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I thought this was cool.

 

http://hardinsight.c...transaction.id}

 

Tiny Device Allows You To Track Your Vehicle Using Your Smartphone

 

What is it?

It's called TrackR. It is a state-of-the-art tracking device the size of a quarter. It's changing the way we keep track of the important things in our lives.

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Can I attach it to my cell phone :banana:  :banana:  :banana:  :banana:


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Um, it's bluetooth technology so the range is going to be something like 50 feet. Maybe less.
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Says..

If an item goes missing, TrackR's Crowd GPS network will help you find it. When another user of the TrackR app comes within 100ft range of your lost item, you will receive a GPS update of where your item is.

 

Separation Alert

Forgot your phone again? Custom 2-way separation alert notifies you before you leave items behind!

 

^ I assume if your in range and somebody starts to take it, as it goes out of range the Alert would go off.

But yea, a little disappointing.

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I use Tiles. Very similar to TrackR. Spoiled now - iphone, ipad, wallet, keys are all Tiled up. Iphone and ipad use the Tile App not physical Tiles.These are an awesome time saver when locating things in the office or house. They are not always perfect though. Haven't needed the crowd gps function yet but I almost want to plant a Tile somewhere public to test it out. These should work great as a low cost lo-jack. Tiles are about $20 ea in qty 4 or so. No separation feature (yet) on the Tile.


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If an item goes missing, TrackR's Crowd GPS network will help you find it. When another user of the TrackR app comes within 100ft range of your lost item, you will receive a GPS update of where your item is.


To acheive critical mass, they need to hook up with Waze and other navigation apps to automatically id and report wayward TrackRs.
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I bought this for my wife last year, as she looses her keys, but she never used it.


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I stumbled upon this recently as a fellow racer bought one for his trailer: http://www.findmespo...dex.php?cid=128

 

Similar in concept.


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My wife will install that device on my car. Lol.



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My wife will install that device on my car. Lol.

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