Now 30% smaller and much lighter than the original unit at 5.2 ounce, SPOT LLC introduced its Satellite GPS messenger and everyone rushed to get the handy device. Already, 120,000 units have been sold in March this year, just a few weeks after the SPOT gadget was launched.
The hand-held personal tracking and emergency device now comes with an additional custom messaging tagged with a GPS position. From any point in the globe, text messages can be sent through the SPOT Satellite GPS messenger through the Globalstar Comms satellite. This feature has proven great with its older version which has reportedly helped in over 250 rescues conducted after custom messages were trafficked from its user to the emergency services. The SOS button and calls to home are equally helpful and a great relief for over 10 million people worldwide, thanks to the gadget’s features.
SPOT’s new device have become even more attractive to outdoor enthusiasts for its practical, handy and advanced technological features. Hikers, climbers, boaters, pilots and even travelers and remote workers have employed the applications of SPOT Satellite GPS messenger during emergencies and need for assistance from remote places. More importantly, the same gadget can be used to call home just to give the family the peace of mind while a loved one is out climbing some peaks or braving the stormy seas.
With the release of Satellite GPS messenger, SPOT is seen to stay a leader for long in the personal satellite messaging and emergency communications. The state-of-the-art GPS chipset has the ability to provide enhanced reliability and excellent performance. The newer version also comes with GPS acquisition light, protective covers over vital buttons, dedicated GPS tracking button, among others.
The marketing arms of SPOT, LLC stated with pride that they merely responded to their followers’ suggestions to increase the features and utility of the second generation Satellite GPS Messenger. The added features, it was said, demonstrates their commitment to providing advancements in their products to further render roadside assistance for its customers.
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