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Reviews of the Pharos Drive GPS 250

  • 6.7

    CNET Review

    January 18, 2008

    The Good: The Pharos Drive GPS 250 is simple to use and offers text-to-speech functionality. The portable navigation system also features a 4.3-inch screen.

    The Bad: The Drive GPS 250 can be sluggish with route calculations and general performance. Text-to-speech directions sound a bit robotic, and there's no included accessory to mount the system to your dashboard.

    The Bottom Line: Despite ease of use and text-to-speech functionality, the Pharos Drive GPS 250 falters somewhat in the performance department.

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  • 8.7

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 10, 2008

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 64/100 and users 72/100. Comparing these reviews to 70910 other Global Positioning Systems (GPS) reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    pcworld.ca

    By Dennis O'Reilly | March 26, 2008

    Review Summary: Relatively inexpensive GPS device lacks extras and doesn't always by default select the fastest route.

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  • 8.0

    pcmag.com

    By Craig Ellison | February 27, 2008

    Review Summary: The easy-to-use Pharos Drive GPS 250 offers a surprising number of premium features for the price.

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  • 4.0

    laptopmag.com

    Review Summary: This navigator has some features typically found on more expensive units, but it doesn't take full advantage of them.

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Manufacturer: Pharos Science & Applications Inc.

Part number: PDR250

General

  • Width 4.8 in
  • Depth 0.9 in
  • Height 3.3 in
  • Weight 7.2 oz

Acquisition Times

  • Cold acquisition times 45 sec
  • Warm acquisition times 38 sec
  • Hot acquisition times 8 sec

GPS System

  • Recommended Use Automotive
  • Receiver 20 channel
  • Accuracy Velocity - 0.1 m/sec
  • Connectivity USB
  • Voice Audible signal(s)
  • Antenna Built-in
  • GPS receiver 20 channel
  • Features Built-in speaker, Text-to-Speech (TTS)
  • Built-in Memory 8 MB
  • Software Included NAVTEQ ON BOARD
  • Maps Included USA, Canada

Built-in Display

  • Type TFT
  • Diagonal Size 4.3 in
  • Features Touch screen
  • Display Illumination Yes
  • Color Support Color

Connections

  • Connector Type USB

Miscellaneous

  • Included GPS accessories USB cable, Automotive windshield mount, Stylus, AC power adapter, Carrying pouch, Car power adapter
  • GPS design features Touch screen

Slot Provided

  • Slot Provided SD Memory Card

Battery

  • Run Time (Up To) 7 hour(s)
  • Battery technology Lithium polymer

Environmental Parameters

  • Min operating temperature -4 ?F
  • Max operating temperature 149 ?F

Product Photos

  • OVR
  • FT
  • TP
  • SD

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Pharos Drive GPS 250

Buying Choices

Drive 250 GPS from 12 online stores: Lowest Price: $128.68

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