Garmin Nuvi 57LM GPS Navigation Device with 5-inch Display and Lifetime Maps

Amazon Customer Linda in Gatineau: I was so exited to finally get garmin navigator. Imagine my deception when After installing it in my car I found out it was a gps navigator fo Usa only. I've put in back in the box, like new and can't use it. Having had it since January it's too late to return it. All that money gone to waste. Next time I'll buy it locally, that way I'll know it's good here in Canada. I really thought that by being in amazon.ca I would receive a gps model for Canadian roads. Info was really not clear. Next time, Best Buy or Canadian Tire for gps.

Canada on May 21, 2017

Mr. Daniel: This product does not appear to work outside the U.S.A. What good is that if you don't live in the U.S.A.

Canada on Jan 07, 2017

moodiblues: I bought the Nuvi to replace my Magellan Maestro which Garmin stopped supporting several years ago. Quite frankly I picked this model largely due to its modest cost. The Nuvi is very similar to the Magellan and so far, except for the up to date maps, points of interests and larger display, is not noticeably superior. I have not had a chance to give it much of a workout yet so the jury is out. The program which updates and registers the Nuvi was easy to use. I immediately got updated maps, points of interests, and software from the Garmin web site without a hitch. The Nuvi works very much like my Magellan and I didn't need the users manual to program in my favorite regular destinations. I don't rely on my sense of direction and almost always use GPS to go anywhere outside of my immediate locale. I like the crutch it gives me and the possibility to easily go around traffic tie ups via the GPS 's ability to quickly recalculate the route to bypass around an accident. For instance, if I95 is backed up, I can exit it and take a detour with relative ease. The window mount that comes in the package is much smaller than the one supporting my smaller, lighter Magellan. I don't expect it to...

United States on Aug 27, 2016

: This product does not cover Canada. Documentation is poor. According from Garmin, the model for Canada is 58... I am done with Garmin for a very long time. Make it simple is not a value for that company. When buying from Amazon.ca, you expect product that applies to Canasa. Very very bad experience.

Canada on Aug 03, 2016

Troy G.: I got this to replace my nearly 10 year old Garmin StretPilot 2720 (which amazingly is still being sold used by some sellers). The Garmin StreetPilot 2720 was a top of the line unit back in 2006 and I was pleased to find that the "cutting edge" tech of 2006 is now in the "low end" Nuvi series of modern models. Amazing that a sub $200 GPS does way more than a $1000+ 9 year old GPS could do.

For those wondering, YES there are still reasons to own a standalone, dedicated GPS in 2015. Those reasons include (1) Smartphone battery drainage. The GPS on a smartphone tends to drain it, then you have to have a cable running to your lap or a windshield mount and I find it a big pain in the you know what. (2) You don't need cellular coverage, or more importantly DATA coverage. This isn't a problem if you never leave New York City or San Francisco, but for those of us who live out in the country or do field service of some sort and travel all over (big cities and small towns), there are still places where my phone can't get 3G or can't find any data connection. You do not need data to use your "real" GPS. This is the biggest reason I have a real GPS in 2015. Nothing worse than not being...

United States on Dec 17, 2015

Rudi: The gps comes with maps of the lower 49 USA only, no maps of Canada included!

Canada on Mar 14, 2015