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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[The stalker in me rejoices over this.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[crispy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 9:17AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[whats the range?<br>Battery life?<br>how close can it track something?<br>What do you need to track with it?<br>I am looking for something like this for my motorcycle but may end up just getting a Scorpio security system on top of lojack.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Acerguy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 9:28AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[But what happens when we lose our Zoombak?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 9:35AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[You buy another Zoombak and program it with your old Zoombak's  device ID.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kurian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 9:49AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[Can you put a zoombak on your virginity?<br><br>i lost it.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flashpoint]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 9:54AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[DEPLOY THE TUMBLE-WEED!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 10:25AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[Congratulations, you can now leave Engadget's comment section in pursuit of other endeavors.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[telepheedian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 10:53AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[Wow, being a private detective gets easier and cheaper every day.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 10:02AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[I don't see how this is at all useful for private detectives. It's a GPS unit--it has to have an unobstructed view of the sky. So you can't just throw it in the glove compartment or trunk and have it work. For that matter, you couldn't even throw it in a purse and have it work reliably. So, I really don't get the point of these devices for tracking someone on the down low.<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Harkonian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 11:54AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[Then tell me how my built-in car NAV unit has it's antenna located inside the dash.  Also, in their video, their GPS is stored in the trunk.<br><br>Both places not in plain view to the sky.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mikey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 3:51PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[Guess I'm not as dumb as I thought I was...<br><br>Wait...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 4:16PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[This is sweet, nyaha ha ha ha haaa. :)]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Saad Rabia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 10:03AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[Imagine tracking down your zoombak only to find a bloody collar and a flattened dog.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flashpoint]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 10:20AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[Imagine tracking down your zoombak-enabled pet, only to end up outside a Chinese restaurant ;)]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[JD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 10:34AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[its only 10 buxx a month for the first 6 months if you prepay. After that looks like it jumps to 15 buxx. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aaron Basrai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 10:49AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[I tend to lose things all the time, even my zoombak uinit. So I plan to buy another zoombak to put on my zoombak so I can keep track of it at all times.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[crho85]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 10:50AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[And the worst part is they use t-mobile as the cell provider. So you will be lucky to ever find the thing.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[a2liter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 10:53AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[Cheating spouses: meet your new enemy!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dan Davis]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 10:54AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[$15/month is a little expensive.  It would be cheaper to use a boostphone w/ a service like loopt or mologogo.com.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[john612]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 11:09AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm pretty sure this would violate the TOS for the wireless plans, but I think SparkFun Electronics has a combination GPS/Cell board that's pretty small for ~$200. You'd have to add the battery and program it (I think with Python). Then, you go buy some prepaid phone, strip the SIM card, and use the SMS function to send out texts with the GPS coordinates when you want. No contract, just refill the account when it's dry...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[David Clawson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 11:41AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[It seems to me that while this would be fine for your own car/pet, they're hard to keep a secret.  <br><br>A friend of mine wanted to put one of the vehicle tracker types on her teenager's car to see if he was going places he shouldn't, but they only last ~5 days on one charge, or even less with a lot of location pings.  <br><br>And even if you can wire it to a power supply somehow, you still need to take it out to download its history if you want a clear picture of where all it's been.<br><br>Don't get me wrong, it's a neat device, and the email/cell integration is top notch, but it's not exactly spy-movie quality. :-)]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[D]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 1:51PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[Yea, ok, lets see that bit*h leave me now, forever means forever!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nelson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 14th 2008 11:04PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[Babysteps.  I'd guess that within 5-10 years every new car will have this built in.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 15th 2008 9:11AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Zoombak Universal GPS locator tracks down your other stuff]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/zoombak-universal-gps-locator-tracks-down-your-other-stuff/</guid><description><![CDATA[So I like the whole Zoombak thing, but if the battery doesn't last that long it now has minimal uses , unless you use it for asset tracking or something like that but what a pain. But if it really cost $15. a month that battery better last longer than 5 days... And when I catch that dog after it ran away it's gonna cost me a lot more in Vet bills for having to chase him, so maybe it's better if I don't get a Zoombak right now....! <br>  :- )    <br><br><br><br>Anthony H.<br><a href="http://www.TheWayToGPS.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.TheWayToGPS.com</a>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anthony H.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 15th 2008 10:07PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>