Garmin 50LMTHD Review, Specs and Manual

Overview

The Garmin DriveLuxe 50LMTHD is a easy to use GPS device for your vehicle. You can easily mound or unmount the device because it has magnetic housing. It is packed with features that aid you to your driving with detailed maps and guides. The Garmin GPS device also has a bluetooth connectivity so that you can connect your phone wirelessly. You can also add a Garmin camera accessory that can monitor the back and inside of the car that are sold separately.

Features

DriveLuxe

The DriveLux has voice recognition features that can also access your phone and receive calls wirelessly using bluetooth connection. It also features various driver alerts like upcoming sharp curve, speed limits, railroad crossings, etc., and it will easily notifies before you are approach it. When you are driving longer distances, it will automatically notifies you for rest in each point of your journey for much more safer driving and adequate rest times.

HD Digital Traffic

It is completely free and can notify you when there is traffic ahead of your route. It can also suggest any alternate routes for more faster arrival time and to avoid traffic thus saving you gas.

Garmin Real Directions

It simplifies the navigation step by step easy to understand directions. It automatically recognize any land marks and will use it to further aid you on the navigation.

Garmin Camera Compatibility

It is compatible with Garming BC-30 backup camera and babyCam and connect it directly on the Garmin 50LMTHD GPS. The BC-30 backup camera automatically enables when you put the car in reverse and the babyCam enabled on demand.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer	Garmin
Model Code	50LMTHD
Screen Size	5.1 Inch
Screen Resolution	800 x 480
Screen Type	WVGA TFT with backlight
Wireless Connectivity	Bluetooth
Features	DriveLux Foursquare Integration Preloaded Maps Lifetime free map updates HD Digital Traffic Garmin Real Directions Junction View Speed Limit Indicator Warning Direct Access Trip Planner Trip Log Bluetooth Calling
Battery Life (when not connected to 12v socket)	1 hour
Dimensions (WxHxD)	5.57 x 3.16 x 0.622
Weight	8.15 oz.

Pros:

It is easy to use with the help of Garmin DriveLuxe feature
Large easy to read screen
Easy to mount and unmount
It has bluetooth connectivity for your smartphone make or receive calls.

Cons:

It is a bit pricey
Some features may not work for other countries.

Verdict

The style and looks and the functionality makes this GPS great. Tons of features that will definitely helps you navigating through your destination. The bluetooth connectivity is a bonus and you can easily make or receive calls without lifting your phone. Although some of the features may not work perfectly on other areas or countries and the price tag is a bit pricey. But overall I would recommend this GPS, it is completely independent of a internet connection and now you may no more worry about data charges on your phone if you are using Waze.