
Whilst we can understand the merits of owning a dual SIM phone offering access to two numbers via the same network provider we are less convinced as to the merits of owning a phone that offers access to dual networks as is the case with the new tri-band UMTS 3G Pharos Traveler 137 Smartphone which offers full support of 7.2Mbps HSDPA and 2.1Mbps HSUPA connectivity via T-Mobile and AT&T.
Not withstanding its somewhat limited appeal with respect to its dual network connectivity, the 3G Pharos Traveler 137 Smartphone, which runs Windows Mobile 6.1, is by no means an unimpressive device thanks to packing a 528MHz Qualcomm MSM 7201A CPU, with 512MB Flash ROM and aGPS compatible GPS as well as a 3.5″ 480 x 800 65K color touchscreen display (full specs below).
3G Pharos Traveler 137 Smartphone Key Features & Specifications:
- 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, BluetoothTM 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
“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,” said James Oyang, PhD, President, Pharos, who introduced the 3G Pharos Traveler 137 Smartphone, whilst Stephanie Ferguson, general manager, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Corporation added that the Traveler 137 “is a great example of a Windows phone that gives consumers the choice of 3G networks, the choice of personalization and the choice to use a single, powerful phone for both work and life.” (It’s always nice to get MS effusing about your products, isn’t it?)
The dual network 3G Pharos Traveler 137 Smartphone is presently rolling out at all the usual electrical outlets for just shy of $600 – though we should advise that you’ll gain a not insubstantial $250 discount should you avail yourself of the Traveler 137 directly from Pharos whilst signing up to a 2 year contract with T-Mobile.
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