@chubert hey. Unfortunately I'm not legally allowed to say but it's one of the big guys so extremely reliable
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@jlippiner@chubert btw we can offer you very cheap roaming data plans in every country if actual.
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Hey Hunters!
I am excited to celebrate the launch of Ping with all of you.
Ping is the world’s smallest GPS locator for kids, pets, drones, bikes, luggage – or anything that moves.
Not only is it the smallest, it's also the longest range, longest battery life global (GPS) locator out there. Ping is IP68 Waterproof, Rechargeable, Attachable, with One Touch Check-in, SOS Alerts, and a Data Plan included for the entire first year. It also have a battery life that is measured in weeks and months, not days like other GPS solutions on the market.
Personally, I love bluetooth trackers, like Tile and TrackR, for finding things that fall behind cushions or car seats, like keys or wallets. I use a bunch of them. But the reality is that after 35 feet they don't work well so if you are trying to locate something very important, or something that moves, like kids or drones, you need a different solution. The GPS trackers that already exist are large, have expensive data plans, track your every movement & need to be recharged every few days. We wanted something else, something simple and practical and less intrusive.
Having global coverage and long-lasting battery in such a tiny device so that you can quickly locate anything important is the goal for that type of practical solution, and that's what we've done with Ping. We’re excited to see all the different ways people use a truly global, personal locating solution.
Be among the first to experience Ping, and check it out at PingGPS.com to learn more and pre-order.
We're excited to hear what you think. Get in touch at hello@pinggps.com or drop a comment here! I'm always just a Ping away.
- Josh
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@jlippiner love this. I backed tile without reading the fine print and was pretty bummed out by the "warmer / cooler" concept (rather than a map marker telling me where the F it is). I may just have to give Ping a try!
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@jlippiner@pinggps Hello! The product seems exciting. Congrats on the successful campaign.
Just one comment around the comparison chart -
The chart gave me an impression that there is no fee given by the "No" in the "monthly fee" attribute. It was only clear after I checked the indiegogo page that there is indeed an yearly fee - though the first year is off.
But other than that, looks like a really great product. Love the idea of double tap SOS feature. :)
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@mathakoot@pinggps Thanks for the note. It's hard to convey everything in that chart. We tried "first year free" but that confused people with Tile and other things. The fact is that we believe in the value of Ping so much that we give people the first year to try it out without having to pay for the cell plan so for that first critical year there are no monthly fees when all our competitors have fees. The rest of the page (hopefully) clarifies the chart further.
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@jlippiner@pinggps I guess I'll be the Downer Dude here and ask how solid your delivery dates are, etc. Not being contrarian, simply burned by one (or 5!) too many in the past :). It truly does look amazing and I'm probably about to hop on, despite my query, TBH!
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@rgoodwin@pinggps Hi! They are pretty solid. We have been working on this for some time and have everything all set to go (tech, parts, BOM, manufacturer, etc). Simply need to tool the line, order components and deliver. Of course, there are a million things out of our hands in that but we are doing the best we can to mitigate. Completely understand if you want to wait until we start delivering to order - but I can't promise access to the same pricing or perks :)
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In theory, a perfect device for anyone with kids, so long as you can hide it well enough that a Bad Hombre doesn't find it before your kid can push the button. But, is anyone here actually technical enough to validate whether this is potentially legit?
If Pebble ran out of money trying to make their little dot devices with a big deal and a lot of experience, I am hugely skeptical this team can pull it off. There's in fact not much said about who they are or why they have the expertise.
Lastly, talking to some hardware friends and looking at the Ping timeline, it's hard to believe their industrial design process just started six months ago, and they are already expecting to ship the device by this summer. Them using Indiegogo vs Kickstarter is also a signal in the negative direction, since KS validates the product for "reality" while IG still allows waporvare.
All-in-all, sounds like a great product, but will it be?
Curious what you'll be able to deliver. I've been going through a number of Tiles and even though they've definitely saved my life a few times, the price/convenience wasn't worth it.
Small weird thing is that you mention the battery life being up to 5 months in the video but up to 3 months in the visual on Indiegogo. Which one is it? @jlippiner
Having used Tagg (acquired by Whistle) to track my outdoor cats for years, and dealing with recharging it every 3 days, and knowing they also promise at least 1-2 weeks of battery life and fall miserably short of that in real life usage, I can safely say: Ping, I'll believe it when I see it.
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I'm out of US, been missing such simple trackers for years. Even thought of buying kind of smart watches for my kids, but almost all of them suck or made for US only. Hope you'll make them!
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