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Garmin Nuvi 2597 LM

Garmin Nuvi 2597 LM
alaScore 84

289 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 289 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 2597 LM. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviews about the design and screen are on the whole positive. The price and performance also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the route planning.

usability, performance, price, screen, design

route planning

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 2597 LM is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Nuvi 2597 LM

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 256 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 2597 LM from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the design and screen are on the whole positive. The price and performance also get good comments, whereas some have doubts about the route planning.

usability, performance, price, screen, design

route planning

89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Why the rave review? This machine is horrible...

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I received this device as a gift from my dad, a loyal Which? subscriber. I must say, I concur with the review above. In fact, I find very little to like in this sat-nav.Firstly, the irritating things. Computer voice will occasionally fail to inform you...

Aug, 2015

Consumer review (which.co.uk)

OK, But with reservations

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At 70 years of age I just need something simple........it is.Two very annoying points:1. It can only be uploaded using Windows .. I have only Linux!2. Speed Cameras bit ceases to work after two years, so need to pay half the price of a new camera to...

Feb, 2015

Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Garmin 2597LM

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I was already a Garmin user and found this particular unit slightly more tedious to set up to my likes and dislikes. It did however work well, was accurate on cameras and map detail.

Sep, 2014

Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Wish I'd bought a TomTom!

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Following Which recommendation, I switched from my old TomTom to Garmin Nuvi 2597LMT, which has traffic alerts (very useful) a couple of days before a trip to France. The intelligent voice was the first thing to go. If you think the UK names sound...

Sep, 2014

Consumer review (halfords.com)

soft ware faults

 

So disappointed with this product. When I search under shopping, I am directed to Germany for DIY, Belfast for Wines and London for Florists. I live in Dorset, UK. Trying to contact Garmin was a Nightmare but I was eventually told these are "known...

Feb, 2014

Consumer review (halfords.com)

Garmin nüvi 2597LMT

 

Bought this sat nav after looking at more expensive ones and wanted one with free map updates and I am not disappointed. Eady set up and very easy to use with god voice navigation.

good size screen, slim, excellent voice navigation, free map updates

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Dec, 2013

Consumer review (halfords.com)

Easy

 

I found this product easy to use, set up on my lap top, download updates etc.

Nov, 2013

Consumer review (halfords.com)

This product has great features and a clear colourful screen.

 

We found the menu system intuitive, clear and easy to use. The screen and colours are clear, bright and easy to follow. The accuracy on roundabouts is amazing and overcomes the problem of previous sat navs where trhey could not keep up with the actual...

Nov, 2013

Consumer review (halfords.com)

Bringing Me into this Century

 

I am 66 years old and have used Maps and Road Atlases all my life. My first journey Using the Garmin Nuvi 2597 was between Lancaster to Southampton via Wyboston. The units information, presentation of junctions, speed restrictions and ability to have...

Nov, 2013

Consumer review (halfords.com)

Excellent value!

 

This Sat Nav gives precise clear instructions, as they all do. My main reason for buying this particular unit was the full set of full European maps with lifetime updates, which are important to me as I travel for business as well as pleasure.

Nov, 2013
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