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Garmin Nuvi 30

Garmin Nuvi 30
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alaScore 78

199 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 199 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 30. 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 screen and size. The performance and price also get good views, whereas many are less positive about the memory and maps. Opinions are divided on the route planning.

usability, price, performance, size, screen

maps, memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Nuvi 30

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 30 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and performance. The size and price are also mentioned favorably.

usability, price, size, performance, screen

68% 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 30

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 101 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 30 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 GPS on Amazon.com. Views about the design and screen are generally positive. The size and price are also mentioned favorably. The route planning and performance get mixed comments, while there are some less positive reviews about the memory and maps.

usability, price, size, screen, design

maps, memory

73% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Garmin nüvi 30

 

Product not yet reviewed by PCMag editors.

As a rule, Garmin devices also offer robust point-of-interest (POI) search, including good category breakdowns, as well as searches that update in real time as you drive, complete with compass directions. We didn't review the nüvi 30 specifically, but...

Nov, 2011
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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 30

 

The Garmin nüvi 30 is the only 3.5” navigator in Garmin's new 2012 Essential series. The models in this series are meant to be basic navigators at a budget price, lower than what we've previously seen for Garmin entry-level models. And even though this...

3.5” screen is small ; No powered mount ; Cannot add a traffic receiver ; Can only hide Trip Log; cannot clear it without resorting to a hard reset ; Only includes maps of 48 states (although a version that adds Alaska, Hawaii and Canada is also...

I noticed no routing irregularities while using the Garmin nuvi Essential series, nor did I notice excessively long waits for satellite acquisition. Except for the missing bells and whistles, it performed as well as my other nuvis. I did have trouble...

Oct, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great for the price

 

Simple to use, although I had to do an update on the device before I could use it as it thoughts they gps was disabled and I had no way to reenable it until after the update ; Various spoken languages

You have to use your fingernails to ensure that it senses your touch

Jan, 2012
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Consumer review (qvc.com)

Disappointed in Updates

 

Love the Garmin for ease of use and it gets me where I'm going but the easy updates on lifetime maps don't work. The first time I tried to update, I finally had to call the company and the technician had to walk me through lots of extra steps on my...

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (qvc.com)

Perfect Gift for self or others!!!!

 

Great Item, Great price! My hubby loves his new gift. He uses it for work and is very picky when it comes to his stuff, lol. We recommend it highly!!!

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (qvc.com)

best co-pilot ever!!

 

Just returned from a three day run to NYC and back, with a few stops in between....we didn't miss a turn, didn't waste valuable gas going in the wrong direction, and we felt totally confident in every thing the Garmin told us to do!! It is an amazing...

Feb, 2012
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Consumer review (qvc.com)

a great item

 

You can not go wrong with this item.....just came back from down south and even let us know when approaching a road camera......I can't say enough good ....

Feb, 2012
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Consumer review (qvc.com)

Very User Friendly

 

This GPS was smaller than I was picturing, but the screen is still large enough to clearly see the menu options and directions. Haven't used it a whole lot, but it looks very user friendly and easy to navigate. I know Garmin is the best in GPSs, so I...

Feb, 2012
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Consumer review (qvc.com)

Garmin nuvi 30 3.5"

 

Very frustrating - this product kept returning to Chicage as our home base. We live in California. We got so frustrated we just returned it. I would probably never buy this

Feb, 2012
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Consumer review (qvc.com)

Way to Small

 

Sorry, I had to return this product for several reasons. One it was way to SMALL &

Feb, 2012
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