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Keep in mind that you are at your most vulnerable time when placing or approaching the subject's vehicle. If you limit the times you visit the vehicle, your act of tracking the subject won't get discovered .

Try something like: http://www.brickhouse-childsafety.com/pocket-track-pro-covert-gps-logger.html]]>Jun 5th 2009 10:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 12:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-h1NUD35ZKOk/track_anyone_for_under_20_dollars/
http://www.mologogo.com/
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They work flawless with many protocols (HTTP, TCP/IP and so on)

Then go to SourceForge and grap the wonderfull OpenGTS tracking software, to make your own tracker-server..
OpenGTS supports Reverse Geocode and many other cool features..
]]>Jun 5th 2009 1:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/
I use mine for geocaching, as a bike computer, to track photos, and to add to the open street map project. It's about 150USD for the non-bluetooth version (GT-31) and you add 15 for bluetooth (BGT-31). It has about a 30-45 hour battery life depending on backlight usage. ]]>Jun 5th 2009 12:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/My advice is that the majority of the usability is just in the device's ability to find a signal. Not the features, not the way it looks, just how quickly you can turn it on and get a signal.
With that said, I'd pick one with good software and hardware for gps receiving like
>TomTom One 125~$100
>Navagon 7200t ~$150
>Mio C520 ~$350]]>Jun 5th 2009 12:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 2:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/
This isn't about a GPS receiver, it's about a GPS tracker with "basic monitoring abilities." Can your TomTom monitor someone's movements?

Double-fail, as the previous reply was completely irrelevant to the post.

Back under my desk with the tinfoil hat on...]]>Jun 5th 2009 9:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 12:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 2:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/
No, we down rank it because it is the most wrong solution possible given the parameters of the question. Yes, the iPhone 3G has GPS, but no GPS tracking. It is not less than $300 (it starts at $199 but then you need to pay the monthly fees for 2 years). It is not discreet since we hear over and over that people supposedly flock around whenever you pull out your iPhone. And, from the question, it sounds as if it will be used to track somebody and they should not know that they are being tracked (hence the discrete part). If you are trying to plant it on somebody and that person is going somewhere, using your phone, any phone, is probably the most dumb-assed solution possible, as they will take it with them leaving you without a phone. Yes, I down ranked the person who responded the Pre.

Sometimes people down rank a comment simply because it should be. But instead, you would rather attack people who actually thought it through, and show yourself as a fool.]]>Jun 5th 2009 2:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/
Strange that you, a self-proclaimed iPhone developer, have the lack of foresight to very easily think of an iPhone App like "Spy Tracking Device" (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=306921676&mt=8) and others like it.
Using iPhone jailbreaking and unlocking it's quite feasible to circumvent the AT&T mobile fees. (Again, you would've been aware of such things as an iPhone developer.) Pairing these two things into any old 3G iPhone (not your own obviously, are you stupid or something?) would very easily make an inexpensive tracking device.

The Engadget question makes no specific reference to planting the tracking device on a person, yet you base your argument on that very assumption. So you never thought of the possibility that the tracking device could simply be hidden in a person's car, motorcycle, luggage, backpack, etc? Engadget does not define the length of time for tracking either. Your lack of vision is self-evident.

And lastly, you sink into the realm of the ridiculous with that about people flocking to the iPhone every time someone takes it out his/her pocket.

So clearly you didn't think things through.]]>Jun 5th 2009 10:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/
Updated maps both sprint nav and google maps!]]>Jun 5th 2009 12:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 1:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 1:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 1:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 1:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 1:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 1:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/
I think Super Trackstick (http://www.pimall.com/NAIS/supertrackstick.html) will do fine for $270, motion activated and has up to 4 weeks of battery life. It looks like a USB stick, and small enough to stash it easily.

And no, I am not affiliated to that company. I only came across them when I was looking for a way to track where my cat goes in the middle of the day.]]>Jun 5th 2009 1:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 1:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 1:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 2:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/]]>Jun 5th 2009 3:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 3:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.smartrunner.de)!]]>Jun 5th 2009 5:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.transystem.com.tw/products/index_detail.php?mcat_no=2&cat_no=33&pno=21&ver=en

66 GPS Channels (it even works in your pocket!), very small, accurate, good battery life (rechargeable battery with power supply or mini USB), tracks every 5 seconds, navigation mode (via bluetooth through phone, pc or pda) and tracking mode.

Bought in Italy for €70 (about $99).

Good!]]>Jun 5th 2009 5:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/We use a Genie BGT-31 and a small symbian/iphone app.
The guys in the retrieve vehicle have a Dell D820 with an
Option wireless Gobi 2000.
They track us on google earth with real-time updates every
10 seconds.]]>Jun 5th 2009 6:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Hands down. They will give you the hardware if you will subscribe for $150 for the first year.

I've had mine for nearly 18 months and love it, so does the family. I ride long distance motorcycle rides and had mine from Mexico to Canada, Coast to Coast and l lot pf places in between. I t just worls and they are improving the web interface. I leave for Alaska from Key West next weekend and I'll have Spot with me so family and friends can ride along. I have two means of looking at the result that are shown to the public and more info available to the account owner.
It shows my location every 10 miniutes and has check in messaging as well as help and emergency services.
I think it is a bargain for what I get.]]>Jun 5th 2009 6:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.mr-lee-catcam.de/pe_cc_i9.htm
it's developed for cats' use, but really interesting also for other uses. I just bought one, so not sure about its features, but really really promising. A cool alternative could also be the upgraded version, even if it has some limits (no internal memory), but also a lot of pros.
http://www.mr-lee-catcam.de/BINARY/Manual_CatTrack_Live2.pdf

fbrz]]>Jun 5th 2009 7:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 9:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 8:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 8:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.22969

The TLT-1B GPS, GSM Tracker is a vehicle remote positioning device with built-in GPS and GSM, GPRS technology in compact size. It can transmit the longitude and latitude coordinates to your cell phone by the SMS. By this, you can find its location on the Google maps? Or other map software. The tracker uploads positioning data through GPRS to a designated server. The user can look for real-time location-tracking, historical trajectory through the Internet. Guard against theft of strongbox, vehicle and outdoor equipments, cargo.
- Features:
- Built-in SIRF Star Chipset, excellent for fixing the position even at a weak signal status. Work well even in areas with limited sky view like urban canyons.
- Built-in GSM, GPRS module, support GSM 900, 1800 MHz.
- Support voice call.
- Support SMS communication or GPRS TCP connection.
- Get the position information via mobile phone SMS, or examine the path on the Internet.
- The available SMS takes the control command change tracing function or switch GPS.
- Support establishes three telephone numbers. SOS button send out exact location for immediate rescue, action.
- One key for easily use.
- The major technological index of the device is in conformity with the international standard of GSM mobile phone.
- Portable, compact size, low power design.
- Support cut-off electricity and oil function and recovery command
- Support electronic fence function]]>Jun 5th 2009 9:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.vindenvolg.nl/).]]>Jun 5th 2009 8:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.vindenvolg.nl/)]]>Jun 5th 2009 9:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 9:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/
I use an Amod AGL3080 as my data logger and houdahGeo (http://www.houdah.com/houdahGeo/). I am on a mac but there are a handful of good Windows options for software.

Works like a charm.]]>Jun 5th 2009 10:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 9:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.instamapper.com) software for GPS enabled phones (BB, Android, iPhone, iDEN). Nice and simple and does the job, plus it's free (not even ad supported)! Supports real-time live tracking as well as 100,000 points of track history, easily exported to KML for use with Google Earth.

Plus here's a guide for how to turn a $50 phone into a permanent in-car tracking device (shows a i495 which is no longer available, but also works on a i290 from Boost Mobile).

http://www.instamapper.com/diy.html]]>Jun 5th 2009 9:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/Jun 5th 2009 9:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-gps-tracker-for-under-300/http://www.blacklinegps.com/consumer-auto-snitch.html]]>Jun 5th 2009 9:41AM