Features & Applications:
The Garmin nuvi 500 crossover handheld / automotive GPS receiver is ready for adventure both on and off the beaten path. Like the 550, nuvi 500 switches modes to navigate your active lifestyle and provides spoken turn-by-turn directions to your destination.
nuvi 500 features driving, walking, bicycling and boating modes which customize your nuvi specifically for your method of travel. This portable hybrid combines the advanced navigation features and large, color display found in automotive units with the durability of an outdoor handheld. Sleek and slim, you can slip nuvi 500 into your pocket or backpack. The user-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery lets nuvi navigate you on roads or off.
The nuvi 500's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where to?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions to your destination. It comes preloaded with City Navigator® NT map data for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico or one European region or country. It’s packed with millions of points of interest (POIs) and features digital elevation maps that show you shaded terrain contours at higher zoom levels. With nuvi 500, you can upload custom points of interest (POIs) and navigate to geo-tagged photos. If you're lost, use the Where Am I? emergency locator to view your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.
The nuvi 500 also includes preloaded U.S. topographic maps. With its high-sensitivity GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, nuvi 500 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover, deep canyons and near tall building and trees.
In your car, truck, boat or on your ATV, bike or even in your hand, this GPS Receiver helps you get where you need to be. It delivers turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance. You can see the terrain with the digital elevation model basemap. Garmin Connect™ Photos lets you associate your favorite images with saved locations so you can do virtual sightseeing. You also get millions of points of interest, which include hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. Digital Elevation Model (DEM) basemap is built in. The microSD™ card slot lets you add data storage capacity. High-sensitivity GPS Receiver finds satellites fast with HotFix™ so you don’t have to wait. Antiglare, color TFT display measures 3-1/2" dia. and has a white backlight touchscreen. Receiver measures 3.35"H x 4.21"W x 0.9"D. Includes Li-ion battery, vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disc and quick start manual. Compliance: Waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7.
Features:
- Touchscreen
- microSD card slot
- Durable and waterproof
- Picture viewer
- Garmin Lock™ for security
- Sleek and slim
Spec Summary:
| Physical & Performance: |
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: |
4.21" x 3.35" x .9" (10.7 x 8.5 x 2.3 cm) |
Display size, WxH: |
2.8" x 2.1" (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5" diag (8.9 cm) |
Display resolution, WxH: |
320 x 240 pixels |
Display type: |
QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight |
Weight: |
7.6 oz (215 g) |
Battery: |
user-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion |
Battery life: |
up to 8 hours |
Waterproof: |
yes (IPX7) |
High-sensitivity receiver: |
yes |
RoHS version available: |
yes |
| Maps & Memory: |
Basemap: |
yes |
Preloaded maps: |
yes (regional or 48 states +TOPO) |
Ability to add maps: |
yes |
Built-in memory: |
internal solid state |
Accepts data cards: |
microSD card (not included)
|
Waypoints/favorites: |
1000 |
Routes: |
10 |
| Features: |
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): |
yes (internal speaker) |
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."): |
no |
Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): |
no |
Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation): |
no |
3-D building view (displays buildings in 3-D): |
no |
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): |
yes |
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): |
yes |
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): |
yes |
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): |
yes |
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): |
yes |
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: |
no |
FM traffic compatible: |
yes |
XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: |
no |
MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: |
yes |
Multimode (switches modes to drive, hike, bike or boat): |
yes |
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): |
yes |
Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount): |
no |
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): |
yes |
MP3 player: |
no |
Audio book player: |
no |
Picture viewer: |
yes |
Garmin Garage™ (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): |
yes |
Touchscreen: |
yes |
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): |
no |
Remote control: |
no |
FM transmitter: |
no |
Headphone jack/audio line-out: |
no |
Dead reckoning: |
no |
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): |
yes |
Motorcycle-friendly: |
yes |
Geocaching-friendly: |
yes |
Additional: |
This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later. |
Note: NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71”
Garmin® nuvi® 500 Crossover Handheld / Automotive GPS Receiver