Garmin Nuvi GPS 2597 w/ Lifetime Maps and Traffic 010-01123-30

The Garmin Nuvi 2597 GPS w/ Lifetime Maps and Traffic will be your new favorite gadget. Garmin nuvi 2597LMT has a bright 5.0" display with dual-orientation capabilities, for use horizontally or vertically. Garmin Nuvi 2597-LMT G.P.S. arrives loaded with detailed maps of North America. With free lifetime map updates, your routes are sure to reflect the most up-to-date maps, POIs (points of interest) and navigation information. New maps are available for download up to 4 times per year, for the life of your device, with no fees. With so much data, Garmin Nuvi 2597-LMT Navigation System makes it easy to find addresses and millions of POIs such as businesses, stores, restaurants and other destinations. Garmin Nuve 2597 Nav System arrives preloaded with POIs, so there's no need for you to enter that address information. Just select one - or many - and navigate there, quickly and easily. You also have the ability to add custom POIs.Garmin Nuvi-2597LMT Navigation features Garmin Traffic to help you spend more time on the move. With Garmin Traffic, your driving map remains onscreen at all times. Traffic alerts appear to the side of your map and messages are spoken, too. Garmin Traffic can give details about the situation, such as how many minutes of delay to expect and if there are any possible detours. It can even confirm whether or not you are on the fastest route. Garmin Traffic is voice activated, so it responds to spoken requests. Lifetime traffic² entitles your Garmin Nuv 2597LMT GPS to receive free traffic information for its entire useful life.

Garmen Nu-v 2597 GPS has the luxury of voice-activated navigation. Speak, and your device intelligently responds; your hands can remain safely on the wheel. Of course, you can also navigate using the touchscreen interface. Garmin Nuvi 2597 Navigation System redefines "spoken turn-by-turn directions" with Garmin Real Directions, easy-to-understand driving directions that guide like a friend, using recognizable landmarks, buildings and traffic lights. No more stress from trying to read street names. Garmin Real Voice is refined speech technology that sounds more like a natural, friendly voice. Garmin Real Directions and Garmin Real Voice are features that are only available in our line of GPS navigators. Sync a Bluetooth-enabled device, such as your smartphone, for hands-free calling through its integrated microphone and speaker. Safely stow your phone in a glove compartment, pocket or purse and still make and take calls without moving your hands from the steering wheel or your eyes from the road. Smartphone Link is a free mobile app that connects your Garmin Nuve 2597-LMT Navigation System with your Android smartphone. When paired, your nuvi 2597LMT can use your phone's existing data plan to share information - such as where you parked, POIs and your destination. Smartphone Link also gives you access to Garmin Live Services, useful real-time information such as weather and traffic conditions. Garmin Live Services are available free and by subscription. Active Lane Guidance with voice prompts prepares you to drive through an exit or interchange with confidence. As you approach, an animated model uses brightly colored arrows to indicate the proper lane needed for your route; a friendly voice offers additional help. Bird's Eye junction view offers a detailed view of interchanges, looking down as if from overhead. photoReal junction view realistically displays junctions and interchanges along your route, including the surrounding landscape. Brightly colored arrows indicate the proper lane to drive. Garmen Nuve 2597 w/ Maps Upgrade also depicts real road signs as they appear along your route.

Garmin Nuvi 2597LMT keeps your driving map onscreen at all times and additional information appears alongside. For details, simply ask or touch the screen. As you drive your route, Up Ahead constantly informs you of nearby services, including restaurants, fuel stations, hospitals and stores. Garmin Noovi 2597-LMT G.P.S. displays speed limit, current speed and accurate time of arrival. With a quick glance, you can read the name of your current street and also shows school zone warnings.

Specifications for Garmin Nuvi 2597 LMT GPS:

Features of Garmin Nuvi:

• Drive stress-free. Save time and money.
• Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): yes (internal speaker)
• Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."): yes (with Garmin Real Directions™)
• Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands): yes
• Traffic compatible (routes around traffic with a receiver and subscription): yes (receiver and lifetime traffic included)
• Lifetime traffic updates (receive free lifetime traffic updates): yes
• Lane assist (guides to proper lane for navigation): yes
• Junction view (displays junction signs): yes
• myTrends™ (predicts your routes): yes
• trafficTrends™ (calculates routes based on predicted traffic flow): yes
• ecoRoute™ (calculates a more fuel-efficient route): purchased separately
• Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): yes
• Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
• Garmin nuLink! services: (receive accurate real-time travel information): no
• XM® compatible for U.S: no
• Navigate safely and easily.
• Bluetooth® wireless technology: yes
• Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe): yes
• Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
• Enhanced pedestrian navigation (guides you as you walk around town): no
• Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): no
• Exit services (tells you approaching services on highway): yes
• Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
• Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): no
• Enjoy the drive and customize.
• Garmin Garage vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device): yes
• Garmin Garage voices compatible (download custom voices to your device): yes
• MP3 player: no
• Audio book player: no

Package Contents:

• Garmin nuvi 2597LMT
• Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America
• Lifetime maps¹ and traffic² (indicated by "LMT" after model number on the box)
• Lifetime traffic antenna/vehicle power cable
• Vehicle suction cup mount
• USB cable
• Quick start manual