GPS Tracking Review

LandAirSea invented GPS tracking in 1994.  Since that time, LandAirSea Systems
have produced multiple GPS
tracking systems over the years. These systems have been in the forefront
of GPS surveillance technology and have undergone extensive research and testing. 
The GPS Tracking Key is one of the most popular and innovative products developed
by LandAirSea Systems, Inc.

Initial Setup

This system is ready to go right out of the box!  Just place two AAA batteries
  in the unit and install it in the vehicle.  It’s that simple!  Better yet,
  there is no on/off switch to worry about.  Once the batteries are in the unit,
it’s ready to track.

Software Installation

LandAirSeaSystems has devised a number of improvements in their new software
  package for the GPS Tracking Key; among them, detailed error checking and a more
  user friendly interface .  Installation is simple:  just plug the GPS Tracking
  Key into your computer’s USB port, install the driver, and you can download
the information that the unit has gathered.

Cover and Concealment

Because this unit is extremely small, it’s very easy to conceal.  Add to that
  its high sensitivity GPS, and you have a unit that will work almost anywhere
  and with almost any orientation that you incorporate.  Whereas with other  GPS tracking systems,
  the antenna must be oriented to face upward, this unit can be placed upside
down, under the vehicle for superior tracking results.

Mapping

Tracking (Ability and Accuracy)

To summarize, the GPS Tracking Key is a highly sensitive tracking system that
  will work in almost any orientation and will accurately and consistently gather
  data.  Our goal was to create a product that would be simple and easy enough
  to use for even the average person with no previous exposure to GPS tracking
devices.

Technical Support

LandAirSea Systems provides fast and reliable technical support that is available
Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.

Overall Rating

The LandAirSea Systems, Inc. Tracking Key has been proven to be one of the
  best passive GPS tracking devices on today’s market.  Its reliability, accuracy
  and reasonable cost make this product a worthwhile investment that delivers
results.

What is GPS tracking?

GPS tracking uses a system of satellites orbiting the earth to find an approximate placement of the receiver within a few meters of its actual location.  These systems are known for their accuracy and reliability and can generally give you a precise reading within a few feet of your position.

Are GPS Tracking Systems Difficult to use?

Basically two types of tracking systems exist today:passive and real time, which is also known as active. A passive unit maintains a record of every location it has traveled to in a particular vehicle. This information can then be downloaded onto your computer and viewed using the manufacturer’s software that is included with your tracking unit. Real time, or active systems allow you to view the vehicle’s location whenever you desire. They collect the same information, but usually transmit the data in “real-time” via cellular or satellite networks to a computer.

GPS Tracking Systems Available.

Basically two types of tracking systems exist today passive and real time, which is also known as active. A passive unit maintains a record of every location it has traveled to in a particular vehicle. This information can then be downloaded onto your computer and viewed using the manufacturer’s software that is included with your tracking unit.Real time, or active systems allow you to view the vehicle’s location whenever you desire. They collect the same information, but usually transmit the data in “real-time” via cellular or satellite networks to a computer.

Cost of GPS Tracking Systems.

A good quality passive GPS unit will cost approximately $300 dollars, depending on the options available on that particular unit. On the other hand, a basic real-time GPS system will generally start at around $500 dollars and could cost up to thousands of dollars. Both real-time and passive trackers are commonly cellular based systems, which use cellular towers in the surrounding area to upload data they receive from satellites. If tracking in a remote area, where cellular service is not available, is desired, a two-way satellite system would be necessary. These, however, are much more expensive to purchase and operate.