72%
-28%
" ... The portable unit allows me to program my destinations and trips in the comfort of my home/hotel room. ... "
" ... But by using it for a solid week around town I know to calculate those extra 70 feet . ... using it around my own town I knew to turn around right away. ... I always have to remember to factor in those elusive 70- feet . ... "
" ... even if you're 1000 miles from home. ... You don't have coverage nationwide but I am still quite impressed by the coverage area where I live in central GA. One of the features I did not know this gps had was something called 'MYtrends'. ... "
" ... This is our second one of these, one for each car. ... "
" ... Works great fro small family city trips. ... "
" ... From Kansas and used this in Florida. ... "
" ... It's great & my family still uses it. ... "
" ... I'm in a cat rescue group in a small Texas town. ... "
Network
18areas, loses, feet, traffic, satellite signal
+50%
-50%
" ... Started it up took 10 min to get a satellite signal while standing outside holding it up! ... "
" ... It loses satellite connection too frequently. ... "
" ... Keeps losing satellite connection. ... "
" ... Loses signal way too much. ... "
" ... Can't even find an address in DE which is a very public location. ... "
" ... It would be OK except when driving in Dallas/Ft Worth TX it loses the satellites when we drive under a bridge, LOTS of bridges and overpasses in Dallas area. ... "
" ... This was bought in October, and it is already losing signal and turning off, making it difficult to use it for what it is intended for. ... "
" ... One issue I have with it is that takes forever to acquire satellite signal. ... "
Product As Described
15works as expected, picture, described, product, like
+100%
" ... All-in-all it's a good device and meets my needs as described. ... "
" ... Like how it shows the picture of the exit coming up ... "
" ... On time and as advertised! ... "
" ... The product is as described. ... "
" ... Just what I expected. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Operates as advertised. ... "
" ... The picture is perfect. ... "
Call quality
15directions, voice command, feature, tells, pleasant
+67%
-33%
" ... Bought this to replace a refurbished one I won at work, less talk from this one no more recalculating voice. ... "
" ... Clear, concise directions with a pleasant voice to get you where you want to go! ... "
" ... The voice quality and volume are also very good. ... "
" ... I wouldn't mind being able to choose a different voice, but the voice on this is very clear and not annoying - it would just be fun to be able to pick the voice which tells me where to go. ... "
" ... Speaks clearly and shows good directions and you don't have to rely on your phone. ... "
" ... Excellent spoken directions without the mispronouncing of street names. ... "
" ... It told me which lanes I needed to be in and when I'd be using the highway exits corresponding to those lanes with enough volume for me to easily hear it over the radio. ... "
" ... Good voice directions, lots of other plus options. ... "
Fit
14nuvi, gps, windshield, roads, motorcycle
+43%
-57%
" ... the only thing i don't like, is that sometimes it takes me off the freeway and on to side roads before i got to destination? ... "
" ... So turned the gps off and place in trunk. ... "
" ... Only complaint is that it is a bit tricky to get it in and out of the dash holder. ... "
" ... The biggest drawback is the windshield holder. ... It falls down frequently and is very annoying. ... "
" ... It also seems to struggle with detours and will just keep insisting I go a certain way despite a road closure. ... "
Overall performance
13works, well, speed, love, limit
+92%
-8%
" ... Perfect for the wife's job. ... "
" ... I love having a dedicated unit that is always on the job. ... "
" ... Works great so far. ... "
" ... Works beautifully and I love the speed limit indicator and the real time speed readout. ... "
" ... I like the graphics. ... "
" ... Very nice graphics. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... It works so far. ... "
For Kids
12wife, daughter, son, bought, purchased
+100%
" ... Even let me know of school zones. ... "
" ... Wife loves it. ... "
" ... My son uses this and likes it ... "
" ... Purchased for daughter. ... "
" ... Bought it for my daughter for college. ... "
" ... Got it for my wife ,she loves it . ... "
" ... I bought this for my parents. ... "
" ... I bought this for my daughter and son-in-law who travel a lot. ... "
ISP
12works, used, set, home address, loses
+58%
-42%
" ... PS, don't actually use your home address as the home address. ... "
" ... Works as it should. ... "
" ... That address is an old one. ... "
" ... It works for me. ... "
" ... Worked as it should have . ... "
" ... it was just what I needed. ... "
" ... Of course you must have a specific address. ... "
Cables
11cable, come, usb cord, usb, wrong
+27%
-73%
" ... cables could be a little heavier though ... "
" ... Very disappointed as this is not the standard USB cord, as I went to purchase one and found out that this one is “obsolete.” ... "
" ... also, you cannot use this with a usb cord . ... "
" ... It didn't come with a USB wire. ... "
" ... Bought this only to realize it doesn't come with the USB cable. ... "
" ... The screen also reads that I have the wrong Cord! ... "
Design
11works, look, right, nuvi, feel
+64%
-36%
" ... All in all, this does perfectly what it needs to do and it is very simple to look for hotels, restaurants etc. ... "
" ... Everything looks good so far ... "
" ... Looks like my unit is 2016 model. ... "
" ... Has more detail. ... "
" ... Oh, and I purchased the Amazon case and stand and they are a perfect match. ... "
Comfort
11hands, feel, ripped, lost, getting
+18%
-82%
" ... I am just recovering from an injury that put me out of commision for awhile, so in all fairness by the time I knew how bad this was it has been 3 months since my purchase, so the company never had the opportunity to make it right if they would have ordinarely. ... "
" ... This one loses hands down. ... "
" ... It would say things like "after staying left, veer left again into the roundabout, taking the third left after staying right" or something like that. ... "
" ... The only real downside is that with thick arthritic fingers it is difficult to use the screen. ... "
" ... It falls down frequently and is very annoying. ... "
" ... Hands down the worst GPS on the market. ... "
" ... Too small (I'm a woman with average hands). ... "
" ... I feel ripped off. ... Don't get ripped off. ... "
Build Quality
10ripped, flexible, maybe, left, familiar
+10%
-90%
" ... Bummer on the poor quality of workmanship. ... "
" ... Very susceptible to heat damage if left exposed in your car. ... "
" ... I DID buy it refurbished so maybe that's the reason and maybe something fried on the inside, so ill be taking it apart eventually and updating my review. ... "
" ... Seems to be very limited on routes and not flexible. ... Wish it would be easier to use and more flexible. ... "
" ... It is a cheap piece of junk with a cheap-junky feel to it. ... "
" ... I feel ripped off. ... Don't get ripped off. ... "
" ... The mount came broken ... "
Battery Life
10hours, go, route, plugged, minutes
+10%
-90%
" ... However, the battery doesn't stay charged when disconnected from the power source. ... Is this normal or is this a faulty battery. ... "
" ... Battery dies after 1-2 hours of use and it literally malfunctioned after 31 days so I could not have returned it to amazon. ... "
" ... The screen would not light up until I had it plugged in for several minutes, even though I charged up its internal battery for hours beforehand. ... "
" ... $100 down the drain. ... "
" ... my problem wasn't the battery ... "
" ... second one i received with a dead battery ---- am returning it for refund --- beginning to wonder about the quality of the new garmins ... "
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