From time to time it's good to revisit some old topics, and this one is about choosing a GPS tracking device. Looking at this from different points of view will uncover the different ways in which people choose their technology and hardware for their bu… more »
In times of crisis, a minute—even a few seconds—can mean the difference between life and death. It can mean the difference between recovery and permanent injury. Anyone who has ever had experience with first aid or CPR training knows the vital importance… more »
As schools are out for the summer, many teenagers and college students will be planning vacations together. Whether it’s a road trip across the country or a week-long beach getaway, parents may be concerned about the safety of their teenage children a… more »
By Greg BartlettAre you in charge of planning your company picnic, the family reunion or summer vacation? If you are racking your brain for fun activities for summertime events, consider a geocaching activity.This form of “treasure hunting” can be… more »
Golf—what could be better than spending your afternoon on the course? Well, if you didn’t have a golf cart, you might be in for some inconvenience. Golf carts can be stolen just as easily as any other vehicle, and many golf courses and country clubs ex… more »
What could be a worse nightmare than being lost in a Florida swamp—alligator territory—for four days and nights? It could be worse if it were your child, with Asperger’s syndrome (a type of pervasive development disorder, PDD), lost and alone in a Flo… more »
by Greg BartlettThe first decision that must be made when purchasing a GPS tracking system is to choose between a cell phone with GPS tracking capabilities or a vehicle tracking system. Some uses are just naturally suited for vehicle GPS tracking sy… more »
By Greg BartlettIf you own a company that uses drivers or owns a fleet of vehicles, then something that is probably of utmost concern to you is probably keeping your vehicle insurance premiums low and protecting your drivers and vehicles. Some stati… more »
by Greg BartlettSome items always seem to get lost. Wallets containing important items like a driver’s license and a credit card can easily be left in a department store. Keys are often dropped between the parking space and the office. Cell phones c… more »
Most people these days are trying to find ways to cut their monthly budgets. When the economy is at a low point, pinching pennies becomes a fine art. Some types of expenses that people would like to cut back on are bills and insurance. Some bills you jus… more »
by Greg Bartlett / guest author GPS technology relies on a satellite/control center/monitor system of use. This means that all the tracking done by GPS trackers starts in space with one of the several dozen satellites. The satellites then transmit… more »
Many of us have mailed a package only to hear months later that it never arrived. It could have even been a Christmas present or an expensive piece of equipment. What about luggage on that overseas airplane flight? Lost without a trace…at least that’s… more »
by Greg Bartlett / guest authorBank robberies have long been the subject of mystery novels and police dramas. Typically, the robber holds up the bank in the first few minutes of the story, and the rest of the tale is devoted to detailing the police or… more »
This article is about some of the fun things you can do with the different types of GPS trackers that are out there. Some of them require a service or software to see the route information, or the logged data points. Read on for more info! by Gre… more »
The Garmin Street Pilot has set the standard for automotive GPS navigation. It seems that are more brands of automotive GPS on market than any other type of GPS receiver. Each day a new model is brought on to the market with more high tech features. The… more »
This article discusses how to choose a GPS tracking device. When choosing anything, there are certain things you have to have clarity with so you can make an accurate decision. GPS tracking devices are no different. In this article, you will find out… more »
In this article, the author discusses how much easier it is to track people because of the advances in technology. GPS devices are smaller than ever and can be placed in almost anything. Almost any communication device can now become GPS enabled for no… more »
This is the Newest & Hottest Portable GPS Tracking Solution in the Live Vehicle Tracking Industry today!Watch this Video about the next generation GPS Tracking.New features that extend battery life, increase accuracy, increase portability and… more »
If you have a GPS device, depending upon the make and model, it is easy to turn it into a GPS speed camera detector that can tell you where the speed cameras are as well as the red light cameras and the speed traps.
All you need is access to a curren… more »
As technology becomes more sophisticated, personal GPS tracking functionality can be included in smaller and smaller devices. GPS tracking watches have been around for a while now so its mostly a matter of style and features at this point. Most persona… more »
Now for the busy holiday shopping season, Amazon has traffic-enabled GPS navigators that will help you avoid gridlock and frustration. Some of these devices give you directions with real street names and offer Bluetooth hands-free phone capability that w… more »
This is a good article about GPS tracking watches and what some of the features you can find in them. There are a variety of different features that you can get in a watch and you want to be clear with what you want to use your GPS tracking watch for.… more »
This article just talks abotu Garmin GPS tracking devices on a high level (50,000 foot view). It doesn't really go much into the history of Garmin, or their marketing strategy, or what is different about their devices at a detailed level. In fact, afte… more »
This is a nice little article that talks about the multiple technologies involved in tracking. It focuses a bit more on GPS tracking which is why I included it in this blog. It is interesting to see the other types of tracking technoligies used today b… more »
This article discusses the Garmin eTrex, a small handheld GPS tracking device that is useful for hikers, backpackers and adventue travelers. This is a decent description of the device and what it has to offer. Choose with discressionIf you've had t… more »
In this article the author Michael Rad, talks about the GR-240 gps tracking device with bluetooth capability. A decent overview that mentions features, how it can be used, and capabilities. In my opinion, it is lacking what could be better with the pro… more »
This is a decent overall article about GPS, however the title is misleading. You don't really get a consumer report on the quality of specific gps tracking devices, or navigation devices. What this article is really about is what uses there are for GPS… more »
In this article, the author, Ty Thomas tries to break down the world of GPS tracking devices for vehicles. Most of the descriptions about the various GPS devices are for personal vehicle use and are for navigation purposes, of which GPS tracking can do… more »
In the article, the author, Michael Rad goes over 3 new GPS tracking type devices that are making their way out into the market now. These GPS devices are bluetooth enabled, and contain different feature sets. This article gives a good overview of what… more »
This article gives an good overview on the TrackStick GPS tracking device. The TrackStick is a small pocket sized GPS Tracking device that runs on batteries and can be taken anywhere. It's a passive tracking device, which means that it stores all of th… more »
This is a very good article that covers some of the basic features of 5 handheld GPS tracking devices. It is a very brief overview so to find more detailed information you will need to see the product specifications. However if want a good place to sta… more »
This is a brief article on how GPS tracking device technology has evolved through the years and how it is becoming more prevalent in our everyday lives. GPS Tracking devices range from watches, to mobile phones, to a growing number of devices we use on… more »
This is a good demo video on how to run a garmin nuvi 300 gps demo video.
A good thing to look at to determine if you want to purchase this system
or not. You can see the tracking of the actual vehicle on the screen as it travels to it's destination, a… more »
This is a very informative article on the the Mobile Fun GPS receiver, a bluetooth gps device that has an excellent feature to price ratio. The article talks about what software works with the device, and some things to watch out for when using it with… more »
This article talks about using PDA's as GPS tracking devices. PDA's are becoming more and more powerful today and can handle more complex software. Read on for more information about how this universal device can be used for GPS tracking.
PDA's, or… more »
This is a great article to read, by author Chuck Fitzgerald if you are in the market for purchasing a GPS Tracking Equipment. It helps to know what you are wanting to use the GPS Tracking Equipment for and what environments it will be used under. For m… more »
In this article, the author James Monahan talks about how GPS tracking devices work and the technologies that run them. I think this article goes into some good detail about tne nature of GPS tracking devices and generally how they are used today by use… more »
This article discusses the some of the things you would need to consider when buying a personal GPS tracking unit. It gives a good background to how GPS tracking units work and also the price ranges and how different types of tracking units are used for… more »
This article talks about how GPS tracking watches can be used to improve physical health. GPS tracking watches are just the latest in watch technologies that are available to athletes these days. Read on for more information on what these tracking watc… more »
This article discusses the different features of portable GPS tracking devices and what you should look for. There are many different features one can get with a GPS tracking system that is portable, and the best way to choose a system is to determine wh… more »
There are many different types of GPS Tracking devices, and this article talks about one type of device that is easily used and very cost effective. People can now use cell phones as GPS tracking devices for those people that have the right type of cell… more »
Another name for real time GPS vehicle tracking is called Telematics. Bring on a new dimension to controlling the costs of your business. is fast becoming a popular method of controlling costs.