Garmin nüvi 40LM Review, Pros and Cons
Garmin nüvi 40LM Review
The nüvi 40LM is a new portable GPS Navigator by Garmin, providing an easy to follow, straightforward navigational guide system for all drivers. The Garmin nüvi 40LMboasts a very nice 4.3-Inch touchscreen display, will speak street names and directions in a choice of voices, has a speed limit indicator to keep you safe and within the speed limit at all times, and offers free lifetime map updates.
The first thing that drew my attention to the nüvi 40LM, besides the sale price, was the display and look of the navigation software: minimal, yet clear and relevant. The roads are all very visible, clearly defined and named, unlike some GPS systems that display too narrow roads and often attempt to fit too much on the screen at once. The dashboard screen information of the nüvi 40LM is also quite useful. The road speed limit and current vehicle speed meters are incredibly handy to have at all times, and the upcoming turn indicator is a plus. One of the real standout features of the nüvi 40LM is the ‘lane assist /junction view’ option which does a pretty good job ensuring that you’re in the correct lane and know exactly what you are getting into when approaching unfamiliar intersections or exits. The trip computer will record and store all kinds of information about your journey and the voice directions are also right on cue, clearly pronounced and can be turned up as loud as you need them. I imagine this could be very important to somebody with either a convertible or reduced hearing.
Garmin nüvi 40LM Pros and Cons
Now to review some of the pros and cons:
Garmin nüvi 40LM Pros:
- Display. A well-designed interface with clearly marked roads and some useful onscreen options, make for effective and uncomplicated use.
- Lane Assist + Junction View Feature. The nüvi will preempt any complicated junctions, with a clear display of the upcoming intersection and a warning as to which lane you should approach from. Never worry about missing a turn or exit by being in the wrong lane again.
- Voice prompts. Not too early or too late, clear and audible sound.
- Free lifetime map updates.
Garmin nüvi 40LM Cons:
- Recalculated routes occasionally delayed. When you deviate from a pre-calculated or specified route, occasionally the nüvi will experience a slight delay before noticing and recalculating a new route for you to follow.
- No audio output. As good as the onboard sound is, an audio output is still a useful option to have.
The map and software updates are a great benefit, and are released by Garmin every quarter. As for the recalculated route delay hiccup, I’m not sure if this due to the area in which the nüvi was in use or if it’s a software issue. It has never really been a problem, as usually the nüvi 40LM is pretty instant with its calculations. I will be keeping an eye out for an update from Garmin which will hopefully sort this out.
All things considered, I would give the Garmin nüvi 40LM a four star rating. Overall, it is a very good GPS navigator with a lot of handy functions, a nice minimal design and just enough information to be really useful on a journey without overcomplicating things. If you’re looking to buy an affordable GPS device, the nüvi 40LM is certainly value for money.
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