The Garmin nüvi 50 is a 5" ultra-wide screen navigator in Garmin's new 2012 Essential series. The models in this series are meant to be basic navigators at a budget price, lower than what we've previously seen for Garmin entry-level models.

Garmin isn't a brand we usually associate with rock-bottom pricing. Although the company competes well on value, its products are generally not the cheapest, instead giving you a lot for your money whilst remaining at the more premium end of the market.

Great value; Huge 5in screen; Speed camera locations

No traffic option; No Bluetooth; No trafficTrends route calculation

When it comes to most new tech products it seems bigger is better and GPS units are clearly no exception. The Garmin nuvi 50 is a navigation unit that has a large 5in screen and it also boasts now-standard features like lane guidance and junction view.

When it comes to most new tech products it seems bigger is better and GPS units are clearly no exception. The Garmin nuvi 50 is a navigation unit that has a large 5in screen and it also boasts now-standard features like lane guidance and junction view.

Big; responsive touchscreen; Ease of use; Great navigation experience

No Bluetooth; Can't adjust volume from map screen; No advanced features

My prior Nuvi 255 updated speed nearly instantaneously. This Nuii 50 is much slower. If you change speed, it will not catch up to the actual speed for several seconds. It's a problem if you're setting cruise control or busy watching traffic. On the other hand, "Points of Interest" is expanded.

Large Screen

Slow speed update

When I purchased this unit I was assured I had "lifetime upgrades". Garmin provided upgrades for the first two years and then claimed the purchase did not feature upgrades. The unit itself is a quality unit that has performed flawlessly, but I will not purchase another Garmin product due to the...

Has everything you could want with an incredible range of maps covering 24 countries in Western Europe. The extra large, very clear 5" screen is slightly larger than the ones I have borrowed and previously but the physical dimensions are not significantly bigger.

I purchased an older smaller (4.3") Garmin about a year ago for business use. I enjoyed it so much that when I purchased a new vehicle for my wife I wanted her to have one also. I found a great deal on this unit and it is even better than mine, finds routes quickly, displays speed in red if you are...

No bluetooth.

good screen size

no instruction booklet; If I know there is no instruction booklet and you can not view on line, I would not buy this one.

Great product, i even bought one for my In-Laws for Christmas.

Accurate; Large Screen; Quick Navigation; Quick Signal; Reliable Reception; Simple Controls