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Justin McMinn
(akajut) - F

Locale: Central Oklahoma
Satellite Texting with New Delorme Device on 01/06/2010 09:59:19 MST Print View

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"As you may have heard, DeLorme has partnered with SPOT to release a new PN-Series GPS device that will use the SPOT satellite system to communicate text messages from remote locations where cell phones don’t have coverage. The PN-60w will connect wirelessly to the SPOT Communicator and be able to send free form text messages to friends and family as well as to websites like Twitter and Facebook. We’re also working closely with the folks at Groundspeak to deliver some very exciting geocaching features, including the ability to log finds directly from the field!"




http://blog.delorme.com/2010/01/06/delorme-and-spot-handheld-gps-meets-satellite-communication/

Edited by akajut on 01/07/2010 07:50:56 MST.

drowning in spam
(leaftye) - F

Locale: SoCal
$$ on 01/06/2010 10:04:33 MST Print View

How much will all of this cost?

Justin McMinn
(akajut) - F

Locale: Central Oklahoma
Another interesting feature: on 01/06/2010 10:05:58 MST Print View

"The “w” in PN-60w stands for wireless, as illustrated by the wireless connection to the SPOT Communicator. It also stands for wireless because users are going to be able to create wireless networks with other PN-60w owners and see everyone’s locations on their device. Current testing has shown an average range of around half a mile with results varying by terrain and line of sight. "


This device will really help out SAR.

Justin McMinn
(akajut) - F

Locale: Central Oklahoma
Re: $$ on 01/06/2010 10:09:40 MST Print View

You can preorder on Amazon for $550.

http://www.amazon.com/Earthmate-Portable-Navigator-Satellite-Communicator/dp/B0031QNPAC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1262798733&sr=8-6

Edited by akajut on 01/06/2010 10:27:23 MST.

John Shannon
(jshann) - F

Locale: Texas
Re: Satellite Texting with New Delorme Device on 01/06/2010 11:05:38 MST Print View

It's been needed for years, but it will be very expensive early on as we see in that price tag.

drowning in spam
(leaftye) - F

Locale: SoCal
Expensive, but... on 01/06/2010 12:41:39 MST Print View

I expect the actual device to be expensive, but what about service charges? I see that basic SPOT service is $99 a year. If that provides unlimited text messaging, AWESOME. If not, I want to know exactly how badly I'll be nickeled and dimed.

That said, it's an interesting device. I really like the concept.