Magellan, one of the world's leading innovators of navigation and positioning solutions with operations worldwide, today unveiled its all new eXplorist 500 LE handheld GPS device. The eXplorist 500LE is the first color handheld product in its class to offer a choice of AAA batteries or a rechargeable Li-ion battery pack.Weighing less than four ounces and measuring 4.6 x 2.1 x 1.3, the GPS device fits into your pocket with at-most ease. The eXplorist 500LE provides a full-color, back-lit, high-resolution, 2.3” diagonal display for clear day and night visibility of its built-in background map containing highways, parks, waterways and airports. It incorporates 14-parallel-channel, WAAS/EGNOS-enabled GPS receiver, to deliver three-meter accuracy. It features PC-like file management and unlimited memory card expansion which allows for unlimited storage of way-points, routes and track logs when using an optional SD card.MapSend software and carry cases are included in the web bundles. Apart from that also included are including MapSend DirectRoute, MapSend BlueNav XL3, MapSend Topo Mexico plus other international titles. The device can provide solutions for various activities, no matter what your up to, be it hiking, kayaking or geocaching, you will find an ideal companion in eXplorist 500LE GPS device.No word on the pricing and availability as yet. But we will keep you updated.