One of the coolest GPS devices I have seen in years is the Laipac S-911. Its ergonomic design is well thought-out, it has a handy grip and fits easily in the palm of your hand. Based on the SiRF architecture, it is a highly accurate tracking device that would be ideal for mountain climbers, hikers, archeologists, adventurers, concerned parents, and the elderly.
It operates in both GPRS and SMS modes, so you can track location via either SMS text messages or the Internet. The company also operates a tracking site called www.locationnow.com where you can easily track anyone carrying an S-911. There is an emergency silent call feature that can report time, date, speed, heading and location of a person needing help. If you were worried about your elderly father being alone, just attach one of these to his wheelchair and rest easy that if he has a health emergency, he will be found.
Heightened receive sensitivity means that this GPS device will also work indoors to a greater extent than most GPS systems, as well as under bridges.
It works as an emergency cell phone too!
