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June 4, 2009 10:54 AM PDT

Pharos Traveler 137 now available

by Bonnie Cha
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Pharos Traveler 137 (Credit: Pharos)

Pharos announced on Thursday the immediate availability of its latest GPS-enabled smartphone, the Pharos Traveler 137. The Traveler 137 will be sold unlocked through various online retailers, including Amazon, Dell, eXpansys, and Newegg, for $599.95, though you can receive a $250 discount if you sign up for a two-year T-Mobile contract through Pharos.

First introduced at CES 2009, the Traveler 137 is a bit unlike other GPS-enabled smartphones in that you can use its navigation software without a cellular connection. The smartphone ships with Pharos' Smart Navigator software with the vector map and routing calculations, so you'll be able to view maps, create routes, and get turn-by-turn directions at any time.

In addition, the Traveler 137 offers a 3.5-inch, VGA touch screen; a 3-megapixel camera; Bluetooth; Wi-Fi; and support for T-Mobile's 3G network (1700/1900/2100MHz). We'll be getting one in for review and putting it through the usual testing, so stay tuned for a full review.

Bonnie Cha is a senior editor for CNET, covering smartphones and GPS. When she's not testing the latest gadgets, you can find her chasing after her crazy lab or surfing in the chilly waters of Northern California. E-mail Bonnie.
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by carguyjames June 8, 2009 10:14 PM PDT
Where can I buy the Pharos Traveler 137 now. Has anybody reviewed it? T-Mobile has now idea of this phone. Please verify a purchase location if available in the US. Thanks.
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by Davidarangod July 8, 2009 4:48 AM PDT
Now you will be able to get it for around $500 in the new network of Buzzirk MObil w/o contracts everything unlimited for only $79.95 a month
? UNLIMITED INTERNET-hooks right up to your computer
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? 6 WAY Video Conferencing
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? flat rate $79/month-Guess what your bill arrives, its $79.95
$10 more add 40 countries

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by Garth_Haz June 9, 2009 7:32 PM PDT
I will have these phones available in the next couple of weeks. I will also be looking for resellers. contact me at marketmoreways@gmail.com
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by bigjosh13 June 11, 2009 7:55 AM PDT
When can we expect anyone to review this phone? I look am excited about the GPS separate from the service provider although worry about the functionality of the device.
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by Davidarangod July 8, 2009 4:50 AM PDT
Buzzirk Mobil will have them available for around $500 around the second week of august

? UNLIMITED INTERNET-hooks right up to your computer
? UNLIMITED E-MAILS-just add a bulk mail software
? UNLIMITED DATA-no user fee's no network fee's
? UNLIMITED CALLS-a Game Changer
? UNLIMITED TEXT- Text Away
? 6 WAY Video Conferencing
? No Contract-No taxes
? No credit checks-No Surprises
? flat rate $79/month-Guess what your bill arrives, its $79.95
$10 more add 40 countries


any questions
contact David Arango
at davidarangod@hotmail.com
561-305-8141
Skype david.alexandra.arango
Join our team today!
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