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Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe

The extra widescreen Garmin Nuvi 50LM in-car sat nav provides essential navigation features for the UK, ROI & Full Europe including lifetime map updates worth £74.99.
Average Customer Rating:
4.608 out of 5
4.6
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Rating Snapshot (102 reviews)
5 stars
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4 stars
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99 of 101(98%)customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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Customer Reviews for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Review 1 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Garmin Nuvi50LM,
June 17, 2013
By barnee
from beverley
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: free updates
Cons: having to read set up on line
"Easy to operate but need the book to go deeper into it. Love the split sceen and display when approaching a division of the motorways which clearly shows you the road you need."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 65 & Over
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? BEVERLEY
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Review 2 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Great value,
June 17, 2013
By Bgjcollins
from Isle of Wight
Quality 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
"Easy to set up and easy to use. Lifetime maps included makes it excellent value."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
Which Store did you visit? NEWPORT IOW
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Review 3 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Exactly what I needed,
June 16, 2013
By Caryn
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Great product, I love the split screen function - able to plan much better in selecting the right lane for junctions/roundabouts etc.
I've only used it once and the only negative I can comment on is that the volume control is within the settings. My previous one had a dial on the outside which was much easier & safer to use."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
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Review 4 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Excellent value package,
June 16, 2013
By Michelle3211
from Newcastle upon Tyne
Quality 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
"This is my first SatNav, and pretty much it's first job was to get me from a car hire place near Barcelona aiport to a remote hotel in Andorra - it passed this test with flying colours!
I found it a bit tricky to register and download the stuff needed to keep it updated, but I got there in the end."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Value for Money - I like things to be as cheap as possible
Family: I'm Single - With No Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? NEWCASTLE KINGSTON PARK
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Review 5 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
great satnav for the price,
June 15, 2013
By pb49
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: life time maps, 5 inch screen
"Easy to follow instructions. Also lifetime maps sold it for me."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
How many cars: 1
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
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Review 6 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
great item and east to use!!,
June 14, 2013
By Alan2107
from Bristol, UK
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: reroutes very quickly if you miss a turn
"I bought this item for my daughter who has recently passed her driving test and got her first car. The Garmin Nuvi 50LM is a great piece of kit, and very simple to operate, it has all the features you would want in a satnav for a higher price - when you look at some other brands!! My daughter particularly likes the "help at difficult junctions" option on this model, Updating was easy and quick, had no problems on the pc, and the lifetime maps (4 updates a year) is a great bonus, saving over £70!!!!! In short fully recommended, has all the maps you could need for UK and round Europe. Not much more to say!!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 3
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Children
Which Store did you visit? CRIBBS CAUSEWAY
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Review 7 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great Sat Nav,
June 14, 2013
By Sneaky1
from Redditch
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: ease of use
Cons: nothing
"You can not go wrong with this product, Garmin Sat Nav is so easy to use, and the bonus is you have Life Time Maps and it covers the whole of Europe. I now have 2 Garmin Sat Nav's one for Europe and one for the USA and Canada, so we shouldnt get lost again."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
Which Store did you visit? REDDITCH
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Review 8 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
The Best Satnav Money can buy,
June 13, 2013
By ponyexpress2013
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Superb product.Well made.why by any other makes when this is just as good if not better with even keener prices.
it covers all the countries of EU and does exactly what it says on the tin.
An excellent bargain.
"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
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Review 9 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav,
June 12, 2013
By Yarraboy
from Truro
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Pros: pinpoint accuracy
Cons: tends to slip off the dashboard if not firmly fixe
"Tried it out on a trip across the UK with some complex street directions needing to be followed. Worked like a charm. A terrific add-on, especially for the lone driver with no navigator alongside. Very accurate and copes well with a driver's sudden change of route."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With No Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? TRURO
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Review 10 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Simplicity itself,
June 12, 2013
By Jurbul
from NEWARK
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Pros: detailed line guidance
"I bought this because TomTom wanted over £50 to update the maps on my old troublesome TomTom and decided it was better to upgrade to a Garmin with lifetime maps.
The device is simple to use. The screen is clear and the lane detail is a wonderful addition that you won't find on a smartphone GPS.
I purchased it for a holiday in France and it has been fantastic. Our cottage was well off the main roads but we found it easily by entering GPS coordinates. It has made driving in France so much simpler.
It's a great device.
"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Expert
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
Which Store did you visit? NEWARK
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Review 11 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
good product for good money,
June 12, 2013
By simoboop
from london uk
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"very happy until now with this sat nav, very easy to use. only the battery doesn't last very long but that's an issue with all the sat nav so as soon you put the car charger you just go on!
the thing that i most happy with it it's the easy way to use it beacuse nowday all the tecnology applancies are always a pain to use!!
"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
Which Store did you visit? RUISLIP
+2points
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Review 12 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
First Sat Nav,
June 12, 2013
By MLWD
from London
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
"Can't compare it with anything else as this is my first sat nav, but it works well, is clear, and does all I want. I don't want, or need lots of special features on it, all I need is a good simle machine that works. This is it."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? BARKING
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Excellent but can't plan 'route', only uses waypoints, poi's,
June 12, 2013
By fonebone
from UK, UK
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features/Spec 
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Pros: basecamp good. careful it won't load routes tho', wide screen, clear audio, good quality
Cons: poi loader didn't load - bit of a waste of time, no routes, no mention of 'no routes' in specification
"Taken a week or so to get used to the features and it should be fine now but I was within an inch of taking it back to the store . . . It doesn't allow you to create or import a 'route' that you wish to use. I can't imagine why anyone would want to manufacture this in 2013 - like buying a black and white tv. Might be better off spending a few extra pennies to get the routes.
Technique: 1) Plan your exact waypoints in advance 2) Where to? Key in destination 3) Then key in all the waypoints. 4) Off you go...
I've had one daytrip using this method and everything went smoothly. Very impressed with the ride."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
How many cars: More than 3
Attitude to specs and technology: Expert
-1point
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Review 14 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Brilliant buy!,
June 11, 2013
By dazzer1222
from toller
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Halfords staff efficient and smooth with brilliant prices, and very competitive offers"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With No Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Expert
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
Which Store did you visit? DORCHESTER
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Very user friendly,
June 11, 2013
By Gloria1k
from Canterbury
Quality 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Pros: large screen
Cons: no negatives as yet
"So easy to use. Easy to follow and the update facility is invaluable. Bought for my son who drives HGV lorries but used myself to go into Central London. Absolutely invaluable! He's also delighted with it."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 55 - 64
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Children
Which Store did you visit? HERNE BAY.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav,
June 11, 2013
By SingerGuitarist
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Great Sat Nav, easy to use and set up, good quality screen, and very reliable."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Good sized screen,
June 11, 2013
By Hammer49
from Sydney, Australia
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Pros: the larger screen size
"Easy to use out of the box. Good sized screen makes it easy to anticipate turns. Has all the regular features of lane indicators, speed limits etc"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Who will use this Product? Just Me
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav,
June 10, 2013
By Jonnymitch
from Orpington Kent
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"I already have a Garmin marine sat nav so I knew this product would be excellent and it is. Updating the maps is very easy and quick and I looking forward to taking it to Spain this summer. Free updates for life is the icing on the cake. Very impressed overall."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 1
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
Which Store did you visit? ORPINGTON
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
garmin nuvi 50lm,
June 10, 2013
By peter48
from england
Quality 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"just upgraded from my last garmin which I got on well with the new one is even better with lifetime maps and spoken street names and the split screen is a usefull addition"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? PERRY BARR - B`HAM
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Garmin Nuvi 50LM Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Full Europe
Overall Rating 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
good europe maps,
June 10, 2013
By Anonymous
Quality 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Value 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features/Spec 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Pros: good mapping views
Cons: set up for usa to enter things
"Took some getting use too, after using a tom tom but good mapping views and surprised how well it went through Europe even in Greece it coped even though I tested it out on routes I knew well. Picked up satellite in every place we went. All round good product for price."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
How many cars: 2
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.