Pharos Traveler 137 WinMo smartphone unveiled

Pharos Traveler 137 WinMo smartphone unveiled. Ahead of CES 2009, Pharos Science & Applications has introduced the Traveler 137, an unlocked Windows Mobile phone distinguished by its slender profile, cool applications, and bright, 3.5 inch touch screen. The Consumer Electronics Association lauded the arrival of the Traveler 137 with its prestigious Innovations award and has displayed the stylish handset in the CES Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase.

True to Pharos' roots in the navigation space, the Traveler 137 provides full-featured navigation with voice prompts on a pay-as-you-go basis that spares users an ongoing monthly fee. In an industry brimming with mobile devices, the Traveler 137 stands apart by offering users tremendous value on a powerful, sleek handset that runs on the GSM network of their choice.

Pharos Traveler 137 Specifications
+ Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
+ 3.5-inch WVGA (480×800) 65k color touchscreen
+ Qualcomm MSM 7201A 528MHz CPU
+ 256MB DDR SDRAM, 512MB Flash ROM
+ Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, Tri-band 3G 1700/1900/2100 MHz (HSDPA 7.2Mb/s, HSUPA 2Mb/s)
+ Built-in GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, FM tuner
+ 3 megapixel camera for picture or video, front-facing VGA camera for video conference
+ microSD card slot
+ 1380 mAh Li-Ion battery - 4 hours of talk and 200 hours of standby time
+ Size: 4.60×2.40×0.51 inches, weight: 4.9 ounces

Additionally, the device is pre-loaded with Microsoft Live Search, providing free information about traffic, gas prices, movie times and weather. The Traveler 137 is powered by the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 with Microsoft Outlook Mobile (Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Inbox), Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile, Picture, Notes, ActiveSync, Calculator, Game, Voice Recorder, MSN Messenger, Media Player 10.

Pharos Traveler 137 will be available late in the first quarter of 2009 from major retailers for a suggested price of $599.95.