Deciding on whether to buy a product like GARMIN Universal Sat Nav Case or perhaps GARMIN DriveSmart 51 LMT-S 5″ Sat Nav & Case? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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GARMIN Universal Sat Nav Case vs GARMIN DriveSmart 51 LMT-S 5″ Sat Nav & Case

GARMIN Universal Sat Nav Case specs

GARMIN Universal Sat Nav Case
 GARMIN DriveSmart 51 LMT-S 5

GARMIN DriveSmart 51 LMT-S 5″ Sat Nav & Case
Type: Travel case

Type: Car

Compatibility: 5″ & 6″ Garmin nüvi Sat Navs

SCREEN
Features

Screen: 5” touchscreen

Materials: – Matte polyurethane
– TC fabric

Resolution: 480 x 272p

Travel case: Yes

Screen features: – Pinch to zoom
– Dual-orientation

Other features: Magnetic closure

MAPPING
General

Included maps: UK & ROI

Dimensions: 195 x 123 x 4 mm (L x W x D)

On-map features: – Current Speed
– Speed Limit
– Speed Camera Alerts
– Street name
– Arrival Time
– Driver Alerts
– Lane Assist
– Junction View
– Up Ahead
– Foursquare Points of Interest
– Route Preview

Weight: 60 g

Interactive maps: Yes

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Lifetime map updates: Yes

Map upgrades: – Upgrades up to 4 times a year

TRAFFIC

Traffic updates: Yes

Free Lifetime Traffic: Yes

ROUTING

Route editing: Yes

Speed camera alerts: Yes

Lane guidance: – Visual
– Spoken

Junction view: – PhotoReal Junction View
– BirdsEye Junction View
– Active Lane Guidance

Street view: No

Points of interest: Yes

Real directions: Yes

AUDIO

Voice customisation features: Different voice options

Voice languages included: 31 languages

CONNECTIVITY

Built-in SIM card: No

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

Bluetooth functions: – Hands-free calling
– Smart notifications
– Live parking and weather

Smartphone compatibility: – iPhone iOS
– Android

Your smartphone needs to be compatible and come with a data plan. Extra costs may apply – please check with your provider and the manufacturer for more information.

Connections: USB

APPS

App: Garmin Smartphone Link App

Price: £12.99

Price: £119

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.2 / 10

Review Score: 8.8 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy GARMIN Universal Sat Nav Case or GARMIN DriveSmart 51 LMT-S 5″ Sat Nav & Case, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the products in the same category as GARMIN Universal Sat Nav Case, which is the Sat Nav Accessories category. Of these products the average price was £#DIV/0!, the most expensive was £ and the cheapest was just £. We then looked at the price of the 37 in the same as the GARMIN DriveSmart 51 LMT-S 5″ Sat Nav & Case, which of course the average was £189.43, top price was £369 and cheapest £89.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Garmin and Garmin, the average was £163.51 for Garmin, £163.51 for Garmin. The max for each was £599/£599 and minimum was £12.99/£12.99

Price analysis of GARMIN Universal Sat Nav Case

Price analysis of GARMIN DriveSmart 51 LMT-S 5

  • GARMIN Universal Sat Nav Case
  • Magnetic closure
  • Polyurethane
  • Made for 5‚Äù and 6‚Äù Garmin n√ºvi and dezl sat navs, this Garmin Universal Sat Nav Case makes transporting your device easy and keeps it free from scratches.The Garmin Universal Sat Nav Case is made from strong matte polyurethane on the outside to keep your navigation device free from scuffs and smudges when you’re not using it.Inside, soft fabric provides further protection, ensuring the screen doesn’t get scratched in transit. Magnetic closure makes it easy to carry your sat nav around without fear of it accidentally slipping out of the case.Choose the Garmin Universal Sat Nav Case for your 5‚Äù or 6‚Äù Garmin n√ºvi or dezl sat nav.
  • Product codes: 753759115760
  • GARMIN DriveSmart 51 LMT-S 5″ Sat Nav & Case
  • Lifetime maps & speed camera updates
  • Lifetime traffic updates via smartphone
  • Hands-free calling via Bluetooth
  • Top features: – Easy to use Sat Nav with UK & ROI maps – Live updates via Smartphone Link App – Real directions and points of interest – Alerts and warnings to help you on your route – Make hands free calls on the phone while driving with Bluetooth technologyEasy to use Sat NavPop this Sat Nav on your dashboard and you’ll enjoy an easy to use device with a great 5‚Äù touchscreen display. The Garmin DriveSmart comes with lifetime map updates for the UK and Ireland, plus built-in WiFi for easy map and software updates.Live updates via Smartphone Link AppFor real-time information such as live traffic, parking information and weather, connect your Garmin DriveSmart to your smartphone using the Smartphone Link mobile app, which you can find in Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store.Real directionsGarmin Real Directions are simple and easy to understand. Landmarks and clear sights will be mentioned to help you along the way such as ‚ÄúTurn right after the red building‚Äù or ‚ÄúTurn left after the petrol station‚Äù.If you’re looking for something to eat, or maybe somewhere to stay overnight, you can also view ratings for points of interest, such as hotels and restaurants, along your route or near your destination.Alerts and warnings to help you on your routeAn array of handy features help you get to your destination and stay safe en route. You’ll get alerts for sharp curves, speed changes, railway crossings, animal crossings, school zones, speed cameras and more. A fatigue warning suggests break times and potential rest areas for when you’re on a longer drive.Hands free calls with BluetoothSync your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone to your Garmin sat nav to make hands-free phone calls and receive text messages straight to your sat nav’s display. Stay connected without taking your hands off the wheel.What are free Lifetime Maps?Sat nav devices or smartphone apps with free Lifetime Maps allow you to download full updates of your map every year – stay up-to-date with changes to road networks, addresses and points of interest, as well as new businesses, road changes and junction alterations.Updates are released at least four times a year and apply to the map that’s pre-installed on your sat nav or included with your smartphone app. Geographical coverage and features will still match the original. Updates are free of charge and provided for the useful life of the device (i.e. as long as the manufacturer supports it with software updates, services, content or accessories).What is free Lifetime Traffic?Lifetime Traffic is a premium real-time traffic information service that shows exactly where delays start and end so you always know the fastest route.’Lifetime’ means the period of time that the sat nav manufacturer continues to support your device with software updates, services, content or accessories. The useful life of the smartphone app means the period of time that the manufacturer continues to support the app with updates.Lifetime Traffic is included with this premium sat nav device and cannot be transferred to another sat nav device or smartphone app.__________________________________________________________ Please note: Map updates may require a microSD card.
  • Product codes: 753759187255

What’s better GARMIN Universal Sat Nav Case or GARMIN DriveSmart 51 LMT-S 5″ Sat Nav & Case?

There are obviously a number of differences between GARMIN Universal Sat Nav Case and GARMIN DriveSmart 51 LMT-S 5″ Sat Nav & Case, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £12.99 cost of GARMIN Universal Sat Nav Case is closer to the expectation you had than the £119 pricep point of GARMIN DriveSmart 51 LMT-S 5″ Sat Nav & Case.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between GARMIN Universal Sat Nav Case and GARMIN DriveSmart 51 LMT-S 5″ Sat Nav & Case. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that GARMIN Universal Sat Nav Case scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas GARMIN DriveSmart 51 LMT-S 5″ Sat Nav & Case scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Sat Nav Accessories as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



GARMIN Universal Sat Nav Case



Rating:
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