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Garmin Nuvi 42LM

Garmin Nuvi 42LM
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alaScore 85

2244 reviews

Apr, 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. Views about the screen and size are overall positive. The performance and price are also appreciated. There are some mixed views about the reliability, and some have doubts 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. Reviewers really like the size and screen. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative comments about the durability. Views about the route planning and reliability are different.

usability, price, performance, screen, size

durability

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

Apr, 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. People are impressed by the screen and size. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas the durability and reliability get mixed comments.

usability, price, performance, size, screen

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

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Junk software

 

Nothing good to add so I'll stop at the cons.

It powers on

Hey Garmin. Good job on the lifetime update trick ; Advertise free updates and then provide a software app (Garmin Express) that won't install. Tons of threads on Google about this and it's not just me ; I've tried the latest IE, Opra, Firefox, removed...

Jan, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Low video resolution, no traffic updates

 

Not seen.

Low video resolution of 480 x 272 pixels, according to the Garmin web site. No lifetime traffic updates; buyers would be expected to pay for a subscription, which adds to the cost.

Dec, 2013
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

garmin 42lm

 

only used it two weeks, works great and screen is very visible and easy to reed , especially like the speed part tells you when your over speed limit,and split screen helps find intersections. well pleased,

Nov, 2014
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Garmin Refurbished 42 LM, Global Poitioning Sender

 

I have had this producr a week and it is terrific so far! It is well engineered and easy to use and I love the audio verbal instructions of when to turn and so forth. The battery is easily recharged id it get's low which it doesn't as I keep it plugged...

Nov, 2014
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Garmin refurbished nuvi 42LM

 

Easy to use, works great!!

Nov, 2014
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

garmin

 

works great ! awesome value.

Nov, 2014
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Good upgrade

 

I decided to upgrade to this refurbished Garmin nuvi for my recent trip to Florida. Everything was much improved compared to my old Garmin which was several years old. I love the quicker response in finding satellite reception and the picture preview...

Nov, 2014
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

did not like

 

did not like

Nov, 2014
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Looks new, easy set up and a quick map upgrade

 

I read the reviews before buying the product. I am familiar with Garmin GPS as I already own two of them, which I gave to my wife and my son. The item arrived on time thanks to free shipping by Walmart. It was packaged well. The navigator looked brand...

Oct, 2014
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Garmin 42LM 4.3" GPS

 

Great product for the road!

Oct, 2014
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