Pharos Drive GPS 135

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Product summary

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 inexpensive at around $205.You can expand the memory of this unit using Secure Digital (SD), or MMC media.The Microsoft Windows CE 4.2 operating system comes installed on this handheld.

Specifications: OS provided: Microsoft Windows CE 4.2; Installed RAM: 64 MB; Processor: 266 MHzS3C2410A; See full specs

Price range: $162.31

CNET product brief

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 inexpensive at around $205.You can expand the memory of this unit using Secure Digital (SD), or MMC media.The Microsoft Windows CE 4.2 operating system comes installed on this handheld.

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.

Suitability: Suited for someone who wants basic PIM functions.Also, its display, supporting 64,000 colors at 320x240 resolution, makes it adequate for viewing color images.

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

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

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

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4.5 stars

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

"light and cost worthy"

by drewonei on December 16, 2006

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4.0 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

"Good all round cheap gps for car or walking"

by pmarshall on February 14, 2007

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3.5 stars

"Good GPS for the money"

by dugdamann on December 16, 2007

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