+hyper7pro Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Is anybody using the Nuvi 500 for Caching? My Nuvi 300 is getting old, (ok, I just feel like buying a new gadget) and I am looking at the 500. Seems perfect for caching, and general navigation. Any comments before I exercise the mastercard? Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I've been caching with a Nuvi 500 since around January of this year, and found close on 300 caches with it.. It is a great GPS, ideal for caching with custom Geocaching Functions... It is very user friendly, and it does not take too long to get the hang of it... There is lots of plusses, but the only drawback is that the battery life is not too hot... They claim up to 8 hours, but my experience puts the best performance at about 3 to 4 hours... Doing urban caches, this should not be a worry, but hikingtrails, forrests and mountains will frustrate you... Take a look at http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/07/garmin_..._500_review.php Quote Link to comment
+hyper7pro Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 There is lots of plusses, but the only drawback is that the battery life is not too hot... They claim up to 8 hours, but my experience puts the best performance at about 3 to 4 hours... Doing urban caches, this should not be a worry, but hikingtrails, forrests and mountains will frustrate you... Hi Henzz, Thanks for that, and for the review too. I think I have enough evidence gathered to convince the other half of the geocaching team. I'll just get an extra battery for the longer walks. Does it come with topo maps? It seems the american version does, not sure if it is the same here? Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Yes, The Topo - map is preloaded for Southern Africa... Quote Link to comment
+geocacher_coza Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Antron uses a 500 Nuvi as well and he is very happy with it! Quote Link to comment
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