New Garmin Nuvi 5000 5.2 Auto GPS Navigation System
US $450.00
Diagonal
Screen Size: 5.2 in
General Features: 3D Map View
Weight: 9.29 oz
Depth: 0.8 in
Width: 5.65 in
Height: 3.71 in
Description
* Price: $600 - $700
* Display size: 4.5″W x 2.7″H (11.4 x 6.9 cm); 5.2″ diag (13.2 cm).
* Display: 800 x 480 pixels, color TFT with auto dimming backlight.
* Battery: None. External power only.
* Accepts SD card.
* Stores 3,000 waypoints/favorites/destinations.
* MP3 player, audio book player, FM transmitter (to hear sound via vehicle speakers).
* Headphone jack/audio line-out.
* AV in line jack and video display.
The Garmin Nuvi 5000’s big, 5.2-inch (diagonal) screen is good for truckers and RV drivers with windshields well ahead of the steering wheel, but the big screen has some advantages when used in a typical passenger car, as well. The abundant screen real estate gives you a wider view of the map, and a better preview of upcoming turns. After you use the Nuvi 5000’s big screen, the small, 3.5-inch screen found on a lot of the lower-cost gps »”>car GPS models seems like a peephole.
Also setting the Nuvi 5000 apart is an external audio visual input jack in its detachable mounting base. This NTSC composite video input is designed to accept input from a backup/safety camera, for example. You will need an AV adapter cable to that accepts multiple inputs to jack a video device into the single composite port on the Nuvi 5000. These are available from Garmin or from an electronics store. Through the menu system, you may select how the Nuvi 5000 switches to video mode when an AV cable is connected.
Another feature truckers and RV drivers will appreciate is customized routing, including via points (stops), a “detour” menu selection that lets you select from multiple detour options, and route preferences and avoidances.
On the down side, the Nuvi 5000 lacks an internal battery, so it must be plugged into the vehicle’s power port to operate. Lack of an internal battery precludes out-of-vehicle route planning and use while walking a city street, for example.
Overall, the Nuvi 5000 can be a good choice for its intended market of truckers, RV drivers (especially if they want to connect a backup/safety AV feed), and those who like a little more screen real estate to show more perspective when navigating.
Get big-time navigation and mapping with the large screen nüvi 5000. This super-sized navigator is designed for RV and truck drivers and gives a big picture of the route ahead without obstructing your view. It features a whopping 5.2 inch display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter and lots of entertainment features for fun on the open road.
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Posted on June 11th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: GPS Guide
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