For drivers who enjoy new experiences while driving, the Garmin DriveSmart 55 Sat-Nav is the ultimate travel companion. With clear menus and easy-to-read charts, Garmin DriveSmart 55 enables you to view turn-by-turn directions at a glance, 5.5 “high-resolution, edge-to-edge, touchscreen monitor.
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Specs:
Display resolution: 1200 x 720 pixels
Display Type: Multi-touch
Weight: 150.5 g
Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 1 hour
Benefits:
- Outsmart traffic jams by avoiding them with early warnings that recommend alternative routes to help you get away from construction zones or accidents.
- Garmin Digital Traffic is ready for use right out of the box, thanks to the provided traffic cable; no need to pair your satellite with a smartphone for traffic updates.
- If desired, live traffic information is available when paired with your phone. Voice-activated navigation Say ‘OK, Garmin’ and your sat-nav can listen to your voice commands and navigate to where you need to go.
- Enjoy better road trips with TripAdvisorView – Ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions along your route or near your destination.
- Just by pairing Garmin DriveSmart 55 with your compatible smartphone, you can enjoy hands-free calling using Bluetooth wireless technology.
Downsides:
- Route suggestions are not perfect
Verdict:
This sat-nav comes preloaded with data, making it easy to find millions of new and famous locations. To promote safer driving and improve situational awareness, driver warnings notify you of upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, safety cameras, and level crossings.
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