Do you think this GPS would work in NZ?

[bosslady]

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mini-GSM-GPRS-GPS-SMS-Real-Time-Network-Vehicle-Motorcycle-Bike-Monitor-Tracker-Free-shipping/739716343.html I can't understand what it does precisely anyway?! but that's gosh darn cheap!

[Gremlin]

Well, it's not a GPS, it's for vehicle tracking.

Won't be fully functional here in NZ, as it will only work on some frequencies of each provider.

[Edbear]

Not much to go on. Personally, I'd go to somewhere like Jaycar and ask about them. Cheap if you feel like grabbing one to try out, but maybe some Techie can enlighten us?

[bosslady]

Well, it's not a GPS, it's for vehicle tracking.

Won't be fully functional here in NZ, as it will only work on some frequencies of each provider.

How do you mean mean fully functional? provider?..? so I'd have to pay for some GPS company too? I thought this would just text me if the bike was moved or something. clearly I'm confused and / or mistaken!

[Gremlin]

It uses mobile service (a sim card) to be in contact. Ie, you need a provider which has it's networks on the same frequency as what that device is compatible with. You then pay for the sim card, have any minimum spend as stripulated by them etc.

In NZ, for the mobile frequencies, the providers frequencies are all different (2G and 3G are on two different frequencies, Vodafone is different to Telecom, city and countryside frequencies are also different). For this device, one frequency would work with Telecom XT, and another frequency would work with Vodafone, aka, it won't be fully functional, and it's dependent on mobile coverage anyway.

[bosslady]

I wonder if this is the same thing http://www.aliexpress.com/item/LBS-SMS-GPRS-GSM-Personal-tracker-Quadband-anti-theft-SOS-alarm-Geo-fence-Real-time-location/1037460744.html

[Edbear]

It uses mobile service (a sim card) to be in contact. Ie, you need a provider which has it's networks on the same frequency as what that device is compatible with. You then pay for the sim card, have any minimum spend as stripulated by them etc.

In NZ, for the mobile frequencies, the providers frequencies are all different (2G and 3G are on two different frequencies, Vodafone is different to Telecom, city and countryside frequencies are also different). For this device, one frequency would work with Telecom XT, and another frequency would work with Vodafone, aka, it won't be fully functional, and it's dependent on mobile coverage anyway.

Yeah, what he said... :innocent:

[bosslady]

It uses mobile service (a sim card) to be in contact. Ie, you need a provider which has it's networks on the same frequency as what that device is compatible with. You then pay for the sim card, have any minimum spend as stripulated by them etc.

In NZ, for the mobile frequencies, the providers frequencies are all different (2G and 3G are on two different frequencies, Vodafone is different to Telecom, city and countryside frequencies are also different). For this device, one frequency would work with Telecom XT, and another frequency would work with Vodafone, aka, it won't be fully functional, and it's dependent on mobile coverage anyway.
So basically you just have to try your luck?

[Gremlin]

So basically you just have to try your luck?
Like anything... if you think it's a bargain, don't cry if it don't work... Usually a reason something is cheap. Mobile carrier frequencies vary from country to country...

Your second link is even worse, no specification of compatible frequencies.

[SMOKEU]

Is aliexpress.com legit? They seem to have some deals that appear to be far too good to be true.

[bosslady]

Is aliexpress.com legit? They seem to have some deals that appear to be far too good to be true.
They appear to be, I started a thread on them awhile ago. I wouldn't buy any "safety" gear off there as they're knock off stuff but most other things would be OK I suppose.. I bought a filter off of there and it came no problem..

[SMOKEU]

They appear to be, I started a thread on them awhile ago. I wouldn't buy any "safety" gear off there as they're knock off stuff but most other things would be OK I suppose.. I bought a filter off of there and it came no problem..

Sweet, thanks for that. I might check them out as an alternative to dx.com.

[imdying]

Do try dx.com. They are definitely legit, and even have an Australian based shipping warehouse these days, so it's usually only a week.

[bosslady]

Interesting never heard of dx.com will check it out some time

[leathel]

I have got heaps of gear of DX, not fast with some gear that is not in stock, can take a couple of months, other gear in a couple of weeks, I only use PayPal so don't know weather I would use a credit card direct :)

[PeeJay]

Like anything... if you think it's a bargain, don't cry if it don't work... Usually a reason something is cheap. Mobile carrier frequencies vary from country to country...

Your second link is even worse, no specification of compatible frequencies.


Both units GSM: 900/1800MHz or 850/1900MHz

so telecom vodafone 2 degrees

cheap anough to try, so have just ordered a couple

[bosslady]

Both units GSM: 900/1800MHz or 850/1900MHz

so telecom vodafone 2 degrees

cheap anough to try, so have just ordered a couple

Make sure you report back!

[avgas]

It should work fine. China stuff usually covers NZ bandwidth as we have similar tech.