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Garmin Nuvi 42LM

Garmin Nuvi 42LM
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alaScore 85

2244 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2244 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 42LM. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers really like the screen and size. The performance and price also get good opinions. Views are divided on the reliability. There are some critical views about the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 42LM is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Nuvi 42LM

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 216 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 42LM from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the size and screen are generally positive. The performance and price also get good opinions. Some have doubts about the durability, and there are some mixed reviews about the route planning and reliability.

usability, price, performance, screen, size

durability

94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Nuvi 42LM

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1552 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 42LM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Views about the screen and size are overall positive. The performance and price also get good feedback, but there are mixed comments on the durability and reliability.

usability, price, performance, size, screen

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin Nuvi 42LM

 

Clear graphics

speed limit warning seems to constantly sound on variable speed limit roads even tho' there are no signs giving limit. Can be miles long and 'ping' becomes annoying

Oct, 2016
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin Nuvi 42LM

 

It shows you which lane to be in (sometimes)

every bend seems to be treated as a junction which is very confusing when you're on a busy road. You need to know the postcode or building number etc.. not as easy as just entering the business.

Oct, 2016
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin Nuvi 42LM

 

Nice size. Good Screen display. Nice lane display.

Often gets confused at junctions (jumps onto a different road, pointing in a different direction). Limited location selection.

Oct, 2016
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin Nuvi 42LM

 

Does everything you need a sat nav to do with out buying silly expensive ones that do practically the same thing!!

Oct, 2016
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin Nuvi 42LM

 

Easy to use ,accurate and clear.

Dual time of arrival and actual time would be of benefit.

Oct, 2016
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin Nuvi 42LM

 

Gets itself lost

Oct, 2016
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin Nuvi 42LM

 

Good little compact size & design, good graphics & does the job well. Bought this at the sale so very good value for money.

Separate plug for home charging would have been useful.

Oct, 2016
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin Nuvi 42LM

 

Easy to use and clear voice commands.

Not very good pronounsiations of Welsh place names !!

Oct, 2016
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin Nuvi 42LM

 

Clear good sized screen -I especially like the split screen shot showing which lane to take on the motorway - clear audio too

Oct, 2016
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Garmin Nuvi 42LM

 

Ease of use and programming

Aug, 2016
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