Question 1

Does this unit come with the traffic cable in the box or does it need to be purchased separately?

Accepted Answer

Old question I know but felt it might be needed to clarify, this GPS can work with the app or the GPS cable. The difference in the two is accuracy and range, the app will get a larger more accurate view of traffic by looking at vehicles with a Garmin GPS inside than comparing these vehicles speed to the speed limit of the road. The cable works by radio a special band that is used to inform others of heavy traffic it can work pretty well but is reliant on the radio stations it can pick up (about 20-30 miles) and how accurate these reporting are (some rarely use this while others will but never remove the notice after it's been cleared).

The app offers for features and gives you a larger look of traffic around you even hours away and in some chases re-route you early on so you can avoid heavy traffic if possible but this requires mobile data to use. The cable is less reliable and it's usefulness depends heavily on how well the town you are in/near reports this information and also poor range (a reported delay of 30 mins is no good (re-routing) if it takes you 10 mins of being in bumper to bumper traffic to come close enough in range to see the alert, this isn't frequent but can happen when going thru large cities (Kansas City, Saint Louis, Memphis, Atlanta) etc you get the point.

Question 2

what is the release date?

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Shows all model's release dates:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/42240

Question 3

How large is the display?

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This model has a 6.95" display.

Question 4

can you see the display in bright sunlight or is the glare too bad?

Accepted Answer

I have never had a problem with glare when using this GPS system. However, it is only used inside my Highlander and never in the bright sunshine.

ASIN	B01MT01SB1
Are Batteries Included?	Yes
Audio Output Mode	Monaural
Battery Average Life	1 Hours
Box Contents	Vehicle Mount, Power Cable
Brand Name	Garmin
Compatible with Vehicle Type	[All]
Connectivity Protocol	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Control Method	Voice
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,238)
Display Type	LCD or LED
Global Trade Identification Number	00753759170028
Human Interface Types	Touchscreen
Item Weight	0.27 Kilograms
Manufacturer Part Number	010-01681-02
Map Coverage Type	Street
Model Name	DriveSmart 61
Model Number	010-01681-02
Model Year	2017
Mounting Type	Dashboard Mount
Operating Systems	Windows CE
Product Features	Bluetooth, Touchscreen
Screen Size	6.95 Inches
Supported Satellite Navigation System	GPS
Touch Screen Type	Capacitive
UPC	753759170028

Garmin DriveSmart 61 NA LMT-S with Lifetime Maps/Traffic, Live Parking, Bluetooth,WiFi, Smart Notifications, Voice Activation, Driver Alerts, TripAdvisor, Foursquare

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