Garmin GTU 10 Tracking Device Coming Soon ~ Cavedog Running

Friday, January 14, 2011

Garmin GTU 10 Tracking Device Coming Soon

Jenny doesn't like it when I take to the roads for my runs. Just a couple months ago, I opined that we need a little tracking device that all she has to do is look on the computer and she can see where I am at in real time. Well, Garmin had the same thought as well. They will soon be releasing the GTU 10 tracking device. As you can see in the picture, it is tiny so it wouldn't be a bother to wear.

The device provides real-time location tracking that can be seen on Garmin's site. You can also set "Geofences" that provide a virtual boundry. If the device goes outside the boundry, a text is sent to a designated person. This device tracks anything you can attach it to...Kids, animals, runners, etc.

The only minor issue I see is that it runs over AT&T's wireless network, so hopefully it works. The other factor is ongoing cost which turns out to be reasonable. You receive the first year of service free, then pay $49.95 per year renewal, so that's not bad. You can pre-order one of these now on Amazon, they retail for $200. I might go ahead and pick one up as it would serve as piece of mind to know that somebody else knows if I am laid out in a ditch somewhere and can come get me.

1 comment:

  1. See, this solves all our problems... I'd know exactly which ditch to look in! :P

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