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Pharos IGPS-500

Pharos IGPS-500
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alaScore 76

31 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 reviews of Pharos IGPS-500. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Views about the price and reliability are on the whole positive. The size and usability are also appreciated, whereas many are negative about the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Pharos IGPS-500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pharos IGPS-500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Pharos IGPS-500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the reliability. The performance also gets good opinions.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

No Vista x64 Support

 

I didnt have any issues with the connectors being flimsy at all, like other reviewers have mentioned. Also, the device has an embedded BLUE LED inside of it, for people such as myself who like to have all their colored lights match.

It is easily recognized by Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008, just as expected. First tried using it on my laptop indoors, but no signal. Walked outside the door, and it connected instantly. The device is accurate enough to pick up my basic movements of...

The GPS device itself as a Serial based device and comes with a Series to USB converter. The Serial-USB adpater has absolutely NO driver support under Windows Vista x64. Tried countless drives for several similar products, but still no-go. Using...

Jun, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Just what I needed

 

FAST!!!! SHIPPING From Newegg!! I needed the item the next day so I paid for next day shipping. Newegg shipped it the same day as I ordered and it was here UPS before 10am.

Small Receiver. Easy to set up on XP with Microsoft Streets & Trips

USB Cable not really long enough to run through dash and hide

Jun, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Small, Fast, Amazing

 

very fast sat acquisition. takes only a few seconds to power-up and show location. design allows for many uses with optional accessories. sd-card or CF adapter for PDA, bluetooth, even rs232 for older laptops.

suction cup is on cable rather than on the unit itself, so the unit flops around while driving.

Jun, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Solid Product

 

Quickly is recognized by Microsoft Mappoint. Sturdy product.

No problems

Jun, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good GPS Reciever

 

Good overall GPS Receiver. I use it wilt MS Streets and Trips. The driver installed OK in XP and had no problems.

Slow to start up.

Jun, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Pharos PB010 USB iGPS-500 GPS Receiver - Retail

 

This thing is litterally the size of a quarter, and can probably easily get lost if you disconnect it from the USB cable. Unlink others, i have not had any problems with the connections being loose, I just put it on my rear window dashboard area and...

The device does exactly what you can expect it to do. I have it working with MS Streets and Maps 2007, And its perfect.

The cord that came with it was a little short, so you may need to buy an extension if you plan to permantly place it somewhere on your car, instead of just throwing it up on the dashboard.

May, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Fragile Connection

 

Go with the Bluetooth version and avoid the weak connector.

Compact and low cost

Flimsy plastic USB connector (x12-42936) wiggles too much and stressed the connections. The device cuts out at the slightest movement and makes it quite annoying to use. I will have to re-solder the connections inside the connector to correct it or...

Feb, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

PHAROS PB010 USB GPS Receiver

 

Used in both Microsoft Streets and Trips and Roadnav... worked like a charm.

Locks on to satellites fast (<1 min), provides good accuracy. I always show as being directly on streets in Microsoft Streets and Trips. Works great

Bluetooth would be nice

Jan, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

PHAROS PB010 USB GPS Receiver

 

Some one mentioned 'off route', that is a software issue not this receiver

Just so people know, this is the same manufacture of the MS S & T GPS receiver

None

Dec, 2007
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Never get lost again

 

now that i know how well it works i would have even paid $100 for it............

It took about 5 minuets to set this up to run with MS street and trip ( i am using 2006). it has more features than i Knew, like Altitude( beside Latitude and longitude) gives you the speed that you are traveling( it matched the digital...

the only thing that i wish it had is to reconfigure the route if you miss an exit, it just says "off route" beside that its flawless

Oct, 2007
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