Garmin's new 2017 Drive Series

cottonsocks · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 29, 2010 Posts: 189

I am thinking of getting one of the new Garmin sat navs when they are released (supposed to be the first quarter of 2017 but there’s less than two weeks of that if they are to meet their advertised deadline). I have my eye on three models, the DriveLuxe LMT-D 51, the DriveAssist LMT-D 51 and the DriveSmart 61 LMT-D but I’m not sure which one I’ll go for just yet.

Has anyone made a direct comparison between the displays of the DriveLuxe series and the other units, especially in bright daylight? Also, how easy (or not) is the window/dashboard mount to engage and disengage from the sat nav (I know the DriveLuxe models have magnetic mounts). What about the dashcam models – do they work well or are there any annoying problems with them? Finally, the larger size – would you say the larger units are better or worse than the 5-inch models and if so, why?

Many thanks.

sussamb · Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 6:13 pm Post subject:

Not sure where you live but the 51/61 models are available. You may want to read this thread if you use the PGPSW cameras http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=97512
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h5djr · Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 7:33 pm Post subject:

I have just ordered a DriveSmart 61 LMT-D from Amazon and it's due to be delivered early next week. I will let you know what I think.
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Kremmen · Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 6:57 am Post subject:

TBH, if it has no third party camera support I'm no longer interested.
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sussamb · Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 8:08 am Post subject:

Snap

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cottonsocks · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 29, 2010 Posts: 189

I've just sent an e-mail to Garmin UK. I'll post their reply when it comes back.

BAVC10 · Lifetime Member Joined: Dec 20, 2005 Posts: 750

I picked up a DriveLuxe 51 last week and it is almost the same as the DriveLuxe 50 that I have, so I am sure the others you mention will be very similar to the 2016 range, if you've seen / had a chance to 'play' with those.

There are some great end-of-line deals to be had on the 2016 Range at the moment. I'd be tempted to go for one of those rather than the newer model - which for the DriveLuxe 50 is over £100 saving on the nearly identical (except for Wi-Fi) DriveLuxe 51.

The models you list all have different features / functions but the powered magnetic mount is a real winner in my book.
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walkerx · Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 8:37 pm Post subject:

just noticing the price difference on halfords and agree you may as well get the 2016 model unless you specifically require wifi updating, but if you have a computer and want to use the pgpsw cameras on it then 2016 model is way to go for pricing

Kremmen · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 6:45 am Post subject:

BAVC10 · Lifetime Member Joined: Dec 20, 2005 Posts: 750

Not yet as I am running it in parallel with my DriveLuxe 50 - won't be able to until much later this week but I am intrigued to try it out to see what happens.
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cottonsocks · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 29, 2010 Posts: 189

Just had a response back from Garmin. Here it is, word for word...

Dear Brian,
Thank you for your enquiry.
Unfortunately we will not be able to answer that, while third party software/information is not blocked it is not actively supported by Garmin, the only assistance we are able to provide with regard to this is troubleshooting is limited to:
° Updating system software with Garmin Express
° Ensuring that the included Garmin maps, accessories, or software are working properly
° If a similar product made by Garmin is available, recommend that as a possible alternative
For assistance with anything outside of the items above, the customer should be referred back to the third-party company that created the product they wish to use.
If a device is damaged through use of third-party maps, software, or accessories it is not covered under the Garmin Warranty.
Kind regards,
Jack
Garmin Europe

M8TJT · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:12 pm Post subject:

But what exactly did you ask them?

sussamb · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:49 pm Post subject:

Whatever it was it doesn't say 3rd party speed camera files won't work, which is really all we need to find out.
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cottonsocks · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 29, 2010 Posts: 189

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Can you tell me whether the new 2017 Drive series has full support for third-party speed cameras such as pocketgpsworld please as there is some confusion over this (see my post on their forum): http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=97518
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Garmin DriveLuxe™ 51 LMT-D

sussamb · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 10:13 pm Post subject:

That's a 'we can't say' then Smile

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