Garmin nvi 55LM GPS Navigators System (Renewed)

Love the merchandise

Easy to use, mostly accurate--there's some conflict when state highway exit numbers have been recently changed, but the onscreen sign images help (if you remember to look!). Not five-stars only because the mount fails to hold, but given that I purchased a refurbished unit, I can't say whether that's a problem generally.

I bought this to replace the earlier 10 years old model, the battery is no longer holding charge. Base on the past experience, it's good design, very easy to use & navigate, the color scheme is pleasant. Unlike the older model, this one pick up the signal as soon as it's turned on. I use it for a long trip, and out of cellular coverage without worrying to drain my cell phone. My wife use it regularly since it comes with handy, convenient easy to adjust for viewing angle mounting hardware.Update 8/25/17: After 1 and 1/2 years, my wife has been using it regularly. This is a refurb unit, however there is no issue at all, especially with the battery. It's still running strong. Note that the pre-installed map only covers 49 US states. Check your map and update to cover your travel area.8/17 Updates: Over a year and half, we use it regulary - the battery is still running strong

Just an FYI to other buyers who may never have owned a GPS before: When the item says "free lifetime maps" what it actually means is free lifetime map UPDATES. The actual maps themselves need to be purchased for varying prices of 60$ - 100$ USD ! I bought this unit for upcoming trips to Portugal, Hawaii, and South Korea. None of those are pre-programmed into the device (only lower 49 states) and so I was looking at an extra 250--300$ . Wow. Very misleading in my opinion. Luckily I have discovered how to download free maps, but it was a hassle.

Worked for about a month, then went haywire. Unfortunately this device decided to quit working just 3 days after the return window. Now comes the nightmare of attempting a warranty repair or replacement. Save yourself some heartache, and spend the extra $50 or so dollars to buy a new device.**Update** I went through the process of trying to get this fixed through the warranty that Garmin supposedly has for this device. The bottom line is, I still have a GPS unit that does not work. This device quit working just weeks after receiving it, and I cannot get Garmin to repair it under warranty. This was the 7th GPS device I purchased through Garmin, and it is my last. I will never do business with Garmin again. I ended up buying a Magellan unit that has worked flawlessly. Garmin, your greed, and poor customer service cost you a long time customer. Thank you Magellan for all that you have done for me, you have a customer for life.

The GPS is as good as expected; however, there I a learning curve as it has a few differences from my previous Garmin. I have used it on a few trips now and found no system glitches or obvious errors in the system so it meets all my expectations and is obviously worth its cost as long as it doesn't fail within the next 12 months or so.Lewis J

NUVI 67LMT- Amazing 6" screen for under $100. Unit is solid and functions 100% of the time. no glitches, reboots or freeze-ups. battery life is not so good but i rarely ever use it outside the car and 12v power. LOVE IT!!!Love the easy to follow pictures for lane changes and ramp position. Easy to customize. Thanks Garmin!!Also love the free map updates and traffic

A pretty darn good system. It can be more time consuming to enter coordinates with this that other interfaces (you must hit spaces between streets: "willow -space- glen" or whatever, instead of entering "willowglen" and getting results).I do not recommend buying is product without lifetime map updates. That used to be a problem with older gps units, and I believe the cost for an update if you don't have lifetime maps is close to the price of a new unit with coverage.I recommend using an inverter with a longer usb cord - mine has an on/off switch so I don't kill my battery if I leave the car for a while. I tucked the wires in trim for a cleaner look and so I don't have wires getting in the way everywhere.