Have you ever found yourself totally lost or stuck? Your mobile died and you have no idea how you’re going to contact anyone to for help? Don’t let that happen. You need to get yourself a SPOT Statellite Personal Messenger, available from Spot inc., and as seen at the CES 2008 Unveiled.
This cool little device not only lets you know where you are via GPS or satellite network, it can also let other people know where you are if you get stuck. Particularly useful for those who participate in outdoor sports, such as snowboarding, rock climbing, skiing or hiking. So, in the unfortunate scenario that you end up falling down a ravine with no way out and a broken leg to boot, you just press the ‘9-1-1- alert’ button on your SPOT which contacts the emergency services for you and gives your location via the commercial satellite network, allowing them to get to you right away.
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January 11th, 2008 at 2:12 am
Will this Spot tracker be able to send out signals in say an underground build where it could be very hard to send a signal?
February 1st, 2008 at 7:32 am
[…] January 26th, 2008 If you are really into safety in the woods, here is the ultimate product for you (assuming you are continuously in cellular coverage in the wilderness). The SPOT, Satellite Personal Tracker was featured at CES 2008. For under $169.00 and $9.99 per month, you get a rugged, waterproof GPS tracker with an emergency button. If you fall and break a leg on the trail, you can push the button and alert emergency services to your location. Did I mention that you need cellular coverage to be able to use the device? Undoubtedly, a useful product, although rumor has it that the GPS isn’t very sensitive. The product might not might not work well in the woods after-all. Via Gadget News […]