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Posted by: rick 918-S Oct 30 2009, 10:14 AM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia+-+Little+Buddy+Child+Tracker+(Blue)/9540703.p?skuId=9540703&productCategoryId=pcmcat193100050013&id=1218123143064

They were talking about this on Fox News today. Sold at Best Buy for tracking the kids. I guess it's the size of a pack of gum.

$ 15.00 a month to keep the plan active. Toss it in the 914. No wiring. Battery monitor built in. Warns you when the battery is low.

Posted by: underthetire Oct 30 2009, 11:19 AM

Where are the kids supposed to put that ? It looks like it would work. Might be able to use an old cell phone stashed away to. I know there is some GPS tracking stuff for those as well. Might be less than 15 per month for an additional line on the cell. I know my second cell was free per month.

Posted by: flipb Oct 30 2009, 11:27 AM

Personally, I'm counting on the seat belt - ignition interlock to thwart any rustophile who might attempt to make away in my teener.

That, and a newb would certainly make one hell of a racket grinding 1st and 2nd gear.

Posted by: biosurfer1 Oct 30 2009, 11:38 AM

QUOTE(flipb @ Oct 30 2009, 10:27 AM)

Personally, I'm counting on the seat belt - ignition interlock to thwart any rustophile who might attempt to make away in my teener.

That, and a newb would certainly make one hell of a racket grinding 1st and 2nd gear.

Thats what I tell my gf when she asks why I leave the top off when out and about...I figure if they can find 1st and 2nd, get it to run properly, and risk getting caught, there isnt much I could do to prevent them anyways.

Posted by: biosurfer1 Oct 30 2009, 11:41 AM

I just had a thought about these devices for kids.

I wonder what would happen to the company if say, a parent forgot to pay the monthly fee and they turned off service, then the kid gets taken. Would they be required to activate it and find the kid? Wouldn't that create a lot of liability if they have the ability to track the kid and didnt?

Posted by: flipb Oct 30 2009, 11:46 AM

QUOTE(biosurfer1 @ Oct 30 2009, 01:41 PM)

I just had a thought about these devices for kids.

I wonder what would happen to the company if say, a parent forgot to pay the monthly fee and they turned off service, then the kid gets taken. Would they be required to activate it and find the kid? Wouldn't that create a lot of liability if they have the ability to track the kid and didnt?

I'd imagine that GM OnStar (and similar systems) have the same dilemma. Do they call you after detecting that an airbag has gone off, regardless of whether or not you pay the subscription fee?

Posted by: biosurfer1 Oct 30 2009, 12:17 PM

My guess would be not since they could turn off their system and claim they were never notified the airbag went off... although if they did receive a signal, I would think they are in the same boat.

With the child recovery thing, once you told them the kid was gone, then would they have to do something or be held accountable.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Oct 30 2009, 01:04 PM

If YOU lose a child, WHO is responsible??

Posted by: biosurfer1 Oct 30 2009, 01:12 PM

Good luck explaining that to people like Jaycee Duggard's step dad who watched her get taken while he was less than 200 ft. away on a bike, by a person in a car.

I suppose that was his fault too?

Posted by: KevinP Oct 30 2009, 08:21 PM

Blame, blame, blame........ Where's George Bush when you need him???

KP

Posted by: ConeDodger Oct 30 2009, 09:25 PM

I plan on owning my 914 for a very long time. That is why LoJack seems to be the better system. @ $700 and you are done. Just call them and say "hey! where the fuch is my car!" This system is $99 plus $180 a year. Own your 914 for just 3 or 4 more years and that LoJack system starts looking like a pretty good deal... Plus, I am sure in the small print it says that they are not liable if they go out of business etc...

Posted by: ClayPerrine Nov 1 2009, 08:48 AM

Buy a pre-paid cell phone. Install GPS tracking software on it. http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/buddyway-free-gps-cell-phone-tracking-application/ Mount it somewhere hidden in the car. Wire the charger up to the electrical system to keep the cell battery charged.

No monthly fees, no using the pre-paid minutes unless you want to track the car, and the battery stays charged so you don't have to worry about it. And you can still track it if they disconnect the car battery.

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