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Ford Blind Spot System Uses Radar to Save your Ass [Car Radar]

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2008-04-10 06:30:00 by Jesus Diaz in Gizmodo
...Spot Monitoring System, which will alert drivers of potential collision targets using radar technology. Which these new gadgets, instead of having to check the mirror and ignore any cars coming from behind before changing lane, drivers would be able to check a red light that will warn about any incoming vehicles, even if they are hiding in...
 
Tags: spot, blind-spot, blind spot mirror, blind spot risk, blind spot, spotter mirror, cross traffic alert, factory spotter mirror, cross traffic
 
 
 
 
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Hands-On: The SPOT Satellite Messenger

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2008-04-14 15:10:00 by Alan Henry in Gearlog
...SPOT Satellite Messenger is one of those products, and while I didn't take it to the top of a mountain, it certainly proved itself useful on more than one occasion The SPOT looks like a big orange walky-talky; it's light, it fits in the palm of your hand, and it is very orange. The thick black plastic buttons and grips on the side add to its...
 
Tags: spot, spot satellite messenger, spot profile, spot device, messages, check-in messages, check, satellite messenger, device
 
 
 
 
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SPOT Satellite Messenger reviewed (Verdict: easy-to-use lifesaver)

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2008-04-14 18:10:29 by Joel Johnson in Boing Boing Gadgets
...SPOT Satellite Messenger device with him for several months, a $170 device (plus $100-a-year subscription) that allows you to beam updates or a "Help!" message if you're too far to get your phone working. The SPOT device is only half of the equation. The other half is your SPOT profile, which you can manage from any computer with Web access....
 
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Microsoft kills SPOT for watches

2008-04-24 13:55:42 by John Brownlee in Boing Boing Gadgets
 
...SPOT service for Smart Watches like the lame dog it was SPOT ("Smart Personal Objects Technology" Smart Watches that could send and download information via FM Radio) was an interesting idea, briefly capturing my fascination as I dreamed of an affordable SWATCH with all the Dick Tracy technological trimmings. But the watches themselves...
 
Tags: spot, watches, spot service, smart, smart watches, spot watches, msn direct service, msn direct, microsoft
 
 
 
 
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Quick look at the SPOT communicator

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2008-01-06 02:41:31 by John Biggs in CrunchGear
...SPOT is a handheld GPS device that communicates via satellite to call for help or just check in with loved ones. The orange device reports your current position and lets you map your trek on Google Maps when you get back to civilization The little device is actually pretty cool and comes in blaze orange for hunters and hikers. Well have a...
 
Tags: spot, orange device reports, device, spot removes, rescue missions, rescue, market, handheld gps device, cellular
 
 
 
 
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SPOT Hands-On

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2008-04-14 10:35:57 by Editor in Ubergizmo
...SPOT back in November last year , and here's what the folks at Gearlog have to say about it During my time with the SPOT, I used it periodically from my office and on my commute to work to see how quickly it would send a message with my exact position. In each case the SPOT was accurate enough that it would be easy to find me, and the pointer...
 
Tags: spot, spot device retails, device, discovery channel fame, les stroud, google map, service, exact position, regularly strands
 
 
 
 
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SPOT Hands-On

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2008-04-14 20:04:22 by admin in Cool Gadgets and Gizmos
...SPOT back in November last year , and heres what the folks at Gearlog have to say about it During my time with the SPOT, I used it periodically from my office and on my commute to work to see how quickly it would send a message with my exact position. In each case the SPOT was accurate enough that it would be easy to find me, and the pointer...
 
Tags: spot, spot device retails, device, discovery channel fame, survivorman les stroud, google map, service, exact position, regularly strands
 
 
 
 
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Reserve a Spot in Heaven - Kit

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2007-11-30 16:39:00 by Steve in Strange New Products
...Spot In Heaven offers everyone a money back guarantee, should Heaven reneg on your reservation And after the reservation has been arranged, you'll receive the following essentials Heavenly issued certificate of reservation with a unique I.D. number registered in the Book of Light A First class ticket to Heaven the Official Heaven...
 
Tags: reserve, spot, visit reserve, reservation, time, money, mini informational guide, collection basket, identification card
 
 
 
 
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CES New: SPOT satellite messenger, saving your lost butt for $99 a year

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2008-01-05 21:08:52 by HASH0x89c86e4 in DVICE
...SPOT and send out a 911 emergency call. Rescuers are on the way. SPOT think of it as a personal LoJack. Around the world, independent of cell coverage, SPOT taps into the GPS system to determine your location, and transmits it to the outside world. Is your life worth $170 for the unit, and a $99 yearly fee? Seriously, how much is your life...
 
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SPOT GPS Tracking Device Is Perfect for Remote Climbers and Jealous Girlfriends [GPS]

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2008-01-30 07:05:42 by Kit Eaton in Gizmodo