It’s undeniable that this  has become the age of the smartphone, and every company has tried to  put their own spin on this new trend. Enter the Pharos Traveler GPS  127, which offers standard smartphone apps and features like a QWERTY  keyboard, a responsive touchscreen, and the use of Windows  Mobile 6.1 Professional Edition. On top of this, it offers Smart Navigator  software which allows you to access use of a GPS system without a monthly  subscription – all the maps are located on a micro SD card.

Once you get  the hang of using this software, it’s quite impressive. Beyond having  maps and directions at your fingertips, you can also access some unique  options like a trip recorder, a point of interest feature, and even  things like an up to date traffic and weather report for your location.   Unfortunately, these significant pros are matched if not outweighed  by equally notable cons.

Pharos Traveler  GPS 127 Quick Stats:

• Dimensions: 4.5 “ x 2.4 “ x .6’
• Weight: 5.1 oz
• Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels
• Camera: 2 MP

The Smart Navigator software,  designed to be the selling feature of this phone, is difficult to use  and unnecessarily confusing. While one could eventually adjust to its  quirks, a user manual would make it easier – something that’s not  included with the mobile phone. What’s more, the performance of this  and most other applications was almost painfully slow.

This mobile phone just can’t  switch easily from one action to another, often timing out or stalling  for long enough to have me worried. While it does get you where you  need to go, it seems like there must be a more reliable alternative  on the market. Leave a comment below and weigh in: is the Pharos Traveler  smart enough to outweigh sluggish performance?

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