DeLorme, which specializes in mapping and GPS technologies, and Spot, which is a leader in personal satellite communications, have teamed up to produce a new hand-held device with GPS and satellite communication capabilities.
DeLorme, which specializes in mapping and GPS technologies, and Spot, which is a leader in personal satellite communications, have teamed up to produce a new hand-held device with GPS and satellite communication capabilities.
The new DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w with Spot Satellite Communicator is the first hand-held GPS device that can send customized text messages even when users are beyond the range of cellular communications. With the help of the Spot satellite network, users can send messages from remote areas worldwide. They can share their location with friends and family and also summon help in an emergency. The PN-60w is equipped with a keyboard and enables users to obtain custom maps and maintain a message history online.
DeLorme and Spot unveiled the new product at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January, and it will be available to the public this spring. For more information, visit delorme.com.
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