Adds topographic maps, multi-mode navigation, longer life, user replaceable battery, and waterproof construction to the nüvi 205
Drive, hike, bike or boat. Use on 4WD/ATV trails. With the rugged, waterproof, multi-mode nüvi 500, you can do it all. Packed with detailed street(lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico) and topographic maps, nüvi 500 is ready for adventure both on and off the beaten path. nüvi 500 switches modes to navigate your active lifestyle and provides spoken turn-by-turn directions to your destination.
Add optional, even more detailed new Garmin
Topo US 24K plug in maps on a microSD card that are comparable to the USGS 1:24,000 7.5' quad maps.
Includes nüMaps Guarantee: Get a free map update if one is available within 60 days of the unit's first use - See details
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nüvi 500 features driving, walking, bicycling and boating modes which customize your nüvi 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 a waterproof outdoor handheld. Sleek and slim, you can slip nüvi 500 into your pocket or backpack. The user-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery lets nüvi navigate you on roads or off.
Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 500's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where To?" and "View Maps." 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 (does not include Alaska or Canada). 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 nüvi 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.
Navigate Off-Road
nüvi 500 also includes preloaded U.S. topographic maps of the entire U.S. (comparable to USGS 1:100,000 scale topographic maps) and accepts optional mapping for all of your outdoor adventures including the new Garmin Topo US 24K plug in maps on a microSD card that are comparable to the USGS 1:24,000 7.5' quad maps. You can also conveniently plug in BlueChart g2 Vision and Inland Lakes Vision marine maps for a great day on the water. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet. With its high-sensitivity GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi 500 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover, deep canyons and near tall buildings and trees.
Expand Your GPS
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 500 includes many travel tools, including world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. Show off photos of your excursions with nüvi's picture viewer. Even download geocaches and instructions from Geocaching.com straight to your unit. nüvi 500 comes preloaded with a free MAD Maps scenic road trip for Historic Route 66. Get turn-by-turn directions on motorcycle-friendly roads and insider tips for an unforgettable ride across America. It supports optional enhanced MSN Direct content including local traffic, weather, movie times, gas prices, local events, stock quotes and news headlines (requires additional purchase of GDB 55 receiver). The 500 also features Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with Garmin's free Garmin Garage, where you can download custom vehicles that show your location on the map.
Waterproof standard: IEC 60529 IPX7 (submersible 1 meter for 30 minutes)
High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
HotFix - nüvi will decrease satellite acquisition times by recording ephemeris data, then predicting satellite location for the areas and times recorded for up to three days
Garmin Connect Photos - associate your favorite images with saved locations and visit Garmin Connect at http://connect.garmin.com to download new images with included coordinates
Usage modes – Driving, Boating, Bicycling and Walking
microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage
Built-in DEM Basemap (Digital Elevation Model)
Unit dimensions: 4.21”W x 3.35”H x .9”D (10.7 x 8.5 x 2.3 cm)
Display size: 3.5” QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight touchscreen
Pixels (H x W): 320 x 240
Battery type: user replaceable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 8 hours depending on use
Weight: 7.6 oz (215 g)
Supports Geocaching.com GPX files for complete cache descriptions and hints
Send-to travel tool that enables users to search locations from the convenience of their computer through Google Maps or MapQuest.com, send and save them to their Garmin device, and navigate to the destination. See YouTube video demo for Google or MapQuest.
Upload custom POIs, and set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, and much more
Built in Travel Kit includes picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters, and calculator
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route)
Includes nüMaps Guarantee: Get a free map update if one is available within 60 days of the unit's first use - See details
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