Garmin nuvi 500 Series | 550 and 500 Waterproof Multimode Portable GPS Navigators Review
GPS Technology Reviews
18 февраля 2009
Всего: The Garmin nuvi 500 series including the nuvi 550 and nuvi 500, are hybrid GPS navigators which combine multiple modes of navigation (driving, hiking, biking and boating)...
Выдержка: Tweet Hands on with the Garmin nuvi 500 The Garmin nuvi 500 represents Garmin’s foray into the “crossover” GPS market, aiming for a device that functions well...
Выдержка: The Garmin nuvi 500 is a multi-purpose GPS. The device's primary outstanding feature is its car abilities. However, the nuvi 500 has decent walking, hiking, biking and...
Заключение The Garmin Nuvi 500 is a satisfactory multimode GPS, but serious boaters and outdoor enthusiasts should consider dedicated devices.
Преимущества: The Garmin Nuvi 500 is a multiuse GPS that can be used in the car, on foot, on a bike or a boat. It comes loaded with topographic maps and features a waterproof casing.
Недостатки: The Nuvi 500 lacks text-to-speech functionality. Satellite acquisition time was a bit slow. A USB cable is not included in the box, and marine maps are extra.
Заключение The Garmin nüvi 500 is good crossover choice for those who don't want or can't afford separate dedicated automotive and outdoor enthusiast GPS devices.
Преимущества: Rechargeable, user-replaceable battery. IPX7-rated waterproof. Integrated with geocaching.com, a Web site that tracks geocaches. Topographic maps are included.
Недостатки: Lacks text-to-speech conversion in automotive mode. Poor track log handling. Distance to destination didn't work in compass mode. No Bluetooth phone integration.