There are many reasons people might need a GPS tracking device:

• PARENTS who want to monitor their child's location 


• PARENTS who want to track where their vehicle is at


• EMPLOYERS who want to track of their company vehicles


• SALESPEOPLE who need to keep logs of their driving history


• FLEET OWNERS who need to track where their delivery vehicles are at


• or ANYONE who wants to be able to track their vehicle history or locate their vehicle if it's lost or stolen!

The most important step in determining which GPS tracking device is best for you is by asking yourself one question:

Do I want (or need) real-time location information?

Real-time
location information means whether or not you need to know where your
tracker is at any given moment. This question is important, because it
will determine which of the two types of GPS trackers to get.

There are two types of GPS devices: REAL-TIME/Active GPS trackers and Historical/Passive GPS loggers.

If YES, then a GPS Real-Time/Active Tracker is probably best suited for your needs.

If NO, then a GPS Historical/Passive Logger is more likely what you need.

Below is a summary of the differences between the two types:

Real-Time/Active Tracking GPS Trackers:

• Location Updates - Every 10 seconds to 5 minutes, depending on model


• Map Interface - Google Maps or Bing Maps


• Device Cost - Varies, but usually slightly more expensive than passive loggers


• Monthly Fees - Yes, cost varies by provider


• Contract Required - Sometimes. Not all providers require this, but some do.


• Detailed Driving History Reports - Yes, you can save and print these.


• Live Speed Alerts - Yes, get notified if your child or vehicle exceeds a certain speed


• Geofencing/Safe Zones Alerts - Yes, get notified if your child or vehicle enters or exits a certain area


• Device Power - Both rechargeable battery power and hardwired vehicle models available

Historical/Passive GPS Loggers:

• Location Updates - N/A, data is retrieved when you plug the device into your PC


• Map Interface - Google Maps or Bing Maps


• Device Cost - Varies, but usually slightly less expensive than passive loggers


• Monthly Fees - No fees, just the one-time purchase price of the unit


• Contract Required - No, there are no contracts because all you pay is the device purchase price


• Detailed Driving History Reports - Yes, you can save and print reports


• Live Speed Alerts - No, real-time information is not available with historical loggers


• Geofencing/Safe Zones Alerts - No, real-time information is not available with historical loggers


• Device Power - Powered by rechargeable battery

There's
no doubt that owning a real-time active tracker is more expensive than a
GPS logger. But if you need real-time location information, then a
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