http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/ Engadget Mobile Comments for Pharos offers up WinMo-based Traveler 619 smartphone for $199.95 http://mobile.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://mobile.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/
Anybody got anything?]]>Nov 26th 2008 4:52PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/Nov 26th 2008 7:07PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/
It is a really old device, first shown in late 2006. I think Inventec is the ODM and the specs are here:
http://www.gsmarena.com/i_mate_jaq4-1879.php]]>Nov 27th 2008 10:25AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/
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.]]>Oct 16th 2009 1:07AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/It makes me appreciate my Omnia even more.]]>Nov 26th 2008 7:10PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/A bit on the large side but I don't think you will find anything for this price without a contract anytime soon.

Operating system: Windows Mobile 6
Processor: TI, OMAP 850, 200MHz
Memory: 128MB Flash ROM, 64MB SDRAM
Display: 2.8" TFT LCD with touch panel
Resolution: 320 x 240 QVGA with 65K colors
Phone: Unlocked with one SIM card slot
GSM Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
EDGE / GPRS Class 10
Talk time: up to 4 hours; 200 hours of standby

GPS: NMEA0183
Cold start ]]>Nov 26th 2008 8:39PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/
GPS: NMEA0183
Cold start ]]>Nov 26th 2008 8:41PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/Device Dimension: 4.92 in(L) x 2.8 in(W) x 0.61 in(T)
Device Weight: 6.49oz
]]>Nov 26th 2008 8:43PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/Nov 26th 2008 10:08PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/Too good to be true.

here are the real specs:http://www.pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=1591&view=1]]>Nov 26th 2008 9:11PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/Nov 27th 2008 12:04AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/Nov 26th 2008 9:50PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/
Mine is ordered though :)]]>Nov 27th 2008 12:23AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/Nov 27th 2008 12:45AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/Nov 27th 2008 6:07AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/
The Dell listing for "3.5G support" is WRONG.

This is a 2.5G device.

Here is the link to the Pharos product page

http://www.pharosgps.com/products/proddetail.asp?prod=001%5FPTL619%5F1%2E00&cat=136
]]>Nov 27th 2008 6:16AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/
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.]]>Dec 20th 2008 11:21AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/
So 12/3, I cancel the order because I find a coupon code CTV2$2HX963145 that makes the phone $169. Process starts again. Ship date 12/4 - delay to 12/10 - delay to 12/15 - and today another delay to 12/24. Wow, didn't know it was this hard to buy a phone. So anyone wants to prove to me that the phone is available, you are welcome. My order still stands. Buyer beware.]]>Dec 11th 2008 8:21PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/Dec 18th 2008 5:47PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/
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 !
]]>Dec 15th 2008 3:04PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/11/26/pharos-offers-up-winmo-based-traveler-619-smartphone-for-199-95/The GPS would work. You could access the internet with the WiFi if you can get a signal.

Personally, I'm looking to take my T-Mobile prepay SIM out of my old Nokia 6030 and find a compatible phone with GPS.
WiFi internet would be a plus. The only other thing would be a speaker phone and maybe bluetooth.]]>Dec 16th 2008 7:04PM