Zoombak Pet Locator Tracks Your Dog With Gps
Harman Kardon may be better known for its audio equipment, but the US company is dipping its toe in the GPS market with the Guide + Play — a 102mm (4-inch) widescreen, touch-sensitive European satellite-navigation unit that also doubles as a video and audio player, all for ￡345.
Hit the big power button on the top of the display and the Guide + Play is quick to start up — it’s ready to use in just a couple of seconds. The menu is very simple to operate, with large on-screen buttons that even the most ham-fisted should be able to get to grips with.
Finding locations is a doddle as it actively searches its database as you type, dimming keys that are no longer relevant. Type M, for example, and letters such as B, D and F dim, as there are no places beginning MB, MD or MF.
The Guide + Play’s talents are heavily skewed on the Guide side, with Play coming in a poor second. If you focus only on its navigation abilities, then apart from the occasional menu lockup, it’s a great, albeit expensive, GPS unit. Its media playback facilities, on the other hand, are rather embarrassing and best overlooked.
Zoombak is a new type of GPS locator that can provide you with the location of a car, pet, off-road vehicle – virtually anything that moves outdoors. You may also set zone alerts that will notify you via text message or e-mail when the unit has left or entered specified zones. Zoombak is a neatly packaged and easy to use product that turns passive/remote GPS location into a more mainstream consumer service.
Description
* Price: in-car, $249; for pet, $199.
* Required service plans: One year, $14.99 per month, or $9.99 per month for the first six months with pre-paid.
* No hidden or additional service fees. Unlimited safety zone alerts and tracking.
* Size: 2.87″ x 1.69″ x .0.82″
* Weight: 2.5 Ounces.
* Water-resistant housing.
* portable GPS locator for dogs over 15 lbs.
* pinpoints and tracks your dog’s real-time location on a map
* continuous tracking on demand (automatic update of your dog’s location every 5 minutes, up to 1 hour)
* programmed tracking online — see where your dog has traveled for the past hour, day or week
* programmable “safety zone” informs you when your dog strays outside a designated area
* tracking alerts by text message, phone or email
* rechargeable battery with programmable “low battery” alert by text message or email
* durable collar pouch included — works with all collar types
* dimensions: 1-3/4″W x 7/8″H x 2-7/8″D
* weight: 2.5 oz
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Posted on August 30th, 2008 by admin
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