Sunday, March 18, 2012

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT reviewThe Garmin nüvi 2595LMT is the top of the line model in Garmin’s 2012 nuvi Advanced series line. One of the more significant refreshes in recent years, the Advanced series adds several new customization options, improved search functionality and Exit Services. All models in the Advanced series come with preloaded maps of the US, Canada and Mexico. As the premier 5” model, the 2595LMT also offers voice command, Bluetooth for hands free calling, as well as lifetime maps and traffic.

I’ll delve into new and returning features shortly, but first, let’s look at some…

Related models

  • Drop down to the 2555LMT and you’ll lose Bluetooth and voice command
  • Or keep those features but drop down to a 4.3″ screen with the nuvi 2495LMT
  • To see how the nuvi 2595LMT stacks up against other models, check out my Garmin nuvi comparison chart

NOTE: Much of the following is based on my hands on reviews of the nuvi 2495LMT , which offers the same feature set, and the 5” 2555LT.

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT hardware notes

My biggest disappointment with the Advanced series is that these models do not have a powered mount. So you’ll have to plug the mini-USB connector into the back of the unit each time you use it. Nevertheless, the 2595LMT does sense when you remove it from the mount while powered on, and records that as your last parking spot. To be guided back to it, choose Apps > Last Spot. There is a magnet in the lower portion of the mount that allows it to accomplish this.


Powering on and off

The nuvi 2595LMT powers off and on automatically when connected to the charger in your car. When you press the power button to turn it off, it actually goes into sleep mode. According to the manual, “a battery charge lasts for weeks” in this mode. The advantage here is an almost instantaneous power on from sleep mode. To fully shut down the device, hold the power button down for three seconds.

NuFeatures

Much of this section was covered in my first looks post. One exception is at the end of the “Map changes” section, where I discuss browsing the map for POIs; the other is the final section, “Menu improvements.”

Dashboards

There are eight different dashboards available on the 2595LMT. Basically, these are data field layouts, and are accessed via Settings > Map & Vehicle > Dashboards. You can see one in the image below.

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT dashboard

Map changes – Buttons, layers, and more, oh my

The icons on the right side of the map screen are termed map buttons. You can have up to three of the following: Traffic, Mute, Stop, Phone, Detour, Exit services, Where am I?, Trip computer, Map layers, Brightness, Where to? and Audible. This is a nice feature. BTW, see the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the lower right portion of the nuvi screen above? You can tap that to bring up all twelve of the items available for the map buttons, so it’s easy to reach the other nine.

Map Layers also offers three choices. You can choose to display any or all of the following on the map: Traffic, Trip log and Places along the road. Enabling the latter will display points of interest (POIs). In the screenshot below, you can see that more information appears on the screen if you tap a POI icon. Oh, and which POIs feature corporate logos seems to be solely related to which ones are available to Garmin; it has nothing to do with zoom levels.

Garmin nuvi POI more info

While you cannot customize which POIs to display on the 3D moving map, it’s a different subject when you go into browse map mode. There you can drill down through many categories, as you can see below.

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT browse map

Selecting a destination

Tap Where To? and you’ll see the following screen…

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT where to

There are a few things to note here:

  • You can add a shortcut to a favorite search (e.g., Starbucks), a category or subcategory, a saved place, etc.; this is one of the more helpful new features, IMHO
  • Note that you can remove any of the shortcuts shown above
  • And you can have up to six screens, for a total of 36 shortcuts
  • The Categories icon gives you access to the full range of POI choices, in addition to any shortcuts showing
  • You can do a universal search, entering an address or a POI name
  • Tap the Searching Near field in the upper right hand portion of the screen to access options such as My active route, My destination, etc.
  • To move items around, simply press and hold them for a second until they start to jiggle; then move them to a new position

Exit services

First seen on the dezl trucker series, and similar to Magellan’s Exit POIs, this is another new feature that I think people will find very helpful indeed. So much so that it will undoubtedly end up as one of the buttons on my map screen. It shows you POIs for upcoming exits…

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT exit services

Menu improvements

Recent nuvis had deep menu options that were painful to access. Improved nesting and better use of check boxes have reduced many steps. For example, on 2xx0 series units, you had the following sequence to set avoidances: Tools > Settings > Navigation > nuRoute > Avoidances. On the 2xx5 series, it’s Settings > Navigation > Avoidances.

Returning features

Voice command

Voice command on the 2×95 series functioned very well in my testing, even in my noisy truck. I’m estimating that accuracy was at least 90%. In addition to the options shown below, there are also commands for Detour, Volume and Brightness.Garmin nuvi 2595LMT voice command

As with other recent models, you can use a customizable wakeup phrase (“voice command” is the default).

You can do one shot address or POI entry on the 2595LMT. Just say Find Address and then rattle off the entire address. Another improvement is that Find Place seems to work with nearly any POI in  the database now. The voice command on this latest nuvi is getting very good indeed.

Junction View and Lane Assist

There has been a huge increase in the number of exits showing Junction View imagery (pictured below on the right side of the screen). It seems to pop up at almost every exit in cities where I’ve never even seen it before. I’ll also note that this series includes what Garmin terms photoReal Junction View, where the background scenery should generally match reality.

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT jct view lane assist

Lane Assist is displayed in the upper left portion of the screen above, letting you know which lane you need to be in for an upcoming turn. This feature shows up not only on freeways, but on some urban surface streets as well.

Lifetime traffic

Traffic is ad-supported, just like on previous T models. I’ve included some screenshots below.

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT traffic

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT traffic detail

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT constructionUnfortunately, the coupon icons are starting to show up a bit more frequently, as you can see in the image below. In the past, it seems like I wouldn’t see these unless I was stopped or on the traffic screen, but note my speed in the screenshot below.

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT coupon

One new option is to purchase the GTM 60 traffic receiver, giving you access to Garmin’s new HD traffic service and eliminating the ads as well.

Trip Planner

Trip Planner, used for planning multi-destination routes, is now found under Apps. It seems that Garmin is continuing to make improvements here. While I didn’t do extensive testing of this feature, I did note a couple of things. For one, Time to Via and final destination arrival times seem to be accurately reflected on the dashboard (although it still doesn’t take into account duration of stop, if you’ve entered that info). Also, I successfully transferred a multi-destination route from BaseCamp, using City Navigator POIs converted to waypoints.

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT trip planner

Despite the improvements to this feature, some users prefer the old system where you could add Via points without using the Trip Planner. With the Trip Planner, you need to interact with it briefly after each stop, selecting the next destination.

Your choice of routes

This feature was buried so deeply on the 2xx0 series that I missed it entirely. Now, when you enter a search and tap a result, you’ll see a drop down box labeled Routes. Tap it and you’ll get your choice of faster time, shorter distance and less fuel routes (according to the manual; they aren’t labeled, but you can see them below).

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT routes

Other returning features

Some other important features introduced on previous generation nuvis, which are also found on the 2595LMT:

  • Orientation (portrait style shown below) can be set by by going to Settings > Display > Orientation, but this must be done manually; the 25×5 series does not appear to have an accelerometer built in
  • Custom avoidances – Allows you to exclude a road or area from routing
  • Advanced detours – Lets you exclude roads from the active route on the fly
  • Trip log – Now part of “Where I’ve Been,” you can clear it from within the app and enable/disable and clear it from Settings > Device

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT portrait

Bluetooth

In testing the 2×95 series, the nuvi paired with my Motorola Droid on the first try. The next couple of times it tried to connect though, it would not stay connected. After a shutdown and restart of the nuvi, it worked fine, but I will admit to limited testing of this feature. When I called my wife, she said it was “damn good,” almost like talking to me directly on my phone.

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT Bluetooth

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT performance

These notes are from my hands on tests of the nuvi 2495LMT and 2555LT:

POI searches seem significantly faster than on other recent models. And routing speed is somewhat faster than on my 2360LT with the trafficTrends historical road speed database enabled on both units. While I’ll admit it’s a bit subjective, routing does seem to be a little smarter on these second generation trafficTrends units. I definitely see differences and they generally seem to be better choices.

Names of nearby roads appear on the map – sometimes there are more of them and sometimes less than on the 2360. Occasionally I’ve noticed a slight lag in menu responsiveness of the 25×5 series. It’s not always there, and it’s short enough when it does occur (less than a second) that many users wouldn’t even notice it.

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT pros

  • 5” screen
  • Strong customization options
  • Exit services
  • Lifetime map updates included
  • Lifetime traffic
  • Excellent Bluetooth sound quality
  • POIs can be displayed on the map
  • Offers several choices of routes
  • Extensive junction view and lane assist coverage
  • Excellent voice command functionality
  • Advanced detours allow you to exclude roads from active route
  • Custom avoidances allow you to exclude roads or areas from all routes

Garmin nuvi 2595LMT cons

  • Traffic is ad-supported and is beginning to get more intrusive with coupon icons appearing on the map screen when moving
  • No powered mount

Conclusion and recommendation

Highly recommended. Even with my love of powered mounts (missing here), the nuvi Advanced series rocks. New (and very useful) customization options, exit services and other strong features will tempt many nuvi owners to upgrade. It looks like Garmin has another winner.

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Comments

  1. Hi Rich,

    Thanks for your fantastic and thorough reviews. I recently received the nuvi 2460LMT as a gift and haven’t cracked open the packaging yet. After reading your review, I am considering returning the 2460LMT and getting the 2595LMT. Now that you have had some hands-on time with both models, would you recommend the 2595LMT over the 2460LMT?

    Thanks,
    Adam

  2. Hello,

    Last time I commented was several years ago when I was researching the 765t which I eventually purchased. It was excellent other than the not so sensitive screen and the poor volume. However, the maps are now outdated by several years and considering how much I need to drive for work, it’s time for the upgrade.

    my question relates to 3 models:
    1) 2460lmt ($250 on amazon)
    2) 2595lmt ($250 on amazon)
    3) 3790lmt ($350 on amazon)

    I’d prefer the larger display of the first 2 and the price is nicer but I’d like the most complete model i can get. I’d like to get as much use out of it as I can before it becomes outdated so I’m trying to determine the best model to buy right now.

    Of those 3, is any model far superior to the other 2? While i love the design of the 3790, it seems more geared towards people who will also use this in pedestrian mode (i.e. smaller screen/3d terrain, etc) which i’ll never need with my iphone.

    If i was choosing between the 2460lmt and 2595lmt, what are the major differences other than powered base with speaker (which is appealing)? Of course, if the 3790lmt is worth $100 more, that’s a fine answer as well! haha

    thanks and sorry for the mess of questions!

    • oh…and of the 3 models, which has the overall best functioning voice command?

      • I would go with the 2595LMT for the customizable Where To menu, Exit Services, improved routing and fast startup. In my experience (and recollection) the 2595LMT has the best voice quality recognition. Hope that helps.

  3. Thanks for the help. The 2595lmt arrived today and is infinitely better than my 765t. Volume is extremely loud, great screen and features. Surprisingly, the voice command works much, much better than I anticipated.

    Thanks again!

  4. G’day Rich,

    Your fantabulous review is greatly appreciated mate!

    I am an Aussie living in Sydney. Just wondering, if I buy this model from Amazon, would it work perfectly fine here?

    I am so keen on getting this gear mate. Your input is greatly appreciated.

    Cheers

    • Yes, but if you buy the US version, it won’t have Aussie maps. But you can buy those and add them.

      • G’day mate,

        Thank you for your prompt reply.

        I went to the Garmin website and checked the compatible maps for the model (nuvi 2595lmt). The one I need is the City Navigator® Australia & New Zealand NT map, which is $195AUD. Long story short, if I get this model, it comes to (roughly speaking) more than $500AUD. I believe it is better to go with the models that are currently available in OZ, namely, nuvi 50, 37xx, 24xx, 23xx, 22xx, 16xx, 14xx, 13xx, and 12xx series.

        My budget is around $300-350AUD. I am neither a salesman, nor will be traveling at alien terrains. I do not need fancy features either (like voice command). All I need is to get to my destination with the shortest time and effort, plus, if I miss a turn, I want the device to quickly give me an alternate path to the destination.

        I would greatly appreciate if you could answer the following questions:
        1. You reckon am I doing the right thing by buying a model that is currently available in OZ rather than importing one offshore?
        2. I am to buy one in OZ, which one of the above shortlisted models would you buy? and why?

        Mate, once I have your reply, I will just go and buy the model you picked. I am really sick of doing research to buy a GPS (it has been almost 4 weeks!!!).

        Thanks heaps for your help.

        • 1. Yes, unless you can wait it out.

          2. A 24xx for the powered mount and extensive feature set, including advanced detours and custom avoidances. See one of my 24xx pages for details. The 2450 or 2450LM may suit you if they are available there.

          • Sorry for the late reply mate. Been out of the town.

            I’ll go with 2460LMT, as it is the closest model currently available in Down Under.

            Cheers mate! Greatly appreciated!

  5. i’ve noticed that unlike the 765t where you can manually enter MPG

  6. Liz Delaney says:

    I was looking at the 850 until I saw your recommendation for the 2595. What is your feeling on the difference between these two models? Any help would be appreciated. 🙂

    • The 2595 is much more advanced, with many more features like traffic, Bluetooth, lane assist, junction view, customization options, advanced routing avoidance options, better voice command. Really, the list could go on and on.

      • Liz Delaney says:

        Okay, good to know. We’ve never had one so I really don’t understand all the features. My husband is driving to Chicago a lot now, and my parents are in Detroit. It’s just becoming necessary. Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it!

  7. Bob Mackie says:

    I have had my new 2595LMT now for two weeks. LOVE IT but have one small issue.I use Trip Log a lot. I like to turn it on, clear the log, for some trips where there are no roads shown, mostly sand trails in the northern woods of Michigan. With my old Garmin I could clear the log from the trip log page. I may not have found that option yet but from all I am reading you must clear the Trip Log on your PC. Is this true?
    Steems strange, but please respond with your answer.

    Thanks,
    Bob Mackie

  8. Bob Mackie says:

    Thanks so much, the path is as follows; Settings>Device>Clear>Travel History

    One more question; is there a way to save at Travel History (Track on my Garmin 450 hand held)for later use?

    Thanks again for your help,

    Bob Mackie

  9. I’ve had my 2595LMT for a couple of weeks and like it a lot. However, one thing I’ve noticed are stray turquoise colored lines that show up on some trips. They cut across the map in a power line type fashion, converging somewhat near my destination, even obscuring the route on some segments. I’m wondering why this would happen, if this has happened to others before, or if it’s unique to my unit warranting an exchange.

    I used the screen shot feature the last time it happened. It seems they would be useful if I have to contact Garmin support with this issue, but wanted to check in here before I did that. Thanks for your help.

    • That’s probably the Trip Log feature, which records where you’ve been. It will follow your exact path except when you first start up the GPS, you’ll get some stray points until it fully acquires satellites. You can disable it under Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map Layers or by going to Settings > Device > Keep Travel History. Or you can clear it under Settings > Device > Clear Travel History.

  10. hi,

    I bought a 2595lmt a couple of days ago, and have found that when talking through the device on my cellphone (bluetooth), the volume is extremely low. I have the unit’s vol set to 60%, all subvolumes at 100%, and with this setting the unit’s beeps and voice giving directions is fine. When the phone comes on, the phone conversation can barely be heard. Even if I turn the volume on the nuvi up to 100%, still too low to have a phone conversation with road noise, etc. Has anyone else noticed this?

    Also, it’s not my phone, as I have paired the same phone with 3 other Nuvis in the past, the 1490, 2460 and 2495, and each time the phone volume was fine. Is this an inherent problem with all 2595’s, or just a faulty unit? because if it is inherent, it makes the 2595’s bluetooth feature useless. thanks for any feedback.

    • No, I haven’t seen or heard of that. I certainly didn’t experience it with the 2495LMT. Have you tried running WebUpdater a few times to see if there are any 2595LMT or Bluetooth updates? If so, I’d consider calling Garmin or returning it.

      • Well, I ran web-updater tonight, then reconnected my phone, and same thing, volume goes way down when a call is made. So it’s not sortware. I fear it’s an inherent 2595 problem. Like I said, this same phone works fine with the 1490, the 2460, and even the 2495. I guess I can exchange it, but I fear it’s a Garmin screwup, especially given that Sve below is experiencing the same thing.

        • I’d contact Garmin about it. They may not even be aware of the issue.

          • hi,

            I’m not sure it’s my responsibility to make them aware of issues. I get the sense that they roll out products without adequately testing them, which is irresponsible. Rather than contacting them, I think I’ll just tell people to avoid the 2595, as it is faulty, may be that way their sales will go down, which is one way to have Garmin pay for their negligence, laziness, whatever you want to call it.

            OK, OK, I know that sounds bitter, but frankly I’m ticked off that Garmin does things half ass, same with the GTM 60 receiver, from what I’ve gathered from this forum. You know what, in my job (I’m a physician), I cannot afford to do things half ass, because it affects people. I wish Garmin adopted a similar attitude. Until then, I remain frustrated with the company.

          • Found this article also addressing the useless low volume bluetooth phone calling on the 2595. Read BitTwiddler’s review here:
            http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Portable-Bluetooth-Navigator-Lifetime/product-reviews/B005DIBHA6?pageNumber=4

            What a joke. Didn’t these morons at Garmin try out the phone calling before releasing this product? Ridiculous.

          • This remark is intended for Mr. ZEnvy regarding Bluetooth volume.

            Garmin 2595 manual pages 4 & 5 may offer a clue as to you setup causing the problem.

            http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/nuvi_2405_2505_series_OM_EN.pdf

            Note: I do not yet own this model, but I would try these steps if I had your complaint.
            —————————-
            ***Adjusting the Volume***
            1 Select Volume.
            2 Select an option:
            • Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
            • Select to mute the device.
            • Select > Audio Mixer and use the
            slider bars to adjust the volume for
            navigation prompts, phone, and media.
            ————————————————
            ***About Automatic Volume***
            NOTE: Automatic volume is not available on all
            models.
            Your device can increase or decrease the
            volume automatically based on the level of
            background noise.
            Enabling Automatic Volume
            1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume.
            2 Select Enabled.

          • Brucito,

            thanks for your suggestion, but see my original post above about this issue. I’ve tried the sub-volume adjustments, and it makes no difference. This is an intrinsic problem, a result of sloppy work on the part of Garmin. Pathetic.

    • I experience the same volume issue with my Nokia N8. I think the proper way to handle this is to have a separate volume setting for the phone input as setting the 2595 volume too high is annoying when it gives navigation info.

    • Have you checked this Bluetooth/GPS compatibility page on the Garmin site?

      Supported Mobile Phones
      http://my.garmin.com/bluetooth/phones.faces

  11. You are exactly correct Rich about my issue being related to the Trip Log feature. I was able to make all the extraneous turquoise lines disappear and reappear by toggling the Trip Log map layer. I then cleared travel history. With Trip Log turned on again I saw the single turquoise trip log line lengthen as I drove. Previously, I believe, the unit couldn’t handle the week+ of accumulated log data so the lines started to appear at random and in great number (not along actual roads for the most part). I’ll be interested to see how many miles of driving in the coming days until a distracting amount of these lines requires me to clear them again. Thank you.

  12. A couple of years ago I heard from a reliable source that Garmin won a contract with the US Government to supply GPS units. If it’s good enough for the feds, it must be good, particularly the routing. I’ve read that routing varies between brands.

    Anyway, I purchased a 1490LMT about 1.5 years ago ($200 after several price adjustments) and love it. I have it set to display the most detail and provide data down the right side of the 5″ screen such as estimated time of arrival, distance to destination, direction of travel, and more that escapes me at the moment.

    I’m now in the market for another Garmin for a 2nd vehicle, not a replacement. Although 1490LMT’s are currently being heavily discounted to $130-$150, and Costco currently has the 2460LMT for $200 with a $30 coupon recently sent out to members, I’m intrigued by the 2595LMT for several reasons: 5″ screen, bluetooth, voice activated, multidestination routing WITH TIMES TO VIA POINTS per your review, customization of detours and routes, and per your review, apparently a faster processor or optimized searches and better/faster menus. However, using the Garmin comparison tool for the 1490LMT, 2460LMT, & 2595LMT (note I like lifetime free maps and traffic, also); ecoRoute™ (calculates a more fuel-efficient route) is indicated as YES(1490LMT), YES(2460LMT), purchased separately(2595LMT). Am I missing something?? Doesn’t the 2595LMT have the ecoroute feature to save fuel?? NOT the ecoroute HD which is a seperate piece of hardware that plugs into the OBDii port in the automobile, just the regular Ecoroute that attempts to provide fuel efficient routing based on the user’s input of local and highway MPG estimates. I’m even more concerned now, becuase a user of the 2595LMT wrote a comment above regarding inability to input the MPG and fuel price manually. What is the reality here and should I be concerned??? Am I losing a feature with the 2595LMT??

  13. Thanks for clarifying that issue. Sounds like Garmin may have found a way to squeeze wome extra profit out of their product line.

    When I first encountered the ecoroute feature standard on the 1490LMT, I surmised that it used terrain/elevaton data to find a fuel efficient route. However, during a telecon with Garmin on other issues, I was advised that whatever data being used to create maps, does not contain elevation.

    I was surprised to learn that and still find it somewhat astonishing since I think engineers responsible for design and construction of roadways would necessarily require the elevation information and that the information would be on the original municipal drawings filed when roads were/are constructed.

    According to the description of the add-on for ecoroute software feature ($9.99) on the Garmin site for which you provided a link above, the fuel efficient routing is based only on known stops and intersections and post speed limits for use in computing accelleration and estimated fuel consumption.

    By the way, with regard to the other ecoroute (ecoroute HD), the hardware which plugs into the vehicle OBDii port and sends data to the GPS via a separate bluetooth channel from a cell phone, is fuel consumption information available for use by the GPS in providing an accurate instantaneous and average fuel mileage (MPG) estimate??
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    Don’t want to belabor you with my editorializing, but on the other hand, I appreciate your advice. Although I’m retaining the 1490LMT, which I think is a great GPS, it doesn’t have voice activation. The unit I’m close to purchasing is for a vehicle with a dash/windhield which makes it impossible to touch the GPS while driving when the GPS is window mounted. For this reason, and, because one of the drivers in the 2nd vehicle is relatively young/new (a couple of years experience) I think the voice activation is good insurance so the driver keeps hands on the wheel. So, I’m focusing on the 2460LMT & 2595LMT (I’ve settled in on the 5″ screen size as fairly optimum).

    Help me out of my quandary. Please give me bullets outlining the most important/crucial reasons why I should purchase a 2595LMT over a 2460LMT, and some bullets illustrating what I would be sacrificing by purchasing the 2595LMT over the 2460LMT.

    Thank you.

  14. Sorry, not done. I noticed that consumer reviews on the Best Buy website where highly critical, negatively, of the traffic performance/reception of the 2595.

    Also, is there any other important difference between the 1490/2460/2595 traffic data other than update rate? Does the 2460 & 1490 use the same data? Is there a significant performance difference between the 2.0 traffic on the 2595 and the 3.0 traffic data on the 3490, or, 2595 with optional GTM 60 power/receiver cord, which I presume is the receiver also standard on the 3490 ??

    What is your opinion??

    • I believe they use the same data (1490 and 2xxx models). I felt that reception wasn’t quite as strong on the 2xx5 models I tested though. The GTM 60 seems even flakier, but is being improved through firmware updates.

      The 2460LMT has a a powered mount, which is nice. The 2595LMT has Exit Services and more customization options. Personally, I’d go for the latter, but I’m not in an area with traffic coverage either.

  15. I agree that the powered mount is a nice feature, however, for myself and probably many others, it is not that relevant because having the GPS fastened to the window, or even only the mount, is bait just daring someone to smash the glass of the car and hunt for the gps which may or may not be contained therein. This is probably a larger concern in urban metropolitan areas, in fact, area most likely to have traffic coverage.
    ===================
    What price premium is reasonable, in your opinion, to pay for the 2595LMT over the 2460LMT, to obtain the advantages you feel are contained in the 2595 over the 2460 ??

  16. Here’s another interesting tidbit for which I’m fairly certain many readers will have an interest. With regard to using the ecoroute HD hardware, according to the Garmin website at

    https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=38354&ra=true

    the HD device will interface, via bluetooth, with either select Garmin GPS’s AND Android based operating system smart cell phones, “smartphones”, with a free downloaded Android application software. There’s more. With regard to acquiring accurate estimates of gas mileage, probably the #1 concern for most users, Garmin states

    “Provides customizable gauges to monitor RPM, air/fuel mixture*, oil pressure*, oil temp*, coolant temp, air flow, fuel flow*, air pressure, and more”

    Notice the asterick for fuel flow. The asterick goes to a Garmin footnote”

    “*Only available on the Android app”

    What a bummer is that, after spending all the money for the gps and the ecoroute HD hardware??

  17. I wanted to confirm something before I buy this unit. Can the traffic update function be turned off completely? I thought I read somewhere that some people still got the adds with the feature turned off. Thanks.

    • Yes, you can turn traffic off to disable the ads. Or you can buy a premium traffic subscription or the GTM 60 traffic receiver, for traffic that isn’t ad supported.

      • My underestanding is that the GTM 60 traffic receiver is standard with the Garmin 3790LMT. Should I infer that there are NO ads with traffic on the 3790 ?

        • No, it is standard with the 3490LMT, but does not come with the 3790LMT, and that model will not support it.

          • I should have looked up the model number. I meant the 3490 with Garmin Guidance 3.0 Digital 3D Traffic which seems tied in with the GTM 60 traffic receiver.
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            Do you happen to know the actual traffic update rates for 1490LMT, 2460LMT, 3490LMT ?

  18. It’s every 30 seconds for the 3490LMT, which Garmin says is 4 to 10 times faster than non-HD signals. But they have had some bugs in rolling it out. I expect they will fix those, and have already made some improvements, but be forewarned!

    • Other than update rates, and as far as traffic data sources, are there any differences between the services on the 1490LMT, 2460LMT, 2595LMT, 3490LMT ? For instance, traffic sensors built into major highways, traffic incident reports via news media & police reports, cell phone data such as provided by http://www.airsage.com which can actually see traffic patterns on secondary and tertiary roadways/sidestreets. Do the traffic services for each model gps have the same sources of traffic information or are there any differences in the sources/quality of sources. No point in updating faster if the data is not as reliable.

      • I expect that you will see additional coverage of secondary roads with the 3490LMT (or 2xx5 units using the GTM 60 receiver). Whether that is coming from different data sources, I don’t know. The HD systems have a bigger pipe to push more data though.

        • Based on a telecon with Garmin, the 1490LMT, 2460LMT, 2595LMT, 3490LMT all use the same source data. The only difference is that the GTM 60 receiver standard with the 3490LMT receives updates every 30 seconds, versus, every 5 minutes for the other 3 models.

          According to the GTM 60 accessory description for the 2595LMT, the accessory provides traffic alerts with Digital 3D Traffic, which IS the 30 second update version of traffic, versus, regular 3D Traffic found typically on the 1490LMT, 2460LMT, and 2595LMT without the GTM 60 accessory.

  19. More………………the following is true regardless of which traffic service 3D Traffic (1490LMT, 2460LMT, and 2595LMT) or Digital 3D Traffic (3490LMT)

    http://www8.garmin.com/traffic/

    What type of data does Garmin Traffic use?
    We rely on one of the most extensive traffic data collection systems in the world. It analyzes traffic flow data that has been collected from more than 2 billion probe points every month…and that number continues to grow. Relying on traffic data that is collected from more observation points, more often, is how your Garmin nüvi will help create efficient driving routes for you.

    ◦Data from millions of Garmin owners
    ◦Data from millions of cellular phone owners <<<====
    ◦Incident reports
    ◦Radio feeds of live information
    ◦News stations
    ◦Historic traffic data from NAVTEQ Traffic Supply
    ◦Historic traffic data from Garmin owners
    ◦Fixed traffic sensors on major roads giving 99.9% accuracy of traffic reports

  20. I just got my hands on a 2595. It’s taking me a little getting used to the new menus. I’m going to have to re-write my procedures for going into simulation/demo mode and browsing the map to set location (something I do a lot!).
    Also, the Map Info screen is under Settings > Map and Vehicle > myMaps. I was surprised that it had to restart when I inserted a SD-card with supplemental map loaded. Power-save feature also caught me off guard.
    So far no, no map incompatibility issues.
    – Doug

  21. kuriakose Ittan says:

    Hi,Rich,
    Which GPS to buy? I confused. Garmin 2460 lmt or 2595 lmt.Is the eco-route is an essential feature? How many junctions views are included in 2460 nuvi? Do I get the newly constructed exits/intersections when updating maps? What is the advantage of garmin guidence 2.0? Is 2595lmt can calculate fuel economy route without eco_route featurte?Please send an early reply.
    Thanj You,Kuriakose.

    • EcoRoute isn’t essential for me. I don’t use it!

      I don’t have a count on the number of junction views. You’ll get any new construction that has made it onto the map, but it often lags a year or more. Guidance 2.0 is just a marketing term…

      http://www8.garmin.com/move/guidance.html

      The 2595LMT can calculate fuel-efficient routes without the ecoRoute app.

      • Kuriakose Ittan says:

        Hi Rich,Thank You very much for the reply,
        What model you recommend 2460 lmt or 2595 lmt? which Garmin have the features of showing arrival time plus the distance to arrive. Is the toll can avoid for a particular road while navigate to a destination?
        Thank You,Kuriakose.

        • Mr. Owings:

          Please explain your comment above:

          “The 2595LMT can calculate fuel-efficient routes without the ecoRoute app.”

          Without the ecoroute software/app, are you not left with only fastest and shortest routing and NOT most fuel efficient??

          • According to the manual, you get “Faster Time, Shorter
            Distance, and Less Fuel routes.” I tested the 25xx series without ecoRoute and am pretty sure I saw three different route types. Going back and checking screen shots I didn’t use, I can see three different colors of route lines too, so this should be correct.

        • The 2595LMT, for exit services, great Bluetooth and additional customization options.

          You can show ETA and distance to destination on almost any of the newer models, including the 2460LMT and 2595LMT.

          You can avoid toll roads in the global settings or on the fly.

          • Regarding ecoroute again, if what you say is true, viz. the fuel efficient routing is standard without downloading the surcharged ecoroute software, then the obvious question is “What added value does the $9.99 ecoroute software download provide??”

            I’ve used the ecoroute feature on the 1490LMT. Seems you’re indicating that the out of the box 2595LMT has the same ecoroute functionality.

            How can this be, and, what is the value of the ecoroute download?? Something doesn’t add up here.

      • Just got the 2595LMT and it does have a ‘less fuel’ routing option without downloading and paying for additional software.

  22. If you want your cost per mile, MPG, etc., you’ll need the app.

    • Maybe someone on this thread with a 2xx5 can verify that less fuel routes are included without buying ecoRoute.

      • I bit the bullet. Missed the sale at Wal-mart, but found a relatively local reseller that parted with the 2595LMT for $210.00.

        I’ll let you know my findings in a few weeks.

    • This is a very interesting point you’ve made. With the 1490LMT, 90% of the time I have it set to navigate with the most fuel efficient route. Although I’ve entered the estimated local and highway MPG and occasionally
      update the fuel price, it’s the fuel efficient route (least gallons of fuel) that I’m most interested. I rarely, if ever inspect the total cost of fuel over a particular trip. I simply want to navigate over a fuel efficient route.

      So, if the 2595LMT can do this without the surcharged software download, that is really great, at least for me, and others with a similar frame of mind.

      However, I question whether it is possible to find the most fuel efficient route without the GPS having an estimate of local and highway MPG for the vehicle. Perhaps the variables governing fuel usuage are independent of local or highway vehicle operation??? That seem unlikely. Or, maybe they’re not independent of vehicle operation, but the algorithm Garmin uses is not sufficiently sophisticated?? Also, not likely in my opinion. So, again, I question whether the 2595LMT is providing a fuel efficient route without the surcharge ecoroute software download.

      I may contact Garmin about this when I have more time.
      ==========================================
      On another note, although I’ve noticed the 2595LMT is priced nearly everywhere for MSRP of about $250, some resellers are knocking $20-30 off if contacted directly. Furthermore, many of the shopping search engines as of last evening flagged Wal-Mart as offering it for $199.00 online, however, it now appears out of stock.
      ==========================================
      The 2460LMT is on sale till 12/18 at the local Costco for $190.

  23. Kuriakose Ittan says:

    Hi, Rich,
    Is any Garmin nu vi device shows current street name (driving route)while navigating?Is the junction view can see in full screen size (like in tom tom)in any Garmin nu vi? The difference between 2595 lmt and 2555 lmt is only in Bluetooth and voice recognizable features?
    Thank You,Kuriakose Ittan.

  24. I updated all the software and maps on my new 2595LMTabout 4 days ago when I bought it. It came with software ver 3.40 and it updated to 3.70. Voice command was 2.10, Audio was 2.90 and text version was 3.40, and bluetooth was 5.03. Yesterday I checked for updates again and it told me a new software update was available. I did the update and the only thing that changed appears to be the text version is now 3.70. Anybody have any idea what changes it made from 3.40 to 3.70 for the text software?

    • No idea. Did it not list the changes when it showed the update?

    • Did bluetooth phone volume start working properly when you updated? I did an update about 10 days ago and it made no difference to the low volume, leaving bluetooth phone feature useless.

      • Just got the 2595LMT. Set master volume to max (100%), bluetooth to max (100%), nav (70%), background noise (Off). Going for 1st road test with HTC MyTouch 4G Slide smart phone. Will report bluetooth sound results soon.

        • Results of 1st road test are promising.
          1) When placing 2595LMT GPS on windshield mount, avoid locations in direct path of defroster vent airstreams.
          – The noise from the air turbulence may impact ability of voice recognition system to listen effectively to commands.
          – Heat from air impinging on GPS may overheat GPS unit.
          – According to Garmin “Important Safety and Product Information” Battery Warning: Do not operate the device outside of temperature range: -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C).

          2) During the road test, the main volume was set to maximum (100%), the Bluetooth volume maximum (100%), navigation volume (70%). Although the GPS functioned well, the volume of the unit could be higher, particularly for Bluetooth, but also for navigation. More testing is required as the layout of the automobile dashboard and angle/position of the windshield may have a muffling effect. We are studying the volume features of the GPS. In comparison to the Garmin 1490LMT in a different model car, which has more than ample volume, the 2595LMT, seems somewhat skimpy. But this may be due again to improper settings of options, and positioning of the GPS in the automobile. More later.

  25. @ Rich. No, it didn’t show anything as it usually does. It just said an update was available. It didn’t say which update or what it was for. That is why I was surprised when I re-checked after the download was complete and the only version that changed was the text version.

    @ ZEnvy. To be honest I really haven’t tried the bluetooth with my phone yet. I will try that soon and let you know.

  26. @ Rich. I forgot to add this. It was a very small update. It didn’t take but about a minute or so to download and install.

  27. I’m curious as to why the price is 4249.99 wherever you go

    • Garmin probably tells their dealers the lowest price that may be advertised. Wal-Mart has this unit online for $199 last week briefly. If you call dealers and negotiate, you can probably get $20-40 discounted, after the holidays, maybe more.

      • Yeah, Garmin has a minimum advertised price (MAP) for authorized dealers that they enforce for a few months after new models come out. But eventually units make their way into the hands of other retailers and the MAP goes out the window.

        If I had to bet, I’d say we’ll see a price drop around mid-January.

  28. I have a Garmin nuvi 1450 GPS. I bought it in Best Buy and I would like to know how to download other maps on my GPS.

  29. Kuriakose Ittan says:

    Is the Garmin nuvi 2595 LMT have the feature of asking us about the toll roads ‘yes” or “No”every time when putting address as in the tom tom 1535 TM OR need to avoid toll manually?

  30. Larry Smith says:

    I believe this model has a serious product and or software failure/flaw.
    The flaw is as follows; From the saved addresses, if I select an address (one that’s been named) and press “GO”, the unit will navigate to the middle of the street/road, directly in front of the selected address, without visually or verbally indicating if the address is located on the right or left.

    However, if you select and address (one that has not been named) from the Recent Categories, the unit will navigate you correctly (left or right) to the address.

  31. Glenn Davis says:

    How does this compare to the Garmin 1350 series gps units?

    • It has many additional or new features: custom avoidances and detours, improved routing, voice command, bluetooth, exit services, a more customizable interface, improved search functionality, larger screen, multi-destination routing, and speed limit correction.

      • Larry Smith says:

        The Nuvi2595 LMT has a serious design/software flaw.
        From the Recently Found Categories and from an address that has not been named, the unit correctly navigates to the specific address/location, utilizing all the proper left and or right visual/verbal prompts.

        However, from the Saved Categories and from any named address (one that is not a “POI”); the unit navigates to the middle of the street/road, directly in front of the selected address/location, without visually/verbally indicating whether the address is located on the left or right.

        Therefore, it is impossible for the Nuvi 2595 LMT, to correctly navigate to a named saved address/location (one that is not a “POI”); utilizing visual/verbal prompts.

  32. I just checked Garmin web updater with my 2595 and they have software ver 4.40 online. I just updated and it went fine but haven’t had time to play with it yet. The change log is at:

    http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=5337

    Thought ya’ll would like to see this if you didn’t already know about it. Later…

  33. Well the Smart Phone Link feature seems to only be available for Android phones. It will be interesting to see why it is not offered for iphones???

    Changes made from version 3.70 to 4.40:
    Added Smartphone Link feature.
    Added Yellow Pages feature to location searches for some markets.
    Fixed an error that caused traffic features to malfunction in Minneapolis, Nashville, and Las Vegas.
    Updated software to comply with France Safety Camera decree.
    Improved map-drawing performance.
    Improved search performance.
    Improved traffic performance.
    Many other small fixes.

    • From Garmin.com support:

      “Can I get the Garmin Smartphone Link app on my Apple iPhone?

      No. At this time the Garmin Smartphone Link is only available on Android based mobile phones that are running version 2.1 of the Android Operating System or higher. Garmin is looking at offering this app for the iPhone possibly in the future.”

      If this leads to people buying and renewing services, and there are no major hurdles (like the inability to connect without a tethering plan), I’m sure we’ll see it come to the iPhone.

  34. Can you load Topo-Maps on the 2595LMT? Would be a deal-breaker if not, as we off-road quite a bit. Thanks!!

  35. Yes, and you’re welcome to ask more questions! That’s what we’re here for.

    • Thank you very much, Rich. As stated, we off-road in our Jeep, but also travel the streets and roads(motorhome/car/motorcycle)and I’m looking for a GPS that is a) new enough that Garmin is unlikely to soon drop supporting it (like they did our 276C) – b) will satisfy both on and off-road use and c) won’t break the bank. I like the features of the 2595LMT, which you’ve outlined so succinctly above, but before purchasing wanted to know I could load and use off-road/topographical maps. Seems the answer is “yes” with some short-comings, which with your help I’m “sort-of” understanding. I believe I understand I can’t plan and execute a route off-road, and “find” won’t work, but this GPS might none-the-less help us navigate or back-track (bread-crumbs work?) off-road? Again, thanks very much for sharing your expertise and the very helpful links!

      • Find will work. Let’s say you have a favorite/waypoint for a mountain pass. Tell the GPS to navigate you there and, if there is an old road on the map, it will guide you along it. If there isn’t, you can put it in off road mode and it will draw a straight line from your present position to the waypoint, showing the distance to it.

        You can display the bread crumbs (what Garmin calls the Trip Log on auto units) on the 2595 and visually follow it back.

        It should do what you are expecting it to do.

        • Rich; You were very helpful regarding the 2595LMT. A friend who has the 2555 and also does some off-roading with the Garmin Topo Maps says his unit will only work in “off-road” mode on the topo-maps? He said the unit shows the old roads and trails in most cases, but if he tries to route to a point, the unit says “no-roads” even thou they’re showing on the map. To navigate his only alternative is to select “off-road” and then do the best he can to find and follow roads that show-up on the map; his 2555 won’t “route” him on them. Has he got a problem unit, is he doing something wrong, is the 2555 somehow different than the 2595, or?? His experience obviously isn’t consistant with how you’ve explained the unit “should” work. Thanks again!! – Chad

          • It depends on which maps he is using. The 100K maps aren’t routable but the 24K maps are. If topo maps are disabled and there are still old roads showing on City Navigator, it should be able to route using those.

          • My associate (a member of our 4-wheelers group) told me he first used the AZ Topo downloaded from the GPS File Depot, and when they didn’t work as he hoped he purchased Garmin’s 24K Topo for the SW. He said both of these packages SHOW the roads and trails very well, but he is unable to “route” over them; only off-road/straight-line seems to work. I will inquire regards any old-roads/trails showing on City Navigator, but from what I have seen in our area, most of the old mining roads are not depicted. As I was just about to purchase the 2595 for exactly this application, I’ve been a little concerned. – Chad

  36. Rich apologies if I missed something, has there or are you aware of any better news on the Garmin receivers i.e GTM 26 and GTM60 for receiving better traffic data, I have a friend that with the 2595 plus a GTM60 with the same probs?
    Now I know he has had some firmware updates(?)
    Regards.Adrian

  37. HELP NEEDED….Ok so I have already gone through 5 of these units! I have had garmins that have never gave me problems besides this one. Luckily I bought it through REI which has a lifetime return policy on any item. (they are tired of seeing me and i’m tired of returning product) The problem is the unit keeps going blank (not working fully dead). Today it works great and tomorrow I get in the car and nothing will work? I’ve had a couple that lasts weeks then others that last a day? I thought it was the fuse blowing but I replaced fuses and still nothing. What could be wrong with 2595 unit? Is it my car, I have a 2011 nissan maxima and have a friend who has a 2010 infiniti g37 and having the same problems! The adapter green light is on but nothing working upstairs? Any suggestions besides switching to a TOM TOM. This is crazy I have never had any problems keeping garmins pluged in and failing to work. How frustrating!!! I use this everyday. What a piece.. Thanks for any advice.

    • I had a 2xx5 go dead on me and I revived it by holding down the power button button (30-60 seconds) until it came back on. It was the only time it ever happened. Did you update the firmware on any of them? I’m wondering if this was a very early firmware issue. I’ve only heard one other person report this problem.

  38. I recently bought a new car (with blue tooth) and the dealer had a Nuvi 2595lmt installed. The unit continually brings up the voice command screen with the verbal command to “say a command?”

  39. Chad, if he has Garmin’s 24K product, I would try going into map setup and disabling all other maps. If he is on a road or trail on the map and picks another point that can be routed to via roads/trails on the maps, it should work.

  40. I just got my garmin and plugged it into home computer to download free map update said it could take up to 6 hrs! is that normal r am I doing somthing wrong

    • In my experience it’s been faster, but it’s not unheard of and is probably fairly common to get that sort of estimate initially. The number one cause of update failures, IMHO, is from disconnecting it prematurely. Many people, anticipating a long download time, just leave it running overnight.

  41. i have been researching this unit and the 2460lmt. I cant make a decision, can you recommend one

  42. Dan Sossamon says:

    Does the Nuvi 3490LMT, or any other Garmin automotive GPS, offer a richer set of features for specifying and managing points (aka vias) in a route relative to the 2495LMT route capabilities? I make road trips of over 500 miles using an older Garmin Nuvi and frequently modify the suggested route by adding vias.

    Does the 2495LMT have a page that shows the estimated arrival time for each point in the route being driven?

    And, what is a good software application to use on a Windows-based PC to plan a route in advance for use on a Garmin Nuvi GPS?

    Thank you. I appreciate the helpful information on your website!

    • If you go to Apps > Trip Planner, you can see the arrival time, and input an estimated duration, for each stop. Both the 2xx5 and 34xx series have this feature. Garmin’s BaseCamp is probably the best desktop program to use, although they seem to still be tweaking it for auto/nuvi use.

  43. want a manual2595

  44. Dan Sossamon says:

    The Garmin GTM 36 power adapter supplied with the Garmin Nuvi 2595LMT is somewhat bulky. I would like to find a car power adapter that takes less room. I don’t need the Nuvi’s traffic capability. I tried using a Griffin Powerjolt Micro 12V adapter (works for an iPad) and a USB cable to power the Nuvi 2595, but the Nuvi 2595 only displays the USB connection page. That is, the GPS navigation features will not opearate when connected to this power adapter. The Griffin power adapter has the same power output specs as on the GTM 36 nameplate; 5 Vdc at 2 A. Do you know of a way to power the Garmin Nuvi 2595LMT in a car using an adapter and USB cable that is smaller than the GTM 36? Thanks!

  45. Hello, I currently have a Nuvi 1690 and use it cross country. I would like to upgrade to a 3590LMT. I’m use to creating my routes on my PC using Mapsource, I add via points around the big cities. I understand Mapsource is not supported anymore. If I buy a 3590LMT will I be able to still create new routes on my PC with maybe Basecamp and then upload them to the 3590LMT. A must for me is to create my routes on the PC.
    Thanks,
    Tom

    • Probably, but I can’t say for sure. On the latest units (34×0 and 25×5 series) you can do this with BaseCamp. I hope to have a 3590LMT in for testing soon and will be checking.

  46. Rich: I received my Nuvi 2595LMT and was somewhat surprised there is no (apparent) provision for a SD chip? Had thought that would be my method for using topo-maps on the device. I assume, then, you simply install the topo maps to unit memory?

  47. Is there a limit to how high the SDHC memory can be. I can’t find anything on the manual regarding it. I know some phone have a max capacity and the same for some cameras. I’m purchasing this GPS this week and would like to have the memory card ordered too, but am concerned it may not handle something as high as a 32gb. Thank you.

  48. I just updated my 2595LMT with the latest map and software update. After I update the software update it still says there is a update available, so I kept updating it like 20 times in a row following the instructions, after each time I update the device the device says: “Device successfully updated but it needs to be restarted for addtional updates.” But after each time I update the device it takes away more and more megabites, so something is being loaded into the device.

    I think this is a problem with Garmin’s website or my device isn’t communicating with the website properly. Might be a glitch in my device??

    • Are you using MyGarmin or WebUpdater? I prefer the latter which provides more info and control.

      • For checking and downloading new maps I use the Garmin Lifetime Updater that I have as a icon on my dekstop that let’s me know if there are any new maps available. When it comes to software updates I download that at Garmin’s website at MyDashboard all through USB connection. The software update to click on is on the lower left part of the page. I have no problem with downloading maps, the problem I have is with software updates/firmware updates. It keeps telling me over and over and on the GPS device there are new updates available to be downloaded after I download them and to restart the device. Someone on Amazon.com said he had that problem too once with a older Garmin, he said all you need to do is download it once or twice and it’s fine.

        This is the current hardware version on my 2595LMT:
        nuvi: 25×5 C2iV5 8GB 128MB
        Software version: 4.40
        Audio version: 2.90
        Voice command: 2.10
        Text version: 4.40
        GPS firmware: 2.89.00
        Bluetooth: 5.03 A15

  49. @Chad, I don’t know how you would “download” someone else’s Garmin topo and it wouldn’t be legal anyway. There are plenty of free ones at http://gpsfiledepot.com though, along with how to tutorials.

    • Rich; I’m affiliated with a County search-rescue group that has what I assume is a “node”? Members are (apparently) allowed to down-load the pertinent Garmin 24k topos. I may simply purchse my own copy, if I can use them to “route” off-road. I have the GPS File Depot topo loaded, but it appears I cannot “route” on this map? It simply shows “direct”. Is that the case, or am I (again) simply unaware of the pertinent how-to?

      • No, you’re right.

        I’m not sure how to download the other one. You may just be able to install BaseCamp on your computer and then download and open the map file.

      • Rich; My previous is slightly inaccurate; what I was asking-about is routing in the Base Camp software; perhaps this isn’t possible?

        • With the new Garmin 24K topos, yes. With most free maps from http://gpsfiledepot.com, no. Well, you can do straight-line, as the crow flies routing with them, but I don’t think that’s what you’re after.

          • That’s what I suspected. I’ll need to acquire the Garmin 24k maps to accomplish what I need. I assume from your reply you can “route” on both BaseCamp and the device, should “mid-trip” changes in routing be required. Thanks again for the expertise and quick responses!

          • Received and loaded the 24k SW topo maps on my 2595. Looking forward to seeing how the unit/software combination performs on our next off-road outing. Overall I like the 2595; near flawless voice commands, very up-to-date/accurate City-Navigator 2012.4 nav data-base. My only complaint is the unit volume is very weak; barely understandable at 100%. I find it essentially negates using the blue-tooth phone feature.

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