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Magellan eXplorist 500 LE Handheld GPS

Magellan eXplorist 500 LE Handheld GPS

 
Model# 980771-112
Navigate in color!

The 16-color display of the Magellan eXplorist 500 LE 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. The Magellan eXplorist 500 LE 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 Magellan eXplorist 500 LE and the PC-style file system helps you to easily manage all of your data.

What makes the Magellan eXplorist 500 LE different from its counterparts is the addition of a AAA battery clip, which makes powering your unit a snap!

The built-in color map of North America makes it easy to view roads, rivers, waterways, greenways, city centers, airports and other major points of interest. Save 5 track logs, 20 routes and 500 points of interest to the 8 MB available internal memory. Store an unlimited amount of data on your own SD cards.

The Magellan Geocache Manager enables you to download coordinates from the Internet directly to your eXplorist 500 and the PC-style file system makes it easy to manage all your data.

Intelligently designed for comfortable right or left handed use, the clearly marked keypad provides one-touch access to all your most important features. Joystick controller makes scrolling the simple menus fun and easy. The large color display is easy-to-read day or night. Customizable navigation screens show your location, speed, direction, and distance to destination and more, just the way you want it.

Magellan eXplorist 500 LE Specifications:

  • Color screen - 16-color screen makes it easy to read maps and information in all lighting conditions
  • Built-in maps - North American or European basemap shows major roads, parks, waterways and many points of interest
  • SD-card expandability - Add unlimited MapSend topographic maps or turn-by-turn street routing
  • Simple file system - Save, organize and access all your stored data with ease
  • USB data port - Manage maps and waypoints and download coordinates from your PC
  • TrueFix® technology - Reliable accuracy to within 3 meters
  • Area calculation - Instantly see the distance and area between any geographic points
  • Vertical profile - View graphical elevation changes for where you've been or where you're going
  • Geocache Manager - PC application to download and organize coordinates from the Internet
  • Track logging - Store 5 track files with 2000 points each and an unlimited number on your own SD cards
  • Four navigation screens - Map, Compass, Locator and Satellite Status deliver easy-to-use information
  • Advanced power management - Three (3) AAA batteries or optional Li-ion ion battery (not included)
  • Rugged construction - Encased in rubber armored, impact resistant plastic
  • Water resistant - Don't worry about getting it wet
  • Languages - Choose English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch or Norwegian.
  • No service fees - Ready to use with no activation required.
  • Full Warranty - One-year in North America.

    The Magellan eXplorist 500LE does not include a Li-ion battery or AC adapter but offers all the great GPS features and functions of the Magellan eXplorist 500 for a lower price.



    Ships With The Following Items:
  • Magellan eXplorist 500 LE
  • USB cable
  • AAA battery clip adapter
  • Mapsend Software DVD
  • User's manual on CD-ROM
  • Quick reference card
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