*_This USB power cord will power the Drive 60LMT WITHOUT the need for a Garmin charger_* amzn.to/3K1wEhY (Amazon affiliated link) I have tested this personally and it does work.
@mariannelanger7423
3 ай бұрын
Yes, it’s an interesting mix of the advanced and not so advanced features. It does have the specific “up ahead” where it shows the names of closest gas stations, restaurants and ATMs. I like that it has the traffic receiver built in and with the usb cord you’ve linked above you can get traffic WITHOUT the need for a Garmin charger. Have heard that some rental cars do not have the classic cigarette chargers anymore. That’s another use scenario. Recall a comment where someone brought their gps on a trip and when they got in the rental car there was no cigarette lighter charger outlet so they couldn’t use their gps.
@sat103
3 ай бұрын
The general rule of thumb if intending to use a Garmin in a rental is to bring a USB power cable and also carry along a small USB-C to USB-A adapter since some newer cars don't have a 12V port nor USB-A and only USB-C.
@trep53
3 ай бұрын
My drive smart 51 LMT-S has been quite useful for me. I only use it on long trips or if I’m in a location I’m not familiar with. This is only because I don’t leave it set up in the car. Also I rarely interact with it while driving. The down side for me is I don’t really know all of this units capabilities. You have an in depth knowledge of these products.
@mariannelanger7423
3 ай бұрын
Took similar model on a longer trip last year and also found it quite useful. Left it up at all stops and only took it down at night at hotels. In previous years I took it down at every stop which was a pain. My thought was that most people view GPS’s as old technology and believe they’re not worth stealing anymore. Leave mine up on windshield all the time now ( except hotels). Forgot to lock the car one night and people were going into unlocked cars on the block, including mine. They didn’t bother taking the gps.
@trep53
3 ай бұрын
@@mariannelanger7423 your right about people thinking these gps units are old technology. Someone commented they were surprised to know you can still buy one. Im not too convinced that thieves may not steal them but taking it down at every stop isn’t something I do either. BTW I recently switched to using the dash vent mount that Garmin sells. Overall it isn’t as sturdy but it gets it in a lower position and doesn’t block the view out the windshield at all.
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