Garmin nvi 3550LM

alaTest has collected and analyzed 94 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the design and voice guidance. The usability and screen also get good reviews, but comments are divided on the build quality. There are some critical reviews about the value for money.

performance, screen, usability, voice guidance, design

value for money

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin nvi 3550LM is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Garmin nvi 3550LM

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 94 user reviews of the Garmin nvi 3550LM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

performance, screen, usability, voice guidance, design

value for money

61% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Nice Unit, But ...

 

Upgraded to this unit from a Nuvi 1490T, and the display is such an upgrade from the previous unit. Lots of bells and whistles, and it connects to the sat system very fast, calculates and recalculates fast, and over all a really good unit. The reason i...

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So Far so Good

 

I am getting my very first car and decided to purchase my first GPS too. Anyways, I had to return the first GPS I purchased because the 3D map worked at first then stopped working. Also, I had it plugged in to the car while traveling, so you would...

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Works pretty well!

 

This is my third Garmin GPS. Earlier I had used 1450LMT and 3790LMT. Here are my observations for those who may want to get more insights about this unit.

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Big disappointment

 

I have a functioning Garmin 255W, but I have been lusting after a newer model, one with every bell and whistle available. Hence the decision to upgrade to the 3590LMT.

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Never had a GPS--Now, I always will!

 

I had never owned a GPS device prior to recently purchasing the Nuvi 3590LMT. My wife was especially skeptical about the necessity for such a device. Well, we just took our first trip with the Nuvi and she and I are both sold on the device. It was...

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No MP3 - No Garmin

 

I bought many Garmin products in the past and I will do so again when they include MP3 player, have an audio out jack and keep audible.com. I like to listen to music and books while I drive and getting diretions. My "old" garmin plugs directly in my...

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Cool concept but just not cuttin' it

 

The idea of having a voice activated GPS is great of course - safer for everyone on the road. Problem is for the money this unit costs the voice software is just not that good. And that was kind of the point...

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Generally better than earlier models

 

This is my third Garmin. I like the large screen and find it to be significantly easier to see and read than the 1690 it replaced.