Pharos GPS Phone 600e

usability, size, price

reliability, maps, durability, screen

36% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

The Pharos GPS Phone 600e features a slim design and integrated GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. It also has a 2-megapixel camera and an FM radio.

The 600e is expensive and doesn't come with navigation software. Call quality was also subpar.

The Pharos GPS Phone 600e isn't a horrible smart phone, but the lack of navigation software and subpar call quality detracts from its overall appeal. Plus, you can get more for your money with other GPS-enabled smart phones.

Strong internal GPS ; 2 GB microSD card ; Appealing form factor

Marginal hardware controls ; Expensive ; microSD slot

I might not buy it as a first-line phone, but for combining ultra-reliable GPS location and navigation with a certain amount of voice and data connectivity, I can certainly see the appeal in the Pharos.

Sleek design ; Narrower than most Pocket PCs ; Sharp, bright screen ; Compatible with phone standards across the world ; Great phone functionality ; Sensitive GPS ; Both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ; Built-in FM tuner and applet work very well ; Lots of...

Smallish screen ; Telescoping stylus hard to remove ; Ostia navigation software's design lags a bit behind the best of its competitors ; Camera is no match for a dedicated digital camera ; Pricey

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