This article gives some good examples of uses for personal GPS tracking devices.

Here are 7 ways to save with GPS:

1. Have a personal trainer at a fraction of the cost! Devices
such as the Garmin Forerunner GPS provides a way to keep track
of the time, speed, distance, and pace information for athletic
activities. It also provides a way to measure the amount of
calories burned based on a variety of customizable personal
options and factors.

2. Save on Gas, brake wear, etc on your car as you drive more
efficiently.

3. Find where you want to go faster: important business
meetings, life events, but also to save your own time so you can
use the balance to be with your loved ones.

4. Gain peace of mind knowing where your children are, whether
your elderly parents have wandered off, or when and where your
family pet has wandered off your premises.

5. Save money on your car insurance. Some auto insurance
providers, in return for allowing them to implement GPS tracking
devices on your car, can help you reduce your premiums.

6. Run a more efficient business with time tracking of employees
and prevent lost company time and money.

7. And the most important reason is that GPS can help save your
life from reckless driving, etc. Such as providing voice prompts
when you are approaching your specific destination, warnings
that you are going over the speed limit, advanced notice of
potential accident blackspots, etc.

Is Personal GPS Tracking Affordable?

Two more bonus reasons on how GPS won't make a significant
dent in your wallet

1. Don't have to worry about new models coming out every few
months like the PC. 1 Decent model from Garmin, Magellan, or
Lowrance should last the typical user many years.

2. No monthly fees like internet, GPS Signals are free like
radio waves. You just need a receiver. Advanced features such as
tracking services are different (i.e. for your children,
elderly, your valuable possessions, and your pets, and may cost
a nominal monthly fee depending on the service provider and your
needs whether commercial or private.

These are just some of the ways you can benefit it time/money
savings as an individual. And just a few ways for you to get a
good Return on Investment for your business.

What Personal GPS Tracking CAN'T Do

Warnings/Caveats

Remember, that technology will NEVER subsitute basic common
sense such as teaching your kids about personal safety, being a
safe driver, etc. The best technology for all those starts
within your own brain and senses. No matter what the big
companies tell you, never let technology replace your own
judgment but rather to complement and help refocus it.

Also just because GPS makes it simple to track your employees
for instance, doesn't mean there are no human barriers to
overcome such as the trust factor. It's important to explain to
your employees in a manner that allows them to understand the
business savings and benefits of incorporating such a tracking
system, and is not designed to compromise their privacy and
integrity. This applies to family members as well. If you think
your family pet has issues with privacy then you may need to
convince him/her if applicable.

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