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| About - Garmin Nuvi 50 |
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| The Nuvi 50 has a 5-inch LCD screen. Notable features include a trip computer, reality view, and lane assistance. This unit is preloaded with maps covering the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. |
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Approximate retail price:
$170
The Ratings applied to untested model Garmin Nuvi 50LM come from our tests of model Garmin Nuvi 50, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both.
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| About This Brand |
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By far the biggest selling brand, with more than 50 percent of the market. Based in Olathe, Kan., Garmin was founded in 1989, and today it has 7,000 employees. Garmin GPS navigators have consistently scored near or at the top of our ratings. In addition to portable GPS units, Garmin makes a variety of fitness training devices and products for marine and aviation use. The company announced plans to sell its own telephone with built-in navigation two years ago, but the scheduled release date has been pushed back several times. |
| Features & Specs - Garmin Nuvi 50 | |
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Screen size (in.) |
5.0 |
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Weight (oz.) |
6.3 |
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Bluetooth hands-free calling |
No |
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Spoken street names |
Yes |
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Consumer Reports User Reviews
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Software bug makes unit fail
11/24/2012
Pros
Compact
Easy Menus
Easy To Read
Easy to use
Cons
Software Bug
Best Uses
Faster Routes
Finding Specific Address
Planning Trips
Rural Navigation
Urban Navigation
Comment:
This unit worked very well and I was very please with it till one day it wouldn't turn on. I contacted Garmin and they said, oh yeah, we know about that, its a software bug. We have a fix for that... So why didn't they inform me ahead of time before it failed on me? I went through the trouble of registering my unit with them, so they had all my information. Terrible customer service. Their fix didn't work either. I have to swap it out with them which will take 3 weeks! Nice unit - while it was working. Terrible customer service.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Like the large screen & free map updates
1/12/2012
Pros
Acquires Satellites Quickly
Easy Menus
Easy To Read
Easy To Set Up
Large Screen
Reliable Performance
Simple Controls
Voice clear
Cons
Best Uses
Faster Routes
Finding Specific Address
Like in large citys
Rural Navigation
Comment:
Like al GPS sometimes they lead you astray.overall very good.ilike the big screen.overall it has been very good I had a 1300 before.seems to be abought the same.i like the free map update.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Garmin 50 is perfect for me.
1/2/2012
Pros
Acquires Satellites Quickly
Easy Menus
Easy To Read
Easy To Setup
Large Screen
Reliable Performance
Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Finding Specific Address
Planning Trips
Rural Navigation
Urban Navigation
Comment:
I owned a Megellan previously for over 7 years.It was hard to hear inside the vehicle, too small a screen to see well amongst other reasons. The technology has vastly improved over time. It was time to update. The Garmin'50' offered vast improvements, as most other GPS's do too. I chose the 5 screen for better viewing while driving. Much easier to see. The voice direction level is much louder and much easier to hear over road noise. I like the free map update , although you can only do it 4 x's a year. But that's enough for me. I found the start instructions easy to follow ,plus Garmin will give you the 1st map update FREE if you register it within 15 days on line. The 'touch' screen is nice to move the map pic around the screen. I don't need the traffic updates or the Pedestrian ability. My Garmin came with a USB cable for the PC down loading. The mount looks OK but I don't use it in my SUV. Instead I keep in tucked in a cup holder beside me. Just easier and it dosen't block my vision. All in all, I find it very easy to use and to find locations. It has not let me down yet, for the month I've used it around town, testing it out. I think It'll be fine when I'm traveling in areas I'm not familiar with.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
User has of experience with this product
No Load and Setup directions.
06/18/2012
Strength
none that I can see
Weakness
Poor Sales support a Radio Shack in Maine.
There are no directions or setup instructions for first time users.No service contact number available on any page of this site.
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