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I bought the Garmin 1450 LMT as an update to my older 255WT. I needed newer maps and was drawn to the lane assist/junction view feature of the 1450. The latter is especially good for big cities like Chicago where multiple freeway lanes with right and left exiting can become a challenge. There are several things to note about the 1450. One is that it takes a bit longer to find satellites then the older version...about 30 seconds as it does not have the hotfix technology. The other annoying thing is that if you have the free traffic enabled the ads that pop up can block your view of the street display requiring you to take the GPS out of safe mode, hit the back key and then the map icon to get rid of them OR pull over and do the same thing to knock the ad off your screen. I find the on/off button much easier to accidentally turn on as it is a push down type rather then the slide type of earlier garmin 255. Lastly, it comes with free lifetime map updates but after one map update the device's memory was full. I had to delete other items to make more space. For the next update I will have to purchase a microSD card and hope it integrates the newer maps without trouble. Have said all that I do think the Garmin 1450's larger 5 inch display makes a huge difference and I love it compared to the 4.3. Also the price was right at around 130 bucks on sale. With that pricing I can simply buy the newest version in a couple years. I also like the updated "where am I?" feature. It now lists the coordinates of saved POI's. This is great to share with friends when we hike in out of the way forests and parks not listed in the current database. If you've liked other garmins you will probably enjoy this one too. It is intuitive to use.Read full review
I bought this 5" to replace two previously owned GPSs because of its larger display. It is surely a better product in all respects than what I owned before including an excellent night display. However, the display of Freeway signs near a freeway split or intersection is too short for getting a clear picture of all the message on the freeway signs (picture image of sign close too soon). The map update process is slow and long perhaps for the first time update. I would like to see free download is available for other region as long as owners find what they need and to provide his own SD cards under a free maps and free traffic information updating agreement as purchased with the new product at the beginning. I would recommend this product to those who prefer a larger screen and to first time buyers who are looking for value and long term usefulness, an lifetime unlimited update.Read full review
Garmin has been a great gps, they will get you to your location better than others. Its easy and fast. But they did a update and now almost none of the streets around you have names on them. I called Garmin and they stated they did this due to customer request? Who would want a gps that does not show the street names around you? This is extreamly helpful finding your way around! I am sorry Garmin, you have to change this back. I can no longer be happy to tell people how good you are! It doesnt even tell you what street you are on anymore!! This is going backwards in being better. Update 1-2013, after trying to do a update, not enough memory in unit. A call to Garmin says these are old units, either you have to add a memory card or delete some of the map data! So if you buy one of these, plan on buying a memory card to go with it.Read full review
Recently purchased two Magellan’s that died within first 24 hours. What I was thinking? This is my third Garmin and even my first is still working. 1450LMT is great except traffic. Checked for updates before flying to diff state. Traffic did not come on automatically. Could not reach Garmin support on a Sunday. Then it was suggested that I didn’t know how to use the product and also that I do an update that would require PC access. I thought that was lame support since GPS is a traveler’s product and I did not have PC access. After a couple of days, traffic started working?
Reliable and easy to use, but difficult to set up properly so that we don't get directed down side streets paralleling main roads. Sometimes we get routed in strange ways, and have to ignore the GPS and figure it out ourselves, but we assume that it is due to the settings...
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