
- GARMIN COMMUNICATOR PLUGIN FOR AERA 500 UPGRADE
- GARMIN COMMUNICATOR PLUGIN FOR AERA 500 PORTABLE
- GARMIN COMMUNICATOR PLUGIN FOR AERA 500 PLUS
Tap a data field to change what is displayed. Want more info displayed? Go to Settings > Map, press the down arrow icon and select Map Data Layout > More Data, to get the setup shown below, giving you two extra data fields. Different choices are offered for whether you are or are not navigating. If you tap the lower left data field, you can customize what is displayed there. Nevertheless, it is a listed feature for the Essential series, and should look something like this… The model I tested was a pre-production unit, and it did not have the Junction View. You’ll primarily see this on freeways and on some surface streets in urban areas. The next turn icon in the top left corner highlights the proper lane to be in. In my testing of the Essentials series, I’ve seen speed limits not just on highways, but on many secondary roads as well.Īnd if you exceed the speed limit, the current speed field will turn red… Here’s a look at several: Speed limit display and warningĪs noted above, the nuvi 50LM includes speed limit display. Nevertheless, the nuvi Essential series has some nice features. Generally speaking, all nuvis will get you from point A to point B when you pay more, you’re primarily doing it to get bells and whistles. NOTE: Much of what follows is based on my hands on review of the nuvi 40, a very similar model.
GARMIN COMMUNICATOR PLUGIN FOR AERA 500 PLUS
Two versions of the nuvi 50LM series are available – one with the entire US except for Alaska and Hawaii, and one for all 50 states plus Canada. To see how the nuvi 50LM stacks up against other models, check out my Garmin nuvi comparison chart.
GARMIN COMMUNICATOR PLUGIN FOR AERA 500 UPGRADE

The aera 500 Panel Dock fits a standard radio stack. This allows easy access of the power button with the GPS held securely in the panel.

Garmin uses the power button to allow you to adjust lighting levels as well as other features of the GPS, so we have molded in an actuator for the power button. This docking connector nests into the back of our Panel Dock. Garmin has reduced the number of connectors on this device byusing a docking connector.
GARMIN COMMUNICATOR PLUGIN FOR AERA 500 PORTABLE
You will also enjoy flight planning outside of the aircraft.Ĭable management is always a concern with portable devices. You are free to use the GPS in another vehicle. Your GPS finally has a home in your cockpit.Īlthough the Panel Dock holds the aera 500 securely, you will appreciate the ability to quickly remove the GPS from the aircraft. The GPS won't be blocking your other instruments. Once in flight, you will appreciate the safety of having your portable GPS out of the way of your controls. Your GPS is held securely in place, and as a result, the touchscreen controls feel comfortable and stable.

The Panel Dock also matches the look and feel of the rest of your avionics stack, giving you a pleasant, professional looking panel.

Our Panel Dock conforms to every curve of the new aera 500 series. When you snap your aera 500 GPS into the Panel Dock, you will immediately appreciate the glove-like fit. If you like the looks of the new Garmin aera™ 500 series of GPS, we have a product that make it look even better.
