Dell.ca: Pharos 3.5" Drive 150 GPS with Text-to-Speech $99.99 + Free Ship

[AndrewRFD]

Right now, Dell.ca has the Pharos Drive 150 GPS for $99.99 EARN CASH BACK. I'd say the big sell is that it's got text-to-speech. We really haven't seen many new GPS units yet with text-to-speech at the $99 price point.

• Features 3.5" TFT LCD display
• Equipped with street level maps of US
• Provides turn-by-turn directions with text-to-speech prompts announcing street name
• 32-bit CPU processor for fast route calculation
• Ultra sensitive 20-channel SiRF StarIII GPS receiver for fast and accurate positioning
• Includes stylus and a car mount for added convenience
• includes 1 x 1 GB SD Card

Actually, it's well reviewed at Amazon.com -- 4/5 based on 64 reviews (and also $90 US). Some Googling also reveals that this GPS is potentially "customizable". With free shipping to boot, this one looks pretty good if you ask me!

[drool]

Nice find Andrew, for 99$ and TTS this is very attractive.

Equipped with street level maps of US

I hope since its for sale from dell.ca it has canadian maps too [IMG]http://*****/s/happy.gif[/IMG]

[ZipSpeed]

Thanks OP. Was going to jump on that Mio GPS Dell had earlier this week but this looks to be the better deal. Now to do more research on this Pharos.

[stosh]

Thanks OP. Was going to jump on that Mio GPS Dell had earlier this week but this looks to be the better deal. Now to do more research on this Pharos.

Mio has higher MSRP... I bought it and the thing is so easy to use and works fast...

but TTS in a nifty feature... I guess

[frostiex]

I noticed the desc only have USA maps.. Called dell and confirm it does only come with USA maps.

=(

[livingskiessaskatoon]

Thanks OP. Was going to jump on that Mio GPS Dell had earlier this week but this looks to be the better deal. Now to do more research on this Pharos.

The mioC220s has Text to Speech...I own one. Its more of a brand name than this Pharos - but if you missed to $99 Dell deal, then this might be ok.

I have no complaints about my mio - have owned it for a year. And I paid more than $99 for it.

[stosh]

The mioC220s has Text to Speech...I own one. Its more of a brand name than this Pharos - but if you missed to $99 Dell deal, then this might be ok.

I have no complaints about my mio - have owned it for a year. And I paid more than $99 for it.

I hate to burst your bubble but, the mioC220s does not have Text to Speech... I too have it.

It has audio navigation instructions... but don't confuse that with TTS.

[livingskiessaskatoon]

Funny - i thought mine was a 220 - its a 230. lol. Guess I should have looked at the before I posted.

Still, for ease of use - the mio is great. Maybe someone with a Pharo can let us know how it is.

I would like to get another Text to Speech GPS for the other vehicle.

[kamran]

http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/t...OPIC_ID=104778

What's Included
-GREAT new GUI
-TCPMP Video/Audio Player (works great, take it on a plane!)
-Calculator
-File Browser
-Wolftool Tool Bar Autohide (very useful for multitasking - play an MP3 then switch to GPS nav)
-System Clock SYNCED to GPS Signal --defaults to CST
-PDF, Image, Word, Powerpoint Viewers
-Notepad
-Onscreen Keyboard
-Instant OFF button
-Tons more in the /SDMMC/Utils folder just go look!

[livingskiessaskatoon]

http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/t...OPIC_ID=104778

What's Included
-GREAT new GUI
-TCPMP Video/Audio Player (works great, take it on a plane!)
-Calculator
-File Browser
-Wolftool Tool Bar Autohide (very useful for multitasking - play an MP3 then switch to GPS nav)
-System Clock SYNCED to GPS Signal --defaults to CST
-PDF, Image, Word, Powerpoint Viewers
-Notepad
-Onscreen Keyboard
-Instant OFF button
-Tons more in the /SDMMC/Utils folder just go look!

But no Canadian maps? That makes it kinda useless to me, if that is the case.

[stosh]

Funny - i thought mine was a 220 - its a 230. lol. Guess I should have looked at the before I posted.

Still, for ease of use - the mio is great. Maybe someone with a Pharo can let us know how it is.

I would like to get another Text to Speech GPS for the other vehicle.

the 220 is great and easy to use... TTS is overrated

[vladislav]

the 220 is great and easy to use... TTS is overrated

I thought so too until I got it, after using it it's a must in a gps now.

[Trexim]

I noticed the desc only have USA maps.. Called dell and confirm it does only come with USA maps.

=(

Really weird, why would dell.ca sell something like that?

[kamran]

But no Canadian maps? That makes it kinda useless to me, if that is the case.

If you don't want GPS to be a mini hobby then this is not for you. However after it is hacked you can load all of maps you need and software such as tom tom, igo8, miomap, etc.

some research sites below if you are interested
http://forum.ppcwarez.org/
http://www.gpsunderground.com/
http://www.gpspassion.com/
http://www.poi-factory.com/
http://artwork-igo8.blogspot.com/

My mio520 was recently stolen, I bought this 4.3 GPS which includes bluetooth.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.19609

[soblecram]

the 220 is great and easy to use... TTS is overrated

I used to think the same thing; now, I am using a Dell Axim with the Pharos BT Adapter and the GPS Unit from Streets and Trips (I know, a mosh up of hardware) + IGuidance 2009 (have used this since V3)

I would NEVER go back to something that didn't tell me (EXIT ON THE RIGHT ONTO HIGHWAY 416 SOUTH). Keeps my eyes on the road instead of on the GPS...