Quote from: Boyd on November 05, 2015, 10:43:16 AM
Sorry, I just can't agree regarding the speed. I still have mine and have fired it up once or twice over the past few years and think it really fails to measure up with current models. The screen was also a big problem with polarized sunglasses (mine are prescription) and even without them, the brightness level seems weak.
I use my devices with very complex maps that I make myself. They put more stress on the Nuvi than a Garmin map so the responsiveness is noticeable. In other words, I am not an "average user".
If you are happy with yours and it meets your needs, that's great. But a device like the Nuvi 3590 will run circles around the 5000, give you real 3d terrain and rendering, a much nicer glass multi-touch screen, lifetime maps, traffic and more. At $150, I just don't see any reason to stick with an old device like the 5000
http://www.gpscity.com/garmin-nuvi-3590lmt-newly-overhauled.html
If you really need the external antenna and video input, I can see why the 5000 might still be appealing. I guess it also has audio output and maybe an mp3 player which some people still seem to want.
I have looked at the same model. It is appealing, because I don't like playing the "Computer Programmer" game, when the maps become outdated.
I'm sure that the newer stuff is "faster." .....and with time, my gear will probably get/need replacement.