Garmin DriveSmart 71 with traffic EX

I like the large screen on this Garmin. However, the blue tooth feature requires that you install an app on your phone and on my old android phone, the app would not work with this Garmin. So, I have no hands free calling like I had with a previous Garmin. The traffic feature also seems to require some type of subscription or something, because I cant get that to work yet either. It is too complicated and should just work without a lot of setup on external devices. Wish I had purchased a different device, but now, I am stuck with it.

"It took me while to get the Garmin 71 EX GPS by USPS mail, but when it got here, the box had the serial numbers torn off. That means I cannot get a registration or warranty from Garmin. The seller was JGS (Just Guy Stuff in Connecticut). Could this be stolen or are they getting a rebate from Garmin as the ""purchaser"". Either way

Easy setup. Enough on board memory to get the map update. Great upgrade from my old nuvi 1490. Nice screen. Voice activation works well.

I expected a new GPS. The one I received was used or a return. Not happy at all. I make note of this seller and will not buy from them again. Shame on Walmart for allowing deceptive salesmanship. This was not advertised as used.

I thought I was purchasing the Model 65, but my purchase was apparently upgraded to the latest Model 71, which is even better, at the same price, which was well below what I would have paid ordering it directly from Garmin.

I used this unit for travel from MN all the way to AK and back. The unit was very easy to use and made the trip a breeze. I would suggest that all RV travelers purchase one. The large screen was well worth the investment.

I've had this thing for years. Even though I've had several cars with android auto, I whatever, and several cars with gps systems i always end up using my Garmin instead. Easy to use doesn't glitch all of the time. Sometimes road updates seem a little off, but I like using this car gps better. Thought about integrating a trailer camera a couple of times also. I even wired a separate circuit for it through the dash so I don't have to use cigarettes lighter outlet or USB ports.

The Garmin DriveSmart 65 was marketed as having lifetime updates. But when I tried to install the latest update for North America, it didn't have enough memory. So I tried to look for a memory chip to add to the device - Garmin doesn't show one to be available. Third party vendors do, but they are generic for various GPSs and don't specify that they fit the DriveSmart 65. I'll just use my iphone from now on. Phooey on you, Garmin!

Ordered Garmin drive smart 71. Company sent Garmin 65 in unmarked box with no literature. So I couldn't tell what model it was. After powering it up. Could tell. Think they did on purpose…. Bad try

I've had it only a week, and it's different from my old Magellan. I bought it because it was the best I could afford. It's really too soon to review, but I like it so far.