Pharos has announced the launch of a new GPS device the Pharos Traveler GPS 525. According to Pharos this new GPS device is the first ever and smallest GPS handheld with integrated WiFi and Bluetooth technology. 525 comes preloaded with top 50 U.S. metropolitan maps and Skype for Pocket PC.

The main features of this newly released device are:

* SiRFstarIII GPS receiver
* Processor: SC32442X 300 MHz processor
* Memory: 64MB ROM, 128 MB SD RAM
* Dimensions: 109.7mm (L) x 59.4mm (W) x 17.6mm (T)
* Resolution: 240 x 320 with 65,536 colors
* Expansion: SDIO expansion slot
* Bluetooth version 1.2
* 802.11b with 64-128 bit WEP standard data encryption
* 512 MB SD card with maps of 50 major U.S. metro cities preloaded
* Pharos GPS award winning Ostia 7.5 navigation software
* Integrated WiFi and Bluetooth™ technology allows for high speed map downloads, access to real-time traffic information, and wireless access to the Internet, email, and corporate networks
* Make free PC-to-PC phone calls using Skype for Pocket PC
* Sync your Outlook™ Contacts and navigate directly to them
* Millions of POI locations, such as cash, fuel, food, and hotel
* Highly accurate and sensitive SiRFstarIII GPS receiver
* Voice prompted, turn-by-turn directions
* Landscape and portrait screen orientation
* Three dimensional mapping perspective or 2-D overhead view
* Easy-to-see color screen with durable windshield bracket mount
* Compact size fits easily into pocket, purse or briefcase
* Portable for use in personal, family or rental vehicle
* Maps of the entire U.S. on CD
* Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ version 5.0 software
* Pocket versions of Microsoft software are included (Outlook, Word, Excel, Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer for Pocket PC)

I have to admit that it sounds like a very interesting device, I guess we will have to wait for the first reviews.

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