Pharos Traveler GPS 525

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4.5 stars

"Amazing little device. Does everything it proposes to do!"

by bbellantuono on August 26, 2006

Pros: Built in GPS receiver, WiFi, Bluetooth.

Cons: Ostia Software
Summary: This small device has everything a pocket PC might have. The WiFi is great, and can detect wireless networks even when driving near offices and homes. I can also use Skype and MSN perfectly when connected to my home wireless network. I have used bluetooth once to connect the Traveller to a cell phone, and it worked perfectly; I could browse the Internet with Internet explore perfectly.

One important thing to mention is that the Traveller 525 comes packaged with an extensive list of accessories: leather case, car mount kit, car lighter charger and a USB SD reader for the PC.

The only negative point about this device is the GPS software that comes with it: Ostia. I tried to use it in the USA, but the software has poor accuracy and is not easy to use. This was really not a problem for me, because when I bought this device, I already had in mind to use another GPS software, called "Destinator" from Destinator Tecnologies. I could install Destinator without any problems, and it runs perfectly with Pharos, it's a perfect combination. Maybe Pharos might forget about developing Ostia, and make a good patnership with Destinator Technologies or any other good GPS software maker like Tomtom.

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reply by: TMT904 on October 1, 2007

I am trying to find someone who can explain to me how their Pharos 525 works with Skype. The processors built into the Pharos are not compatible with Skype and it actually states this on the Skype website. I tried everything and I'm pretty good with tech and still could not get it to work. I did find an alternative however that works just fine and costs the same as Skype. I travel to other countries and am usually around WiFi so it's a convenient way to communicate.

Please tell me how you did made this work

-J

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