Saturday, March 5, 2011

Turn your Smartphone into a satellite communicator!


SPOT SMART PHONE CONNECT SATELLITE COMMUNICATION LINK

No cell signal? No problem. Turn your Smartphone into a satellite communicator with the SPOT Connect device.

Today’s smartphones provide a level of social connection far beyond what we imagined just a few years ago. But when you go beyond the reach of the grid your smartphone needs the help of SPOT Connect™ to keep you in touch with friends, family, and emergency personnel. Simply pair your smartphone with SPOT Connect, and get connected to a global satellite network that lets you send messages and GPS coordinates from virtually anywhere on the planet. Update Twitter and Facebook. Send text messages or a short email. Requestnon-emergency help from contacts or professional service providers. And in the case of a critical emergency, send an SOS message requesting emergency assistance.

* Send messages from virtually anywhere via satellite
* Type & Send custom messages (41 character) or Predefined message (120 characters) options (additional service required)
* Track Progress on Google Maps™ or SPOT Adventures page
* Integrates with Facebook, Twitter and SPOTadventures.com
* Smartphone app for operation and detailed status
* On device SOS button for standalone emergency operation
* Size: 3” x 2.6” x 1.2” (7.6 cm x 6.6 cm x 3.2 cm)
* Weight: 4.9 oz (w/ batteries)
* Batteries (included): 2 AA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8X (L91)
* Works with leading Smart Phone and handheld platforms
– iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
– Android 2.0 or later
– Blackberry and Windows Phone 7 compatibility in development

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