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April 2, 2008
GPS Snitch Review
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Verdict: Drops a dime on your ride. Pricey
Don't let GPS Snitch's curiously urban styling fool you, this real-time GPS tracking system is a serious device that offers up to 7 days of battery life between charges, has a built-in motion sensor, can send you an alert if your car moves, and can be used hidden virtually anywhere in your car.
Available in the US and Canada for $399, GPS Snitch uses a combination of GPS and cellular technologies to provide real-time tracking. Like other real-time trackers, GPS Snitch requires a monthly service fee of $14.95 - $25.99 per month, depending on the usage plan you choose. How does GPS Snitch stack up against the competition? Is it worth the money? And is it better than competing product Zoombak? Read on
Table of Contents
- What's in the Box
- Technical Specifications
- Activating GPS Snitch
- Using GPS Snitch
- GPS Snitch vs Zoombak
- Pros
- Cons
- Conclusion
1. What's in the Box
Figure 1: What's in the Box?
GPS Snitch includes the following items in the box:
- GPS Snitch tracking device
- Wall charger
- Quick start guide
- 100 free Location Tracking Request Credits with activation
- 2 Window Stickers
Figure 2: GPS Snitch
GPS Snitch measures about 4.5 inches in length, is narrower at the tip than at the base, and has the "GPS Snitch" logo printed on the shiny black plastic casing.
Figure 3: GPS Snitch, Right Side
The only physical controls on GPS Snitch are the power and "Arming" buttons, located on the right side of the device.
Figure 4: GPS Snitch, Left Side
The DC Jack, used for charging GPS Snitch, is located on the left side of the device. It takes about 5 hours to fully charge GPS Snitch using the included wall charger. Once fully charged, GPS Snitch's battery will last between 5 and 7 days, depending on usage.
Figure 5: GPS Snitch, Side
GPS Snitch's case has a slight curve to it, making it taller in the center than at the edges.
Figure 6: Optional Hardwiring Kit and Vehicle Charger
GPS Snitch doesn't come with a vehicle charger or hardwiring kit for permanently installing the device in your car, but both are available and can be purchased separately.
2. Technical Specifications
| Real-Time Tracking | Yes |
| On-Line Interface | Yes, Web browser |
| Mobile Interface | Yes, Via text messages |
| Nationwide Coverage | Yes |
| Language Options | English and French |
| Alarm Notifications | Yes |
| Alert Types | Motion Alert and Security Perimeter Alert |
| Notification Methods | Text message to mobile phone and e-mail |
| Remote Arm / Disarm From Mobile Phone | Yes |
| Speed and Direction Reading | Yes |
| GPS Based Technology | Yes, UltimateSense™ GPS |
| GPS Antenna | Internal |
| Location Request Response Time | Typical 30 to 45 Seconds |
| Accuracy | Indoor <175 ft (50 m) typical Outdoor <17 ft (5m) typical |
| GPS Tracking Sensitivity | -155 dBm |
| GPS Acquisition Sensitivity | -150 dBm (with current aiding data) |
| Triband Wireless Radio | Yes, 850 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 1900MHz |
| Internal Motion Sensor | Yes |
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-polymer 3.6V 2000 mAh. 4-6 hours to fully charge. 5-7 days typical use between charges. |
| Hard-Wiring Kit | Optional |
| Product Dimensions | ~4.25” x 2.5” x 1.25” |
| Product Weight | 0.6 Lbs |
| Connector | DC jack |
| Physical User Interface | 2 buttons (power and arm) and 2 indicator lights (power/wireless connection and arm/GPS status) |
| Operating temperature | -4º사F to +149º사F (-20º사C to +65º사C) |
| Storage temperature | -40º사F to +176º사F (-40º사C to +80º사C) |
| Humidity | 95% non-condensing |
| Warranty | 1 year parts and Labor |
| Support | 1 800 Number 24 hour support 7 days a week |
