GPS and GSM Mobile Phone - Garmin

Product Name:

NavTalk GSM

Category of Use:

Communication; Data Management and Information Sharing; Tracking

Technology Details:

GPS receiver units combined with mobile phone

Key Developers:

Garmin International

Telephone/Fax:

Tel: +1 913 397 8200 Fax:+1 913 377 8282

Postal Address:

1200 East 151St Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA.

Email:

see website for online application

Website:

www.garmin.com

Key Suppliers:

Can purchase online or through various worldwide suppliers.

Contact Details:

www.garmin.com

Functions:

GPS receiver units combined with mobile phone Two-way mobile phone communication between users with hand-held units. Ability to send GPS locations as SMS messages. PDA functions and compatible with most common email- and groupware programs (ACT!, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Outlook, Palm Desktop)

• GSM phones: dual-band, 900/1800 MHz GSM phone
• Mobile Internet: browser capability gives you access to WAP services of 10 lines of text. E-mail access.
• GPS: 12 channel GPS receiver. 95% locations < 15 meters. DGPS ready
• Storage: 500 positional locations can be stored
• Rugged and weather resistant
• Grey screen
• Power: Rechargeable lithium battery
• Memory 16MB
• Battery life: Up to 12 hours GPS, 8 hours talk time
• Weight: 170g with batteries

Issues For Use:

Voice communication only in GSM coverage area

Factors Restricting Access Availability:

Cost:

One unit $300

Conservation / Development Application:

Communication and location positioning between remote staff or to office. Positional data collection in field.

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