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Old 09-20-2007, 03:00 AM
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Default Proporta Keychain GPS Receiver

http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P0...3687&t_mode=des

"The Freedom Keychain GPS SiRF Receiver is currently the world�s most compact and neatest GPS receiver available, and is capable of connecting simultaneously to up to up to 20 satellite channels, as well as having a solid working time of 10hrs."



While the claim for most compact GPS receiver is a toss-up, being the neatest is something I'll willingly buy. Having a GPS receiver on a keychain certainly does make it easier to bring around, and given the size the claimed uptime of up to 9-10 hours is pretty good. Proporta bundles a USB cable and car charger with the receiver, so you won't lack for charging options. The Freedom Keychain GPS Receiver retails for $129.95 ex VAT. Details from the press release after the break.

Proporta, Offering the Neatest and Most Compact GPS� Ever!
Proporta�s newest product, which is available from next week, is the Freedom Keychain GPS SiRF III Receiver.

Due to the ever-increasing world of technology, this tiny GPS receiver, weighing in at a tiny 30 grams, comes with the latest of GPS technology. Working from your pocket, handbag or briefcase, it is compatible with all the mapping software currently available.

Using state-of-the-art Bluetooth Technology, making it ideal for connection to your notebook, PDA or mobile phone, the Freedom Keychain GPS SiRF III Receiver also comes with a USB charger cable and car charger cable, giving you the advantage of being able to charge from home or in the car.

As well as being the neatest and most compact GPS receiver ever, this innovative device has a solid working time of up to 10 hours, and is able to connect simultaneously to up to 20 satellite channels.

Ensure you never lose your way � grab one of these little gems by visiting www.proporta.com - Available from next week.
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Old 09-20-2007, 05:11 AM
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Now if it had a data logger too it'd be interesting.
 
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Old 09-20-2007, 02:34 PM
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Now if it had a data logger too it'd be interesting.
yeah, I would be all over it..

can anyone suggest a good and small datalogger??
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Old 09-22-2007, 01:54 PM
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I kind of knew, they were scrinking so much in size, you'd have to tie something to them, not to loose them.

Next we will get a GPS tracking device, to track down our tiny GPS devices :lol:
 
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Old 09-22-2007, 08:46 PM
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My biggest gripe about BT GPS receivers was that it was another thing I had to carry. Having it built into my device was always the better option for me, despite the fact that it wasn't easily portable to a newer device (Of course I always felt that the devices I'd stick with the longest would have GPS built in). Anyway, perhaps this one is small enough to actually take along reliably, although as someone who is annoyed they have a keychain remote for their car on their ring, I'd probably not be one to buy it and chain it up.

But it is cool...
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Old 09-23-2007, 12:20 AM
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although as someone who is annoyed they have a keychain remote for their car on their ring, I'd probably not be one to buy it and chain it up.

But it is cool...
He, he, maybe it's about time to change the name "key ring"? 8O

Gadget ring...........................V
Car lock remote.....................V
Car engine remote.................V
Garagedoor remote................V
House alarm system remote....V
BT GPS..................................V
Keys......................................For what? :roll:

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