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Garmin NÜVI 3597LMTHD

Garmin NÜVI 3597LMTHD
alaScore 81

13 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of Garmin NÜVI 3597LMTHD. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and size. The design and performance also get good feedback. The price and usability get mixed comments, and many are negative about the route planning and maps.

screen, performance, design, size, durability

maps, route planning

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin NÜVI 3597LMTHD is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (t3.com)

Hands on: Garmin nüvi 3597 LMTHD satnav review: Hands-on

 

The Garmin nüvi 3597 LMTHD satnav is the brand's latest flaghship GPS device

Jan, 2013

Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Garmin nüvi 3597LMTHD

 

Garmin has done it again with the nüvi 3597LMTHD, a high-end portable GPS device that continues to set the bar for the genre. The question is whether there's a market for pricey in-car navigation systems these days.

Magnetic mount. Glass capacitive display supports multi-touch. Improved voice prompts.

Expensive. Screen shows reflections in sunlight. Traffic and exact location aren't always accurate enough.

Performance, Other Features, and Conclusions The user interface is a little different than before; Garmin has increased the size of the upcoming turn and distance icon on the top left, which is a good move. You still see a large speed limit sign, plus...

Apr, 2013

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Easy to use, not the best routes

 

Despite the cons it is not a bad unit. I still use it and I bought it in May of 2015. I once compared this unit, my old TomTom, and Google navigation on my Galaxy S6. The TomTom and Google were pretty much the same while the Garmin gave a different...

Lifetime map updates (free), real time traffic and delays (free), large display, customized icons (the Black Pearl sails the streets for me), advanced lane guidance, and the voice does a pretty good job at pronouncing street names and destinations.

The routes it picks are not the best. I frequently have to compare what the Garmin says and what Google says on my phone. It usually doesn't tell me a delay in traffic fast enough for me to avoid it, but at least I know how long I'll sit on the...

Mar, 2016

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great GPS

 

The GPS is one of the best I have ever had. From first look, the screen is incredibly slim and clear - it almost looks like a phone instead of a GPS. Setting it up was effortless and was very fast. It is very accurate and the interface is also quite...

Apr, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Bad Retailer Experience

 

The same GPSs purchased elsewhere have been enjoyed by the people I gave them to as gifts.

First, the Newegg search results didn't make it obvious enough that I was ordering from a 3rd party seller. Second, Top Sales sent refurbished GPSs in generic Garmin packaging even though the listing gave no indication that the units would not be new...

Feb, 2015

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Refurbished or new?

 

Well reviewed unit in consumer magazines. Had to return unit due to reasons stated below. Return process was easy.

Unit purchased was refurbished even though not advertised as such on website. Verified by calling Garmin and citing serial number that unit was refurbished. Unit being returned.

Dec, 2014

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Garmin nuvi 3597LMTHD

 

I was disappointed that this appears to be a reurb unit. It came in a generic Garmin white box with non of the usual packing matrial or literature. Had I known, this would have been a deal breaker. I am, however accepting it, although I have had...

Garmin's Flagship navigator. Many extra features

Refurbished ?

Nov, 2014

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Difficult Supporting Software

 

As we all know Newwegg is ultra fast in shipping but this was sold and shipped by Throwback Deals so arrived after a full week. I was very excited to order this GPS, but I am now tired just trying to set it up. I need a drink.

Have had for only a day. Has to be good GPS according to reviews.

I spent almost half a day trying to connect to PC and update stuff. Garmin software (and there are a few that took me round and round) will not recognize the unit if connected thru the holder, the USB cable has to be connected directly to the device,...

Mar, 2014

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Garmin nuvi 3597LMTHD

 

Outstanding product and excellent service! It is my first GPS and I love it. The price was the lowest I could find,and believe me I looked everywhere. Also, the item arrived sooner than expected and I was impressed with the packing. I worry when it...

No Cons, very satisfied with service and product

Feb, 2014

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Garmin Purchase through ElectroBrands

 

I had no problems with my order. The Garmin arrived in a timely fashion and it works great!

Feb, 2014
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