Pharos PK003 Pocket GPS Navigator for HP Jornada, incl. GPS Receiver, Software & US Maps

by Pharos

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00006B7KP
• Item model number: PK003
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 21, 2002

Product Description

The Pocket GPS Navigator is the perfect navigation solution for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs. Included in this kit is the iGPS-360 convertible receiver with a sync-cable connector with car charger which powers the GPS while charging your Pocket PC simultaneously. The iGPS-360 receiver is a small, slim, and highly sensitive GPS receiver, and is convertible to meet your multi-functional navigation needs (i.e. CF, USB, Bluetooth with optional accessories). The iGPS-360 receiver comes with the cables that connect to the sync-port of your Pocket PC. Includes Ostia, Pharos' award-winning navigation software for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs and detailed street-level maps (of entire US or Canada). iGPS-360 Convertible GPS Receiver Design. Use one GPS receiver for multiple configurations (i.e. CF, PCMCIA with adaptor, USB, sync cable, and Bluetooth). True Voice Prompt. Turn-by-turn voice directions will guide you to your destination with ease and confidence. Multiple stop routing. Plan and optimize your entire schedule for the day or route around traffic congestion. Multiple navigation screen views. Choose from full map, directional arrow, arrow/map split screens, compass, or text directions depending on your navigation needs. Integrated with Windows powered Pocket Outlook contacts. Choose a destination address quickly by simply finding an address from your Outlook contacts. Web access to maps and software. Available for download anytime, so that you can stay up to date on the latest software and map releases. Smart Navigator Location-based Services. Access Real-time traffic & Web-based points of interest right onto your mobile device (with Internet access and subscription).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this GPS, October 6, 2003

By 

Donald J. Browney "djbrowneyjr" (Suwanee, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pharos PK003 Pocket GPS Navigator for HP Jornada, incl. GPS Receiver, Software & US Maps (Office Product)

Purchased this GPS to connect to my HP548.
Unit was very easy to set up and install software.
Map files are very large so for any long distance traveling you will need a larger CF card for the map files. I purchased a 256mb just for this purpose.
Initially the unit kept saying to recheck the power connections when I tried to get the GPS to sync with the satellites. When it finally did sync with 3 of the 8 possible satellites it would intermittently lose sync with them making the unit basically worthless.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great GPS unit, March 5, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Pharos PK003 Pocket GPS Navigator for HP Jornada, incl. GPS Receiver, Software & US Maps (Office Product)

I purchased this GPS at a clearance for only $5.00! Yes, eat your heart out! I purchased the Jornada 548 for $100 off of Ebay so I have a great GPS unit for only a few bucks.

When I started using the unit, there were several things that I desired in a GPS unit that the software would not do. For instance, I live in a rural area and many of the places that I go are not physical addresses. The upgrade software enables the user to store locations based on GPS coordinates. It cost $29.00 to upgrade and was definitely worth the investment.

As far as reliability, it is solid. It locks onto the satellites quickly and has never lost the signal.

Maps takes quite a bit of space, so I bought a 256 MB flash card and am only using a small amount of that for the 2 maps that I store on my Jornada. I have not taken a trip with it yet, so don't know how it will do at mapping locations between 2 separate maps.

All in all a great unit. I couldn't be happier!