Pharos Science & Applications, Inc., a provider of location-based information and services, today announced the availability of the Traveler 137, a Windows smartphone that is the first to give users access to 3G data speeds on 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, 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.

The Traveler 137's ultra-sensitive aGPS gives users the ability to navigate quickly; its high speed 3G capability brings a world of information to users' fingertips; its touch-and-sweep interface on a crisp WVGA screen makes using the powerful Windows phone fun and easy.

Traveler 137 Specification:


* 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

Labels: Pharos, Pharos Traveler 137

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