How does this work as a tracker? Does it accurately pinpoint the location? Do I need to get a unique SIM card for each country I will use this in?
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It works great. Every ten minutes, it sends a signal of your latitude and longitud to the site. Any of your friends can see where you are in real time by going to the site. It has nothing to do with your SIM card. It is all done from the spot connect directly to the satellite. If you want to send a specific message, you just type it on your smartphone and it sends via Bluetooth to the spot connect and then to the satellite. It is VERY accurate. I have had mine for two years and it gives my wife and family peace of mind to be able to see exactly where I am at any moment
1887830
Spit devices should be recalled I've had three, different models not one worked over the years. I kept transferring the ANJUAL service and was screed by the company. I would not recommend these to anyone.
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I bought mine in Puno, Per and activated it with my brother's Movistar (postpay) account. On returning stateside, I bought a SIM and service from Lycamobile (which partners with AT&T). So far the only thing that has not worked is the barcode reader, because the camera is not auto-focus. But it is slow, especially when wifi is not available; and the number of apps that can be installed is very limited if the SD memory is not upgraded (maximum is 32 gigabytes). I also bought one used (from Amazon) to send to Argentina to an in-law. That one was apparently locked for use in Australia (I did not try to use it in the USA) but I think it has been successfully unlocked. They sell for about $78 from Amazon.
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Not sure what network it uses, but it works well in San Diego. That is about the same latitude as South Florida, so it should work there as well. I have it set so that it sends me a text whenever the car moves. It also sends me a daily text just to let me know that the system is working properly. You can personalize the settings by accessing your online account. Compared to the other tracking devices, the SPOT Trace had the lowest yearly service fee. Very happy with the purchase.
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It just documents the location of the picture. It does know what country you are in but no map features.
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I do not know what network it uses, but I believe that is the same network that supports GPS devices. I use the SPOT Trace in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and works very well. I believe that the satellite signal in Florida should be equally good or better.
1493072
Navigation is by Nokia, excellent with one mapping application and one specifically tuned for auto use. Phone Has A-GPS and doesn't need network to operate if regional maps are pre-downloaded (useful to save data while traveling) Video is by Music+Videos app by WindowsThe phone is completely unlocked and will take any Sim card. For instance when I travel internationally I swap 2 Sim, never had any issues.
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Yes that is exactly when it works, away from all connections. as long as you are outside and let it find sattelites, you will be able to use your map Programs. you may have to go to settings as it has to accept the Map program, then it will track onto your map on your tablet or phone, i personally use "Navigon Maps", and a Canadian topo map as well, good Luck, rick.m
1518118
it doesnt track anything its just computer set up. the best way to do is use the manual tracking.
1023677
it's only important if you need to know where the device is and it's in an area with a poor signal, if the signal is too weak, you wont be able to track it right then, but, the tracker will still record the position and when it gets a signal, will transmit the entire history of where it has been, my experience has been that the signal is strong in most places, I believe it uses AT&T;'s network
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You should be able to use it anywhere. It will give you a track and will tell you your speed, altitude and other things. It has no base map though, which you maybe don't need.
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When it came to the GPS function, I didnt really find it helpful. The map on the camera does not show you pin point where you are. Its just a map unless I did it wrong. It does come with a disk to download but I didnt do that either. I think it supposed to GPS tag your photo but I didnt see that either so I just treat it as a camera without GPS.
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It has GPS, but most people found the software implementation to be seriously lacking. It takes a while to update your position. I've read that this has been fixed in the FroYo pre-release that was leaked, though, so it may be better once the official release hits in September.
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Navigation is by Nokia, excellent with one mapping application and one specifically tuned for auto use. Phone Has A-GPS and doesn't need network to operate if regional maps are pre-downloaded (useful to save data while traveling) Video is by Music+Videos app by Windows The phone is completely unlocked and will take any Sim card. For instance when I travel internationally I swap 2 Sim, never had any issues.
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Hello Steve, The Tracker Logs The Responses It Sends You On Your Smartphone. Like All Tracking Devices It Can Only Track Where It Has Both Satellite And Cellular Service. When It Loses One Of The Two It Cannot Track Or Log. Thank you.
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Yes, any where there is a GPS signal, it works. Have used it in Germany, France, and USA. the Caribbean definitely has GPS.
837615
Can you be more specific about your question? I am not sure exactly what you mean. You can use the app on the iPhone to check the whereabouts of the Garmin tracker.
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No Canada, Mexico and the US. GPS signals can be picked up worldwide, but the tracking information is transmitted over regional cell phone networks. This is not compatible with Morocco cell service.