Garmin nüvi 5000 5.2-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Amazon.com Product Description — February 12, 2008
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 nüvi 5000 was designed for RV and truck drivers, whose distant windshields can make a small screen hard to see and even harder to reach. In addition to its large, bright display, its features include preloaded maps for all of North America, a photo viewer and MP3 player, and an FM transmitter that lets you hear turn-by-turn voice navigation prompts, MP3s, and audio books through your vehicle’s stereo. It’s also compatible with FM traffic alerts or MSN Direct content (receiver and subscription required). It comes with Garmin Lock (an anti-theft feature) and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. Optional plug-in SD cards let you add additional features to enhance your travel experience including language translation and detailed travel guides
Which nüvi is Best for You?: Click here to see a quick, simple comparison of features for all Garmin nuvi GPS navigators
 Garmin’s nüvis pack top of the line features into a slim form factor. |
| Big 5.2-Inch screen lets you see more of what’s around from any distance
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Clearly, the display is the main differentiator of the nüvi 5000. With nüvi 5000’s large, clear display, you won’t miss a thing. View map detail, driving directions, photos, play games and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 5.2-inch display is easy to read and gives you an extended view of your surroundings. nüvi 5000 also includes a composite video input so you can connect it to a rear-view camera for backing up safely.
Multi-Destination Routing
This lets you enter several spots into the device (day care – supermarket-cleaners – office – day care, for example) and it will plot the fastest route. And once you’ve found the best router, the “Route Planning” feature lets you save up to 10 different routes, Garmin touts the feature for providing, “the most efficient route for errands, deliveries and sales calls.” The feature also makes this an instant essential accessory for anyone who shops garage sales (you know what we’re talking about).
A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you’ve been on the map.
Where Am I?
Garmin’s “Where Am I?” feature is a useful safety feature on all nüvis, but voice recognition makes it even better.
On any nüvi (including this one), you can just tap “Where Am I?” to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates. With the 800s, all you have to do is say “Where am I?” to get the info.
First Rate Map Data
Comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty POI database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. Garmin gets its map data from NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping.
In addition, nüvi accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs
Important note about map updates: Due to our high volume of sales, almost every Garmin portable GPS navigator sold by Amazon.com will come with the most recent map version. If you ever do need a map update, you can purchase one from Amazon.com at our Garmin Store.
Garmin Lock
Garmin’s patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location
Easy To Use Interface
Garmin’s interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip.
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Beyond Navigation
 Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer. |
 A handy MP3 player lets you play songs stored on SD memory cards. |
 nüvi accepts custom points of interest. |
Navigation is just the beginning. The nüvi features travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, MP3 player, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map.
This device is compatible with optional content plug-ins available via SDcard, such as the Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nüvi for your travel needs
Garmin has also added the ability for customers to add custom points of interest (POI’s) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras.
Trick Your GPS Ride
 Custom vehicle icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS. See more icon option |
All Garmin nüvis support configurable vehicle icons. These fun, customized car-shaped icons come in a variety of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle’s position on the map.
With this GPS system on board you’ll be prepared to steer clear of traffic with the integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. The nüvi 770 is designed to receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route. All you have to do is simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you’ll be ready to detour around any problem area. And if you end up missing a turn, or you’re forced into a detour that is not relayed through the traffic receiver, the nüvi’s sophisticated automatic routing will get you back on track in no time.
What’s in the Box
nüvi 5000, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America, Vehicle suction cup mount, Vehicle power cable, Dashboard disc, USB cable, Quick start manual
Notes
- The FM transmitter feature is only available in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
- Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.
Which nüvi is Best for You?
Note: All nüvis come with detailed NAVTEQ maps containing more than 6 million pre-loaded point of interest locations.
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Included Maps | Text-to-Speech (Directions in Real Street Names) |
Traffic | Bluetooth | Media | FM Transmitter (audio through car stereo system) |
Multi- Point Routing |
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| Cont. U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico |
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| nüvi 200 | 2.8 x 2.1 |
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| nüvi 200w | 3.81 x 2.25 |
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| nüvi 250 | 2.8 x 2.1 |
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| nüvi 250w | 3.81 x 2.25 |
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| nüvi 260 | 2.8 x 2.1 |
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| nüvi 260w | 3.81 x 2.25 | |
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| nüvi 270 | 2.8 x 2.1 |
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| nüvi 350 | 2.8 x 2.1 |
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FM (with opt. receiver) |
Photos, MP3s |
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| nüvi 360 | 2.8 x 2.1 |
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FM (with opt. receiver) |
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| nüvi 370 | 2.8 x 2.1 | |
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FM (receiver included) |
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Photos, MP3s | up to 8 | ||
| nüvi 650 | 3.81 x 2.25 |
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FM (with opt. receiver) |
Photos, MP3s | up to 7 | ||||
| nüvi 660 |
3.81 x 2.25 |
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FM (receiver included) |
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up to 7 | ||
| nüvi 670 |
3.81 x 2.25 |
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FM (receiver included) |
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up to 7 | |
| nüvi 680 | 3.81 x 2.25 |
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MSN (receiver included; 1-year free); FM (with opt. receiver) |
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up to 7 | ||
| nüvi 750 |
3.81 x 2.25 |
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MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |
Photos, MP3s | |
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| nüvi 760 | 3.81 x 2.25 |
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MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |
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| nüvi 770 | 3.81 x 2.25 |
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MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |
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Photos, MP3s | |
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up to 5 |
| nüvi 780 | 3.81 x 2.25 | |
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MSN-enhanced (receiver inc.; 3 months free) receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |
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Photos, MP3s | |
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up to 5 | ||
| nüvi 850 | 3.81 x 2.25 | |
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MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |
Photos, MP3s | |
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| nüvi 880 | 3.81 x 2.25 | |
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MSN-enhanced (receiver inc.; 3 months free); FM (with opt. receiver) |
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Photos, MP3s | |
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| nüvi 5000 | 4.5 x 2.7 | |
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MSN-enhanced (with optional receiver); FM (with opt. receiver) |
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external battery only |
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This nüvi is compatible with MSN Direct content (optional receiver and subscription required)
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Traffic Reports
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Gas Prices
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Weather Reports
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Movie Times
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Web Favorites (Send custom destinations to your GPS with Live Search Maps)
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Local Events
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Stock Quotes
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News Headlines
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| MSN Direct Coverage Map | |
Get detailed info for your Zip Code at the MSN Direct website.
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Product Description
GARMIN Nuvi 5000 GPS Navigator. Garmin International is pleased to announce the nuvi 5000 GPS navigator and personal travel assistant. nuvi 5000 is designed specifically for those seeking premium navigation features on a large, 5.2 inch touchscreen display. With its large, touchscreen interface, the nuvi 5000 makes it easier than ever to obtain voice prompted, turn by turn directions, route calculation, and automatic rerouting if a motorist strays off course. Route planning is a cinch as the nuvi 5000 will save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the big screen. Additionally, it auto sorts multiple destinations providing the driver with the most direct and efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. Drivers who want to keep track of where they have been can turn on the track log feature and see an electronic bread crumb trail that shows their previously traveled route on the display. If a driver wants to avoid an area, the nuvis routing can be customized by choosing to avoid select roads and areas. Garmin has also made it possible for customers to augment the preloaded maps with custom points of interest such as school zones and safety cameras. The nuvi 5000 comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The preloaded map data features over six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium quality mapping.
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July 25th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
First, I would like to say that I really like my Garmin nuvi 5000. It is the first GPS unit I have ever owned. It is very easy to use and the large screen is very visible in all light levels. However, there are three areas where I feel the unit falls short. First, it needs a rechargeable internal battery that would allow it to be used disconnected from the automobile, even if only for a short period of time. The battery life would be extendable by having a way to switch off the screen and allowing the unit continue to operate. Second, the unit needs a better manual that goes more detail about the working of the unit. For example, it tells you how to add favorites locations to your unit’s memory, but it does not tell you how many locations you can have, nor does it tell you if an SD card will add space for more. The third and biggest problem with this unit is the lack of a good internal antenna. My experience has shown that the unit is not very good at acquiring satellites as it is designed. I have experienced the following problems using the unit mounted on the beanbag holder (Garmin’s Portable Friction Dashboard Mount) on my car’s dashboard: When parked in my driveway with a clear overhead view, it can take more then 2-3 minutes to acquire a good signal lock; Pulling out of my garage and driving down suburban roads at less then 40 miles per hour, it has taken more than 10 minutes to get a good lock on the satellites; Once when driving down an Interstate highway with a wide open sky view, the unit lost signal and took several minutes to re-acquire the satellites; and at other times it has showed it poor design of the internal antenna. To try to solve this problem, I purchased the external Garmin antenna. This antenna is designed with a magnet to attache to the car roof and plug into the back of the unit. This works very well and solves the problem of satellite acquisition, but makes for a messy dash. However, I found that if the antenna is just placed horizontally on the dash behind the unit it works just as well. This brought me to conclude that the unit should be designed with an attached flip up antenna, as come commercial unites have, to improve satellite acquisition. I gave it four stars, because with the added antenna, the unit works great and I would not want to give it up.
July 25th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Nice GPS For Any Size Car or Truck!
I have own this gps for over a year now and I must say it is pretty good. No it is not perfect but none of the others I have tried are either (like the Lowrance iWay 500c,…
July 26th, 2009 at 1:58 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Garmin nuvi 5000
Pros: Bright larger Screen, Waypoints, Rear Camera Option, 3D View
Cons: No built-in battery, No Bluetooth
Summary:
I am almost satisfied with the GPS.
July 26th, 2009 at 4:06 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beats Porsche Carrera GPS + Love the Backup Cam!
I regularly ride in a friend’s shiny new 2009 Porsche and I have to say, their GPS sucks by comparison! You’d think a $100k+ sports car would have a killer GPS — NOT!
July 26th, 2009 at 4:21 am
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.
Update: 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.
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July 26th, 2009 at 7:08 am
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!
July 26th, 2009 at 8:45 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Older Reviewer
For those older users who want a larger image like the factory installed versions, the Garmin Nuvi 5000 5.2 inch screen has 4 times as many pixels than the 4.
July 26th, 2009 at 9:02 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Garmin NUVI 5000
It does not have truck routes built in like the garmin rep ashured me that it did. However the huge screean is great for Smaller R.
July 26th, 2009 at 11:51 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
very pleased
This is one of the greatest tools I have bought for my truck since I purchased the 60 dollar rand mcnally truck map.
July 26th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
A bit dissapointed
I would probably rate the Nuvi 5000 somewhere between a 2 and a 3. I love the additional features over a standard gps, namely the bigger screen, mp3 player and a/v input, but it…
July 26th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great GPS!
The Garmin Nuvi 5000 is an excellent gps. It is no different than the Nuvi 760 but has a bigger screen which I love.
July 26th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Review this product
Garmin nüvi 5000 Travel Assistant This product has a large screen, good. The operations took me a while to understand.
July 27th, 2009 at 2:44 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
garmin for idiots and eyesight challenged
i pitched my magellen as fast as i could. the garmin
is mindless and really a pleasure to use. just what
a gps system should be. and the 5″ screen is
great…