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Garmin Nuvi 500 Specifications

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Here are the specifications for the

Garmin Nuvi 500

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 General
1 Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.21W x 3.35H x .9D inches (10.7 x 8.5 x 2.3 cm)
2 Display size, WxH: 2.8W x 2.1H inches (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5 inches diag (8.9 cm)
3 Display resolution, WxH: 320 x 240 pixels
4 Display type: QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
5 Weight: 7.6 Oz (215 g)
6 Battery: user replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion
7 Battery life: up to 8 hours
8 Waterproof: Yes (IPX7)
9 GPS-enabled: Yes
10 Floats: No
11 High-sensitivity receiver: Yes
12 PC interface: USB
13 RoHS version available: Yes
14 Preloaded maps: Yes
15 Map coverage area: USA
16 Ability to add maps: Yes
17 Street Map Compatible: Yes
18 Topographic Map Compatible: Yes
19 Marine Software Compatible: No
20 Bluechart g2 Map Compatible: No
21 Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible: Yes
22 Built-in memory: Internal solid state
23 Accepts data cards: microSD data card
24 Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
 Automotive
25 Routes: 10
26 Basemap: Yes
27 Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): Yes
28 Speaker Location: Internal
29 Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : Yes
30 Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): No
31 3D map view: Yes
32 Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): Yes
33 Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): Yes
34 Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): Yes
35 Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): Yes
36 Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): Yes
37 Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): Yes
38 Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: No
39 FM traffic compatible: Yes
40 XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: No
41 MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: Yes
42 Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): Yes
43 Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): No
44 MP3 player: No
45 Audio book player: No
46 Picture viewer: Yes
47 Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): Yes
48 World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: Yes
49 Touchscreen: Yes
50 Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): No
51 Antenna Type: Internal
52 External Antenna Jack: None
53 Remote control: No
54 FM transmitter: No
55 Headphone jack/audio line-out: No
56 Audio/video input/output: No
57 Dead reckoning: No
58 Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): Yes
59 Automotive-friendly: Yes
60 Motorcycle-friendly: Yes
61 Additional: USB Mass storage, compatible with Windows 2000 or later and Mac OS X 10.4 or later
62 Lane Assist No
 

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