18 Responses for "Pharos Traveler 619 for $200"

1. Today on Mobilewhack.com - Specs, reviews and prices. November 27th, 2008 at 7:44 pm 1

   [...] Mobile Phones (and others) Navman F15 In-Car GPS System Sony Ericsson presents T303 Daisy Edition Pharos Traveler 619 for $200 Rumored: Microsoft Pink to Arrive at CES 2009 Telus BlackBerry Storm to Cost $299 Verizon Storm [...]

2. James@Pharos November 29th, 2008 at 12:06 am 2

   We apologize for any confusion, inconvenience caused by the discrepancies between the device overview and the actual device specifications.

   Traveler 619 is an entry-level unlocked 2.5G smartphone with touch-screen QVGA (320×240) display. It is designed for mobile field workers who want slightly larger QWERTY keyboard and screen (2.8″ instead of 2.5″). The device measures 4.92 in(L) x 2.8 in(W) x 0.61 in(H) and 6.49 oz. So, it is not as compact and sleek as Traveler 127.

   Anyone who purchased Traveler 619, please contact Pharos customer support at 888-PHAROS-8 (888-742-7678) if you want to return the product.

   Again, please accept our apology for any trouble that we might have caused.

3. Dung Kong December 15th, 2008 at 2:37 pm 3

   Hi, James:

   I’m little bit confused about the GPS functionality on Pharos 619 (or, any other smartphones claimed having GPS). Do I have to pay a monthly premium (say, $10/month) to my wireless provider (say, AT&T) to get this GPS functional ? Or, I don’t have to pay anything (just like those dedicated GPS devices, e.g., Garmin nuvi 250w) to use the GPS ????

   Bottomline question: do I have to pay (to my wireless provider a monthly fee in addition to my monthly wireless phone fee, I have no data-plan.) to get this GPS function on Pharos 619 to be useful ?

   Thanks !

4. James@Pharos December 20th, 2008 at 12:55 pm 4

   Hi Dung:
   Thanks for your interest in 619. The 619 comes with Microsoft Live Search which offers you map, route, gps guidance (no voice prompts), traffic, weather, gas price, movie information for free. You need data plan to access these services. The 619 is not a fashion phone; it is a little big designed for people who prefer to have more space among keys. If you are interested in 619, please call our customer support manager, Natalie, and tell her that I promised you free Smart Navigator software (our CES 2009 Innovations award-winning GPS software) with entire US map on a 2GB mini SD card for your purchase of 619. The Smart Navigator will turns the 619 into a full-feature GPS navigation device (like 250w).

5. Jose December 31st, 2008 at 12:52 am 5

   Hi James,

   I purchased the Pharos 619 from a retailer. I was disappointed that the 619 did not have GPS software. Does your offer to Dung about the free Smart Navigator Software on the mini SD card also apply to me and others?

   Please let us know.

   Thanks!

6. Ram December 31st, 2008 at 1:32 am 6

   This was the worst PHONE EVER! I had just received it and I tried conecting to the internet and using the GPS that never caught signal. THE Internet though fluctuated. I am so dissapointed with this phone. I will never buy any phone from Pharos. In many ways it is true, you get what you pay for.

7. Wii : Global Positioning Systems (GPS) December 31st, 2008 at 2:01 am 7

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8. Motorola Cellphone Battery » Blog Archive » Cheap cellular phone battery January 5th, 2009 at 4:39 am 8

   [...] The last time we mentioned Pharos devices, it was to talk about the Traveler 177 and 127 , but they have released a new handset codenamed on the Traveler line, codenamed 619. The popular cellphone with GPS costs $199,95 and is already available for Motorola Cellphone Battery.. [...]

9. Pharos unveils the Traveler 137 GPS smartphone - Specs, reviews and prices. January 7th, 2009 at 4:50 am 9

   [...] is the keyword in their search.  The aGPS aside, the Pharos has much more to offer compared to the previous models in the Traveler series. For starters, it’s expansive 3.5-inch wide VGA screen should suffice [...]

10. Carla January 9th, 2009 at 2:05 am 10

    Hi James
    I have seen the posts about the pharos 619 and I have tried to get the GPS feature to work on my phone too, to no avail. I see that you offered a person, Dung, a 2GB card with the Smart Navigator Software at no charge.
    I, like Jose, want to know whether that offer applies to others of us that bought the Pharos phone. I was under the impression when I chose the Pharos phone that it DID have a working GPS unit and would like to get my GPS feature working also, rather than return the unit to Pharos.
    It would probably be cheaper for Pharos to give those of us the SD cards that are interested in keeping our phones in spite of the fact that the phone was advertised to have features that it does not have.
    Thanks,
    Stormeevampira

11. Pharos unveils the Traveler 137 GPS smartphone January 12th, 2009 at 9:38 am 11

    [...] is the keyword in their search. The aGPS aside, the Pharos has much more to offer compared to the previous models in the Traveler series. For starters, it’s expansive 3.5-inch wide VGA screen should suffice to [...]

12. Carla January 27th, 2009 at 1:56 pm 12

    To Jose
    RE: The Pharos 619 SD card with the GPS Software
    that James from Pharos mentioned in this thread.

    Jose,
    I have the Pharos 619 phone also and was curious like you as to whether the offer for the SD card was specifically for Dung Kong or if it applied to other people that purchased the phone and also would like to have the GPS software too. Let me share with you what I discovered.

    I went to the Pharos homepage and found the “contact us” section and sent in an email mentioning that I had the phone and that I had seen a gentleman, James on mobilewhack that offered another Pharos 619 owner an SD card for the GPS function. I told her that I liked the phone, but I would love to have the GPS working.

    Within 24 hours after sending in the email, I received a reply from “Natalie” (the lady James mentioned to contact in his reply to Dung Kong) and she told me she would need to see a copy of my Pharos 619 receipt as proof of purchase. To me, since they provided my SD card at absolutely no charge, it is reasonable to request that the consumer provide proof of purchase of the Pharos 619.

    I attached a copy of my receipt to the reply email and she examined it and asked for a contact phone number. She called and verified the name and address on my receipt and told me that she would send one out to me A.S.A.P. She was very nice and helpful to me.

    Indeed, in less than two weeks from original contact, I received the SD card from Pharos and the instructions of how to install the card. The phone was fun before, but now I absolutely love it!

    Bottom line is I found Natalie to be exceptionally kind, polite, very helpful and reliable. The GPS card is worth finding your receipt and emailing Pharos ( My experience was pleasant, no hassles or run around treatment at Pharos)

    I appeciate Pharos for what they did and next time I again have an opportunity, I will show Pharos how much I appreciate the fabulous customer care by putting my money where my mouth is and purchasing Pharos products!

    Good Luck
    Stormeevampira

13. Motorola Cellphone Battery » Blog Archive » Sony cellular phone battery January 27th, 2009 at 4:18 pm 13

    [...] The last time we mentioned Pharos devices, it was to talk about the Traveler 177 and 127 , but they have released a new handset codenamed on the Traveler line, codenamed 619. The popular cellphone with GPS costs $199,95 and is already available for Motorola Cellphone Battery.. [...]

14. Jose February 14th, 2009 at 10:29 pm 14

    Hi Carla,

    Thanks so much for your advice. I did as you did, and Pharos took care of me. With the working GPS, I ordered the Pharos 619 Car Kit available from their website (I can’t wait until it arrives). I’m loving this device more than ever. Thank so much for your help.

    -Jose

15. Joe F February 19th, 2009 at 7:37 pm 15

    No luck on the SD card with Smart Navigator.
    I called the 888 number of Customer Support and the
    person on the line IM’d Natalie and then told me the
    offer was over. I was offered a discount for it when I register the device. $99 down to 59.99. I’m retired
    and can ‘t do it. Having just purchased the device
    I my return it to the retail store now if Live Search
    isn’t adequate for my needs. Boo-Hoo!
    joe

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17. любoвь June 12th, 2009 at 7:27 pm 17

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18. odis June 17th, 2009 at 11:27 am 18

    1.
    i was wondering if the wifi really works. or do you have to have the data plan for it to work?
    2.
    can you watch youtube videos on it.