[privacy] Sony's new $100 GPS stalker device

["Richard M. Smith" <rms () computerbytesman com>]

This new Sony GPS tracker unit looks pretty cool.  It really doesn't need a
digital camera.  The Google Maps feature makes it the perfect stalker
device.
 
Richard
 
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-GPS-CS1-CyberShot-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000HDIYEO/r
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Product Description

Manufacturer Description
Keep track of your photo locations and dates easily with satellite
precision. The GPS-CS1 calculates and records position data. When used with
the supplied GPS Image Tracker software, the GPS-CS1 allows you to match the
time and location data in the device with your photos. And by using the
Picture Motion Browser software, supplied with certain Sony cameras, your
photos will be shown on an online map, giving you a whole new way to
organize, manage and enjoy your pictures. The GPS-CS1 is compatible with
Cyber-shot DSC-S500, S600, S45, W30, W50, W70, W100, H2, H5, T30 and Sony
Alpha DSLR-A100. 

Using time and location recordings from Sony's GPS-CS1 GPS device and the
time stamp from a Sony digital still camera or camcorder, photo buffs can
plot their digital images to a map and pinpoint exactly where they've been.
The 12-channel GPS unit is 3.5 inches long, weighs two ounces, and is sold
with a carabineer to easily attach to a backpack or a belt loop. 


To arrange your pictures geographically, import the logged data from the GPS
device, using the supplied USB cable, and then download the digital images
to a computer. The supplied GPS Image Tracker software synchronizes the
images on your digital camera with the latitude, longitude and time readings
from the GPS-CS1 device. 


Once synchronized, your photos can become virtual push pins on an online map
by activating the Picture Motion Browser software bundled with the latest
Sony cameras and camcorders. You can easily add new photos and coordinates
to the mapping web site, courtesy of Google Maps, and showcase years of
globe-trotting. 


Simple operation
No need for complex set-up or connection. Turn on the GPS unit and check its
positioning status, match the data and enjoy the new photographic enjoyment.



Handy
Compact and lightweight, weighing only about two ounces (not including
batteries). 


Store data up to one month
Holds approximately 360 hours (31MB) of data, equivalent to one month of
tracking recorded at 15 second intervals. Number of log entries may differ
depending on satellite coverage and signal strength. 


Low power consumption
Efficient design allows up to 10 hours of use with alkaline batteries, or 14
hours with Ni-MH batteries. 


Records location every 15 seconds
The GPS Unit records a location log every 15 seconds. When a photo is taken
between two log points, the supplied GPS Image Tracker software estimates
the locations by extrapolating from logs recorded before and after (before
or later) photos are taken. the software creates an estimated location
between the two recorded locations. Also If the user takes a photo when
there is no satellite signal available, such as when going underground or
indoors, the software makes its estimation in the same way. based on the two
nearest location logs. 


Compatible models
Sony DSC-H2, DSC-H5, DSC-S500, DSC-S600, DSC-W100, DSC-W30, DSC-W50,
DSC-W70, DSLR-A100. 


What's in the box:
GPS Unit, carabiner, USB cable, CD-ROM (GPS Image Tracker), cleaning
cartridge. 

Product Description
Keep track of your photo locations and dates easily with satellite
precision. The GPS-CS1 calculates and records position data. When used with
the supplied GPS Image Tracker software, the GPS-CS1 allows you to match the
time and location data in the device with your photos. By using the Picture
Motion Browser software, supplied with certain Sony cameras, your photos
will be shown on an online map, giving you a whole new way to organize,
manage and enjoy your pictures. The GPS Unit records a location log every 15
seconds. When a photo is taken between two log points, the supplied GPS
Image Tracker software estimates the locations by extrapolating from logs
recorded before and after photos are taken. The software creates an
estimated location between the two recorded locations. Also, if the user
takes a photo when there is no satellite signal available, such as when
going underground or indoors, the software makes its estimation in the same
way. Compact and lightweight, weighing only about 55g not including
batteries Frequency Response - 1575.42 MHz (L1 Band, C/A code) 31MB User
Memory Capacity Supported Formats - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional,
Millennium Edition, XP Home Edition, XP Professional 

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