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Figure 1: Amber Alert GPS, Retail Box

Figure 2: What's in the Box

The Amber Alert GPS 2G includes the following items in the box:

• Amber Alert GPS 2G GPS Tracking Unit
• AC Charging Adapter
• Printed Quickstart Guide

Figure 3: Amber Alert GPS 2G

Measuring just 1.77"x1.68"x.78" in size, Amber Alert GPS 2G is one of the smallest GPS tracking devices available. The unit it approximately the same size as a book of matches, albeit thicker.

One of the first things you'll notice about the Amber Alert GPS 2G is that there is no power switch -- if the device is charged, then it is on. The company says this is designed to help parents and children ensure that the device is always powered on and available for tracking.

A single button is located on the face of the device, and can be configured to send an SOS email or SMS text alert to a recipient (or list of recipients) when the button is held for 5 seconds. This button can be enabled or disabled via Amber Alert's website.

Figure 4: Amber Alert GPS 2G, USB Port

A USB port and reset pin hole are located on the side of the device. The USB port is used to charge the device's internal battery via the included AC adapter.

Figure 5: Amber Alert GPS 2G in a Jacket Pocket

Lightweight and small, the Amber Alert GPS 2G can easily be carried in a coat pocket or bag.

Figure 6: Amber Alert GPS Carrying Cases

Amber Alert GPS also sells neoprene, canvas, and zipper pouches in pink, black, or green for $10 each.

The neoprene pouches are pictured above.

Figure 7: Amber Alert GPS 2G, Attached to a Coat Zipper

Figure 8: Amber Alert GPS 2G, Attached to a Backpack

Figure 9: Canvas Pouch

The optional canvas pouch ($10) can attached to the top of a shoe by threading the shoelaces through the back of the pouch, or used as an arm/ankle bracelet (shown below).

Figure 10: Amber Alert 2G Arm Band

The optional ($3.99) Arm band can be used to convert the canvas pouch into a wrist, arm, or ankle band.

Figure 11: Arm/Ankle Band

The arm band is 10-inches long. I found the strap on the short size, and could barely fit it around a small 3-year old's ankle.

Figure 12: Arm/Ankle Band with Canvas Pouch