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!
• Full colour screen
The colour screen makes reading maps and GPS information easy 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
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 MagellanGeocache Manager. Learn more about Geocaching.
• Built-in mapping
With 8 MB of built-in North American 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 users 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 navigation screens.
• Pocket-sized
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 colour display
Navigate in colour! 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
The eXplorist 500 is backed by a full one-year Magellan warranty in North America.