Wearable4U - Garmin DriveSmart 86, 8-inch Car GPS Navigator with Bright, Crisp High-Res Maps and Voice Assist with Power Pack Bundle

Being a Garmin GPS user for some time. Then, I upgraded to this current technology model of great screen, many other functions, and useful additional information. The processor is really fast. Perfect for interstate travel and longer trips. Outside of cities, you cannot depend on the smartphone GPS, on interstates and otherwise. Often, it is not available, and info is minimal, so not really useful for longer trips. Just get it. It will be of crucial value, where you need safety and travel info. One function I love is the dynamic information of where the next rest area going to be and how far--same for gas stations and other info. Trust me. GET IT.

This is a very nice unit. You can ask it to find a store and it will give you a list of locations. It understands what you ask it for and its driving directions are easily understood.

This was bought for my wife, to replace a smaller Garmin that she uses in her Lexus RX350. She wants to do some longer solo trips, and this should help in navigating around Seattle where her daughters live. As far as I know, this model has the largest screen size for a passenger car sized Garmin. The screen is bright and clear, and the map includes many customization options. Also, complex voice control is possible, and there are customizable interfaces to notifications from Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. There are a lot more options than possible to discuss in a short review.Note also that the power and connectivity interface is different from other Garmin models- this customized package includes an external battery for power options and support.I did do a full update on the software and maps online, but found that it was easier to manually enter the addresses from the old one.

The GPS system navigation brings you exactly where you need to be and covers all of the closed roads in your path. The Bluetooth connection comes with an application allowing you to answer the phone. The size is perfect. Only one complaint, the suction cup attachment for the window is a bit cheap. Almost a perfect GPS.

works great

I bought this new GPS as a present for my wife. Out of the box impression was very good, big screen, clear display and voice recognition seemed better than my older model. Our first trip with it was a major disappointment. It got us from our house in NC to a hotel in Birmingham AL. Several times while traveling on the interstate it warned of upcoming speed changes from 70mph to 60, and the actual speed change was never posted. Once at the hotel we entered a friends address to a large, gated community which has been there for several years, and it wasnt found. Tried different variables and nothing. I put the exact address in Google maps and it appeared instantly. I can't tell you how many times this happens with Garmins. I travel for my work and it happens a lot, either it cant be found our it takes me to a bogus location. I should have bought her a nice phone holder for the windshield. Garmin needs to invest much more in their software instead of ways to get out of "Lifetime Maps"

this product is very helpful for drivers travelling all around long distance very accurate mapping,displaying clear image of route speed,ahead traffic condition.

Very fast response to every touchscreen tasking. The app on Android (Apple) should be loaded 1st then turn on for the 1st time and follow the prompts for connections, both WIFI and Bluetooth to the phone app. Highly simple and intuitive setup. Charge to main unit for ~10 minutes before turning on or it might not stay turned on and you'll think something is broken. Leave charging while doing everything (updating/configuring) initially. Live WX maps, forecasts, traffic. Use The old app "BASECAMP" to re-install all the routes and saved locations from the previous Garmin being replaced. Fantastic machine for ~$200.