3G Pharos Traveler 137 Smartphone Dual T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless Network Access

Whilst we can understand the merits of owning a dual SIM phone offering
access to two numbers via the same network provider we are less
convinced as to the merits of owning a phone that offers access to dual
networks as is the case with the new tri-band UMTS 3G Pharos Traveler
137 Smartphone which offers full support of 7.2Mbps HSDPA and 2.1Mbps
HSUPA connectivity via T-Mobile and AT T.

Not withstanding its somewhat limited appeal with respect to its dual
network connectivity, the 3G Pharos Traveler 137 Smartphone, which runs
Windows Mobile 6.1, is by no means an unimpressive device thanks to
packing a 528MHz Qualcomm MSM 7201A CPU, with 512MB Flash ROM and aGPS
compatible GPS as well as a 3.5 480 x 800 65K color touchscreen display
(full specs below).

3G Pharos Traveler 137 Smartphone Key Features Specifications:

Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, updateable
to Windows Mobile 6.5
Processor: Qualcomm MSM 7201A 528MHz
Memory: 256MB DDR SDRAM, 512MB Flash ROM
Phone: unlocked GSM quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, EDGE / GPRS,
Tri-band 3G, 1700/1900/2100 MHz, UMTS 384Kb/s, HSDPA 7.2Mb/s, HSUPA 2Mb/s
Talk time: up to 7 hours on GSM, 5 hours on 3G and 200 hours standby
Display: 3.5? TFT LCD with touch panel, 480 x 800 Wide-VGA with 65K colors
Wireless: GPS aGPS compatible, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, BluetoothTM v2.1 + EDR
, FM tuner
Camera: 3 megapixel for picture or video, 0.3 megapixel on the front for
video conference
Expansion: USB 2.0, micro SD slot support SDHC, stereo audio jack
Battery: 1380 mAh Li-Ion, rechargeable/replaceable
Size: 4.60in (L) x 2.40in (W) x 0.51in (H)
Weight: 4.9 ounces
The Traveler 137's ultra-sensitive aGPS gives users the ability to
navigate quickly; its high speed 3G capability brings a world of
information to users' fingertips; its touch-and-sweep interface on a
crisp WVGA screen makes using the powerful Windows phone fun and easy,
said James Oyang, PhD, President, Pharos, who introduced the 3G Pharos
Traveler 137 Smartphone, whilst Stephanie Ferguson, general manager,
Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Corporation added that the Traveler 137 is a
great example of a Windows phone that gives consumers the choice of 3G
networks, the choice of personalization and the choice to use a single,
powerful phone for both work and life. (It's always nice to get MS
effusing about your products, isn't it?)

The dual network 3G Pharos Traveler 137 Smartphone is presently rolling
out at all the usual electrical outlets for just shy of $600 - though we
should advise that you'll gain a not insubstantial $250 discount should
you avail yourself of the Traveler 137 directly from Pharos whilst
signing up to a 2 year contract with T-Mobile.