Editorial Reviews
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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Customer Reviews
Nice Addition to HP iPaq PDA June 6, 2008
S. Dilcher (Upstate NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
GPS receiver works great December 24, 2007
Kenneth L. Raymond
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.
good product, though with some frustration at first December 17, 2007
W. Rui
I bought it from Amazon. When using in Microsoft's Streets & Trips 2007, it took a very very long time to find satellite signal (I am in Chicago) outdoors. I was almost ready to return it to the manufacturer.
Then I brought it with me to Los Angeles where it turned out to work excellent! Quick and accurate! I was quite satisfied.
Given its price, I gave a high rating.
for the price you can;t go wrong October 9, 2007
King Fahad (tarzana, ca United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It took about 5 minuets to set this up to run with MS street and trip ( i am using 2006). it was so easy i thought there is something wrong. it has more features than i Knew, like Altitude( beside Latitude and longitude) gives you the speed that you are traveling( it matched the digital speedometer)also its very small. the only thing that i wish it had is to reconfigure the route if you miss an exit, it just says "off route" beside that its flawless.
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