Sunday, March 18, 2012

Garmin nuvi 5000 review

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UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For current recommendations, please refer to our auto GPS buyers guide.

This past month I’ve been testing a Garmin nuvi 5000, which at 5.2″ is the widest screen nuvi to date. The 5000 adds several other new features not previously found on the nuvi line. These include:

  • External analog video (e.g., a back up camera)
  • Customized routing to avoid select roads and areas
  • Digital elevation maps that shows details about the surrounding terrain

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