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Super Trackstick GPS tracking

Jun 18, 2007 gps navigation, tracking 8 Comments

Trackstick just recently made a available a new GPS tracking device called “Super Trackstick“.

The new model runs on two AAA batteries, and thanks to its vibration detector and low power GPS technology it will last for about a month with average use. Super Trackstick comes with 4MB of internal memory that can keep a log of months worth of travel history. Of course all this slightly depends on record time which can be an interval anywhere from every 5 seconds to every 15 minutes.

Super Trackstick can simply plug into your computer’s USB port to transfer track logs which can visualized on Google Earth since the data automatically is stored in this format. The device has weatherproof case and removable magnetic mount allow for covert installation for vehicles.

TrackStick Pro now available

Nov 3, 2006 gps navigation, tracking 1 Comment

TrackStick Pro is small data logger that records date, time, location, speed, direction, altitude, signal strength, and temperature onto its 4MB flash memory which could save information for months at a time. Of course the time it takes to fill the 4MB memory also depends on how often you want to record data.

User selectable features allow the record time to be changed from a recording interval of every 5 seconds or from 1 minute up to every 60 minutes. A “first in, first out” memory map will continuously record while erasing the oldest location histories first.

You can download the recorded data onto your own computer using the included USB cable and software. Mapping and reporting software is also included in the package which can integrate directly into Google Earth for worldwide use.

Just to prevent any confusion, TrackStick Pro does not provide real time tracking – that is you can not know where your teenage driver is unless he/she comes back home and you download the data. It is designed for companies and individuals looking for a way to record and validate vehicle, shipping or truck routes.

TrackStick Pro measures 2.5″ X 2″ X 0.75″ and can be permanently mounted on a vehicle in plain sight, covertly installed or removed from the cradle and placed on the dashboard.

We have no word on pricing just yet.

tracstick announces new software features

May 22, 2006 gps navigation, software, tracking Leave a comment

We had talked about the GPS tracking device from Trackstick before. They just announced a new software for their device which works with Google Earth. Here are the new features:

You can download the software here.

TrackStick GPS Data Logger

Apr 6, 2006 gps navigation, tracking Leave a comment

We had a post about TrackStick a while ago, again about a logger, but the pic looked different. So maybe this one IS different. If you are planning to spy on someone using this try to come up with a reason why the ‘usb drive’ needs to have AAA batteries inside. For example: “it keeps the data fresh!”

The unit actually houses a GPS receiver and will autonomously keep track of its location including time, date, speed, direction and altitude and store this data in its memory. The recorded information can then be downloaded to your computer VIA the USB connection and be integrated with Mapquest, Google Earth, Google Maps or Virtual Earth to give you a visual plot of where the TrackStick has travelled. Most of the unit’s size can probably be attributed to the fact it runs on 2 AAA batteries which will power it for about 5 to 7 days of ‘typical operation’ which amounts to about 4,000 records.

Unfortunately the life of a spy does not come cheap. The Trackstick is available from ThinkGeek for $249.99 which will probably make you think twice about who to secretly plant this on.

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A Simple GPS Logger

Feb 9, 2006 gps navigation, tracking 1 Comment

TrackStick is a new lipstick-sized logger that uses GPS technology to keep a watchful eye on shipments, vehicles, personnel, or anything else that moves.

Using the latest in low power GPS receiver technology, TrackStick™ records date, time, location, speed, heading and altitude at pre-set intervals configured from PC setup. Housed in a rugged plastic 4.1” x 1.2” x 0.87” case. This state-of-the-art logger is the perfect solution for logging the movement record of an item or person.

A low cost alternative to real-time tracking devices with monthly airtime fees, TrackStick™ records location data for later PC retrieval via an integrated USB port. Detailed mapping and 3D satellite imaging reveal exactly where TrackStick™ has been for the last seven days… read