Drive, hike, bike or boat. With the rugged, waterproof, multi-mode n??vi 500, you can do it all. Packed with detailed street maps, n??vi 500 is ready for adventure both on and off the beaten path. The n??vi 500 switches modes to navigate your active lifestyle and provides spoken turn-by-turn directions to your destination.
Take It Anywhere
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.
Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
n??vi 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 Garmap Southern Africa??map data. 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 n??vi 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
n??vi 500 also??optional topographic mapping for all of your outdoor adventures. Conveniently plug in BlueChart g2 Vision and Inland Lakes Vision marine maps on a microSD card 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, n??vi 500 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover, deep canyons and near tall building and trees.
Expand Your GPS
Navigation is just the beginning. n??vi 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 n??vi's picture viewer. Even download geocaches and instructions from Geocaching.com straight to your unit. Get turn-by-turn directions on motorcycle-friendly roads and insider tips for an unforgettable ride across Southern Africa. It supports optional FM traffic alerts or optional MSN Direct content. The 500 also features Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible Garmin Garage , where you can download custom vehicles that show your location on the map.
