Garmin n端vi 5000
This super-sized navigator combines a big 5.2-inch display with the convenience and flexibility of a portable device and fits a full array of features into a a slim, easy to carry package that’s just .8 inches thick. The n端vi 5000 was designed for RV and truck drivers, whose distant windshields can make a small screen hard to see and even harder to reach.
Price:$549.00 - $1,250.00
Garmin n端vi 5000 Professional Reviews:
PCmag has reviewed the Garmin n端vi 5000 and given out-
Bottom Line:This new navigator from Garmin boasts a sprawling 5.2-inch widescreen display. But you’ll pay a premium for it, and give up some other key features as well.
Pros:Large, auto-dimming screen. Multisegment routing. Text-to-speech conversion. Video input for a backup camera.
Cons:Lacks Bluetooth phone interface, integrated traffic receiver. No battery.
Laptopmag has reviewed the Garmin n端vi 5000 and given out-
While the extra-large screen is nice, the high price and lack of Bluetooth make the n端vi 5000 best for those who absolutely need a bigger display. If your eyes arent failing, you could make do with the V7 Nav740, which has a 4.3-inch display, offers an up-to-date 11 million-POI database, and is less than half the price of the n端vi 5000.
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nuvi 5000 kiosk video
Live large with the nuvi 5000. This super-sized nuvi features a whopping 5.2 inch touchscreen display and comes preloaded with maps, an FM transmitter and lots of entertainment features for fun on the open road.
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June 19th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
I am a long time owner of the Garmin StreetPilot 2720 and bought the NUVI 5000 for the larger screen. The larger screen is great but, it’s performance is poor. A lot of the time routing is just bad, routing me in circles. Sometimes it tries to route me via an old destination. The POI function, even with the “On current route” feature shows POIs behind me and far off route.
I am a Garmin fan but, I regret this purchase.
After more problems, mostly lockups and failure to draw screen (map display), Garmin replaced the unit. Unfortunately, the problems with poor routing continued. I have had one lock up with the new unit. Also, false alerts about safety camers started to appear.
We are in the middle of a 5,000 mile trip out west and this unit is unreliable and disappointing.
June 19th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
I have used a Garmin GPS 60c for years and decided it was time to get something easier to see and work with. This sounded ideal as I drive a Freightliner Truck towing my Travel Trailer. But the truck noise made using the FM connection mandatory. (There goes my books on tape). But the worst is the poor navigation. It could not find my mothers address (it did, but it showed her address as the middle of the Atlantic Ocean between Africa and South America and my Mom lives on Cape Cod) and other common places (such as Goodyear Tire Centers, Flying J’s, Rest Areas other than ones on major interstates and Camping World) I called Garmin. I just bought this and they wanted me to BUY more maps. Navteq supplies their maps and the maps for MS Streets and Trips (which almost always finds addresses), so it is a Garmin problem. I just bought the Dash Express for about half the price. Lifetime free automatic updates, LIVE traffic and routing, LIVE internet search and user made favorites as well as many awesome features. I’ll review it after I actually use it. Sorry, Garmin, get modern and more customer friendly….the world of technology is quickly out-distancing you!