Magellan eXplorist 500 with Color Screen and SD Card Slot, P/N: 980771-05

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Magellan eXplorist 500 with Color Screen and SD Card Slot
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Mfg P/N: 980771-05
SKU: EXPLORIST500

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EXPLORIST 500 PRODUCT DETAILS	Back to Top

Navigate in color! The 16-color display of the Magellan eXplorist 500 enables you to see where you are in vivid color. With a high-speed USB data port and unlimited data storage capacity via secure digital (SD) card expandability, you can easily add detailed street maps, topo or lake maps from optional Magellan MapSend software. eXplorist 500 is lightweight and pocket-sized so you can take it with you everywhere. The Magellan Geocache Manager enables you to download caches directly to your eXplorist 500 and the PC-style file system helps you to easily manage all of your data. 8 MB of built-in maps and an intuitive interface make it easy to start navigating right out of the box. Save 5 track log files, 20 routes and 500 points of interest to the 8 MB of additional internal memory, but store as many as you want on optional SD cards. You get all this and more, plus color!

EXPLORIST 500 PRODUCT FEATURES	Back to Top

Full color screen The color screen makes reading maps and GPS information easy with vibrant graphics in all lighting conditions. Unlimited SD Card Expandability Your eXplorist 500 features SD card compatibility for unlimited memory expansion. Use optional Magellan MapSend software to add detailed street maps, topo or marine charts to any number of SD memory cards (sold separately). USB data port Transfer map data from your PC to your eXplorist 500 with the high-speed USB data port. Area Calculation Want to find the distance between three or more points of interest that you plan to hike around or the area between them? Simply select the points of interest on the map and the eXplorist can determine the area between them and the perimeter around them. Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery This Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack can keep your eXplorist continuously powered-up for up to 14 hours. Recharge your battery directly through your receiver again and again without reducing its performance. TrueFix Technology - Accurate & Reliable TrueFix GPS technology takes advantage of 14 parallel channels, supported by WAAS and EGNOS Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems for fast signal acquisition, minimal signal loss and reliable accuracy to within 3 meters. Geocache Manager Download geocache coordinates from Internet sites and use them on your outdoor adventures. This unique feature makes managing coordinates even easier with a PC-style file system. You don't have to be a geocacher to appreciate the Magellan Geocache Manager. Built-in mapping With 8 MB of built-in North American or European maps it's easy to navigate around roads, parks, waterways and to find airports and other points of interest. Easy-to-use One-button access takes you directly to all of the most important features. Intuitive operation with keypad and joystick control adds even more fun to GPS navigation. First-time user can easily navigate with the eXplorist 500. Languages No matter your language, there's a good chance the eXplorist speaks it. Choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch or Norwegian. Track Logging Store up to 5 track log files, each with 2000 track-points to the internal memory and store an unlimited amount of track log files to optional SD cards, to easily find your way to your favorite spot again and again. Four navigation screens View speed, direction, distance to destination and all the GPS information you need on 4 easy-to-read color navigation screens. No service fees Your eXplorist 500 is ready to go with no service fees and no activation fees, so go ahead, use it all the time. Satellite status Monitor the GPS satellites tracking your position and get information about their status. Pocket-sized Don't let the size fool you. The eXplorist 500 is packed with real GPS power and cool features. But at 2.1'' x 4.6'' x 1.3'' and only 4.6 oz you can take it anywhere. Large backlit color display Navigate in color! Easily view all the GPS information you need to make your adventure fun and safe, even at night, with the large backlit color display. Rugged construction Rubber armored, impact resistant plastic lets you to confidently take your eXplorist 500 on every adventure. Waterproof eXplorist 500 is sealed to IPX-7 specifications, you don't have to worry about getting it wet. Warranty We pride ourselves on building rugged and reliable navigation products that you can depend on, backed by a full one-year warranty in North America

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