GPS/GSM personal trackers

**abhm** · 02-10-2009, 10:58

so I have been evaulating a device which provides a personal tracking capacity, four pre programmed numbers, secure web space portal which is about half the size of my blackberry and I am well impressed, even more with the affordability +/- R500-00 once off then R350 per month afterwards, has an onboard duress button and the monthly costs include a response service, whats even better for me is that with minimal effort I can configure it to work globally.

Anyone else have any experience with these types of devices, anyone else have any comments, I can see a major role in the personal security environment and it will also be a great replacement for kiddies cell phones, only phone mommy, daddy, control room and one other number, no more mixit, online misadventures etc etc plus I can track em! also great for company drivers etc etc

If I can work it into the schedule I might put together a little review on it!

**Killabeez** · 02-10-2009, 11:03

Sounds great, let us know how it works for ya.

**abhm** · 02-10-2009, 11:04

Originally Posted by Killabeez

Sounds great, let us know how it works for ya.

well its worked really well for this past week I must say I am really impressed with the model and the provider!

**shootem** · 02-10-2009, 11:25

ABHM what is the name of the product? i wouldnt mind looking it up on the net it sounds pretty smart.

**deonh** · 02-10-2009, 11:25

Sounds like it may also have a niche to fill in the same market currently filled by SARSAT PLBs used by hunters, trekkers, sailors, outdoorsman etc.  PLBs  are quite popular with foreign hunters but are pricey.  A PLB costs about $600 but can be rented on weekly basis, which is cool if you just need one for a specific trip out into the boonies.  Sounds like this device of yours could do the same thing and cheaper.

Personally, I have the natural orientation and tracking skills of a San Bushman and I never get lost... I just prefer to take the scenic route on occasion.

**abhm** · 02-10-2009, 11:27

Originally Posted by deonh

Sounds like it may also have a niche to fill in the same market currently filled by SARSAT PLBs used by hunters, trekkers, sailors, outdoorsman etc. PLBs are quite popular with foreign hunters but are pricey. A PLB costs about $600 but can be rented on weekly basis, which is cool if you just need one for a specific trip out into the boonies. Sounds like this device of yours could do the same thing and cheaper.

Personally, I have the natural orientation and tracking skills of a San Bushman and I never get lost... I just prefer to take the scenic route on occasion.

yeah similiar to the PLB but a little bit more ergonomic!

47 · 08-10-2009, 12:42

Sounds good - would like more info!

DS · 08-10-2009, 13:20

Common you collector spill the beans ;D

**deonh** · 08-10-2009, 13:21

Originally Posted by ABHM

yeah similiar to the PLB but a little bit more ergonomic!

Yeah, so what's the dealio?

**abhm** · 22-10-2009, 14:03

sorry for the delayed response, have now tested it for two weeks, works like an absolute charm
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