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Garmin Nuvi 5000

The Garmin Nuvi 5000 is a large(5.2-inch), touchscreen GPS navigator which includes a composite video input for connecting a rear-view camera for backing up safely. It comes preloaded with City Navigator NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as restaurants, fuel stations, hotels, and ATMs. 10 routes can be saved and multiple destinations can be automatically sorted for maximum route efficiency, as well as keeping 10,000 'breadcrumb' points so you can see where you've been. Other features include an MP3 and audio book player, all of which can be heard on your vehicle's stereo via wireless FM transmitter. Optional plug-in SD cards let you add travel guides and the SaversGuide which provides information on nearby merchants offering discounts.

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Garmin Nuvi 5000
MSRP $800.00
Release date February, 2008
Brand Garmin
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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2 negative

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Pros:
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Can be connected to a rear-view camera
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One of the biggest screens on the market
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Uncluttered and easy to read display
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Can view maps in 2D and 3D
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Can play mp3s, audio books and jpegs
+1agreedisagree

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No battery
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No elevation display
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Can't play movies
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Expensive
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No bluetooth
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Details

Features

  • SD card slot
  • Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn left on King Street in 500 ft.")
  • 3-D map view
  • Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route)
  • Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation)
  • Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road)
  • Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)
  • Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)
  • FM traffic compatible
  • MSN Direct for U.S. compatible
  • Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection)
  • Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos)
  • MP3 and Audio book player
  • Picture viewer
  • Garmin Garage (select car-shaped icons for map navigation)
  • Touchscreen and Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout)
  • Headphone jack/audio line-out
  • USB mass storage device compatible with Windows 2000 or later and Mac OS X 10.4 or later

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Garmin Nuvi 5000

• Garmin n?vi 5000 5.2-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

UPC: 753759071431

EAN: 053759071432

MPN: Nuvi 5000

Competitors

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Pros
  • One of the biggest screens on the market
  • Ability to view maps in 2D and 3D
  • Easy to enter addresses
Cons
  • No media playing capabilities
  • Re-routing is slow
  • Only comes with 3 months free traffic updates
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1 review
57
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TomTom Go I-90

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Pros
  • All-in-one dashboard unit with 4x40watt amp, AM/FM RDS radio, USB and Bluetooth capability
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  • Interfaces with steering wheel controls
  • Navigational voice commands through car speakers
ProSCORE
1 review
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Amanie

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August 28, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Can be connected to a rear-view camera
  • One of the biggest screens on the market
  • Uncluttered and easy to read display
  • Can view maps in 2D and 3D
  • Can play mp3s, audio books and jpegs

Cons

  • No battery
  • Can't play movies
  • Expensive
  • No bluetooth

Competitors

Amanie prefers Magellan Maestro 5310 over Garmin Nuvi 5000
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Christian O. Gessner

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July 19, 2009
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4 pros
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Pros

  • Can be connected to a rear-view camera
  • One of the biggest screens on the market
  • Uncluttered and easy to read display
  • Can view maps in 2D and 3D

Cons

  • No elevation display

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dcoburns

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May 6, 2009
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  • No battery

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stellargpsonline

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April 23, 2009
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  • No elevation display

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