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Navigate in color! The 16-color display of the Magellan eXplorist 500 enables you to see where you are in vivid color.

MODEL- EXPLORIST500       VENDOR- MAGELLAN (THALES)
    
FEATURES- eXplorist 500
       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!
    Includes GPS Receiver, Manual, Quick Start Guide, PC Interface Cable, 
      AC Wall Charger.
* 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 or topo 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 17 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 do not have to be a geocacher to 
   appreciate the MagellanGeocache Manager.
* Built-in mapping
   With 8 MB of built-in North American or European maps it is 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 is 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.
* 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
   Do not let the size fool you. eXplorist 500 is packed with real GPS 
   power and cool features. But at 2.2" x 4.7" x 1.3" and only 5.4 oz. with 
   batteries 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.
* Water Resistant
   eXplorist 500 is water resistant, you do not 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 (2 years in Europe). 
    
  -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------
COVERAGE     - North America
DISPLAY      - 16-color Transflective
               1.4"w x 1.8"h
WAYPOINTS    - Unlimited on SD Card
ROUTES       - Unlimited on SD Card
TRACKPOINTS  - Unlimited on SD Card
CONSTRUCTION - Rubber Armored Impact Resistant
POWER- Li-ion Battery Pack, lasts up to 17 hours
SIZE - 2.2"w x 4.7"h x 1.3"d