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| |  | TIMEX GPS SPEED DIST | Home » » Super Trackstick GPS Tracking Device with Powerful "Trackstick Manager" Software for Windows Download | | | | | | | Description: | | A great value versus the Trackstick II with the included removable magnetic mount & extra battery life feature -- Weatherproof case allows for exterior installation which also makes Trackstick a good choice for police, homeland security, government agencies & intelligence personnel interested in gps vehicle tracking -- Powered by 2 AAA batteries -- Built-in vibration detector turns the unit off when not in motion to extend battery life, & linked with proprietary low power consumption GPS technology -- 4 MB of flash memory ensures that logging of weeks or even months of travel histories (up to 16,000 waypoints) -- User selectable features allow the record time to be changed from an interval of every 5 seconds, or from 1 minute to every 15 minutes -- Collect data, download it to GoogleEarth, determine if there is a problem and make the decisions necessary to correct it -- Operates with normal alkaline batteries, NiMh batteries or Lithium batteries -- Like all Trackstick devices, Super Trackstick will work anywhere on the planet with a clear line-of-sight view of the sky -- Google Earth exact location path can be shown on satellite-based maps & 3D geographical terrain -- It's the basis for a great gps vehicle tracking system -- Comes equipped with the highest technological features available on the market today -- Detachable magnetic mount and belt clip --- Tracksticks technology enables a continuously updated record of exact route, stop times, speed, direction & other valuable information -- The Super Trackstick has its own built in temperature recorder to monitor and record it's environment -- All of Super Tracksticks information stored can easily be downloaded to your computer via the USB port and quickly viewed on Google Earths 3D model of the planet -- No monthly fees -- Free software downloads at trackstick .com are needed to display Trackstick results. | | | Features: | |
• 4 MB Flash Memory Records Months of Location Histories
• Vibration Detector allows unit to enter "Sleep Mode" to extend Battery Life
• Built In Temperature Recorder
• Detachable Magnetic Mount AND Detahable Belt Clip INCLUDED
• Works Anywhere on the Planet with a Clear line-of-sight View of the Sky
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 0.75 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.25 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 5.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 2.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 11 reviews |
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3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 WOW Trackstick worked great!May 06, 2010
Telespial Systems makes some big claims in advertising for its Trackstick Mini, a passive tracking device that was introduced to the market last year. Among them, the southern California company boasts that the compact GPS unit has seven times better sensitivity than any of its other tracking systems and that it's the longest-running vehicle tracker on the market.
In fact, the Trackstick Mini represents a complete overhaul over Telespial's three other passive devices - the Trackstick II, the Trackstick Pro and the Super Trackstick. Set beside its predecessor, the Super Trackstick, this new device is certainly different in size, shape and color.
1. Passive GPS Technology Overview:
Those new to GPS tracking technology quickly learn that there are two types of GPS vehicle tracking devices: passive and active. Both acquire GPS signal in the same manner. The difference is in how that data is handled and viewed/read.
All GPS systems are receivers. They capture signals from satellites and calculate the unit's location with a mathematical formula called triangulation.
If the user wants to see that location information immediately (real time), a method must be used to transmit it "live" to a computer server. A modem and cellular data technology are usually the solution. This system involves additional monthly fees.
Passive vehicle tracking systems have no additional fees, because the location data is stored in the device's internal memory. The user later retrieves the device and downloads the data onto a PC for viewing.
Most consumers initially prefer a real-time solution. But the monthly fees - and often an annual contract - could be financially burdensome. Passive devices work equally well and are cost-effective. They also can store significantly more data than real-time units.
2. Manufacturer Claims and Model Specs:
Two important qualities in GPS tracking devices are always debated: power and signal acquisition. Usually, to get a consistently good signal, GPS devices need a clear shot at the sky. That is the case with GPS navigation devices.
Passive devices like the Trackstick Mini must prove themselves worthy in less-than-ideal conditions. Covert installation is sometimes necessary. The Telespial pitchman addresses this on the company website. The Trackstick Mini has a 360° internal antenna, so, the company says; it doesn't need to have its face to the sky.
The Trackstick Mini operates on an internal lithiumion battery that is recharged through a computer's USB port. The thin design of the unit and the black color are appropriate for covert placement. As an added layer of environmental protection, the Trackstick Mini includes a soft rubber sleeve that surrounds the recording device. The magnetic clip permits quick mounting on metal components. Another improvement includes a significant gain in sensitivity as identified by the manufacturer. The Trackstick Mini is supported by Trackstick Manager software. The same is being used on the company's other passive models.
Features:
* 5-second sampling rate
* Motion sensor/vibration detector
* On/off switch
* Builtin USB port
* Magnetic mounting surface
New features include:
* Sleek, waterresistant housing
* Soft rubber boot surrounding the enclosure as added protection from the elements
* Significant gain in sensitivity (Seven times, according to the manufacturer's website)
* Lithiumion rechargeable battery
3. The Test
The Trackstick Mini was fully charged and then placed deep under the driver's seat of an ordinary four-door sedan. Our test involved moving it every two days to a new location in the vehicle until the unit ran out of power, all the while checking for proper signal acquisition.
The Telespial Trackstick Mini uses the same LED, located on the lower right corner of the device, for battery and GPS status. The flashing GPS status is also an indication of each recorded position. There is no way to identify the battery status of the Trackstick Mini when not plugged into a PC. The LED will flash green once every 5 seconds when locked onto a GPS signal. When the battery expires, the unit simply shuts down.
The test car was driven about 40 miles per day, for about two hours daily of wheels-in-motion recording time. After two days, the device was moved to the next position in the cycle. In every placement position, the Trackstick Mini light indicated that it had a good, continuous GPS lock. That meant it was performing well in not-the-best-of circumstances.
Eleven days after the test started, the Trackstick Mini stopped tracking due to a lack of power.
Bottom line, the Trackstick Mini worked great!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Amazing product, works great.May 06, 2010
For those who are computer literate, this is a great product. Trackstick seems to have thought of everything. This GPS device offers lots of great features for a very low price.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 No customer service if unit stops working. poor featuresApr 22, 2010
I bought a trackstick pro and after 6 months of normal use, it stopped working. I've been in contact with the folks at Trackstick for about a month as they kept trying to convince me that I was doing something wrong. Now that they'll admit something is wrong with the unit, they say "take it back to where you bought it." I said "how about I send it to you and pay shipping both ways". They said "No you didn't buy it from us". I would think that although there is a physical store I purchased it from, that since they manufacture the item, that I did indeed buy it from them. When my Acer monitor broke they didn't send me to best buy, they gave me an RMA and fixed the flaw. DON'T BUY TRACKSTICK PRODUCTS, TRACKSTICK COMPANY WON'T STAND BEHIND THEM!
4 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Horrible Customer SupportNov 03, 2009
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1L2CA38W80JFU Video: Bug Trackstick customer support wont assist with.
Buyer Beware! Trackstick customer support is absolutely horrible. I've had our Super Trackstick for a couple years now and rarely use it, but once in a while I dust it off and try to get it working again. Any emails to their customer support all seem to get routed through one very useless person who after providing you with a couple of useless and insulting support tips like changing batteries and erasing the memory finally tells you shes done helping you and you should buy a new one. Totally inappropriate. We followed her advice one and upgraded from the original Trackstick to the Super... only to run into more problems.
Attached video is illustration of latest rapid red/green blinking issue they failed to provide support on.
They don't even have a support forum or community to self serve the issues when they seem to be incapable of providing support.
Aside from that, device is nice a rugged and seems to do exactly what we need it to.. track expeditions... if it weren't for the horrible company and support :/
 Works great for paddling, hiking, biking and adventure racingNov 03, 2009
I have been using the Super Trackstick for a couple years now having used the two previous versions. My main uses have been for tracking my kayaking, hikes, mountain bike rides and my adventure racing. The super trackstick has worked very well in all cases. It sometimes takes a few minutes to lock on when first turned on but after it locks on, it usually maintains good signal even around mountains and under very heavy tree cover. I will occasionally have data drops that last no more than a minute. I use the high power settings and track every 5 seconds and I do not have any issues with battery length, having done a few 30 hour adventure races with over 90% of the battery left after each. The software could be better at letting you select which tracks you want to work with or export but this is not a real problem. The geotagging features also work well. The trackstick has become an essential part of my outdoor activities and a great way to remember my adventures.
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