what is a good portable gps system with truck routing option?

September 28, 2009 by admin · 2 Comments
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woohoo asked:


We have a box truck which we need to be able to avoid certain highways, bridges, etc so need the truck routing option for this. Thanks

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2 Responses to “what is a good portable gps system with truck routing option?”
  1. jadefury27 says:
    September 30, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    GARMAN and TOM TOM are the best two choices.
    to compare them a little go to bestbuy.com jadefury27

  2. rocketman says:
    October 3, 2009 at 6:40 am

    Garmin has the NUVi 5000 that is made for navigator is designed for RV and truck drivers.

    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.

    See Even More

    With nüvi 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. nüvi 5000 also includes a composite video input so you can connect it to a rear-view camera for backing up safely.
    Navigate With Ease

    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 2-D or 3-D 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 3-D 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

    nüvi 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. nüvi 5000 includes many “must have” entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, Garmin Games, Garmin Connect™ Photos 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 is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download custom vehicles that show your location on the map. Optional plug-in SD cards let you add additional features to enhance your travel experience including detailed travel guides and our SaversGuide® which provides information on nearby merchants offering discounts.

    Product Description Garmin nüvi 5000 – GPS receiver
    Product Type GPS receiver
    Recommended Use Automotive
    Dimensions (WxDxH) 5.7 in x 0.8 in x 3.7 in
    Weight 9.3 oz
    Included GPS Software MapSource City Navigator North America NT
    Connectivity USB
    Voice Navigation instructions, street name announcement
    Waypoints 3000
    Routes 10
    Built-in Display TFT – widescreen – 800 x 480 – color
    Digital Player Yes – MP3, JPEG
    Slots SD Memory Card

    Specifications
    General
    Product Type GPS receiver
    Width 5.7 in
    Depth 0.8 in
    Height 3.7 in
    Weight 9.3 oz
    GPS System
    Recommended Use Automotive
    Connectivity USB
    Voice Navigation instructions, street name announcement
    Antenna Built-in
    Features Built-in speaker, calculator, clock, JPEG photo playback, built-in FM modulator, 2D / 3D map perspective, Garmin Lock, custom POIs, automatic routing
    Software Included MapSource City Navigator North America NT
    Navigation
    Waypoints 3000
    Routes 10
    Trip Computer Avoid highways, avoid toll roads, fast/short route, Back-On-Track
    Built-in Display
    Type TFT – widescreen
    Resolution 800 x 480
    Diagonal Size 5.2″
    Display Illumination Yes
    Color Support Color
    Display Menu Language English, French
    Features Touch screen, anti-glare
    Digital Player
    Digital Player Yes
    Supported Formats MP3, JPEG
    Connections
    Connector Type USB
    Slot Provided
    Slot Provided SD Memory Card
    Miscellaneous
    Included Accessories Car power adapter, USB cable, vehicle mount rocketman

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