Trackstick: USB GPS data logger
Now here is something cool to get this summer! While this may look like your run-of-the-mill USB drive (albeit a bit big) the TrackStick is actually far more useful, especially for the wanna-be spys among us.
The unit 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 Computing for about $250 which will probably make you think twice about who to secretly plant this on.
posted by Martijn @ 9:18 AM
2 Comments:
Dear Martjin,
I am thinking about buying this Stick. The only concern that I have is will it work in a car, somewhere under the seat (hidden) without directly facing the sky? in other words, how sensitive is it?
If you tested this gadget, please advice.
Thanks,
Andrey (andreyp22@hotmail.com)
Any GPS receiver needs to have a clear view of the sky. You can use an external antenna with some GPS units but not with this one.
Also, reception is not thaaaat great so if you are really looking for a spying device or something to monitor your car / boat with in case of theft, look elsewhere.
If on the other hand you are looking for a small tracking device to take along on hiking, skiing, car or boat trips; this might be the gadget for you.
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