Customer Reviews

Pharos Traveler 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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The Pharos 535+ is an attractive unit with a nice case and potentially useful features. Unfortunately there are two main problems: (1)it uses Windows Mobile rather than Palm OS, (2) (and more importantly) the GPS function was unable to establish sufficient connections to work. I live in the mountains, which doesn't keep my two Garmins from working, but perhaps the Pharos GPS only works in the flatlands. I returned my Pharos after a couple frustrating weeks of attempting to get the GPS to work. The PDA functions of Windows Mobile are also not as easy to use as those of a Palm OS unit. I recommend finding a refurbished Garmin iQue 3600 if you want a GPS/PDA combination.

The unit is great for organizing your everyday tasks, making a friendly reminder for your self or others to get stuff done, and it works great for making stuff like grocerylists. Then on top of that the GPS allows you go anywhere without geting lost (driving or walking around) and the wireless adapter allows you to surf the web in wifi hotspots. If you looking for a small computer/motepad/GPS that is rugged and small enough to fit in your pocket this is the perfect product for you!

I am very happy with the Pharos I travel every week and rent cars The GPS is great gets me where i have to go and very easy to use