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    Garmin aera 500 Touch Screen GPS (Americas) Garmin aera 500 Touch Screen GPS (Americas)
    Rated 4.25/5 based on 48 customer reviews
    Product description: Garmin Aera Features Comparison Chartaera 500Touch-screen convenience for less than $800This entry-level model is an unbeatable value. Aviation features include: map page, terrain page, panel page, flight plans, VNAV and more. Auto features include: 2D or 3D map, turn-by-turn directions and full database with points of interest. The 500 also includes Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling in your car. Aviation and automotive featuresThe new aera from Garmin will change the way you look at touch-screen GPSs. This series of compact GPSs is packed with cutting-edge features based on Garmin’s industry-leading expertise in both aviation and automotive GPSs. A completely new interface makes these the easiest-to-use Garmins yet: simply tap the icons to access the desired page, then drag your finger to navigate through each page. It’s also well-suited to the cockpit, with large buttons, minimal button-pushing, and a sunlight-readable 4.3” screen. Includes internal GPS antenna and internal battery. One Year Manufacturer warranty.Aviation Features• Detailed moving maps with land data, airports, airspace, navaids and much more.• Terrain page warns of nearby terrain or obstacles, including a side profile view.• Comprehensive nearest airport screen shows airports, weather, navaids and more.• Detailed airport information pages with runways, frequencies and more.• Garmin’s famous panel page, with nearly real-time updates, is a great emergency backup. • The aera 510 and 560 also feature XM Satellite Datalink Weather. Automotive Features• Intuitive turn-by-turn navigation, with spoken street names. • Millions of points of interest pre-loaded (hotels, gas stations, ATMs and more). • aera 550 and 560 feature Garmin’s Lane Assist feature, so you never miss an exit. • Media player and picture viewer keep you entertained on the road. New AccessoriesAlso new with the aera are Garmin’s unique single wire mounts, one for your airplane’s yoke and one for your car’s dash. These organize the maze of wires coming out of your GPS into a single one. There is only one connection to the back of the aera, making it fast and easy to move from plane to car and back again. Includes:aera 500, yoke mount, automotive friction mount, vehicle power cable, battery, USB cable, pilot's guide, quick start manuals. Garmin Database Area of Coverage Americas - North, South and Central America (includes Hawaii) Atlantic International - Europe, Africa Pacific International - Eastern Europe, Asia, Middle East and the South Pacific (includes Hawaii)
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    SpecificationsCompare GPS Units
    Display Size (H x W):4.3 Diagonal Display Type:Color TFT Touchscreen
    Terrain Alerts: XM Weather / Radio:No
    WAAS:Yes HSI Screen:Yes
    VNAV:Yes Obstacles:Yes
    Runway Centerlines:Yes Battery Life:up to 5 Hour Rechargeable Li-Ion
    Traffic Interface:Optional Unit Size (H x W x D):5.3"w x 3.3"h x 0.9"d
    Unit Weight:9.5 oz. Jeppesen Database:Full + ARTCC, Terrain Alerts, FSS freqs, and Final Approach Waypoints
    Routes / Waypoints:50/300 Basemap:Americas, Private Airports & Heliports
    Automotive Mapping:Pre-loaded street maps of North America Marine Mapping:

    Garmin aera 500 Touch Screen GPS (Americas)
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    Garmin Aera Features Comparison Chart

    aera 500
    Touch-screen convenience for less than $800

    This entry-level model is an unbeatable value. Aviation features include: map page, terrain page, panel page, flight plans, VNAV and more. Auto features include: 2D or 3D map, turn-by-turn directions and full database with points of interest. The 500 also includes Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling in your car.

    Aviation and automotive features
    The new aera from Garmin will change the way you look at touch-screen GPSs. This series of compact GPSs is packed with cutting-edge features based on Garmin’s industry-leading expertise in both aviation and automotive GPSs. A completely new interface makes these the easiest-to-use Garmins yet: simply tap the icons to access the desired page, then drag your finger to navigate through each page. It’s also well-suited to the cockpit, with large buttons, minimal button-pushing, and a sunlight-readable 4.3” screen. Includes internal GPS antenna and internal battery. One Year Manufacturer warranty.

    Aviation Features
    • Detailed moving maps with land data, airports, airspace, navaids and much more.
    • Terrain page warns of nearby terrain or obstacles, including a side profile view.
    • Comprehensive nearest airport screen shows airports, weather, navaids and more.
    • Detailed airport information pages with runways, frequencies and more.
    • Garmin’s famous panel page, with nearly real-time updates, is a great emergency backup.
    • The aera 510 and 560 also feature XM Satellite Datalink Weather.

    Automotive Features
    • Intuitive turn-by-turn navigation, with spoken street names.
    • Millions of points of interest pre-loaded (hotels, gas stations, ATMs and more).
    • aera 550 and 560 feature Garmin’s Lane Assist feature, so you never miss an exit.
    • Media player and picture viewer keep you entertained on the road.

    New Accessories
    Also new with the aera are Garmin’s unique single wire mounts, one for your airplane’s yoke and one for your car’s dash. These organize the maze of wires coming out of your GPS into a single one. There is only one connection to the back of the aera, making it fast and easy to move from plane to car and back again. 

    Includes:
    aera 500, yoke mount, automotive friction mount, vehicle power cable, battery, USB cable, pilot's guide, quick start manuals.

    Garmin Database Area of Coverage
    Americas - North, South and Central America (includes Hawaii)
    Atlantic International - Europe, Africa
    Pacific International - Eastern Europe, Asia, Middle East and the South Pacific (includes Hawaii)



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    48

    Date - 2-2-2012

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

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    Cons

    This GPS need a better antiglare screen. Very difficult to read if not directly in front of you and out of the sun.

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    Reviewer - doberman06

    Location - , AA

    Date - 1-14-2012

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Recommended Yes
    Excellent
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    Reviewer - Dean

    Location - Hartford, CT

    Date - 12-22-2011

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Recommended Yes
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    Reviewer - 8andyman8

    Location - chicago, IL

    Date - 11-27-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Recommended Yes
    Amazing! Totally worth it!
    Pros

    very good design,battery life, well made, and easy to use! i love all the info you have at your finger tips!

    Cons

    only problem i have is that the screen can be annoying sometimes because it seems to me to not be as sensitive, but after a wile, you get use to it

    General Comments

    great devise, worth the money. it is a must have for any pilot who is going long distances, tired of using paper charts, flying in complicated airspace, or for those times a little situational awareness would be a real life-saver! so much information is available at your finger tips, it's amazing! Pricey, yes, and i do wish you got weather, or at least safe taxi, but for whats on the market, it's well worth the investment!

    Reviewer - Bob

    Location - Bahama, NC

    Date - 11-19-2011

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Easy to use. Compact. Excellent features

    Cons

    Too expensive. Costly yoke mount included even when not appropriate. Aviation updates too expensive

    General Comments

    ( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer )

    Date - 11-2-2011

    Pilot Rating - ATP

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Nice size and visuals

    Cons

    none so far

    General Comments

    ( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer )

    Reviewer - usmc

    Location - Pittsburgh,

    Date - 10-29-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Recommended Yes
    This GPS is great for the money. I love it.If you buy this you will be so happy that you did very easy to use.
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    ( No Cons Listed From Reviewer )

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    Reviewer - Jerryl101

    Location - Muncy, PA

    Date - 10-12-2011

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Garmin Aera 500
    Pros

    Good display, love the HSI screen

    Cons

    Must remove the battery cover to use external charger

    General Comments

    Good product, worth the investment

    Date - 10-10-2011

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Recommended Yes
    Super good.
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    Reviewer - G

    Location - , OH

    Date - 9-22-2011

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Recommended Yes
    Easy For Balloon Pilots
    Pros

    For balloon pilots, screen is easy to see, and works when wearing gloves.
    Great airspace depiction and database.

    Cons

    I have a difficult time figuring out how to secure it in the basket. The yoke mount provided is useless to us as it requires a 12V plug in-we are remote always. I use the auto mount and sit it on a fuel cylinder-not ideal.
    As previously reported, the battery life is limited to 2 or 3 balloon flights max.

    General Comments

    If you already use Garmin, you will have no trouble using this right from the box.
    Balloon pilots need to buy the AC adapter for charging, sold separately.

    Date - 8-23-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer )

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    Reviewer - akpa18

    Date - 8-11-2011

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    It seems to be a good GPS, and I like most of the features. They could make it easier to use the

    Cons

    Battery will not last long....buy the hard mount kit so it runs off the battery of the plane. I was learning how to use it in my car and around the house and it was dead in about 3 hours....and it sucks that you have to pull the cover off the back to charge it! I would still buy it, but the charging thing is a issue and the battery life is not great.

    General Comments

    buy it and you will love it, but make sure you have a power source for it.

    Location - , FL

    Date - 8-8-2011

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer )

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    Date - 7-5-2011

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    Recommended No
    Pros

    Simple, effective for the most part at my level!! Roadways airways is a total benefit for me!! Use mine on Aviation mode while driving to familiarize myself with overall operations.

    Cons

    Touchpad needs some work. Peripheral sensitive too high. Hard to get it right when stationary. Impossible while Airborne!!!.

    General Comments

    But .. Good value for the $$$$

    Date - 6-16-2011

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    It's just awesome!!! Best GPS ever!

    Cons

    Battery less than 4 hours durability

    General Comments

    Very good GPS

    Date - 6-8-2011

    Pilot Rating - Private

    Overall
    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Excellent design. It does what my Garmin 296 does for a better price. Intuitive. Excellent HSI panel feature is a plus. Starts up and receives GPS signals better that the Garmin 296. Price is reasonable. Bought it as a backup for my 296, but may switch roles.

    Cons

    Buy the AC/DC power adapter. Too bad it wasn't included with the purchase of the unit. Battery life could be better.

    General Comments

    Excellent GPS. I would recommend it.

    Date - 5-27-2011

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Seemed to be fairly easy and strait forward to use strait out of the box, both flying and driving.

    Cons

    Some querks with the location of the body power/computer connection port (behind battery cover) - not the most convienient, but workable since it is would not be used real time that way.

    General Comments

    So far so good.

    Date - 5-13-2011

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Easy to use

    Cons

    battery life

    General Comments

    ( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer )

    Date - 3-26-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Very Easy to Use
    Compact Size

    Cons

    Battery Life
    Must remove Battery Cover to Charge - unless you buy auto adapter w/wall charger option
    Touch screen is not 100% accurate
    Map updates are expensive - relative to iPad ForeFlight app

    General Comments

    I got good value for what I expected for a reasonable price.

    Date - 2-27-2011

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Very Good Unit for the price

    Cons

    Battery Life is limited to 5 hours max

    General Comments

    ( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer )

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