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Hammacher Schlemmer GPS Homing Device

Introduced in the middle of December 2008, the Hammacher Schlemmer GPS Homing Device is a simplified GPS unit that is small enough to fit on a key chain. Ideal for things such as "finding your car after shopping, returning to a favourite spot on the beach or returning to camp", the GPS Homing Device only has 2 buttons. One button turns the device on or off, and the other simply sets your starting location and up to two other locations. With a high degree of accuracy, the GPS Homing Device from Hammacher Schlemmer uses two AAA batteries to provide up to 20 hours of operation. The device costs $80.

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Hammacher Schlemmer GPS Homing Device
MSRP $79.95
Release date December, 2008
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small size
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easy to use interface
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a really good idea for parking lots
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uses AAA batteries - not an internal lithium ion that can be recharged
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only 20 hours of operation before batteries need to be replaced
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costs as much as more advanced GPS units
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not waterproof
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  • extremely small and light
  • easy to use interface - displays your heading and your distance
  • accurate to within 5 yards
  • requires 2 AAA batteries for up to 20 hours of operation

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This report was started December 17, 2008 at 12:28 pm by Yale
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Pros

  • small size
  • easy to use interface
  • a really good idea for parking lots

Cons

  • uses AAA batteries - not an internal lithium ion that can be recharged
  • only 20 hours of operation before batteries need to be replaced
  • costs as much as more advanced GPS units
  • not waterproof

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