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Pharos GPS phone

Jan 4, 2007 gps navigation, phones

Looks like Pharos is going to be the first to rebrand the E-TEN X500 and bring it to consumers in North America. It will cost about $700 and will be available as soon as February. Actually named “GPS Phone” this smartphone will offer GPS navigation, extensive wireless options, 2MP digital camera and an FM radio.

The wireless options packed into the Pharos GPS are quad-band Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) cellular mode, Global Packet Radio Service (GPRS), EDGE, WiFi and finally Bluetooth. The device runs Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC platform in the back and ships with an unlocked SIM slot so customers can use an existing GSM SIM card or sign up for service with the GSM carrier of their choice.

As far as multimedia goes the onboard 2MP camera can be used to shoot and play videos, and Media Player 10 supports various file formats. The touch-screen measures 2.8-inches and it can also display office documents thanks to already installed Mobile Office.

• Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz cellular modem; GPRS, EDGE, Blootooth version 2.0 class 2+EDR; and WLAN 802.11b/g.
• Unlocked SIM card slot easily accepts user’s existing SIM card and wireless carrier service.
• Free three-month subscription to Pharos Smart Navigator Web-based location services.
• Windows Mobile 5.0 with Microsoft Office Mobile.
• Digital camera with 1200×1600 pixel resolution; GPS location stamping capability for future “navigation by image” function.
• Built-in microphone and speaker for hands-free operation; supports external stereo headset.
• Lithium-Ion Polymer rechargeable battery: up to 5 hours talk time; 15 hours PDA use; 160 hours standby.
• Bonus Microsoft Streets & Trips for trip planning on a PC.

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