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Garmin DriveSmart 70LMT GPS Navigator $228 (Was $429) @ Harvey Norman

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Garmin DriveSmart 70LMT GPS Navigator $228 (Was $429) @ Harvey Norman
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PBeing Askhole on 09/02/2018 - 18:45 harveynorman.com.au (2059 clicks)
Last edited 10/02/2018 - 00:40 by 2 other users

Huge price dropped from $429 almost half price as per pricehipster. Its a part of HN running lunar sale . Also can see very good ratings online..
Enjoy Navigating.. !!

Price compare :
$429 @ JB Hi-Fi

Note : If you Spend $250 or more then will get 10% of your purchase back in HN Gift Cards

Key Features

  • The Garmin DriveSmart 70LMT GPS Navigator has detailed maps of both Australia and New Zealand to provide in-depth information and guidance.
  • Built with a 7" pinch-to-zoom display, the GPS navigator lets you clearly see the map and quickly adjust the map view with ease.
  • The DriveSmart 70LMT GPS has helpful driver alerts (including alerts for railroad crossings and sharp curves) to enhance situational awareness and encourage you to drive safely.
  • For added convenience, the DriveSmart GPS’ voice-activated navigation system lets you get directions without taking your hands off the steering wheel.
  • The Garmin DriveSmart GPS unit has Bluetooth hands-free calling for your paired device*, letting you answer calls with minimal distractions. You can also receive text messages, calendar reminders, and other smart notifications**.
  • The GPS navigator has Active Lane Guidance with voice prompts, helping you drive through exits or interchanges by indicating precise lane changes and direction.

What's In The Box?

  • 1x Garmin DriveSmart 70LMT GPS Navigator
  • 1x Lifetime maps¹ and traffic² (indicated by “LMT” after model number on the box)
  • 1x Lifetime traffic antenna/vehicle power cable
  • 1x Vehicle suction cup mount
  • 1x USB cable
  • 1x Quick start manual
This is part of Lunar New Year Deals for 2018
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  • Juddda on 09/02/2018 - 19:00
    +2

    Thanks OP, just bought one for my son 🙂

    • Being Askhole on 09/02/2018 - 19:37
      +2

      :-)

      • StingyBritches on 09/02/2018 - 23:10
        +2

        I hate you BA! Stop spending my money!
        (Thanks though…)

        • Being Askhole on 09/02/2018 - 23:12

          :-) hehe .. I am running low too ..took loan to grab these deals :P

  • SDPwecjkln on 09/02/2018 - 19:08
    +11

    Phone works pretty good.

    • shapers on 09/02/2018 - 19:35

      Not everyone can use one though..

      • RADICALIST on 09/02/2018 - 19:37
        -6

        Get a $5 phone holder

        • epicttiimm on 09/02/2018 - 19:39
          +4

          P platers?

        • Cheeper on 09/02/2018 - 19:41
          +1

          @epicttiimm: Set your destination before driving.

        • shapers on 09/02/2018 - 19:44
          +5

          @xywolap: P players can't use phones for anything while driving in VIC, doesn't matter when you set your destination/ if you touch it or not

        • Juddda on 09/02/2018 - 19:51
          +4

          @shapers: The same applies in NSW as my son recently found out.

        • Cheeper on 09/02/2018 - 21:08
          +2

          @Juddda:
          Wow.. they are hot on it. This is for NSW..
          "6. Can I use the GPS function on my mobile phone?
          Yes, if you have a full unrestricted licence. You can use a mobile phone as a driver’s aid, such as GPS, as long as it is secured in a mounting fixed to the vehicle and doesn’t obscure your view of the road. You cannot hold your phone to use the GPS function.
          No, if you have a learner or provisional licence, you are not permitted to use a mobile phone at all while driving."

          If the car had an in dash nav unit and they played with that while driving then that is ok I imagine? Seems odd.

        • Gershom on 10/02/2018 - 00:17
          +1

          @shapers: Rightly so.

        • syousef on 10/02/2018 - 08:33

          @Gershom:

          Yes because it is so much safer using a dedicated navigator. Pressing a button or looking at a screen on one is much safer. eye roll

          Pure money grab and there are people like you cheering it on. The same people that use to have a large book sitting on their lap to navigate anywhere when they got their licenses.

        • Gershom on 10/02/2018 - 09:10
          +1

          @syousef: Sure, and it's never been known for P platers to text and read email while driving, they wouldn't think of such a thing! And you want to give them phone access? Mate, they can't even dress themselves, you're hard pressed to find one that knows which way round a cap goes! And don't get me started on those idiots wearing acrylic beanies on 30 plus degree days. Yuk!

        • syousef on 10/02/2018 - 09:57

          @Gershom:

          First of all you could address that with tech by having the GPS block all those functions. Secondly the same argument can be made for older drivers.

          Finally and most importantly, stop with your hatred of the young. It's not original - Socrates is quoted as saying similar in antiquity - and nor today's young any worse than any generation before them - who also had it's share of screw ups. This generation certainly have a raw deal compared to the previous generation though with the rising cost of almost everything including the essentials (except perhaps tech though that too is getting expensive again), locked out of home ownership, less work to be had, longer hours, harsher entry requirements and continuous certification requirements. Furthermore I know a lot of hard working young people and your utter disrespect for those and willingness to lump them all into one category just means means you're letting yourself get bitter as you get older and that it is you who need to work on your attitude.

          https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/63219-the-children-now-love…

        • melbourne guy on 10/02/2018 - 17:52

          Get a $4 phone holder
          But yeah P platers need to use standalone GPS units due to no mobile use laws. I personally use Waze on my phone but i’m fully licenced.

        • Gershom on 10/02/2018 - 20:00

          @syousef: Hate them? I love them. Just because puppies are dopey it doesn't mean they're not lovable.

        • syousef on 11/02/2018 - 10:28

          @Gershom:

          If your idea of loving something is comparing it to a dopey young dog, you have some problems my friend that I'm not qualified to address.

        • Gershom on 11/02/2018 - 16:41

          @syousef:

          I'm not qualified to address.

          Ain't that the truth. Sorry about your humourectomy.

        • syousef on 12/02/2018 - 09:11

          @Gershom:

          I'm sorry you find maligning a generation humourous.

    • Being Askhole on 09/02/2018 - 19:43
      +2

      yeah but phone gets heated very quickly in sunlight or keep AC fan flow towards phone or keep it under shadow . Also restricted drivers are not allowed to use phone L,P1,P2..

      • richmond12 on 09/02/2018 - 19:49
        +2

        Had no idea there was such a rule?

        Surely thats overkill as the phone is in a cradle for gps?

      • Pricebeat on 09/02/2018 - 19:57
        +2

        I often drive for 3-4 hours straight with my phone’s GPS on while playing Apple music through Bluetooth and charging at same time. Never had problem with heating

    • HentaiEnjoyer on 09/02/2018 - 19:58
      +3

      GPS can be better, especially in more rural areas.

      • Being Askhole on 09/02/2018 - 20:12

        true..

        • freddofrog42 on 09/02/2018 - 20:19

          Blame the map feed for this. Aussie maps aren't that good in reality.

      • WesthamAreMassive on 09/02/2018 - 23:20

        With Google maps you simply download the map where you don't get signal.

        • HentaiEnjoyer on 09/02/2018 - 23:28

          It's not just about the connection but the how comprehensive the maps are.
          Often when I'm in very rural areas, my phone which still has a GPS connection will fail to name and show the road, while my Garmin GPS succeeds in doing so. This has saved me a lot of trouble.

    • montorola on 09/02/2018 - 20:05
      +3

      Phone is fine.

    • Bluering48 on 11/02/2018 - 11:37

      Yep, Phone + Google maps all the way, nothing can beat that.

  • freddofrog42 on 09/02/2018 - 20:00
    +1

    These are excellent SatNavs and much more useful than a phone - yes I use both but these are just better for actual driving. For phones I use Here We Go - brilliant offline capability with no need for data.

    My only comment re this device is the actual size of it. It's BIG. I own a 50LMT, a 51SmartDrive and a nuvi2789 which is about the same size as this one. The 50/51 are great in a car but the nuvi/70LMT is WAY bigger and really feels best in a 4x4…

    My goto re GPS has always been Garmin and I still have a Nuvi360 from 2006 that works fine and can still run using current maps if you know how.

    • Devilius on 09/02/2018 - 21:34

      I am thinking or buying either Garmin 50LMT or 51 SmartDrive. Can you let me the difference? Or are they the same? Thank you.

      • freddofrog42 on 10/02/2018 - 09:56

        They're the same size and do appear very similar. My observations:-

        51 has WiFi so you can update it without using Garmin Express on a PC - might be easier for some?
        51 has TripAdvisor although I've not played with that much as I only got my 51 yesterday - $199 the good guys
        To receive traffic info with the 50 you need to use the supplied power cable. If you don't it throws and error and disables traffic from the smartphone app as well. Mine does this and I confirmed it last night. Someone lower in this thread claims the 70 doesn't do this but I can't confirm.

        Having tried both in the same car I'd go with the 51.

  • [Deactivated] on 09/02/2018 - 20:07
    +5

    Knowing Harvey Norman, this model was probably released in 1997

    • freddofrog42 on 09/02/2018 - 20:18

      No, it was the 2016/17 model. It's a year behind the latest but there's not much difference in practice.

      You DO however need to the supplied 12V lead to enable traffic input even if it comes from your phone. Not an issues to many people but if you loom into the dash you'll need to take account of that.

      Also the latest version has a TripAdvisor feed as well as Foursquare. Again, if you have a mobile phone then you can use it's app anyway.

      • twister292 on 10/02/2018 - 07:39

        If you use the Garmin Smartphone link app, you dont need the included 12V cable. The traffic data in the included cable is from SUNA, which is very spotty compared to the app feed…

        • freddofrog42 on 10/02/2018 - 09:48

          I can't say with DriveSmart 70LMT but the 50LMT requires the specific cable even if you're using the smartphone app. If you're use a generic supply it throws and error page about traffic being disabled etc.

          Mine 50LMT certainly does and I just confirmed that. The 70LMT might be different but I suspect not.

        • twister292 on 11/02/2018 - 07:46

          @freddofrog42:

          I stand corrected, cheers

          Mine is a much older unit (Nuvicam LMT)

  • 4agte on 09/02/2018 - 20:24
    +2

    Maps updates on Garmin are really poor. GPS couldn't find either Westmead Hospital or the street it sits on. When Garmin was contacted they stated it may be added in one of the bi-yearly map updates. Pathetic.

  • Meowcat on 09/02/2018 - 20:27
    +11

    Nothing but Waze for me…

    • slipperypete on 10/02/2018 - 02:59
      +1

      why waze? I used this when living in Middle East as Apple maps was crud (and still is)

      Just curious what is better over here with it

      Cheers

    • db87 on 10/02/2018 - 06:24
      +2

      Traffic alerts, road blocks, accidents, event activity, traffic cams and roadside cams and also speed limits with your live speed. My google maps doesn't show any of that (unless I'm doing something wrong). It only has the colours representing light/medium/heavy traffic which is average in accuracy at best.

      I thought the same about waze, but I now enjoy it. I find it most useful for my speed limit and the traffic conditions.

      • slipperypete on 10/02/2018 - 11:14

        downloading now…thanks

    • Maz78 on 10/02/2018 - 11:06

      Waze and Here Maps. I have no idea why people in this day still buy a dedicated Garmin GPS or the like for traffic use…

  • node09 on 09/02/2018 - 20:32
    +1

    Mobile phones have made these irrelevant…..

    • pyro love bird on 09/02/2018 - 21:55
      +2

      they're useful if you drive interstate or even roadtripping as phones can drop out

      • radissimo on 09/02/2018 - 22:25

        offline maps e.g Sygic are excellent

        • pyro love bird on 09/02/2018 - 22:47

          Are they completely reliable though? Ie. Do searches of stops along the way and such? I've not experienced off-line maps that have been completely comprehensive before. But I'll check out sygic

        • db87 on 10/02/2018 - 06:26

          @pyro love bird:

          I'd say so…. At least for me in Europe, sygic was flawless and definitely saved me and even showed me a few places I probably wouldn't have visited if not for having it readily viewable.

        • Bluering48 on 11/02/2018 - 11:41

          @db87:

          Last October, I visited a few cities in Italy, I was using Sygic all the time, but the only time it failed me was when I was looking for a supermarket in Milan and Venice, Sygic was pointing me to the closest at hundred km away, back in the hotel with wifi, I checked with google maps, the supermarket was only 80 metres away.

  • The Gent on 09/02/2018 - 20:47

    Not arguing that the price is great comparatively but…

    • Gershom on 10/02/2018 - 00:25

      A billion downloads, even though Android comes with Google maps. You can't beat the omnipotent Google.

  • ericc on 09/02/2018 - 21:05
    +1

    "Get 10% of your purchase price back in Harvey Norman Gift Card(s) when you spend $250 or more on selected products".

    You might want to search for another item with value of $22 and above

  • DiscoJango on 09/02/2018 - 22:09

    a gps unit is a good backup. mobile phone batteries can die or reception can drop out in particular areas. i remember driving to a regional area a few years ago for work. the charger plug for the gps broke, and i was using the iphone for nav. there was an area where (at 100kph highway speeds) the phone dropped connection for a good 10 minutes. was driving completely blind, hoping my turn off wasnt anytime soon. eventually the reception came back, and i was still on track. phew!

    many times if i am using guidance from google maps on my phone, ill lock the screen and just go via the audio directions, yes having a maps display helps, but isnt really necessary. this could be an alternate option for p platers who are not allowed to have a phone in a mount

    also someone mentioned their phone gets hot with the screen constantly on, tip: reduce the screen brightness. it doesnt need to be at maximum all the time.

    • Gershom on 10/02/2018 - 00:28
      -2

      a gps unit is a good backup

      So is a map. You know, one of those paper things.

      • DiscoJango on 10/02/2018 - 09:09

        gps takes up less space

        • Gershom on 10/02/2018 - 09:12

          But this OzB, think of relative costs just for backup.

  • srhardy on 09/02/2018 - 22:45

    does this turn auto on with the ignititon as well as auto shitdown?

    pet peeve ones that need intervention or screens that dont auto time out and need intervention for thoes stupid nag screens

    • bender on 09/02/2018 - 23:00
      +1

      @srhardy
      I have the 6" version and it turns on and off automatically with ignition. When turning ignition off the Garmin shows a 10sec countdown clock for you to stop auto turnoff if you still need it on.

  • gishgamesh on 10/02/2018 - 00:14
    +1

    Nice find, thanks!
    I purchased through PayPal and got a PayPal confirmation but no email receipt from HN…. I'm hoping it went through

  • TightAssDude on 10/02/2018 - 08:03

    Do these have the capability to redirect the route because of traffic in the area?

    Google maps does this and it's great…

  • GreatWhiteHunter on 10/02/2018 - 09:04
    +2

    Good price but think about it before jumping the purchase.

    The Drivesmart 61 LMT-S replaces this

    https://buy.garmin.com/en-AU/AU/p/552113/pn/010-01681-42#spe…

    The newer model is lighter and has a higher res screen. The newer model has a 0.05 inch smaller screen and was released in 2016.

    The Harvey Norman sale model was released in 2012.

    https://buy.garmin.com/en-AU/AU/p/524669#specs

    For all those who prefer to use mobile phones - bear in mind a GPS unit has a much, much larger screen, takes direct sunlight a lot better, doesn't cost $1000 and doesn't chew up your mobile data allowance….

    • Dost on 10/02/2018 - 11:21

      Thanks GWH for this info, especially about the higher-res screen.

    • Geryatric on 10/02/2018 - 17:39

      DriveSmart 70LTM was released in 2016 along with the rest of the Drivesmart series. What evidence so you have to say this is a 2012 model?

      • GreatWhiteHunter on 10/02/2018 - 17:42

        https://buy.garmin.com/en-AU/AU/c2012Line.html

        "New for 2012"

        ANYTHING ELSE?

        • StingyBritches on 10/02/2018 - 18:31

          Yep, GreatWhiteHunter, I'd say you are correct.

          I just purchased the 70LTM (Thanks BA!) and have already observed the battery takes FOREVER to charge. I suspect that's because this stock has been lying around for a few years and the lithium-ion batteries are near-kaput from sitting at a very low charge level. No big deal if you have the unit always connected to power though. Not sure if these have a user-replaceable battery either - will need to do more research.

          However, this is ~$100 cheaper than the 61LMT, so that may be enough to swing some buyers (such as moi) to the 70LTM.

          From my drive this afternoon I'm quite pleased with this unit but need to turn off the nanny alerts for twisty roads and corners. Sheesh!

          Oh, and one more thing…
          you need to charge the thing for quite some time before it will let you use Garmin Express to download updates. Annoyingly, the supplied USB cable pops up a dialogue saying it can't charge the device!

        • StingyBritches on 10/02/2018 - 19:19

          @StingyBritches: and an update:
          the unit just died! Grey screen. Reset doesn’t work. Back it goes tomorrow to get a replacement.

  • Glyde62 on 10/02/2018 - 14:09
    +1

    Bought one, Thanks op
    Replace the 10 year old Garmin I have in truck atm.

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