Garmin Drive 60 USA LMT GPS Navigator System with Lifetime Maps and Traffic, Driver Alerts, Direct Access, and Foursquare data

I don't always travel; but when I do, my phone loses signal. Which brings me here; to review the purchase of the GPS.First off, it's a GPS. It has one job to do, and I would say it did the job well, in almost 3k miles for it's maiden voyage. It didn't steer me wrong, didn't drive me into any lakes or tell me to turn left off of a bridge. It took me around some blocks, when I could have just went a direct shot, but that's minor.I was torn between the 5" 6" or 7" display. I went with the 6" display, because the 7" was too big of a price difference. Whether or not the size of the screen is useful over the smaller version, I'll never know. Seems there's a lot of unused space on the screen.I've borrowed Garmin GPS's in the past, this is the first one I've used with live traffic updates. I drove 16 hours one way, with no traffic, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Got to the city of my destination, and this thing has me driving back roads, when the highway is a straight shot to the destination. I thought it was defective! I did a U-Turn and got back on the highway, only to find myself parked on the highway in traffic. Later, I assumed it was steering me around the traffic? Who knows, there was no warning. But from then on, it would tell me when the traffic would start, and how long it would take. It was accurate most of the time, I was impressed. I also found myself relying on it for the current speed limit, or red light cameras, it was pretty handy!The only bad thing I have to say about it, is it wouldn't come on one time. I left it mounted to the windshield most of the time while on the trip for 10 days. I went to turn it on, it didn't power on at all. Unplugged it, switched outlets in the car, nothing. I assumed it was built to be in the vehicle, it should be able to stand the heat of a vehicle, right? I thought it was a done deal. I'm not sure why or how, but after about 15 minutes of being dead, I held the power button in, and it finally came back on. Could be a coincidence or is that how it's actually "restarted", like a phone or computer? It was fine, other than that.If I could have it my way, I would make the "in route GPS" screen customizable. I found myself switching between the ETA and time remaining for the trip, but you can't have both. Nearly the whole right side of the screen isn't used most of the time, there should be an option for more than one time setting. But, that's just me; very minor. Maybe it's possible, I didn't read the instructions.One thing I found pretty amusing while I was riding 16 hours, with nothing much to do: it pops up every so often with "Need a break?" and lists 3 closest stops, usually within 10 or so miles. Why was a rest area listed on there with 107 miles away? If I need a break, I surely don't want to wait almost two hours. lol It's the little things. :)In hindsight, I would buy it again, or recommend it to my closest people.This concludes my official review of this Garmin Drive 60. I hope you found this review helpful in some way!

I LOVE this Garmin. I waited to write this review, until I used it for several trips. I've previously owned a Garmin (long time ago), and more recently, a Magellan, that basically died on me. After doing a good deal of research and reading TONS of reviews on Amazon - I opted for this unit. Set-up is effortless. It loads quickly. Downloaded the necessary Garmin info to my computer, so updating it is a breeze. The visual is great. It gives clear, concise directions, with added info like, "Turn right at the Shell station on your right...". Input is VERY easy. I cannot recommend it enough. I purchased the Garmin Portable Friction mount as well - and that has proven to be a DREAM COME TRUE. There is NO slipping, and I don't have to be bothered with the suction cup window mounts, which always drive me crazy. I am thrilled with this purchase, and highly recommend it. One of the best purchases I've ever made, actually.EDIT: October 9, 2017. I am continuing to love this GPS unit -- this is still the best one I've ever used. As the attached photo shows (from a drive yesterday in an unfamiliar area of San Francisco), the top left of the screen will let you know how far you are from the next turn. So, for example, earlier in my drive, the voice prompt said, "In one and three quarter miles turn left on Vista ACC". At the point I took the attached photo, I was .06 miles from Vista. I could track how close I was getting, by just looking at the upper left corner of the screen. When I approached Vista it said, "Turn left at stop sign". It figures you already know you're at the correct street, because you can see it on the screen. I've been using this for multiple trips in many unfamiliar areas. It boots up quickly, and gathers satellite info quickly. It also alerts you to sudden changes in the speed limit, and if you are approaching a stop light with traffic cameras attached. I am a happy traveler. with this Garmin.