Spot GPS for the gadget geeks

[Mr. Bloom]

This is supercool! Much to Silver's dismay, I worry when she goes on long, rural rides alone...this is a great solution!

Does anyone else actually have one?

[jobob]

Here's a link to the thread on the Serotta forum, with the user's comments.

http://www.serotta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37934

If you scroll down to the bottom, there's another link to some pretty detailed reviews on Backpackgeartest.org

[sundial]

That is cool! I just sent the link to hubby. Maybe he'll buy one for my birthday.

[snowtulip]

Wow, we've been self supported mountain bike touring for years and I always make sure we take a satellite phone because of our remoteness and potential for injury during these trips. The only reason is to call for help, we do not use it for anything else, and luckily have never had to use it. But that thing is like a lead brick!!!

This looks like a great alternative, thanks for bringing it to our attention!

[Pedal Wench]

Woohoo! I just saw that they'll be exhibiting at the convention I'm going to next week. I'll get the scoop. Any specific questions I should ask? I'll try to get a bit of hands-on time for y'all.

[SadieKate]

Yeah, ask about GlobalStar's financial situation and long term outlook. It'll take a lot of $100-150 annual subscriptions to pay for satellites.

http://www.equipped.com/SPOT_ORSummer2007.htm

Oh, and who do they see as competitors, even if a product hasn't been released to market yet.

Thanks.

What kind of conference?

[Pedal Wench]

Yeah, ask about GlobalStar's financial situation and long term outlook. It'll take a lot of $100-150 annual subscriptions to pay for satellites.

http://www.equipped.com/SPOT_ORSummer2007.htm

Oh, and who do they see as competitors, even if a product hasn't been released to market yet.

Thanks.

What kind of conference?

CES -- the Consumer Electronics Show. 4 days of madness in Vegas. I can't wait...