The large, touchscreen interface on the Garmin Nuvi 5000 works with voice-prompts, turn-by-turn directions, route calculation, and automatic rerouting. The device will save up to 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on screen. A track log feature shows the user’s previously traveled route on the display, and drivers can avoid certain roads and areas by adding rules to the device’s routing program. Users can also supplement the pre-loaded maps with custom points of interest
Get big-time navigation and mapping with the large screen Garmin Nuvi 5000. This super-sized navigator is designed for 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.
Garmin Nuvi 5000
See Even More
With Garmin Nuvi 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. Garmin nuvi 5000 also includes a composite video input so you can connect it to a rear-view camera for backing up safely.
Navigate With Ease
Garmin Nüvi 5000 comes with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more. Touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road, and its 3D digital elevation map view gives you fair warning of grade changes. nüvi 5000 also accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.
Where Am I?
In the event of an emergency, nüvi’s “Where Am I?” feature helps find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates.
Plan Ahead
Garmin Nuvi 5000 includes advanced navigational features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning, you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 5000’s wide screen. In addition, nüvi 5000 automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands or deliveries. It also displays speed limits for highways and Interstates. A trip log provides an electronic breadcrumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you’ve been on the map.
Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning, the garmin nüvi 5000 satnav includes many “must have” entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, games and more. With nüvi 5000’s wireless FM transmitter you can hear audio, including voice 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. Our SaversGuide® provides information on nearby merchants offering discounts to customize your nüvi.
Garmin nuvi 5000: Navigation better than life-size
“The nüvi 5000 is ideal for those with larger vehicles that need navigation on a big screen” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “With its easy-to-use interface and route planning features, it puts drivers in total control of the road.” Cheap Garmin Sat nav
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Physical & Performance: |
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Unit dimensions, WxHxD: |
5.65″W x 3.71″H x .8″D (14.35 x 9.42 x 2.03 cm) |
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Display size, WxH: |
3.81″W x 2.25″H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 5.2″ diag (13.2 cm) |
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Display resolution, WxH: |
800 x 480 pixels |
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Display type: |
WVGA color TFT with auto dimming backlight |
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Weight: |
9.29 ounces (263.3 g) |
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Battery: |
no |
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Battery life: |
external power only |
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Waterproof: |
no |
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High-sensitivity receiver: |
yes |
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RoHS version available: |
yes |
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Maps & Memory: |
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Basemap: |
yes |
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Preloaded maps: |
yes |
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Ability to add maps: |
no |
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Built-in memory: |
internal solid state |
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Accepts data cards: |
SD card (not included) |
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Waypoints/favorites/locations: |
3000 |
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Routes: |
10 |
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Features: |
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Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): |
no |
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Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”): |
yes (internal dual speakers) |
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Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”) : |
yes |
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3D map view: |
yes |
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Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): |
yes |
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Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): |
yes |
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Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): |
yes |
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Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): |
yes |
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Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): |
yes |
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Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: |
no |
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FM traffic compatible: |
yes |
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XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: |
no |
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MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: |
yes |
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MP3 player: |
yes |
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Audio book player: |
yes |
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Picture viewer: |
yes |
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Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): |
yes |
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World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: |
no |
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Touchscreen: |
yes |
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Remote control: |
no |
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FM transmitter: |
yes |
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Headphone jack/audio line-out: |
yes |
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Dead reckoning: |
no |
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Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): |
yes |
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Motorcycle-friendly: |
no |
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Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later. |
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What’s in the Box:
Garmin nuvi 5000
Preloaded City Navigator® NT for Europe
Vehicle suction cup mount*
Vehicle power cable
Dashboard disc
USB cable
Quick start manual
