This multi-mode, multi-purpose GPS device is our first portable navigation device dedicated to walking, cycling, driving and boating in a single unit – the truly complete navigation device. The nüvi 500 switches modes to navigate through your active lifestyle. It includes enhanced mode-specific features and there’s a wide range of mounts available for swift transfer between activities. Go sightseeing with geotagged images from Garmin Connect Photos and view your surrounding terrain with the digital elevation model basemap. A built-in compass and integrated Wherigo / geocache player extend the nüvi 500’s use beyond navigation. The rugged nüvi 500 is ready for your active lifestyle. It’s waterproof, flexible and intuitive, with a whole host of accessories to enhance your navigation.

Supplied with the latest Southern Africa Streetmaps you are provided with more than 675,000 km of routable road data across nine different countries (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho, Zambia, Malawi), more than 150,000 points of interest as well as routable roads and tracks for 55 game reserves ands parks in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Malawi.
Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 10.7 x 8.5 x 2.3 cm
Display size, WxH: 7.2 x 5.4 cm; 8.9 cm diag. (3.5")
Display resolution, WxH: 320 x 240 pixels
Display type: QVGA colour antiglare TFT with white backlight
Weight: 215 g
Battery: User-replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: Up to 8 hours (dependant on usage)
Waterproof: Yes (IPX7)
High-sensitivity receiver: Yes

Maps & Memory:

Basemap: Yes (worldwide DEM basemap)
Preloaded maps: Yes (Garmap Southern Africa Streetmaps)
Ability to add maps: Yes
Built-in memory: Internal solid state
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favourites/locations: 500
Routes: 10

Features:

Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 meters."): Yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 meters."): No
Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): No
3-D map view: Yes
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): Yes
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): Yes
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): Yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): Yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): Yes
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: No
FM traffic compatible: Yes (only where service is available)
XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: No
MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: Yes (only where service is available)
Multimode (switches modes to drive, hike, bike or boat): Yes
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & petrol stations, nearest address & intersection): Yes
Garmin Locate™ (marks position when removed from windshield mount): No
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): Yes
MP3 player: No
Audio book player: No
Picture viewer: Yes
Garmin Garage™ (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): Yes
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator: Yes
Touchscreen: Yes
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): No
Remote control: No
FM transmitter: No
Headphone jack/audio line-out: No
Dead reckoning: No
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): Yes
Motorcycle-friendly: Yes
Geocaching-friendly: Yes
Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.