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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Pharos
Connectivity: 3.0 V TTL
EAN: 0818948002136
Item Dimensions: 20060050850
Label: Pharos
Manufacturer: Pharos
Model: PB010
MPN: PB010
Publisher: Pharos
Studio: Pharos
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Product Description:
Introducing the Pharos iGPS-500, a powerful GPS receiver designed to work with the groundbreaking new class of Microsoft Ultra Mobile PCs. As business becomes ever more global, the iGPS-500 will provide mobile professionals with advanced location and navigation capabilities as a part of a comprehensive desktop experience on a lightweight mobile PC.Ultra-Mobile PCs make it easier to connect, communicate, accomplish and be entertained. UMPC combines the full functionality of the PC with the power of the Windows XP Tablet edition and other innovative technologies from Microsoft, such as Touch Pack software. With full Windows functionality and software technology to enhance on-the-go use on smaller devices, the UMPCs' highly mobile and affordable hardware design results in a smart mobile lifestyle companion, for home, work - and everywhere in between. Ultra-Mobile PCs run full versions of the Windows XP operating system so existing applications built for Windows will run right away.UMPC hardware has all the latest technologies such as USB 2.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies. Some even come with SDIO and CF slots as well, giving consumers a wide arrange of connection options. Pharos' iGPS-500's unique modular design allows users to add GPS positioning and navigation capability via the USB, Compact Flash, SDIO port or Bluetooth wireless connection, making UMPC an excellent companion for business travelers and everyone on the go.
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Had trouble getting the correct driver. No drivers on the disk for Vista 64-bit laptops. Had to get help from Microsoft and Pharos to get the problem fixed. E-mailed drivers from Pharos come in zipped form and will not open,had to have Pharos send me a disk with an unzipped file. Microsoft had to delete old file drivers from the program to get the new drivers to work.
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This unit came with Streets & Trips 2009 and failed in less than 60 days. Pharos is replacing it with a new one under warranty but will only give a 30 day warranty on the replacement GPS. The original had a 1 year warranty. Proceed with caution.
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This was just the thing to go with a laptop and a program like MS Streets and Trips. Huge improvement over older larger devices I have used in the past.
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Pharos GPS-500 and Bluetooth Connector - These are nice additions to my HP iPaq 2495 PDA. I did have some trouble installing it initially, but once the bugs were worked out, it tested fine and was able to pinpoint my location within a few feet.
I am using Mobile Google Earth for the mapping with the PDA; since its a PDA and not a smart-phone, I access the Internet with my PDA using my Motorolla Razr as a modem and it's bluetooth connection [to the PDA]. The GPS unit with the Bluetooth connection works well.
I would recommend this for persons wanting to connect their PDA's to a GPS unit. Those users must understand that most of the new mapping technology requires an Internet connection with your PDA because Microsoft Streets & Trips doesn't exist for PDA's anymore. Microsoft Live Search and Mobile Google Maps require the Internet connection for their maps; this requires less space on your PDA, but you need Internet connection for your service.
Good Product.
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My first GPS receiver developed problems after about 5 years of constant use. I replaced it with this newer receiver and it works great. I like the fact that I can use the cable included or plug straight into the USB port on my laptop if desired. Connection is simple and the units small size makes it easy to use.
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