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Garmin today announced a new series of nuvi navigators designed specifically for those seeking premium navigation features on a large, 5.2-inch touchscreen display. The nuvi 5000 was announced in conjunction with the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and will be on display at the Garmin booth (South Hall 4, booth #35832).

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 nuvi’s
routing can be customized by choosing to avoid select roads and areas.
Garmin has also made it possible for customers to supplement the pre-loaded maps with custom points of interest such as school zones and safety cameras.

All routing information is displayed on a digital elevation map that shows detail about the surrounding terrain. Users can select a configurable
vehicle icon, which allow the user to travel along their route with a fun,
customized vehicle-shaped icon — instead of a simple wedge shape graphic. The nuvi also displays speed limits for major highways and Interstates.

Customers also have the opportunity to receive dynamic content from
either MSN Direct (U.S. only) or FM TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic
receiver. Those selecting the optional MSN Direct receiver will receive
enhanced, up-to-date traffic information, fuel prices, weather reports,
enhanced movie listings, and news and stocks information for major
metropolitan areas in the United States. In addition, owners may plan trips
and look up destinations from their computer, via Microsoft Local Live, and
then send locations and routes to the nuvi 5000. Customers who purchase the optional FM TMC traffic receiver will receive up-to-date traffic information for metropolitan areas in the United States and select European countries.

In addition, the nuvi 5000 displays a video signal from an external analog source, such as a back-up camera. When an external video source is active, the user may revert to the map display by touching anywhere on the screen.

Customers also have several entertainment options to choose from — an
internal MP3 player, audio book player and games. The built-in MP3 player
lets users browse music by artist, album, song or genre. Music can be loaded onto an SD card and is “drag-and-drop” easy — no special software
is required. The nuvi 5000 is also compatible with audible.com, a
subscription based audio book service. A handful of games are preloaded on the nuvi to help passengers pass the time. Additional games will be
available in the future at http://www.garmin.com/games. All music or speech files can be emitted over the vehicle’s existing speakers, through the nuvi’s built-in FM wireless transmitter or via the unit’s 3.5mm stereo
output jack. The entertainment audio is muted when navigation instructions
are given.

The nuvi 5000 is expected to be available in North America in February for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $799.99. It will be available in Europe in the second quarter of 2008. For more information, visit http://www.garmin.com or http://www.garmin.blogs.com.

Source:Garmin press release

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