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Pharos Drive GPS 250

Pharos Drive GPS 250
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alaScore 84

32 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 reviews of Pharos Drive GPS 250. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and route planning. The screen and price also get good comments. There are some mixed views about the maps, and many are less positive about the memory and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Pharos Drive GPS 250 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pharos Drive GPS 250

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Pharos Drive GPS 250 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Views about the screen and usability are on the whole positive. The durability and price are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the size and performance. There are some mixed views about the maps and design.

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50% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Craig Ellison (pcmag.com)

Pharos Drive GPS 250

 

The easy-to-use Pharos Drive GPS 250 offers a surprising number of premium features for the price.

Large, 4.3-inch screen. 20-channel SiRFstarIII receiver. Text-to-speech functionality. Easy-to-navigate menus.

Small, outdated POI database. Limited language support. ; Watch the Pharos Drive GPS 250 Video Review!

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Feb, 2008
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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)

Pharos Drive GPS 250 review: Pharos Drive GPS 250

 

Test. Sometimes less is more, and that seems to be the approach Pharos is taking with its Pharos Drive GPS 250. The entry-level in-car GPS offers simplicity and ease of use with a minimalist design and interface, and all the basic navigation features...

Jan, 2008
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Expert review by (pcworld.com)

Pharos Drive GPS 250

 

Relatively inexpensive GPS device lacks extras and doesn't always by default select the fastest route.

4.3-inch-diagonal screen ; Straightforward navigation

No media player ; Lacks Bluetooth connectivity

Unfortunately, like the LG LN790, the Drive 250 plunges you into the heart of urban traffic rather than finding ways around it. On several occasions, the Drive GPS 250 recommended routes that may have been shorter as the crow flies, but that took much...

Jan, 2008
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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com.au)

Pharos Drive GPS 250 review: Pharos Drive GPS 250

 

Pharos Drive GPS 250

The Pharos Drive GPS 250 is simple to use and offers text-to-speech functionality. The portable navigation system also features a 4.3-inch screen.

The Drive GPS 250 can be sluggish with route calculations and general performance. Text-to-speech directions sound a bit robotic, and there's no included accessory to mount the system to your dashboard.

Despite ease of use and text-to-speech functionality, the Pharos Drive GPS 250 falters somewhat in the performance department. Test.

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by : Tim Hillebrand (mobilitysite.com)

Review : Pharos Drive GPS 250 Navigation System

 

At the Pharos booth at CES the sleek design of this navigation system attracted me like the A-dog in a litter. It stood out and beckoned to me. I couldn't

This is a handsomely designed unit with a crystal clear viewing screen for navigation with great maps. The navigation prompts, both visual and audio, are excellent and easy to follow. As a navigation tool, it performs well except for the paucity of POIs.

Jan, 2008
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Consumer review (dell.com)

Exellent GPS Navigation

 

Its price is reasonable. It has all the features I need.

The respond speed kinda gets slow , after weeks of use.

Jun, 2008
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Consumer review (dell.com)

Not Bad

 

Has all the features you need and works quite well.

Voice sounds like a computer and can't pronounce certain syllable's.

Jun, 2008
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Consumer review (dell.com)

Pharos Drive 250 is easy to use, and a great value

 

I bought one of these for my "directionally challenged" wife who has a hard time with complicated electronic devices. She can navigate throught the menus, no problem. We like it so much, I plan to get one for my car too!

Large screen with easy to see icons

Cannot input way-points, it navigates to one selected destination at a time

Jun, 2008
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Consumer review (dell.com)

great portable GPS at a bargain

 

Does it come with different colors? My girl friend likes brighter color.

Clear and large screen

It would be nice if this device could provide gas prices and traffic alerts. Need to hold power button for a while to turn on the device.

Jun, 2008
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Consumer review (dell.com)

top of line at the price of entry level

 

If you're looking for an affordable GPS with a very readable screen, the Pharos Drive GPS 250 is worth considering.

text to speech driving directions ; 4.3" large screen ; have pedestrian modes ; accurate enough to use in unfamiliar locales ; easy to use ; relatively inexpensive

no bluetooth ; no MP3 player

Jun, 2008
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