Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)THE GOOD:
The unit's 5" screen is incredibly clear; spoken street names are loud and clear; menu is so easy to understand the unit can even be figured out without the book and just by navigating through screens.The "Go Home" button is great.If you're lost ... click "Go Home" and the unit directs you to any location set as "Home".Lots of great features, millions of points of interest; the Real-Time Traffic Information can be accessed with separate purchase of a Traffic Data Receiver.I'm not disappointed that I did not have to pay for something I did not need/want right now.The bluetooth option for accessing your cellphone is convenient although you may need to purchase a separate mic if callers have difficulty hearing your voice.Again, this was not a feature I was looking for and it was not as important to me as the large, crisp screen and the ease of use.
The unit has been greatly improved with software updates and I comfortably rely on it now that my initial issues were resolved.Cobra was extremely responsive to all questions/issues communicated by phone and email.Every problem was resolved in a timely fashion by knowledgeable technicians.
My system information is as follows:
Application:1.4.0
Kernel: 1.49
Bootloader:7
Database:7036
Unit:737000603011
THE ANNOYING:
1.SOFTWARE ERROR:"Fatal Error" [if you have this error contact Cobra (773-889-8870) for the update if unavailable on the website (www.cobra.com)]
RESOLVED ISSUE:A "Fatal Error" froze unit during 2nd day of use.After shutting unit down and leaving off for a few moments, it restarted and continued to function normally. Assuming a software issue I referenced Cobra website but found no updates available.Upon contacting Cobra a rep indicated a technician would contact me by phone.Surprisingly, within a few hours a tech called back. After a brief discussion he forwarded a software update by email. The instructions were easy to follow and the problem was resolved.
2. FEATURE:Trip Data
ISSUE:Eastern time incorrect.Unit apparently not updated w/Day Light Savings patch.
******
3. FEATURE:GPS Location
ISSUE:GPS location was occasionally incorrect.One day while in Winthrop, MA the unit displayed Chicago, IL. The location did not correct itself for approximately 15 mins. The unit appeared to exerience a delayed response in securing the GPS signal for reconfiguration as it was not even spinning the cobra icon evident while processing.
RESOLVED:I contacted Cobra and they directed me to return the unit for inspection with a detailed description of the problem.The unit was quickly sent back to me in perfect working order.
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4. FEATURE:Hands-Free Calls from Bluetooth Enabled Cellular Phones - Speaker Volume
ISSUE:Although the adjustable volume of unit's spoken street names is clear and easy to hear; the Bluetooth feature is almost useless because callers can't hear me over the unit.
RESOLVED:Cobra provided a separate mic that resolved the issue.Again, this was not a feature I was looking for and was not as disappointed that this was not perfect.However, Cobra resolved a matter for me without any difficulty.
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5. FEATURE:Exclusive Cobra-verified Speed and Red Light Camera location database
These are apparently not frequently used in my area.After completely forgetting about the feature, the unit alerted me to the location of an upcoming overhead traffic signal, complete with mounted cameras.
*****
6. FEATURE:Over 7.6 Million Interest Points
ISSUE:Points of Interest (POI) occasionally display on map when not selected in menu.It appears that POIs (i.e., gas stations, Indian/French restaurants, theatres, etc.) are easy to inadvertently select while scrolling through the menus since the screen is quite sensitive.Be sure to press the down arrow at the furthest right-hand side of the down symbol to avoid selecting the last item in a screen.
*****
7.FEATURE:Map Theme
ISSUE:Unit menu indicates 3 map themes:"Easy View/Standard/Simple." However, the manual and file content of recent software update list map themes as "Easy View/Standard/Fun."
Q. Is the unit displaying the correct map theme?
Q. Since the themes appear similar, what is the difference?
*****
8.FEATURE:For NAV ONE 5000 Map Update, order Item # MNA UPD 4000.(listed in product manual).
ISSUE:One week ago, I paid over $350 for the Cobra Nav One GPS 5000.It's apparently so new that Circuit City only had one unit for sale and software updates for glitches are not yet available online and are being forwarded to customers through email by Cobra technicians.
RESOLVED:Once again, Cobra appreciated my situation as a customer and kindly forwarded the Map Update at no charge since I purchased the unit with an older version installed.
*****
9.FEATURE:Battery Operation
ISSUE:Even with Battery Save Mode activated, the unit can run for approximately 1-2 hours without being plugged into the cig adapter.If you do not have an auxiliary charger in the car you can purchase a double adapter in order to have an extra outlet to charge your cellphone.
*****
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Product Description:
The next generation of portable, plug-and-go navigation is the Cobra NAV ONE 5000. The latest in Cobra's line of mobile navigation devices, the NAV ONE 5000 combines effortless technology and features, all in a compact, portable design. The device includes an award winning, easy-to-use screen design with the exclusive My Favorite Brands feature, which provides more than 600 brands accessible at the touch of a button. In addition, Cobra's patent-pending Compare Routes feature allows the driver to choose from two on-screen routing options to navigate around the traffic. The new, slim compact design features and easy to read 5.0" display with a highly rated, state-of-the-art user interface.
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