Garmin Nuvi 5000

Resumen de la valoración: I usually really like Garmin products. I have been a fan of their GPS devices for sometime but the Nuvi 5000 just misses the mark. The company has left out some features that are expected and necessary in a GPS device in this price range. The lack of ...

Pros: Big 5.2inch screen, MSN Direct offers traffic updates, movie times and other cool features, Solidly built with nice mounting hardware

Veredicto: The Garmin Nuvi 5000 GPS is a navigation device that offers a huge...

Pros: Large display, simple interface and map screen, Where Am I help menu, FM transmitter, Australian text-to-speech voice

Contras: No internal battery, no Bluetooth, unorthodox address input method, sluggish start-up time

Veredicto: We really like the nuvi 5000's large screen, but the lack of Bluetooth and an internal battery will undoubtedly turn potential users elsewhere. It's a shame, as the navigational experience is otherwise excellent.

Resumen de la valoración: With fuel prices hitting record highs, it's more important than ever to get directly to your destination without having to drive around aimlessly. This is especially critical if you drive a larger vehicle like a truck or an RV, which doesn't get good ...

Pros: Large, auto-dimming screen. Multisegment routing. Text-to-speech conversion. Video input for a backup camera

Contras: Lacks Bluetooth phone interface, integrated traffic receiver. No battery

Veredicto: 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.