Pharos Delivers Traveler 137 for T-Mobile and AT&T

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:39:00 +0000

Pharos Science & Applications announced the availability of the Traveler 137, compatible with both the T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless networks. The Traveler 137 features hybrid navigation software, giving it the unique ability to provide voice-prompted navigation even without a connection to a carrier’s network. The Traveler 137 is sold unlocked, enabling users to use local GSM SIM cards worldwide and avoid international roaming charges. The Traveler 137 is available today from Amazon.com, Dell.com, eXpansys.com, and Newegg.com for the suggested retail price of $599.95. Users can obtain a $250 discount on the phone if signing up for a new T-Mobile two-year contract through Pharos.

Traveler 137 Specifications

Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, updateable to Windows Mobile 6.5
Processor: Qualcomm MSM 7201A 528MHz
Memory: 256MB DDR SDRAM, 512MB Flash ROM
Phone: unlocked GSM quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, EDGE / GPRS, Tri-band 3G, 1700/1900/2100 MHz, UMTS 384Kb/s, HSDPA 7.2Mb/s, HSUPA 2Mb/s
Talk time: up to 7 hours on GSM, 5 hours on 3G and 200 hours standby
Display: 3.5″ TFT LCD with touch panel, 480 x 800 Wide-VGA with 65K colors
Wireless: GPS aGPS compatible, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR , FM tuner
Camera: 3 megapixel for picture or video, 0.3 megapixel on the front for video conference
Expansion: USB 2.0, micro SD slot support SDHC, stereo audio jack
Battery: 1380 mAh Li-Ion, rechargeable/replaceable
Size: 4.60in (L) x 2.40in (W) x 0.51in (H)
Weight: 4.9 ounces

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Pharos Introduces the Traveler 137 Smartphone with 3.5-inch Touch Screen

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:01:52 +0000

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) event, Pharos introduced the Traveler 137, an unlocked Windows Mobile phone with a 3.5 inch touch screen. Weighing just 4.9 ounces and encased in a sleek, stylish black case, the Traveler 137’s display screen has a 480 x 800 pixels resolution . It supports 3.5G connectivity with download speeds up to 7.2 megabits per second (Mbps). The Traveler 137 will be available late in the first quarter of 2009 from major retailers for a suggested price of $599.95.

A three megapixel camera records picture and video while a second camera on the front of the handset enables users to participate in video conferences. The Traveler 137 comes preloaded with a touch screen keyboard, SPB Mobile Shell and Microsoft Office Mobile suite.

Initially, maps of the United States will be provided free of charge to be used with the built in GPS. Pay-as-you-go maps are available for Canada, Western Europe and Eastern Europe on a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly basis. The service will soon be extended to include maps of China, Russia, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and elsewhere.

Traveler 137 Specifications

Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Processor: Qualcomm MSM 7201A 528MHz
Memory: 256MB DDR SDRAM, 512MB Flash ROM
Phone: unlocked GSM quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, EDGE / GPRS, Tri-band 3G, 1700/1900/2100 MHz, UMTS 384Kb/s, HSDPA 7.2Mb/s, HSUPA 2Mb/s
Talk time: up to 4 hours talk time and 200 hours standby time
Display: 3.5″ TFT LCD with touch panel, 480 x 800 Wide-VGA with 65,000 colors
Wireless: GPS aGPS compatible, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth(TM) v2.1 + EDR , FM tuner
Camera: 3 megapixel for picture or video, 0.3 megapixel on the front for video conference
Expansion: USB 2.0, micro SD slot support SDHC, stereo audio jack
Battery: 1380 mAh Li-Ion, rechargeable/replaceable
Size: 4.60in (L) x 2.40in (W) x 0.51in (H)
Weight: 4.9 ounces

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Pharos Delivers Traveler 137 for T-Mobile and AT&T

Pharos Introduces the Traveler 137 Smartphone with 3.5-inch Touch Screen