Reviews of the Pharos Traveler GPS 525
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CNET Review
The Good: Tiny and pocket-friendly, the Pharos Traveler GPS 525 has a powerful GPS receiver that doesn't require a fold-out antenna. It also comes with lots of maps, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, and it has solid battery life.
The Bad: The Pharos Traveler GPS 525's screen is too small to use in a car, its audio is about as bad as it gets, and without a hold switch, it can inadvertently be turned on in a bag, leaving you with a dead battery.
The Bottom Line: Maps and personal data go hand in hand with the Pharos Traveler GPS 525, a PDA that effectively combines organization with navigation to not only find where you are but also point you where to go.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 63/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 125719 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 80/100 = Very Good.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: A decent combination of GPS and PDA, though its small screen will turn some people off.
Manufacturer: Pharos Science & Applications Inc.
Part number: PTL525
General
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.3 in x 0.7 in x 4.3 in
- Localization United States
Operating System / Software
- OS provided Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0
- Software included Windows Media Player, Microsoft Pocket Word, Microsoft Pocket Excel, Microsoft Pocket Outlook, Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer
Memory
- Installed RAM 64 MB
- Installed ROM 128 MB ROM
Processor
- Processor 300 MHz
Telecom
- Modem None
Display
- Color support 16-bit (64K colors)
- Max resolution 240 x 320
Expansion / Connectivity
- Wireless connectivity Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b
GPS
- GPS System / GPS Navigation GPS receiver
- GPS receiver 12 channel
- Included GPS software Ostia
- Destination Automotive, Personal
- PC connection Bluetooth-enabled, USB
- SBAS WAAS
Warranty
- Service & support type 1 year warranty
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