Garmin nüvi 500 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
- High-Sensitivity GPS Receiver For Improved Performance And Reception
- Built-In 3D Basemap
- Includes Built-In Lower 48 Us States Topographic Maps
- 3.5-Inch Display, 320 X 240 Pixels
- Easy Touch-Screen Interface
Product Description
Drive, hike, bike or boat. With the rugged, waterproof, multi-mode n?vi 500, you can do it all. Packed with detailed street and topographic maps, n?vi 500 is ready for adventure both on and off the beaten path. Like the 550, n?vi 500 switches modes to navigate your active lifestyle and provides spoken turn-by-turn directions to your destination.n?vi 500 features driving, walking, bicycling and boating modes which customize your n?vi 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 n?vi 500 into your pocket or backpack. The user-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery lets n?vi navigate you on roads or off.n?vi 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 vo… More >>
Garmin nüvi 500 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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5 comments
Marshall Gentry on December 23, 2009 at 1:47 am
I want anyone that is buying this unit to be aware that you must order a USB cable seperatly. I am extremely dissapointed that it wasn’t included. I can’t even register the thing without it and its useless for planning routes and geocaching until I get it. I really wish it had pointed that little factoid out somewhere. Bad move guys!!
J. S. KAHLE on December 23, 2009 at 3:34 am
I use it on my motorcycle, car, hiking, geochching. I have only got about 4 hours on the battery. It has no battery saving mode. A place to attach a strap would be nice, for kayaking.
James A. Frissina on December 23, 2009 at 6:07 am
The 5 star reviews on this product are paid shills . The 5 star reviews were written and posted by the Garmin company. I travel the world frequently and use a GPS wherever I go and I recently purchased one of these units along with a European map to save money on a rental GPS when I rent a car. The problem is, that I had to rent a GPS anyway because Garmin Maps are worthless in Europe. Believe me when I tell you, that the Garmin was no help whatsoever. It had no capability of finding simple addresses and the map put the vehicle about a mile from the actual road.
I compared notes with others in Europe and found that they too were unable to use Garmin equipment successfully. Tom Tom equipment was far superior and extremely accurate in Europe and I wound up renting a Tom Tom anyway for my long journey. Don’t buy into the hype that Garmin is the best. It is the worst. And with all said and done, they will not give a refund for the garbage that they sell. Stay away from Garmin if you are traveling anywhere outside the United States.
Lawrence R. Manchester on December 23, 2009 at 7:55 am
Pretty good unit. A little hard to hang on to if used by hand. Added price of lake maps is out of line. Goecaching…haven’t tried yet, but the download was easy and entry of coordinates very easy. All in all, I am very pleased with the purchase.
Jennifer E. Lange on December 23, 2009 at 8:12 am
I love my new Garmin. It is the first GPS I have ever purchased. I bought it mainly to geocache and it has been pretty good to me. It’s great because it is quick to transition from either driving to hiking mode. Love the touch screen.