Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5.71 x 4.53 x 2.52 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.37 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 0.7 x 4.9 x 3.1 inches |
Item Weight | 5.2 Ounces |
Brand Name | Garmin |
Country of Origin | United States |
Warranty Description | Limited 1-year parts and labor |
Color | Black |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Part Number | 010-00990-21 |
Model Year | 2011 |
Included Components | lifetime map update |
Size | 4.3 |
Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
Garmin Nuvi 40LM Navigator
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Brand | Garmin |
Screen Size | 4.3 Inches |
Special Feature | includes_lifetime_map_updates |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Map Type | US |
Sport | Camping & Hiking |
Included Components | lifetime map update |
Audio Output Mode | Digital |
Battery Life | 2 Hours |
Mounting Type | Dashboard Mount, found in image |
About this item
- Spoken street names
- Free lifetime maps with over 6 million points of interest
- Accepts data cards: microSD card (not included)
- Lane assist with junction view,Speed limit indicator
- Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more
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Product Description
Garmin Nuvi 40LM Navigator Providing a complete navigation solution, the Garmin Nuvi 40LM Navigator delivers you safely wherever life takes you. Designed to make navigation easy, simply enter an address, and premium features, including lane assist with junction view, help you make all the right turns. The Nuvi 40LM makes a great gift idea, whether it's an extra Garmin for another car, a college student, or anyone who could use a little help with directions. Additional features: Slim design fits easily in pocket Easy-to-use, touchscreen interface offered in 4.3" diagonal color display Lane assist with junction view navigate with confidence while Nuvi directs you to the preferred lane; also view images of upcoming junctions Voice prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination "Turn right on Main Street" Speed limit indicator unit displays speed limits for most major roads "Where Am I" feature find the closest hospitals, police stations, gas stations, nearest address, intersection, and coordinates
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ASIN | B0057ODG6Y |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #156,612 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #324 in Handheld GPS Units |
Date First Available | August 24, 2011 |
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, quality and value of the GPS. For example, they mention it does the job well, it's intuitive to use and the directions are spot on. That said, they appreciate the lifetime map updates.
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Customers like the performance of the GPS. They mention that it does the job well, is useful for guesstimating arrival times, and is easy to use. Some say that the updating process with the Garmin Express is a bit of a pain. Overall, customers find the product to be a simple yet effective and worthwhile model.
"...The split screen for lane assist is clear and very useful, it's really almost essential if towing something through a large city freeway system...." Read more
"...It works very well, recognizing my Nuvi when I plug it in to the USB port and telling me whether any updates to the software or maps are available...." Read more
"...It will highlight the one you need to be on. This is extremely useful; however, it's not available on all roads...." Read more
"...a vacation so much easier and this is a simple yet effective and worthwhile model to have. Highly recommended...." Read more
Customers find the navigation system easy to use. They mention that it has large icons on simple screens, and is not too complicated. They also say that it is simple to set up, and makes planning ahead much simpler. Customers also say the directions are spot on, and that it navigates well.
"...Original review ***This is a great little GPS. It is very intuitive to use with large icons on simple screens...." Read more
"...And it does navigate very well. It recalculates extremely quickly AND doesn't blurt out recalculating. It just does it. The display is great...." Read more
"...I got the LM version so I get lifetime maps. It was very easy to upload the maps. You just load the software and hook up the device to your computer...." Read more
"...It is simple to use...I really like a feature, as I am driving, should I take a wrong road, I simply go to the main screen & press detour & it..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the GPS. They mention that the lane guidance is pretty good, the assisting and junction are very accurate, and the device is reliable. They also say that it's helpful in navigating around strange cities and that the display route map is clear. Customers also appreciate the Lane Indicator, which tells them what lane to be in when going.
"...very good, it acquires satellites quickly, it has a very comprehensive database of locations..." Read more
"...I have tried 3 and this one is the best, stable as they come. And works great with this model. [..." Read more
"...This is now my 3rd Garmin Product. Since I was very happy with how dependable and accurate my old Garmin had been I purchased another and this..." Read more
"...ETA's were as accurate as anyone could want. Therefore, if she found this easy to use anyone can travel with confidence...." Read more
Customers like the value of the GPS. They say it's an excellent value, a bargain for the money, and a good deal.
"...Overall, it's a fine GPS for the price. I would recommend it, if you're not wanting to put in more than $100 for a GPS...." Read more
"...that was my old one... This new one had good reviews and was the least expensive of all of them. Seems like a great combo!**..." Read more
"...in comparison would blow this one away, but since it is a bargain GPS for the money I gave it 3 stars...." Read more
"...Lifetime Maps is a good deal, a new map update is usually available every 90 days...the only catch is that it's only available on the one unit...if..." Read more
Customers appreciate the free lifetime map updates provided by the GPS. They mention that the map update feature is simple to use and appreciate the ability to do regular updates. Customers also appreciate the vivid bright colors and the ability store all previous locations.
"...Also, yes you can download maps from other countries...." Read more
"...-Lifetime Map updates are great, however the updates cannot seem to figure out that the President George Bush Tollway exists and will route every..." Read more
"...I've had no trouble updating the software and maps but I must admit the Garmin website is a bit clunky until you get the hang of it...." Read more
"...Overall, I love this GPS- it is fast, responsive, has lifetime maps, and is just the right size...." Read more
Customers like the size of the GPS unit. They mention that the screen size is perfect, not small, but not too big. The device is thin and sufficiently sized, with a 4.3" screen that is fine for their purposes. The screen is wide enough without being cumbersome, and large enough to read easily. Customers also say that it fits nicely into the Amazon Basics container. Overall, customers are happy with the size and functionality of the product.
"...3. The price was under $80!!!4. The screen size seemed to be about right.The results after the trip:..." Read more
"...It is about the size of a USB hard drive (and fits perfectly in a hard drive case)...." Read more
"...The screen size is adequate for my own needs, but I know others would like a much larger screen to really see things...." Read more
"...It is a good fit, a little cushioning but I mainly have it for protection from scratches or an occasional bump to the floor...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the display of the navigation system. They mention that the screen is easy to see, vibrant, and has enough contrast to easily read and see routes. They also appreciate the clear graphics and visual aids that assist with navigation. Overall, most are happy with the product's display.
"...The display is very good, it acquires satellites quickly, it has a very comprehensive database of locations..." Read more
"...It just does it. The display is great. Very easy to see the next turn and when you get close how many say left turn lanes there are...." Read more
"...-Lifetime map updates (see Cons)Cons:-While the screen is nice, the touch response is laggy when entering information and even..." Read more
"...It can predict pretty accurately when you will arrive*Screen is clear, some highway visuals are excellent*Sound is strong and clear*..." Read more
Customers like the arrival time of the GPS. They mention that it's quick and easy to enter an address, it acquires the satellites much faster, and it gives plenty of time in advance. The display is bright and the signal acquisition is quick. It does recalculate quickly and is better at determining the arrival times than their previous unit.
"...The display is very good, it acquires satellites quickly, it has a very comprehensive database of locations..." Read more
"...And it does navigate very well. It recalculates extremely quickly AND doesn't blurt out recalculating. It just does it. The display is great...." Read more
"...You are given plenty of time in advance, so even if traffic is heavy, you will have plenty of time to maneuver yourself into the correct lane..." Read more
"...The unit acquires a satellite signal very quickly.It shows you the posted speed limit and also shows you the speed limit you are driving...." Read more
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Garmin has fixed the major criticism I described in my original review below by creating a fairly simple new program called Garmin Express. This program runs on my computer (not in a web page like the original low quality update program) after I was prompted to download it from the Garmin website. It works very well, recognizing my Nuvi when I plug it in to the USB port and telling me whether any updates to the software or maps are available. I've increased my review to 5 stars because of this huge improvement.
*** Original review ***
This is a great little GPS. It is very intuitive to use with large icons on simple screens. The display is very good, it acquires satellites quickly, it has a very comprehensive database of locations (like restaurants, banks, gas stations and National Parks) and calculates a route fairly quickly.
I have a navigation system in my car (which I love and use all the time) but wanted something to use when out of town without it. This fits the bill almost perfectly and is a big improvement over previous models. It is about the size of a USB hard drive (and fits perfectly in a hard drive case). I have now used it extensively on three trips, both while driving and as a pedestrian. It found almost everything I searched for and got me to them with no problems.
This would be a 5 star review except for the negatives: poor battery life (only 2 hours) and Garmin's awful website. I've owned three Garmin handheld units (and still use the latest, an eTrex Vista C) and hadn't previously had problems updating the units on the website. But the redesigned website is slow and confusing and failed to even recognize my new Nuvi 40LM for several minutes.
Fortunately, Garmin's website is only needed to update the unit's software and update the maps. This is a several hour process but should only be necessary a couple of times a year (and then mainly to get updated maps, a really nice feature of this GPS).
The Nuvi also doesn't work well with either of Garmin's software products (MapSource and BaseCamp, which have always worked great with my eTrex). But the Nuvi is pretty self-contained, easily finding and calculating routes to waypoints with little need for extra software. I tried to plan my trips using MapSource, but found it easier to simply do it right on the Nuvi.
The poor battery life is surprising (compared to my Garmin handheld units), though at least the Nuvi is easy to charge with the included USB cable or car charger. But bottom line this is a great GPS and I recommend it, even for novice GPS users.
We had a 14 hour trip coming up where I would be towing a camper into northern Michigan for a week of camping. My initial thought was to use my smart phone navigation versus purchasing a Nav Device. I just had a hard time justifying the cost of a GPS device when my phone seems to work fine in urban settings when trying to find a particular place.
The Testing:
So I started testing my phone more diligently using the native Google navigation and another navigation app. Again both were fine and both used Google maps, they just had a different interface. The biggest problem I had was in the lack of real time information such as speed and lane assist. I found that the lack of speed information (both my speed and the posted speed) a little annoying. It's not a huge deal, but it's a nice feature when you're in a new area and busy monitoring traffic around you and you're looking for street names or freeway/interstate exits. Both phone apps would get me to my location, but they both did it in the most simplistic manner.
The Choice:
After determining that I wasn't really comfortable using the basic guidance of the smart phone (neither the native app or the 3rd party one) I started looking at my choices in Nav. Devices. Holy crap talk about product over load!!! It took all of about 2 minutes to whittle the choices down to a device that had life time maps...that's huge in my opinion. Garmin appears to have a higher average reviewer rating. I've used both Garmin and Tom Tom in the past, but that was a few years ago and honestly both seemed the same to me.
After about an hour of reading reviews and checking prices I settled on the Garmin nuvi 40LM with the 4.3" screen. I went with this particular model because:
1. High user rating.
2. It had lifetime maps.
3. The price was under $80!!!
4. The screen size seemed to be about right.
The results after the trip:
I love this thing!!!! The only complaint is regrading the lack of a user manual in the box. They want you to download it, which is fine, except when you're in the middle of the trip sitting at a gas station trying to figure out a particular feature. A printed user manual would be handy. However, after working my way through the learning curve of features, I really do love this thing. The screen size is perfect for my vehicle and my needs. The split screen for lane assist is clear and very useful, it's really almost essential if towing something through a large city freeway system. It allows you the peace of mind and time needed to put your vehicle in the correct lane a mile or two prior to your exit.
I love the layout of the secondary information such as upcoming turn, miles to next turn, posted speed and actual speed. In a new city you're so busy making sure your in the right lane and watching for sudden stops that you often miss the posted speed (even though you're going to go with the flow of traffic regardless of the posted speed) so it's nice to have that information displayed. It was off a couple of times throughout the trip, but only for a short period of time.
The unit came with the windshield and dash mount. I went with the windshield suction mount and had no problems with it staying in place for the whole week. After having the device on for the whole trip I find myself missing it now that I'm back to the normal work routine. It's not that I need it for the daily drive, but I just like the added information. I don't think I would want the screen any larger than it is. A 4.3" screen is plenty big for my needs. If I had a larger screen I would be concerned about obstructing my view of the road. You can pack a lot of information in an easy to read format on this unit.
Conclusion:
It would be nice if someday our smartphones can take the place of a dedicated nav device, but in my experience I don't think they're ready yet. Again, they're fine for navigating short trips in urban areas, but not on long trips with spotty cell coverage on unfamiliar roads.
I don't know if Garmin is better than Tom Tom, it's probably more of a user preference than an actual difference in features...but without running both types side by side it's hard to say for sure. This Garmin unit worked great for my trip and I'm very happy with it. It would recommend this unit without hesitation.