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Anyone use both the first version of the SPOT and this new version?...
By John Hansen
Ranked #440 - Trail Running Accessories
November 18, 2009
Anyone use both the first version of the SPOT and this new version? Is it worth upgrading to the new SPOT?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By NathanLine1413845
Ranked #625 - Trail Running Accessories
November 29, 2009
Yeah, I have Spot 1 and the new Spot works quite a bit better, what I mean by this is the signal is improved. Also, a new road side assistance feature for $30.00 annually, and the buttons and lights are better to understand. The only draw back is Backcountry is the mot expensive place to buy the Spot 2 at the moment many other places put the new Spot 2 at $149.99
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Plastic, rubber buttons
- Dimensions:
- 3.7 x 2.6 x 1.0in (9.4 x 6.6 x 2.5 cm)
- Antenna:
- Internal
- Waypoints:
- Unlimited, GPS coordinates sent to SPOT online account
- Mapping:
- No, GPS coordinates sent to SPOT online account
- Digital Compass:
- No
- Computer Compatible:
- No, transmits data to online account
- Waterproof:
- No
- Battery Type:
- 3 AAA
- Battery Life:
- [Standby] 94.7 days; [SOS/Help] 2.8 days; [Track Progress] 4.3 days
- Weight:
- 5.2 oz (147.4 g)
- Recommended Use:
- Travel, adventure, tracking progress, emergency contact
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Limited
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