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Garmin Nuvi 500Garmin nüvi 500 - Automotive GPS receiver - TFT - 320 x 240 - color

7.6 oz, 4.2″ x 0.9″ x 3.3″, Built-in antenna, 1000 WPs

Drive, hike, bike or boat. With the rugged, waterproof, multi-mode nüvi 500, you can do it all. Packed with detailed street and topographic maps, nüvi 500 is ready for adventure both on and off the beaten path. Like the 550, nüvi 500 switches modes to navigate your active lifestyle and provides spoken turn-by-turn directions to your destination. nüvi 500 features driving, walking, bicycling and boating modes which customize your nüvi specifically for your method of travel. This portable hyb... Read more
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Manual

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Garmin Nuvi 500 GPS, size: 1.6 MB
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Garmin Nuvi 500

 

 

Video review

Garmin nuvi 550 & 500 : Hardware Overview @ gpscity.com

 

User reviews and opinions

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Comments to date: 12. Page 1 of 1. Average Rating:
galvan 11:04pm on Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 
"I have had the nuvi 500 since the Minnesota fishing opener 2008 and have used it all over the state, all summer long.
Hugo Pérez Bruno 7:01pm on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 
The 500 and or the 550 are great bargains in a all around sporting GPS unit. The ability to go from the dash to the boat, or to the field.
carandol 3:32pm on Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 
I am very happy with this unit. It excels at ...  Contrary to the review above. I am very happy with this unit. It excels at what the Nuvi series is known for - in car navigation.
askwar 2:06am on Saturday, August 28th, 2010 
Get anything other than this model, It is slow on showing the up comming streets if it shows them at all ...There are so many problems with this GPS ,...
ptah 4:55am on Sunday, July 25th, 2010 
Text to speach update is available on the Garmin site. It is free and the unit will speak the street name if that is important to you. Communications: mobile phone Bluetooth Headset Digital: Digital Camera MP3 MP4 GPS equipment.
Andy Burns 10:05pm on Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 
Got this unit as a combo device for car and hiking as it came with both street and topo maps. Was disapointed, however, that topo.
nalsur8 9:36pm on Sunday, May 30th, 2010 
Garmen is aware of the problem for 2 months a...  can be used for geocaching and hiking.
Waalorin 10:06am on Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 
Garmin Nuvi 500 "A great Auto/Marine GPS" Have owned 5 other Garmin GPS units, i.e. Garmin GPS III Plus, GPS 76, GPSMAP 76S, GPSMAP 76CSX. Great GPS alternative for motorcycle I bought this Garmin GPS for use on a motorcycle. Considering the high cost of motorcycle-specific GPS units.
KelvinKing 6:55pm on Monday, May 10th, 2010 
Lood for a better combination unit. It giv...  The touch screen is easy and generally intuitive. Using it in the driving mode is quite good.
Pat Alley 10:24pm on Saturday, May 1st, 2010 
The more I learn how to use this unit, the more I like it. I am anxiously waiting to use the nuvi on the ocean. Acquires Satellites Quickly,Compact. First I want to quailify that I called Garmin Support and asked questions about the way this unit was to be used and the 500 was the best choice for m...
cageofrttf 2:26pm on Saturday, April 24th, 2010 
In 12-36 months when the battery dies you will be able to replace it. Works great. Have connected three different types of PDAs to it.
chinespilots 4:45pm on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 
Works great in van and on motorcycle. This is the 5th Garmin GPS I have owned and each one gets better.

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Technical specifications

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Drive, hike, bike or boat. With the rugged, waterproof, multi-mode nüvi 500, you can do it all. Packed with detailed street and topographic maps, nüvi 500 is ready for adventure both on and off the beaten path. Like the 550, nüvi 500 switches modes to navigate your active lifestyle and provides spoken turn-by-turn directions to your destination. 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 an 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. 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 or one European region or country (click versions tab to view all). 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.

General
Product TypeGPS receiver
Width4.2 in
Depth0.9 in
Height3.3 in
Weight7.6 oz
GPS System
Recommended UseAutomotive
ConnectivityUSB
VoiceNavigation instructions
AntennaBuilt-in
FeaturesBuilt-in speaker, calculator, clock, 2D / 3D map perspective, Garmin Lock, photo viewer, custom POIs
Supported Memory CardsmicroSD
Maps IncludedPuerto Rico, Hawaii, 48 United States
Software IncludedMapSource City Navigator North America NT
Navigation
Waypoints1000
Routes10
Trip ComputerAvoid highways, trip distance
Built-in Display
TypeTFT
Resolution320 x 240
Diagonal Size3.5"
Display IlluminationYes
Color SupportColor
FeaturesTouch screen, anti-glare
Battery
Battery Enclosure TypeInternal
Included Qty1
TechnologyLithium ion
Run Time (Up To)8 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesPower cable, vehicle mount
WaterproofYes
Waterproof StandardIPX7
Universal Product Identifiers
BrandGarmin
Part Number010-00700-10
GTIN00753759076948

 

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