Comments on: TrackR: crowdfunded wafer with low-power Bluetooth helps you find misplaced wallet, etc. http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Sat, 25 May 2013 14:52:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: niktemadur http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1649343 niktemadur Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:54:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1649343 Opinions vary on tech blogs about that, For example, if the iPhone isn't around a preferred network, Wi-Fi will be continuously searching, draining the battery. Same would apply if no Bluetooth "coupled" devices are nearby.  Although if the TrackR is nearby, everything should be cool. Then again, I'm still on the iPhone 4 and am in no hurry to upgrade, this one does everything I need it to do (when jailbroken, that is). Opinions vary on tech blogs about that,
For example, if the iPhone isn’t around a preferred network, Wi-Fi will be continuously searching, draining the battery.
Same would apply if no Bluetooth “coupled” devices are nearby.  Although if the TrackR is nearby, everything should be cool.
Then again, I’m still on the iPhone 4 and am in no hurry to upgrade, this one does everything I need it to do (when jailbroken, that is).

]]> By: townandgownie http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1649080 townandgownie Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:07:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1649080  Your contention that turning off iPhone Bluetooth increases battery life is false. According to Apple's own Bluetooth document, Bluetooth on modern iPhones and iOS 5 or 6 uses no power when Bluetooth is not in use and turned on.  Your contention that turning off iPhone Bluetooth increases battery life is false. According to Apple’s own Bluetooth document, Bluetooth on modern iPhones and iOS 5 or 6 uses no power when Bluetooth is not in use and turned on.

]]> By: WinstonSmith2012 http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1649055 WinstonSmith2012 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:17:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1649055 Is there a TrackR TrackR?  Another TrackR? And why is it that my keys are always in the last place I look? (joke) Is there a TrackR TrackR?  Another TrackR?

And why is it that my keys are always in the last place I look? (joke)

]]> By: Joel Moore http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1648753 Joel Moore Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:07:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1648753 I should say however that I would attach one of these to my key chain in a heartbeat. I should say however that I would attach one of these to my key chain in a heartbeat.

]]> By: Chris McArthur http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1648733 Chris McArthur Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:06:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1648733 I have already made the connection between phone and wallet in my brain.  Now if I forget one, I forget the other.  My keys complete the trifecta. I have already made the connection between phone and wallet in my brain.  Now if I forget one, I forget the other.  My keys complete the trifecta.

]]> By: SamSam http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1648681 SamSam Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:53:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1648681 Hmm, it's 0.2 mm thinner -- not something that you could measure without calipers, so I'd have been hard-pressed to say that one was slimmer by looking at them, but I admit that's slimmer than I thought it was by looking at the picture. I'm excited that there are more of these devices coming out, and would certainly try your app if you reach your Android stretch goal. Hmm, it’s 0.2 mm thinner — not something that you could measure without calipers, so I’d have been hard-pressed to say that one was slimmer by looking at them, but I admit that’s slimmer than I thought it was by looking at the picture.

I’m excited that there are more of these devices coming out, and would certainly try your app if you reach your Android stretch goal.

]]> By: niktemadur http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1648620 niktemadur Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:37:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1648620 If it's an iPhone you've got, why haven't you heard of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/find-my-iphone/id376101648?mt=8" rel="nofollow">Find My iPhone</a>?  Here's the kicker:  it's free!  And it works like a charm! If it’s an iPhone you’ve got, why haven’t you heard of Find My iPhone?  Here’s the kicker:  it’s free!  And it works like a charm!

]]> By: godfathersoul http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1648562 godfathersoul Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:50:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1648562 I've had to deal with artwork theft a couple of times. I thought - o man, if only i had a GPS tracker on that... This might be what I've been looking for. edit: maybe not. there's not nearly enough range on that... o welll I’ve had to deal with artwork theft a couple of times. I thought – o man, if only i had a GPS tracker on that…

This might be what I’ve been looking for.

edit: maybe not. there’s not nearly enough range on that… o welll

]]> By: niktemadur http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1648550 niktemadur Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:41:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1648550 <blockquote>it uses low-power Bluetooth</blockquote>It had to work somehow, but I keep the iPhone bluetooth deactivated by default, one of those things that makes battery charge last a bit longer, a problem for me since I'm always listening to juice hog TuneInRadio.  Seriously, in just 1 1/2 hours the charge can go from 100% to around 60%.

it uses low-power Bluetooth

It had to work somehow, but I keep the iPhone bluetooth deactivated by default, one of those things that makes battery charge last a bit longer, a problem for me since I’m always listening to juice hog TuneInRadio.  Seriously, in just 1 1/2 hours the charge can go from 100% to around 60%.

]]> By: Joel Moore http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1648475 Joel Moore Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:51:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1648475 I gotta be honest. That doesn't look all that slim... maybe it has the outer dimensions of a credit card but it's a lot thicker looking. I gotta be honest. That doesn’t look all that slim… maybe it has the outer dimensions of a credit card but it’s a lot thicker looking.

]]> By: HubrisSonic http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1648441 HubrisSonic Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:31:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1648441 Aseo keys!  Aseo keys! 

]]> By: Phone Halo http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1648354 Phone Halo Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:49:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1648354 The Wallet TrackR is slimmer and we designed and tested the device specifically for being sat on repeatedly.  What's cool is that our app can track StickNFind devices as well as your bluetooth headset or even where you parked your car.  The app is available now.  Let us know what you think: http://appstore.com/itemtrackr The Wallet TrackR is slimmer and we designed and tested the device specifically for being sat on repeatedly.  What’s cool is that our app can track StickNFind devices as well as your bluetooth headset or even where you parked your car.  The app is available now.  Let us know what you think: http://appstore.com/itemtrackr

]]> By: Andrew Singleton http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1648349 Andrew Singleton Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:44:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1648349 Yet something else apparently inspired by Cory's writing. At least that's the solution they came up with in Makers to lost knock knacks. Yet something else apparently inspired by Cory’s writing. At least that’s the solution they came up with in Makers to lost knock knacks.

]]> By: SamSam http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1648337 SamSam Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:39:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1648337 I came here to say this. Of course, the Stick N Find isn't available yet, but I like that it's significantly smaller and (at least at the pre-order prices) slightly cheaper. The app looks really nice too, and has an API so others can make apps. I'm very pleased I went for the four-sticker preorder. If the TrackR is any better, though, it will be great to find that out. I came here to say this.

Of course, the Stick N Find isn’t available yet, but I like that it’s significantly smaller and (at least at the pre-order prices) slightly cheaper. The app looks really nice too, and has an API so others can make apps. I’m very pleased I went for the four-sticker preorder.

If the TrackR is any better, though, it will be great to find that out.

]]> By: Yep http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1648333 Yep Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:37:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1648333 I guess that's a cheaper alternative to the solution I'm currently considering to avoid forgetting either wallet or phone... http://twelvesouth.com/products/bookbook_iphone5/ I guess that’s a cheaper alternative to the solution I’m currently considering to avoid forgetting either wallet or phone… http://twelvesouth.com/products/bookbook_iphone5/

]]> By: raleighstclair http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1648329 raleighstclair Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:31:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1648329 thinks looks familiar.. http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sticknfind-bluetooth-powered-ultra-small-location-stickers?c=home thinks looks familiar..
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sticknfind-bluetooth-powered-ultra-small-location-stickers?c=home

]]> By: bzishi http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1648323 bzishi Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:26:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1648323 Neat idea, but ... that poor iPhone. Someone has been abusing it (and I'm not just referring to having AT&T as the carrier). Neat idea, but … that poor iPhone. Someone has been abusing it (and I’m not just referring to having AT&T as the carrier).

]]> By: Roose_Bolton http://boingboing.net/2013/02/06/trackr-crowdfunded-wafer-with.html#comment-1648320 Roose_Bolton Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:23:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=211423#comment-1648320 Great, one more thing to lose. Oh...wait... Great, one more thing to lose.

Oh…wait…

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