New Pharos GPS Receiver Designed for UMPCs

Posted on 12 March 2006, Last updated on 16 March 2019 by

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[url=http://www.pharosgps.com/news/press/20060309.htm]Pharos has put out a press release on their new iGPS-500 receiver[/url], which is designed to be used with a UMPC.

The unique design of this receiver will allow you to add GPS positioning and navigation capability to your ultra mobile PC via several different methods: USB, CompactFlash, SDIO port, or Bluetooth. Additionaly, the iGPS-500 comes in at a much smaller size than traditional GPS receivers, measuring 34mm x 36mm. Furthermore, The iGPS-500 works seamlessly with Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006, AutoRoute 2006, and MapPoint software.

Still no details on the cost of the device, or how well it will integrate with certain non-specified mapping software, like Google Earth.

Thanks to marix for the news!

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