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Pharos Launches EZ-Road GPS Pocket Navigator, a Pocket-Sized, Portable Vehicle Navigation Unit
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TORRANCE, Calif.-- Dec. 15, 2004 --Pharos Science & Applications, Inc.:
Voice Prompts and Digital Street Maps Guide Drivers Door-to-Door, Turn-by-Turn;
Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Manages Contacts, Book and Calendar on the Go
Pharos Science & Applications, Inc., a leading manufacturer of GPS navigation products and provider of location-based services, has introduced the EZ-Road Pocket GPS Navigator -- a low-cost, portable, touch-screen vehicle navigation device for consumers and mobile professionals.
"EZ-Road goes everywhere you do, helping you navigate streets and highways anywhere in the US with confidence. It's so thin and light, you can slip the 4.2-ounce EZ-Road in your pocket, purse or briefcase. Once in your car, just place the EZ-Road on its windshield or dashboard mount and go," states Pharos' Vice President of Sales Robert Serafini.
Using GPS satellites and digital street maps, EZ-Road pinpoints the driver's location. Drivers can program destinations by address, intersection, favorites or from a large Points-of-Interest library (POIs include public, government and commercial venues ranging from hotels, gas stations and restaurants to ATMs, hospitals, airports and more), and then set a route allowing EZ-Road to guide them to their destination.
"The super-widescreen landscape display on the EZ-Road Pocket GPS Navigator gives you a big picture view of where you're going, guiding you along easy-to-view street maps, and pointing the way with directional arrows. Audible voice-prompts steer you door-to-door with clear turn-by-turn driving instructions," Serafini says.
Pharos has earned a reputation as a leading provider of navigation accessory products for the popular Pocket PC personal digital assistant platform since shipping its first GPS product in 2000. Taking lessons learned in designing market-winning GPS accessory products, the company's EZ-Road builds on that foundation and provides customers with a dedicated, all-in-one navigation device, Serafini notes.
A 3.5-inch, high-resolution, color touch-screen makes entering data easy and the on-screen menus make it simple to operate. Powered by an internal, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, EZ-Road can be taken easily from car to SUV or RV; there's no installation necessary.
Need to make multiple stops? No problem. Pharos created the gas-saving, time-shaving "Route Wizard" to set the optimum route for you, incorporating up to ten stops along the way. Routing and navigation are powered by Pharos' award-winning Ostia Smart Navigator software.
"EZ-Road is ideal for rental car drivers or for walking tours in vacation cities," notes Serafini. "Whether you're a frequent business traveler or just need a little help finding your way around town, EZ-Road is the perfect, pocket navigator. It's the affordable solution for travelers who want to travel light and arrive on time."
Based on the Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system, EZ-Road also includes contacts and calendar features. Using Microsoft Active Sync, users transfer map sections and POI data from CD-ROMs directly to EZ-Road or download onto Secure Digital memory media for inserting into EZ-Road.
"It even has an MP3 player to keep you humming down the road," adds Serafini.
The product is available through authorized Pharos dealers. The manufacturer's suggested list price is $529.00. For store locations and more information about the EZ-Road Pocket GPS Navigator, visit the Pharos Web site at www.pharosgps.com.
EZ-ROAD -- the all-in-one navigator that lets you travel smarter
Powerful Features:
Award-winning Ostia Smart Navigator routing and navigation software
Highly sensitive GPS receiver built right in
Fast and easy to use with real-time, on-screen guidance
Driving directions and route guidance by voice, graphics and text
Route by fastest, shortest or avoiding freeways
Detailed street maps of the entire US, including Alaska and Hawaii
Database of hundreds of thousands of Points-of-Interest
Stores 100 favorite destinations and routes
Zoom in and out on touch-screen or use icons
Voice prompts help you keep your eyes on the road
Plan your entire day with optimized multi-stop routing -- saves time and gas
Up to 10 maps open at a time
The only vehicle navigation unit that allows you to navigate across map sections
Choose from four navigation screens
One-touch re-route button; Auto Re-route option
"Trip-trace" records route traveled
Real-time simulation of route (with GPS disabled)
Load in contacts and calendar
Nighttime display for better viewing
Completely portable; operates up to 8 continuous hours on rechargeable Li-ion battery
The product comes complete with EZ-Road Pocket GPS Navigator, 12V DC car charger, windshield/AC vent holder, US maps on CD-ROM, Pharos' award-winning Ostia Smart Navigator routing and navigation software, PC data cable, USB charging cable, 128MB memory card, quick start guide, user manual, and Active Sync CD.
About Pharos
Pharos Science & Applications, Inc. is a leading provider of portable GPS navigation and location-based services for a variety of markets. The company is a charter member of Microsoft's Mobility Partner Advisory Council, a Qualcomm BREW Elite Developer, and a member of ITS America and CTIA. Pharos products are sold through a network of leading national retail locations and online stores including CompUSA, Fry's Electronics, Dell.com, Toshiba, Amazon.com, SkyMall, MobilePlanet.com, Buy.com and others. For more information, visit www.pharosgps.com.
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