Be careful the term lt-d5 only refers to traffic, you do not get life time maps. Works very well but no instructions, and it is hard work finding them on garmin's site, they are listed as 2013 series--i eventually downloaded them from usa site dated sept 2014, which seem to match the updated operating system which i downloaded. Voice very clear and volume does adjust depending on background noise, so it does not have to be set too loud. Instructions contain loads of words, but hard work to make sense of, why can people no longer write clear instructions?.
Five stars for unit, but only 3 for instructions.
Ranked no 3 in this years auto express sat nav test, no's 1 & 2 are considerably more expensive and offer no better features or quality. It looks good with a large, clear screen and it knows where it's going.Redirects quickly should you miss a turn or find your way blocked etc.
The free accessory pack that came with it and the fact that it's £30 more everywhere else made my mind up to buy it. Ignore the silly negative review from one individual who complained that it didn't speak in french or with a french accent when they were on the continent. Perhaps they wanted the cast of 'allo allo' to direct them. Good job they weren't in romania or else dracula would be expected to guide themanyway, great bit of kit at a great price, what more could you ask?.
Pros
- Good, but could be much better.
- Excellent navigation with live traffic feeds
- Great Navigation but hopeless Traffic !!!
- Consider this before. Buying TomTom
- Superb and the best yet.!!!
- GREAT KIT AT A GREAT PRICE
Cons
- Item returned and refunded as not fit for purpose.
- Problems updating software /maps
- Did not get along with this device.
- GARMIN NUVI 3598 TOP END SATNAV? I DON'T THINK SO
- Could have been great apart from a couple of issues.
- Premium sat nav, only on the paper!
Negative Review of Garmin nuvi 2468LMT-D 4.3" Sat Nav with UK and Western Europe Maps, Free Lifetime Map Updates, Free Lifetime Digital Traffic Alerts and Bluetooth
Features of Garmin nuvi 2468LMT-D 4.3" Sat Nav with UK and Western Europe Maps, Free Lifetime Map Updates, Free Lifetime Digital Traffic Alerts and Bluetooth
- Easy to use bright 4.3" touchscreen sat nav includes preloaded street maps for 24 Western European countries including UK and Ireland
- FREE Lifetime Digital Traffic - Fast, accurate and continuous updates let you know if the road ahead is blocked, length of delay and alternative routes
- Free Lifetime Map Updates for 45 European countries ensure you drive with the latest road and Points of Interest information
- Sync with a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone for hands-free calling
- Real Directions provide clear guidance using recognisable buildings and landmarks as reference. Exclusive to Garmin
A Complete Navigation Experience for a Safe, Fast and Stress-Free Journey, With Garmin's fast and accurate digital traffic service and Lifetime map updates for free¹, Real Directions for more natural instructions, speed camera alerts and much more, the 4-inch nüvi 2468LMT-D (Digital) is a sat nav designed to give you a safe, fast and stress-free journey. A Complete Navigation Experience
Crisp, High Resolution Display, nüvi 2468LMT-D has a 4.3' high resolution display and dual-orientation capabilities allow you to use either horizontally or vertically.
Detailed Maps with Free Updates, nüvi 2468LMT-D arrives loaded with detailed maps of Western Europe. With free lifetime¹ map updates, your routes are sure to reflect the most up-to-date maps, POIs (points of interest) and navigation information. New maps are available for download up to 4 times per year, for the life of your device, with no fees. nüvi 2468LMT-D makes it easy to find addresses and millions of POIs such as businesses, stores, restaurants and other destinations. It arrives preloaded with POIs, so there's no need for you to enter that address information. Just select one — or many — and navigate there, quickly and easily. You also have the ability to add custom POIs.
IntelligentTraffic Solutions, Keep moving with Garmin Digital Traffic – It's fast, accurate, and free1. nüvi 2468LMT-D: With Delay Times and Alternative Routes Digital Traffic provides continuous and accurate updates on the super-fast digital network. It is twice as fast as many other sat navs: if there are queues ahead you'll know about them. It will accurately pinpoint any incidents and delay times then give clear and simple directions for alternative routes. With Garmin Digital Traffic you're always in control. There are no ongoing subscriptions as it is a Lifetime service – simply use out of the box – for free. On the nüvi 2468LMT-D, traffic alerts appear to the side of your map, so your driving map remains onscreen. Traffic messages are spoken, too so you're not distracted from the road. You get details about the situation, such as how many minutes of delay to expect and if there are any possible detours. It can even confirm whether or not you are on the fastest route. Lifetime traffic² entitles your nüvi 2468LMT-D to receive free traffic information for its entire useful life.
Keep an eye on the latest speed cameras, nüvi 2468LMT-D: With Safety Camera Alerts nüvi 2468LMT-D contains Garmin's Cyclops Speed Camera system, for real-time, direction-relevant and accurate alerts. The full safety camera database is already pre-loaded on your sat nav. However, you can get regular or one-off updates to ensure you've always got the latest camera locations, so you can drive safety and legally.
Garmin Real Directions with Garmin Real Voice, nüvi 2468LMT-D comes with Garmin's Real Navigation. This includes Real Directions that guide like a friend, using recognisable landmarks, buildings and traffic lights. For example you may be advised to "turn left over tower bridge" or to "turn right after the cathedral". Using prominent milestones even on unfamiliar roads means you're not constantly trying to read street names, making your journey much easier and ensures you're never misled. Along with this you also get a more natural sounding voice and realistic images of road signs.
Bluetooth Handsfree Calling, Sync your Bluetooth-enabled phone to nüvi 2468LMT-D for hands-free calling through its integrated microphone and speaker. Safely stow your phone in a glove compartment, pocket or purse and still make and take calls without moving your hands from the steering wheel or your eyes from the road.
Comprehensive Driving Guidance You See and Hear, Active Lane Guidance with voice prompts prepares you to drive through an exit or junction with confidence. As you approach, an animated model uses brightly coloured arrows to indicate the proper lane needed for your route; a friendly voice offers additional help. PhotoReal junction view realistically displays junctions and road changes along your route, including the surrounding landscape and road signs. Again, arrows indicate the proper lane to be in. For complicated junctions, Bird's Eye junction view offers a detailed aeriall picture of the road network, looking down as if from overhead. nüvi 2468LMT-D: Extra Help At Tricky Junctions
More Information at a Glance, nüvi 2468LMT-D keeps your driving map onscreen at all times and additional information appears alongside. For details simply touch the screen. As you drive your route, the 'Up Ahead' feature constantly informs you of nearby services, including restaurants, petrol stations, hospitals and stores. nüvi 2468LMT-D displays speed limit, current speed and accurate time of arrival. With a quick glance, you can read the name of your current street.
One-stop Device Management, Use Gamin Express online to keep your nüvi up-to-date. Garmin Express makes it easy to update maps and software, transfer favourites to and from devices, and install free custom vehicles and voices. 1Lifetime traffic terms and conditions at http://www.garmin.com/en-GB/legal/ltdisclaimer
Compare Garmin Sat Navs,
Garmin Nuvi 2468LMT-DLifetime traffic antenna/vehicle power cableVehicle suction cup mountUSB cableQuick start manual
Tomtom Killer. I have owned tomtom devices for the last 6 years and have got through 3 of them now. Appalled by the consistently poor(non-existent) service offered by tomtom and the fact that my last two devices have basically died and won't even turn on without being plugged in to a power source i decided to try something else. Believe me, this was not a decision i took lightly as i had been loyal to tomtom for years and very nearly bought the new tomtom go 5000/6000. I tried both out extensively and decided against the new generation of tomtom device as it has been released in an appalling state of development and should never have been released - just google reviews for it to see what people have to say! there is very limited functionality and i think this new generation has gone for 'pretty' in terms of graphics rather than a proper user interface. Anyway. The garmin nuvi 3598 is the best satnav i have ever used by a country mile. The touchscreen is clear and responsive, the voice control works! but more than that, the interface is engaging and interactive. It has taken a little while to get used to from being a tomtom user for years but i have persevered and it has been worth it. The performance exceeds anything i have seen from tomtom in a multitude of ways. Here are just a few of them:real-signs are shown which actually look like the ones on the motorwayjunction numbers come up on screen and are spoken making navigation easierthe digital traffic is the best i have ever used, 30 second updates make the information meaningful and you can see delays building long in front of you, helping you make informed decisions about routing. This is far superior to tomtom traffic which i have been using for 4 years and thought theirs was good. (much more detailed information is available: broken down vehicle reported in lane one for example). Place names are shown on the map. Touch a point on the map to navigate to it. Detailed weather information etc. Available to viewgarmin smartphone link actually works unlike tomtom search which was always very clunky. There are a plethora of other features which i am still discovering two weeks after buying the device!the only couple of minor issues i have with garmin are that to date no manual has been released making using the 3598 a bit like 'suck it and see'. Secondly i have seen comments that the arrival time estimated can be overstated by the device. This appears to be true to a degree if the journey is very short or only on minor roads. In reality my tomtom underestimated the journey time, particularly when there was a traffic delay and ultimately i'd rather arrive early than late, therefore the garmin wins for me on this score too!in summary, long time garmin customers will love it as the functionality and sheer usability of the device is fantastic. For tomtom customers, all i can say is give it a go and stick with it. It beats every tomtom i've ever owned hands down. Best tech decision i've ever made. I may never go back to tomtom unless they sort their development, support and usability issues out. .
Great Navigation But Hopeless Traffic !!!. Having originally bought and returned a tomtom go 6000 due to software problems ( see review under that device ). I decided to try this top of the range garmin unit. The good :1. Excellent build quality and premium feel2. Real glass screen with excellent colours, sharpness and resolution3. Beautiful slim design with lovely metal finish4. Excellent touch screen response similar to a smartphone5. Voice control6. Bluetooth hands free calling7. Excellent lane guidance8. Clear voice instructions9. Dual orientation screen10. Photo real junction view11. Garmin real directions using landmarks12. Free lifetime map updates13. Comprehensive points of interest on maps including businesses, stores, restaurants, hospitals, cinemas and other destinations14. Excellent magnetic mount15. Smartphone link compatible16. Speed camera info17. Connects to garmin express easily and firmware and map updates are easy to perform ( unlike my experience with the tomtom)overall the navigation experience is very good and the user interface is a lot better than the one used by tomtom. As a sole navigation device it is highly recommendedthe not so good :1. Only displays remaining time or distance and not both2. Unable to update maps or firmware without inserting a micro sd card as internal memory is insufficient3. Thick power cable4. Extra windscreen antenna for traffic5. Not as easy to swap between cars as a tomtom due to traffic antenna6. Unlike tomtom can't check traffic on your route from device while at home or work before leaving as the traffic antenna is needed for that function. Traffic is only available with it plugged in the car and attached to antenna. The bad :1. The 3d digital traffic is a joke !!!!it has no idea where the traffic jams are. It made me join a motorway and as i drove up the slip road the traffic was stationary for 6 miles yet the sat nav was showing the motorway to be clear. When i left the motorway at the next exit it just tried to redirect me back to the motorway at every turn. Again another time it made me drive right into a traffic jam on the motorway as it was showing it to be clear all the way home. Once i was in the jam it finally managed to show the traffic jam and redirected me to take an alternative route but i would have thought that it should have known that there was a jam ahead and it should have redirected me earlier. Other times it would tell me that there were delays ahead ranging from 5 mins to 15 mins when in fact there were no delays at all. The traffic signal connected well and was steady and i didn't lose the signal at all but the traffic information was always wrong and i really needed the unit for the traffic warnings. It had to go as the traffic information is patheticconclusion :if you just need a premium built and excellent navigation device and not bothered about the traffic then buy thisif however you need accurate traffic information buy an always connected tomtom.
Consider This Before. Buying Tomtom. I have purchased tom tom for over 20 years however although the hd traffic is good be aware! the availability of the service is appalling. After being asked by tom tom to renew my subscription (50 quid) i thought it was time to ditch them and try garmin. This is an excellent product, the quality is much better than tom tom and the traffic uses the rds traffic system. However if you do want to link to the live traffic through your phone the subscription is much cheaper although you do need to use your phones data service. The product looks and feels like an apple product such is the finish and the screen is much better than rival tom tom devices. It's less bulky although the traffic receiver is external to the device (but very small and built into the wire). The traffic options for garmin are confusing there are three different options one is traffic via the fm, one is via the dab frequency and one is via a smart phone (internet link). The difference between the fm and dab is the speed of the transmission dab is every 30 seconds and fm is every 1-2 minutes. The smart link (phone) system is live. I think i am a convert, it's a shame tom tom provide such a poor service, i doubt they would provide their service availability stats but trust me they are very poor - just read the other reviews here. .
Product Info
- Item Weight: 454 g
- Boxed-product Weight: 422 g
- Batteries 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
- Item model number: 010-01124-29
- ASIN: B00I44RXTU
Conclusion of Garmin nuvi 2468LMT-D 4
After running tomtoms for around 10 years (at 35,000+ miles pa), this was the first time i'e tried anything else. Disappointingly infrequent map and software updates. Traffic services not a patch on tomtom live services. Wiring much clumsier and the ridiculous radio antennae (to pick up traffic broadcasts), that they suggest you stick to the windscreen, directly in your line of sight (), is at least 6 years out of date. Fortunately, the card is only about £4, but it's a major aggravation when you first open the unit and it won't work properly without itconclusion:mixed feelings for sure.
Having read all the reviews of most of the satnavs on the market, i settled for the garmin 2508lt-d. I have had an old tomtom one unit for many years, and whilst it was okay it did struggle with some of the navigation. In terms of the screen, this unit is really good. Clear, no fuss, nice alerts at the top of the screen, easy to setup and it worked out of the box.
The best thing about this satnav is the live traffic updates. When on a journey, it will warn you of traffic, estimate (and add) the extra journey time and/or allow you to re-route to avoid. I typically find that if there is traffic on, say, the m40, then i just like to know that my journey will take another 10 minutes rather than bothering to re-route. The live traffic is definitely the best reason to get this unit, though i suspect others have the same feature also. I have to say when i was choosing the unit, the tomtom units seemed much more expensive with live traffic updates though.
No problems at all so far and it certainly seems smarter than my old tomtom even with the latest maps etc. I would highly recommend the garmin 2508lt-d. I have owned tomtom devices for the last 6 years and have got through 3 of them now. Believe me, this was not a decision i took lightly as i had been loyal to tomtom for years and very nearly bought the new tomtom go 5000/6000. The garmin nuvi 3598 is the best satnav i have ever used by a country mile.
The touchscreen is clear and responsive, the voice control works. Here are just a few of them:real-signs are shown which actually look like the ones on the motorwayjunction numbers come up on screen and are spoken making navigation easierthe digital traffic is the best i have ever used, 30 second updates make the information meaningful and you can see delays building long in front of you, helping you make informed decisions about routing. This is far superior to tomtom traffic which i have been using for 4 years and thought theirs was good. Available to viewgarmin smartphone link actually works unlike tomtom search which was always very clunky. There are a plethora of other features which i am still discovering two weeks after buying the devicethe only couple of minor issues i have with garmin are that to date no manual has been released making using the 3598 a bit like 'suck it and see'.
Secondly i have seen comments that the arrival time estimated can be overstated by the device. In reality my tomtom underestimated the journey time, particularly when there was a traffic delay and ultimately i'd rather arrive early than late, therefore the garmin wins for me on this score tooin summary, long time garmin customers will love it as the functionality and sheer usability of the device is fantastic. I decided to try this top of the range garmin unit. Garmin real directions using landmarks12. Connects to garmin express easily and firmware and map updates are easy to perform ( unlike my experience with the tomtom)overall the navigation experience is very good and the user interface is a lot better than the one used by tomtom.
Unable to update maps or firmware without inserting a micro sd card as internal memory is insufficient3. Not as easy to swap between cars as a tomtom due to traffic antenna6. Unlike tomtom can't check traffic on your route from device while at home or work before leaving as the traffic antenna is needed for that function. Traffic is only available with it plugged in the car and attached to antenna. The 3d digital traffic is a joke it has no idea where the traffic jams are.
It made me join a motorway and as i drove up the slip road the traffic was stationary for 6 miles yet the sat nav was showing the motorway to be clear. Again another time it made me drive right into a traffic jam on the motorway as it was showing it to be clear all the way home. Once i was in the jam it finally managed to show the traffic jam and redirected me to take an alternative route but i would have thought that it should have known that there was a jam ahead and it should have redirected me earlier. The traffic signal connected well and was steady and i didn't lose the signal at all but the traffic information was always wrong and i really needed the unit for the traffic warnings. It had to go as the traffic information is patheticconclusion :if you just need a premium built and excellent navigation device and not bothered about the traffic then buy thisif however you need accurate traffic information buy an always connected tomtom. I have purchased tom tom for over 20 years however although the hd traffic is good be aware.
After being asked by tom tom to renew my subscription (50 quid) i thought it was time to ditch them and try garmin. This is an excellent product, the quality is much better than tom tom and the traffic uses the rds traffic system. However if you do want to link to the live traffic through your phone the subscription is much cheaper although you do need to use your phones data service. The product looks and feels like an apple product such is the finish and the screen is much better than rival tom tom devices. It's less bulky although the traffic receiver is external to the device (but very small and built into the wire).
The traffic options for garmin are confusing there are three different options one is traffic via the fm, one is via the dab frequency and one is via a smart phone (internet link). I think i am a convert, it's a shame tom tom provide such a poor service, i doubt they would provide their service availability stats but trust me they are very poor - just read the other reviews here. I want to address that i give this 4 and a half stars due to a unforgivable issue with garmin which i will mention later. I own the garmin 2460 and after 4 years i thought it was time to upgrade i have also owned other makes (but never a tom tom. What garmin neglect to tell you is.
Love It! Absolutely Knocks the Socks Off Tom Tom. This is a review from a faithful tom tom owner, who has been blown away by garmin 3598! tom tom, you have seen the last of me as i am now a big garmin fan!i have had this garmin nuvi 3598 for a few days now and been testing it. Some slight issues initially because it wasn't reading out the street names but when i downloaded the latest updates it gave me the extra voice which reads those names. Screen is clear, love the magnetic mount and super sleek design. It really puts the very basic tomtom 6000 in the shade. Full of useful functions including the voice command. It works better than expected. Just the odd blip here and there with regards to routes - on fastest route it doesn't always take the best roads in my opinion. Its obviously based its assumptions on speed limits on routes rather than local knowledge. For example, it wanted me to go a longer way around to get to my house when i would normally know of a short cut (down a b road). It took me down the "a" road route as its a 50mph zone but would not have been faster due to traffic. Despite that minor point, i am very pleased i have switched to garmin (even though they are a tad expensive), because i think the added free digital traffic, map updates and speed cameras is a very good offer. I got a free accessory kit too with mine so that helped with the expense. The new tom tom is bulky and very basic and really cannot be fairly compared to this more superior garmin 3598. Its top of the range as i write this review and i believe it to be the best on the market after researching tom toms, and others. Which magazine gave its predecessor a high recommendation, so i am sure this model will follow suit. Even the digital traffic works without that silly little aerial which you are expected to fix to the windscreen! magic! yes the signal increases ever so slightly if i do attach it, but for me, everything is working just perfect without having that wire stuck in front of me as i zoom along! lolgarmin, i take my hat off to you! it's a super unit. Looks so cool in my car and basically i have ditched the audi built in satnav (3 yr old) as my new garmin is far superior and easier/quicker to operate. I have had no update issues, everything works just fine so i would have no hesitation in recommending this garmin 3598 to anyone who wants to invest in an exceptional quality piece of kit. .
Given One These For My Birthday Last Year and Like Lots of Other People Compared Other Brands Like Tom . Garmin premium navigatioi was given one these for my birthday last year and like lots of other people compared other brands like tom tom to see which offers the best feature. I have to say that this really is a very good bit of kit. It has free map updates and uk/ europe traffic for life, and speed cameras for the first year this is brilliant and saves lots of money. And it worth it as this isn't the cheapest thing to buynavigation is easy, full postcode search and poi's for everything. Customised poi on right side of screen eg fuel,parking, services stations. Choose whatever suit you. Real junction photos this is really very good ,as it clearly shows the actual junction you should be in. Most models don't have this. Zoom in on maps is custom, so you can set the size you like, eg close up or wide, for your preference. Or leave in on auto. Large screen, you really don't need a screen any bigger than this unless. The screen is not like other cheaper models if you goto into a store to have a look you can clearly see the difference. Bright, and clear compared to all the others think of crt versus lcd. This brings me on to fingerprints if you are like me i this will annoy you, when the screen is off all you can see is my thumb prints as the screen is very black. So i brought a screen protector and this solved it. Traffic. This is the reason i like this so much, its free both for the uk and europe. Traffic displays pop on on the right stating what is it, and how long for. Although its' come up a few times saying m25 road closed and it wasn't. I don't think traffic is 100% perfect as traffic flow is dynamic. Overall very good. Check out all the specs but basically it does everything. Including bluetooth hands free. I have a few things that i think would make it 5 stars. When the unit displays the photo junctions and you have it paired to your phone ,it does not display the incoming call screen so you cant answer the phone if someone calls you. Although this only lasts for about 30 seconds its still annoying. If you un select auto zoom from settings and manually press the zoom in to where you like it, it wont remember that next time it's turned on. Garmin traffic is not 100% all roads,eg minor roads but sygic traffic offers this. I cant see why garmin cant. Example the road where i drive every day is a b road, and was closed for 10 months, garmin traffic didn't cover this. I know its not that important as i knew it was closed but sygic told me it was closed. Come on garmin. You cant change the really annoying incoming call ringtones blerp blerp. An update please. Apart from that i hope this review helps. I would recommend it. .
No comments:
Post a Comment