Pharos PT250 GPS Navigation Unit

Pharos PT250 GPS Navigation Unit

Ranking: 6.5 out of 10

Manufacturer: Pharos
Model Number: PT250
Product Code: 818948002143
Price: $215.99 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon

Features:

  • iGPS-500 Convertible GPS Receiver Design allows you to use one GPS receiverfor multiple configurations (i.e. CF, PCMCIA with adaptor, USB, sync cable and Bluetooth) (these accessories sold separately)
  • True Voice Prompts with Turn-by-turn voice directions will guide you to your destination with ease and confidence
  • Multiple stop routing allows you to plan and optimize your entire schedule for the day or route around traffic congestion
  • Multiple navigation screen views offer you the option to choose from full map, directional arrow, arrow/map split screens, compass, or text directions depending on your navigation needs
  • Integration with Pocket Outlook contacts gives you the ability to choose a destination address by simply finding an address from your Outlook contacts

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Description:

The Pocket GPS Navigator is the ultimate navigation solution for Windows Mobile Based Devices like Pocket PC's or Pocket PC Phones. The package features an award-winning convertible iGPS-500 receiver and Ostia Navigation and Routing software with detailed street-level maps, and a Bluetooth dock that wirelessly sends your accurate position information to your Bluetooth-enabled Pocket PC or Pocket PC Phone. The convertible iGPS-500 receiver is a small, slim, and highly sensitive GPS receiver, and can be upgraded to meet your multi-functional navigation needs. Ostia helps you locate your current position, find a destination or point of interest (POI) and get a route to your destination. Simply activate the GPS navigation program and begin traveling; the automated voice-prompts will tell you when and where to turn. If by chance you go "off route," Pocket GPS Navigator will reroute you to your destination from your current GPS position.

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Hardware excellent, software so-so

Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: May 9, 2008
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The GPS receiver works quite well and has a range far beyond the expected 10 meters. I have used it with my laptop (which was in the house running MS Streets Trips) and taken the receiver outside to my back yard (about 60-70 feet through walls and such) and it still was connected to my laptop. The software is a little confusing and somewhat difficult to use. This is mainly because to make it fit on a handheld device they had to divide the maps in to little pieces, about one state each. It can only have three maps active at a time and you must change maps if you pass the edge. I haven't tried other products of this type but I do like this one.

Great bluetooth GPS

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Apr 25, 2008
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I bought this GPS unit and had problems getting the bluetooth to work. I downloaded the software upgrade from Pharos along with a few updated maps and it then worked flawlessly. Quick start-up and great software. I am using it with a Dell Axim X51V and have had it for about one month with no problems. I would recommend this unit to anyone who has a compatiable PDA.