Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-D

h5djr · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 11:09 am Post subject: Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-D

I am considering purchasing one on these units. Has anyone any experience of using one?
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sussamb · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:30 pm Post subject:

Not that model but I have a DriveSmart 50 LMT-D and am very happy with it.
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Kremmen · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:50 pm Post subject:

The LMT-D is the best decision, and, it allows the database from here so a win win.
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BAVC10 · Lifetime Member Joined: Dec 20, 2005 Posts: 756

Have the DriveLuxe 51 and had the DriveLuxe 50 - very little to choose between the two. Are you looking at the 61 due to the screensize? For a similar sum I'd recommend the DriveLuxe 50 (a few Halfords stores still have these in stock) as it has a permanent mount which means you don't need to plug the cable in every time you use the sat nav.

The main difference (apart from Wi-Fi) on the 51 series) is the TripAdvisor category - can't say I've used this so any of the previous years' models are a bargain where you can get them - apart from the DriveSmart series where the 61 has an edge-to-edge display
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jeta1 · Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:40 pm Post subject:

I've had a 61 LMT-D for a few weeks now.

Very pleased with the screen size, minimal frame width means that overall external size is similar to the 6" TomTom I had previously, despite the Garmin having a near 7" screen.

Very pleased with the screen resolution, clear and bright, probably the best portable I've used.

The high gloss of the screen can result in reflection on ocassions, noticable but not to the point of being a problem.

The voice recognition for voice input to navigation functions works surprsingily well.

The feature that will speak incoming text messages can be useful.

Couldn't find it discounted anywhere so paid the going rate of £250, happy that it was good value.

Kremmen · Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 2:42 pm Post subject:

My Garmin has the glass screen.

I've found that by adjusting the angle so all you can see is the roof lining and no windows works well.
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jeta1 · Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:34 pm Post subject:

jeta1 · Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:37 pm Post subject:

M8TJT · Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:09 pm Post subject:

Could be interested in one of these (61LMT-D @£200), How and where does the power cable join the unit and what type of connector is it.
Is it the standard mini USB that plugs into the back the same as my 2699? YES M8

EDIT. Seen the pics on Halfords and is is as I suspected (hoped)

jeta1 · Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:31 pm Post subject:

M8TJT · Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:51 pm Post subject:

Yeah, it's the screen size that I am impressed with and it's only a few mm bigger than my 2699. What's more important is that HWMBO will never notice the difference. Might just have a 2569LMT-D and a 2699LMT-D for sale soon, Very Happy

I'll have to make yet another 'push on' mount like I have for the other two.

M8TJT · Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:37 pm Post subject:

Has it got traffic via the power cable as per my 2699LMT-D or just by smartphone link?

Kremmen · Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 6:35 am Post subject:

If they did a 6" Driveluxe with the magnetic mount I would be interested. Must be a weight issue.

If you still have the 2699 in Sep I'm interested. I'd need to bring the jamjar to see if it fits. My 2599 only has about 1cm gap between it and the pillar as I have a fixed dash mount.
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M8TJT · Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:22 am Post subject:

Kremmen · Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:14 am Post subject:

Ta

What I meant by mag mount was one where the cable plugs into the base, not the unit.
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