Pharos Drive GPS 250 comparison

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Product name	Pharos Drive GPS 250	Garmin Nuvi 205W	Garmin Nuvi 255W	Magellan RoadMate 1470	TomTom XL 340 S
Price	$128.00 to $189.00	$109.99 to $169.97	$134.95 to $179.95	$141.00 to $249.99	$122.95 to $214.95
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	3.0 stars	3.5 stars	3.0 stars	2.5 stars
Release date	November 05, 2007
The Bottom Line	Despite ease of use and text-to-speech functionality, the Pharos Drive GPS 250 falters somewhat in the performance department.	As entry-level GPS navigators go, the Garmin Nuvi 205W is still one of the best choices available for users who want speedy performance without breaking the bank.	As entry-level GPS navigators go, the Garmin Nuvi 255W is still one of the best choices available for anyone who wants speedy performance without breaking the bank.	The Magellan RoadMate matches the competition's performance and ease of use, while providing a larger screen at a lower price.	The TomTom XL 340 S introduces a few advanced features to TomTom's midrange lineup, while staying well below the premium price bracket.
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Included GPS accessories	Stylus USB cable Carrying pouch AC power adapter Car power adapter Automotive windshield mount	Power cable Vehicle mount	Power cable Suction cup mount	USB cable Dashboard disc Car power adapter Automotive windshield mount	USB cable EasyPort mount Car power adapter
Navigation waypoints	Info unavailable	1000	1000	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Audible assistance	Audible signal(s)	Navigation instructions	Navigation instructions Street name announcement	Navigation instructions Street name announcement	Navigation instructions Street name announcement
GPS PC connection	USB	USB	USB	USB	USB
SBAS system	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	WAAS EGNOS	Info unavailable
GPS receiver	20 channel	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Antenna	Built-in	Built-in	Built-in	Built-in	Built-in
Weight	7.2 oz	5.2 oz	6.1 oz	10 oz	7 oz
System features	Built-in speaker Text-to-Speech (TTS)	Clock Calculator Custom POIs Garmin Lock Photo viewer Built-in speaker 2D / 3D map perspective	Clock ecoRoute Calculator Custom POIs Garmin Lock Photo viewer Garmin Garage Built-in speaker Currency converter Measurement converter 2D / 3D map perspective TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready	Preinstalled POIs Automatic day/night mode	Plug & go Emergency Help Built-in speaker Automatic routing Downloadable POIs Preinstalled POIs TomTom QuickGPSfix Speed limit warning IQ Routes technology Text-to-Speech (TTS) Advanced Lane Guidance 2D / 3D map perspective TomTom Map Share technology TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready
Body material	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	High-impact plastic	Info unavailable
Destination	Automotive	Automotive	Automotive	Automotive	Automotive
Design features	Touch screen	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Included GPS software	NAVTEQ ON BOARD	MapSource City Navigator NT	MapSource City Navigator North America NT	Info unavailable	TomTom HOME
Data memory type	SD memory card	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
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