Comments on: Pharos Traveler 619 for $200 http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/ All The Latest Cell Phone, Gadget and Tech News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:25:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Andre http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-47149 Andre Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:40:40 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-47149 Hello, I live in Costa Rica and just bought the phone a couple of weeks ago. I like it because you can use the GPS with your contacts and stuff like that. I had to buy the maps here though and they do not run cheap. They cost the same as the phone. I am not unhappy with the phone, but I really need the thing to hang my phone on the dash with because i drive and hold the phone when i use the GPS. I am afraid I might hit someone. Also the GPS responds a little slow. I was wondering if you can do something to make it quicker. Hello,

I live in Costa Rica and just bought the phone a couple of weeks ago. I like it because you can use the GPS with your contacts and stuff like that. I had to buy the maps here though and they do not run cheap. They cost the same as the phone. I am not unhappy with the phone, but I really need the thing to hang my phone on the dash with because i drive and hold the phone when i use the GPS. I am afraid I might hit someone. Also the GPS responds a little slow. I was wondering if you can do something to make it quicker.

]]> By: Al http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-34920 Al Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:28:02 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-34920 Wait I think the BRICK PHONE IS BACK BABY HEA!!!! Ok, fist off the phone is hugh it is basically like a brick phone. Now as far as I could tell the smart part of the phone kinda worked all of the appications that used for the five minutes that I used the phone seemed to work. Also the wifi kinda works first you have to find a good signal and you have to stay there yoiu're not allowed to move, any were! Now for the final nail in the coffin the phone part of the phone does not work I called everyone and tried to get them to listen to me they said that they kept hearing every other work, sometimes even nothing at all. We'll after all that drama I decided that it was time to return the phone. So as my final recommendation I would say that you should NOT GET THIS PHONE, REALLY DON'T WASTE YOU MONEY. Unless, you know, you just want to..... Wait I think the BRICK PHONE IS BACK BABY HEA!!!! Ok, fist off the phone is hugh it is basically like a brick phone. Now as far as I could tell the smart part of the phone kinda worked all of the appications that used for the five minutes that I used the phone seemed to work. Also the wifi kinda works first you have to find a good signal and you have to stay there yoiu’re not allowed to move, any were! Now for the final nail in the coffin the phone part of the phone does not work I called everyone and tried to get them to listen to me they said that they kept hearing every other work, sometimes even nothing at all. We’ll after all that drama I decided that it was time to return the phone. So as my final recommendation I would say that you should NOT GET THIS PHONE, REALLY DON’T WASTE YOU MONEY. Unless, you know, you just want to…..

]]> By: odis http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-31325 odis Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:27:47 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-31325 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. 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.

]]> By: любoвь http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-30679 любoвь Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:27:59 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-30679 Нехорошее употребление материальных благ очень часто является вернейшим путем к величайшим невзгодам. Нехорошее употребление материальных благ очень часто является вернейшим путем к величайшим невзгодам.

]]> By: Кирилл Александров http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-28560 Кирилл Александров Thu, 28 May 2009 10:16:29 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-28560 Текст на самом деле понравился, особенно последний абзац хорош :) Текст на самом деле понравился, особенно последний абзац хорош :)

]]> By: Joe F http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-18251 Joe F Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:37:35 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-18251 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 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

]]> By: Jose http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-17861 Jose Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:29:26 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-17861 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 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

]]> By: Motorola Cellphone Battery » Blog Archive » Sony cellular phone battery http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-16328 Motorola Cellphone Battery » Blog Archive » Sony cellular phone battery Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:18:23 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-16328 [...] 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.. [...] [...] 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.. [...]

]]> By: Carla http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-16312 Carla Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:56:02 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-16312 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 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

]]> By: Pharos unveils the Traveler 137 GPS smartphone http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-14471 Pharos unveils the Traveler 137 GPS smartphone Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:38:23 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-14471 [...] 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 [...] [...] 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 [...]

]]> By: Carla http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-14158 Carla Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:05:27 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-14158 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 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

]]> By: Pharos unveils the Traveler 137 GPS smartphone - Specs, reviews and prices. http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-13957 Pharos unveils the Traveler 137 GPS smartphone - Specs, reviews and prices. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:50:18 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-13957 [...] 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 [...] [...] 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 [...]

]]> By: Motorola Cellphone Battery » Blog Archive » Cheap cellular phone battery http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-13697 Motorola Cellphone Battery » Blog Archive » Cheap cellular phone battery Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:39:42 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-13697 [...] 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.. [...] [...] 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.. [...]

]]> By: Wii : Global Positioning Systems (GPS) http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-13199 Wii : Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:01:42 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-13199 [...] Pharos Traveler 619 for $200 - MobileWhack.com [...] [...] Pharos Traveler 619 for $200 - MobileWhack.com [...]

]]> By: Ram http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-13197 Ram Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:32:43 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-13197 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. 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.

]]> By: Jose http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-13191 Jose Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:52:20 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-13191 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! 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!

]]> By: James@Pharos http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-12207 James@Pharos Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:55:50 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-12207 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). 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).

]]> By: Dung Kong http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-11770 Dung Kong Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:37:32 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-11770 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 ! 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 !

]]> By: James@Pharos http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-10045 James@Pharos Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:06:09 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-10045 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 (320x240) 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. 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.

]]> By: Today on Mobilewhack.com - Specs, reviews and prices. http://www.mobilewhack.com/pharos-traveler-619-for-200/#comment-9938 Today on Mobilewhack.com - Specs, reviews and prices. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:44:43 +0000 http://www.mobilewhack.com/?p=21055#comment-9938 [...] 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 [...] [...] 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 [...]

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