• Reviews around direction (3.27 of 5)

    Garmin Nuvi 57LM GPS Navigator System with Spoken Turn-By-Turn Directions,5 inch display, Lifetime Map Updates, Direct Access, and Speed Limit Displays

    • I shouldn't have to ignore directions given to me by a GPS
    • I have gotten directions on this GPS that are just crazy - directions that took me either out of the way or onto obscure roads instead of major thoroughfares.
    • What I hate about Waze and Google Maps is that it tells you about a left/right turn either late or not clear enough for not-so-great direction takers like myself (hey at least I admit to it)
    • I have been following all directions and registering and connecting for updates has continually failed
    • but I wish when I miss my turn or ignore the directions it would say "recalculating" like my very first Garmin does.
    • Product worked well but assembly instructions lacking in precise written directions relying too much on diagrams.
    • I like the new Garmin, much larger than my old one and the directions are much clearer
    • It did lead me in wrong directions when I was visiting Boston, it works great in most major cities.
    • I like the clear voice directions and the easy to read/view screen
    • I'm not much into technology.....very easy to use, and idiot proof directions while on the road
    • it's good where we don't need directions out in the country, useless in the big city where we do.
    • Good voice directions, lots of other plus options.
    • I used it around town and it gave good directions and calculated fairly fast
    • It provides clearer directions, especially for turning and since I've recently moved to another state, has really helped me navigate my new area.
    • clear directions good updates easy to use
    • Flawless directions
    • etcI only trust Garmin products to keep me heading in the right direction and getting me there as easy as possible
    • I'm pleased with the clear directions.
    • product good, directions of use none. online manual poor
    • Spoken directions are much improved and free map upgrades.
    • I'm disappointed in the performance, in that it gives false directions the times that I have used it
    • Gives us wayward directions
    • The GPS doesn't work fine, providing incorrect directions, exits
    • The directions are easy to follow once the destination has been punched in
    • Speaks clearly and shows good directions and you don't have to rely on your phone.
    • Screen is clear and voice directions are very detailed.
    • Other than that it did give good accurate directions
    • I contacted Garmin, they gave directions to load my prior voice options but none of their options actually work
    • Kind of confusing to start with, but gives excellent directions when you figure out how to use it
    • The software is a bit clunky, and the maps are much more accurate for interstate and established roads/places, but overall this thing has worked great on multi-state roads trips, and did what I bought it for: kept me on the road, in the right direction
    • I needed it immediately, so did not have time to go online to look for more understandable directions and ended up getting completely lost on my way from NJ to MA.
    • Good directions, but the touch screen is troublesome.
    • I was about to return this GPS for refund but it recently gave accurate directions on two consecutive (shorter) trips
    • The GPS is very easy to operate and is right on the button as far as directions
    • there is no bluetooth facility so directions are useless to you
    • It guided me on unfamiliar roads like a champ, changed route when I changed direction & only lost signal once when I was literally in a long underground tunnel, resumed right back up when the tunnel ended.
    • Nice unit directions are clear and given in enough time
    • Other than my one big rant, I like the product: clear direction options; decent foursquare integration; decent GPS antenna; good display.
    • Granddaughter used on trip with great directions and never got lost!
    • clear maps, excellent verbal directions, bright display.
    • I miss my Tom Tom, with the sweet, male voice directions!!
    • Clear, concise directions with a pleasant voice to get you where you want to go!
    • Overall, I will still use this unit for all my long trips due to the nice sized map, clear directions, the ability to start a new navigation while driving, and the above mentioned items.
    • It was always looking for satellite service and when it did connect it directions were incorrect
    • Gives good direction, the only disappointment is the suction does not hold on the dashboard
    • When I misunderstood the directions it immediately got me back on track and to my destination.
    • Clear and precise directions.
    • The spoken directions are not very reliable and can be confusing
    • I programmed a few places myself and the directions are really precise
    • Has clear and accurate verbal directions including plenty of advance turning directions allowing adequate time to get in the proper lane to turn
    • Nice display & audio directions.
    • The left or right turn directions are often confusing and sometimes just plain incorrect
    • Nothing fancy but the directions and prompts as excellent.
    • I also had a little glitchy moment on one route where it gave me clear proper directions and all of a sudden for about a couple of seconds gave me impossible directions.
    • Makes mistakes sometimes, I got lost with wrong directions.
    • the directions are clear and easy to follow.
    • I also had a little glitchy moment on one route where it gave me clear proper directions and all of a sudden for about a couple of seconds gave me impossible directions.
    • I like the clear directions like "At the end of the road" or "At the stop sign
    • Had trouble getting direction to a location out oof the New England area a little cumbersum there.
    • Much to my amazement, when I used the new Garmin for the first time for a new destination, it guided me in a completely wrong direction and it took me 21/2 hours to finally get home for a 33 mile distance
    • This Garmin took no time to set up and gave clear directions.
    • perfect directions was a complete joy to use !
    • Excellent spoken directions without the mispronouncing of street names.
    • It does give good turning directions and I like the way it gives landmark directions rather than just streets.
    • The directions are clear and you can alter the volume - I have a Wrangler which is very noisy, so I need the volume up.
    • Inferior directions (compared to TomTom or iPhone apps) and broke after a few weeks of use.
    • The final straw was when it gave me bad directions
    • and I remembered that every GPS that I've ever owned gave bad directions at times