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Garmin DriveSmart 65

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
72 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
1 %
Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
I am not one to use a sat nav due to being in the logistics industry over 25 years and working on maps and digital cartography over the years but I do like to check out these things when they come along and compare to what is on offer. The DriveSmart 65 also has Amazon […]Read more
Garmin DriveSmart 65 & Live Traffic (GPS Navigation System): 2.4 out of 5 stars from 7 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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Pros

  • quickest
  • shortest
  • cheapest

Cons

  • poor routing sounds like a big issue also
  • The Volume level is pathetic
  • reckless disregard for their reputation & churn out such rubbish
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Key specs

  • Touchscreen
  • yes
  • 3D
  • yes
  • Europe
  • yes
  • Geocaching
  • Fixed
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Garmin DriveSmart 65 - Pros & Cons

Garmin DriveSmart 65

Pros

  • quickest
  • shortest
  • cheapest
  • and simplest
  • The feature is very nice when searching for popular tourist destinations
  • these navigation systems are responsive and provides concise and clear information
  • extremely easy to use
  • Nice and informative graphical and spoken instructions
  • overall is very good
  • The menu is well set up and intuitive
  • free lifetime map updates and free lifetime traffic alerts

Cons

  • poor routing sounds like a big issue also
  • The Volume level is pathetic
  • reckless disregard for their reputation & churn out such rubbish
  • Will never touch another Garmin product again
  • get speed camera alerts
  • USB charging cable is quite short
  • almost impossible to use when music was playing in the car
  • this software is available only on WIndows and Mac OS
  • voice commands are a bit more difficult to deal with
  • This site uses Akismet to reduce spam
  • you do not need a cellular network connection

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Garmin DriveSmart 65 - Full Specifications

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General
PurposeGeocaching
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Display
Display typeTFT
Screen size6.95 in
Screen resolution1024 x 600 px
Interface typeTouchscreen
Widescreenyes
Backlight displayyes
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Technical details
USByes
Languages supportMulti
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Power
External power connectionBattery
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery life (max)1.0 h
Battery capacity20.0 mAh
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Design
Form factorFixed
Placement supported
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Width6.81 in
Height3.9 in
Depth0.75 in
Weight8.45 oz
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Communication
Bluetoothyes
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Storage
Storage media type
  • Flash
  • Memory card
Compatible memory cardsmicroSD
Internal storage capacity16.0 GB

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Garmin DriveSmart 65 Garmin - Editorial Reviews (2)

Garmin DriveSmart 65 Review - The Garmin DriveSmart 65 Sat Nav #Garmin #SatNav #Tech #Motoring - techbuzzireland
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Published: 26.09.2019
Review - The Garmin DriveSmart 65 Sat Nav #Garmin #SatNav #Tech #Motoring - techbuzzireland

I am not one to use a sat nav due to being in the logistics industry over 25 years and working on maps and digital cartography over the years but I do like to check out these things when they come along and compare to what is on offer. The DriveSmart 65 also has Amazon […]

By Jim O Brien/CEO
4 minute read
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Published: 24.01.2022
Garmin DriveSmart 65 & Live Traffic

Garmin DriveSmart 65 & Live Traffic (GPS Navigation System): 2.4 out of 5 stars from 7 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

By firezone1au
10 minute read

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