How to set a Garmin GPS to "Dark Mode"

[@marshabrown8337]

Amazing information. Thank you. God bless and Merry Christmas to you and yours. Adventure on!!

[@Blackmamba12345]

Tempted to get another Garmin I currently love my 2599 but what do you think is the best upgrade?

[@sat103]

The only real upgrade you could get would be a DriveSmart 66 (as in "full" version and not "EX" model), and only because it has the on-map Turns feature that the 2599 does not as seen here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIDTiIyImdqbpbs However, this is *only if you feel you need that feature*. If you like the 2599 the way it is and it serves you well, then the best thing to buy would be another 2599 in good condition as a backup, along with a new 32GB microSD memory card for map data storage.

[@mariannelanger7423]

I like the DriveSmart 51, 61, etc which gives 2 things over the 2599 - Shows actual names in the UP AHEAD feature….for example it will show actual name of closest restaurant. In unfamiliar rural areas, it’s useful as you can get a sense of area if there’s a Cracker Barrel versus a Cleets Hot Dog stand. - Has WiFi upgradable maps.

[@Blackmamba12345]

​@@sat103Thanks for the insight. Yes that's a good feature I wish the 2599 had that instead of having to click to see the turns. I might get one but yeah I do like the 2599 lmt one I did buy a memory card and upgraded to the latest maps. I think I might get a Drivesmart 66 but yes ATM just like using the 2599. Does the Drivesmart have a built in traffic receiver? Guessing it must do?

[@Blackmamba12345]

​@@mariannelanger7423Good points yes thanks for the insight. Sounds useful.

[@sat103]

@@Blackmamba12345 The 'full' (meaning *not* EX) 66 has the traffic receiver and same traffic reporting capabilities as any nuvi with LMT in its model name. Also keep in mind with a 66 you'll be switching from mini USB to USB-C. You have to use the provided Garmin USB-C cable and the charge block it comes with as seen here kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4KToZVpfqd5j5o The 66 has to be plugged in on the blue side so it gets the power it needs to run properly.