Pharos Drive GPS 135

Description: The Pharos Drive GPS 135 is a Windows CE-based, consumer-oriented handheld device.Compared to other consumer-oriented handhelds on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $160.You can expand the memory of this unit using Secure Digital (SD), or MMC media.Runs on Microsoft Windows CE 4.2.

Pros: This device is equipped with GPS, allowing you to identify your geographical location on-the-fly, via satellite, from locations across the country.

Cons: Has a somewhat hefty, 1-inch thickness, which is considerably bulkier than some similarly priced handhelds.Also, this handheld runs on the Microsoft Windows CE 4.2 operating system, which is somewhat less advanced than some similarly priced handhelds.(Both the PocketPC and Palm OS platforms enjoy wider support from third party application developers, as compared to WinCE.)

Suitability: Ideal for someone who wants basic PIM functions.Also, this handheld should be adequate for viewing color images (given that it supports 64,000 colors at a resolution of 320x240).

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this handheld has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) If you plan to enter large amounts of data, consider purchasing an external portable keyboard for your PDA.(2) For news and reviews of the latest handhelds, visit the Handhelds Feature on CNET Reviews.

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• Manufacturer: Pharos Science & Applications Inc.
• Part Number: PDR135

• General

• Built-in devices GPS
• Dimensions (W x D x H) 3 in x 1 in x 5.3 in
• Packaged contents Car holder, Hands-free headset
• Localization United States

• Operating System / Software

• OS provided Microsoft Windows CE 4.2
• Software included MP3 Player, Photo Viewer

• Memory

• Installed RAM 64 MB
• RAM technology SDRAM
• Installed ROM ROM
• Flash memory form factor SD Memory Card
• Flash memory installed 2 GB

• Processor

• Processor 266 MHzS3C2410A

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Display

• Display type 3.5 in
• Color support 16-bit (64K colors)
• Max resolution 320 x 240

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Port / Connector Type:Interface 1USB
• Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 SD Memory Card
• Cable(s) included USB cable

• Power

• Battery installed (max) 1 Lithium ion
• Power supply device Power adapter - AC / car

• GPS

• GPS System / GPS Navigation GPS receiver
• Included GPS software Ostia Navigation & Routing Software

Pharos Science & Applications Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.pharosgps.com/
• Address: 411 Amapola Avenue, Torrance, CA.
• Phone: 310-212-7088
• Email: info@pharosgps.com
• Fax: 310-320-1808