RoamEO GPS Pet Location & Containment System-FREE SHIP No Activation or Monthly Fees*Authorized Retailer* Start Price USD 399.95 Current Price USD 399.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, August 30, 2008 End Time Saturday, September 06, 2008 Location USA See more about 'RoamEO GPS Pet Location & Containment System-FREE SHIP' Description RoamEO GPS Pet Location System ********* Includes Handheld Unit & Receiver/Collar ******** *** PLEASE ADD A NOTE TO YOUR PAYMENT SPECIFYING THE COLLARS SIZE YOU NEED *** *** Only Small & Large Collar Left, Medium are on Back Order *** *** SEE LISTING DETAILS ON HOW TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT COLLAR SIZE *** SMD Retail Services is a division of Essential Pet Supplies LLC and an authorized retailer and distributor of the RoamEO GPS Pet Location System Click here to verify us at the manufacturers web site About RoamEO The RoamEO Location System is designed for pet owners to quickly and accurately locate their pets by using state-of-the art GPS technology. RoamEO displays the concise, easy to read information on a color LCD screen that allows you to locate your pet and shows you his current movements. Each RoamEO system consists of a portable, handheld receiver that displays information received from the GPS-enabled collar on your dog. The handheld device uses a color LCD to show the location, direction and velocity of your pet. RoamEO is designed to update readings every few seconds, giving you a continuous stream of real-time information. RoamEO uses an ordinary collar that is equipped with GPS technology. Just snap the collar on your dog, turn it on, and RoamEO is operational. The RoamEO handheld unit can track up to three dogs simultaneously. A collar is required for each dog.RoamEO has been designed so that you can set up a GPS Fence. RoamEO uses GPS coordinates that you establish by walking the perimeter of your desired fence, and commits them to memory. If your pet exits this perimeter, an audible alarm will sound. For example, you may wish to establish your property line as the perimeter for your pet. After setting up your fence, this information would be stored in your system and if your dog wanders off your property, the alarm will sound. Because this boundary is electronic, you can erase and create new ones as often as you like, giving you the flexibility for any situation or condition. RoamEO uses rechargeable batteries in both the handheld unit and the collar, so there is no need to purchase batteries for your system. The AC adapters are provided. Click here for warranty information. Right Click here to download Manual. Choosing a Collar The RoamEO Pet Location System is offered with 3 sizes of collar: Small 14-15 inch Collar Medium 16-19 inch Collar Large 20-27 inch Collar     Helping select the proper collar size for your pet The collar for the RoamEO GPS Pet Location System is a critical component to the proper operation of the system. The antenna for the GPS module resides in the collar. To maximize satellite reception for the GPS module, it is important that the collar is orientated so that the plastic case is at the bottom of your dog's neck. The collar is designed so that this will occur naturally so long as it is applied slightly loose (but not hanging) on the neck. Here are some considerations when selecting a collar size for your dog: Measure the length of your current collar. Based on this number, you can select the RoamEO collar that best matches the length of your current collar. Please make sure that you take into account your dog's age and chances for future growth and allow for the collar to be worn slightly loose around the neck. Measure the circumference of your dog's neck. If it's easier or practical, you can measure the circumference of your dog's neck. Again, please remember to account for your dog's future growth and for the collar to be worn slightly loose around the neck. Frequently Asked Questions How does RoamEO work? Each RoamEO system has two components: a portable, handheld receiver used by the pet owner and a special collar for the dog. The collar transmits GPS coordinates back to the receiver, where the information is translated and then displayed on the color LCD screen. Is RoamEO designed to work with cats? Technically, there is no reason RoamEO would not work on cats. However, the smallest circumference on a collar we currently manufacturer is 14 inches. Generally, this size collar would be too large for most cats. We have received considerable input from cat owners asking for a product like RoamEO for their pets. As a result, we are actively investigating whether we can make a collar small enough to fit on cats. Please watch our website for further updates on this. Is RoamEO available outside the United States and Canada? Currently, we cannot ship RoamEO outside the United States. All countries have laws governing radio transmissions within their borders, and these laws are usually quite different than those of the United States'. We are researching the laws now in the following countries: all of Europe, South America, Mexico, and Australia. It is our goal to make RoamEO available to as many countries as possible. What set-up is required for RoamEO? RoamEO was designed to be simple. The only set up required is adjusting the collar for your dog. There is no hardware or software installation required. The system is operational the moment you turn it on. What is the range of RoamEO? In line of sight conditions, RoamEO has a range of one mile in all directions. Buildings, trees, and hills can affect the range of RoamEO, although every condition is unique and results will vary. If possible, we recommend that you test for range so that you have an understanding of this distance in the environment that you will be using your system. What information is displayed on the LCD screen? RoamEO was designed with three distinct screen shots. The unit defaults to the screen that was active at shut-down. The first screen provides very basic information, and an additional level of detail is added as you scroll to the next screen. Moving from screen to screen requires only hitting the 'Screen' button, should you decide at any time that more or less information is needed. The following information is available: your location, your pet's location, distance in feet, velocity in MPH, direction your pet is heading, general compass, Electronic Fence (if activated), battery life of collars, battery life of handheld unit, GPS signal strength, radio signal strength, and zoom scale. Examples of these screenshot of the LCD screen are available here. What happens if my dog goes beyond the range of RoamEO? RoamEO displays the last known location of your pet. If at any time your pet comes back into the range of the system-whether because you are moving toward him or he is moving toward you-RoamEO will resume tracking immediately. What happens if I lose a GPS fix on my dog? Depending on the environment you are in, it is possible that either you or the collar on your dog may lose a GPS fix. If this occurs, RoamEO will show the last known position of the unit, and continue its attempts to acquire a GPS lock. As soon as a GPS fix is re-acquired, the system immediately displays the updated information. If this condition persists, especially on the collar, it may be possible your dog is under some type of covering-man made or otherwise-that is preventing his collar from receiving a signal. How many pets can I track at one time with RoamEO? RoamEO is designed to track up to three pets at once. Each pet would require their own collar. RoamEO uses a color system to distinguish between multiple pets on the LCD screen. What is the GPS Fence? The GPS Fence option allows you to establish an electronic perimeter for your pet. For example, this could be the perimeter of your yard or your property line. Once established, the fence will reside in the system memory. If you choose to activate your fence when your system is turned on, you will receive an audible warning if your dog exits the fence perimeter. RoamEO still tracks your pet, even without an active fence. You can store a fence in memory without activating it. Will RoamEO track my pet if he exits the GPS Fence? RoamEO is designed to constantly track your pet, whether he is inside or outside the perimeter of the GPS Fence. How do I set up the GPS Fence? The GPS Fence feature is very easy to set up. It is best if you decide before hand the perimeter you wish to establish for your pet. Then, holding the handheld unit, walk the perimeter you have selected, pressing the 'Fence' button at strategic points. This action causes the system to establish GPS fence posts in memory, which serve as the outline of your fence. You may establish up to 256 GPS fence posts, although we would not recommend that. The fence is then stored in memory until or if you choose to create a different fence. How large (or small) can I make my GPS Fence? Theoretically, you could make your fence as large as the range on your system in your given environment, or as small as a 10 foot perimeter. The GPS Fence feature was designed to give you maximum flexibility in terms of both shape and distance. Some experimentation may be necessary to establish the most efficient fence for your particular situation. With this mind, we have designed the fence building process to be very simple. Can I use RoamEO from indoors? Yes. We have designed RoamEO to allow for you to track your dog from indoors. However, RoamEO will need to be placed close to a window so that the radio signals can be received. How do I know if the collar will fit my dog? The smallest collar is designed to fit a dog with a neck circumference of 14 inches, and the largest is designed for a neck circumference of 27 inches. There are three different sizes of collars offered, so it is important to match the collar size for your dog. Can the collar get wet? Yes, the collar was designed to be submersed in water for up to 30 minutes. We do not recommend this as a common practice, however. What type of batteries are used on RoamEO? RoamEO uses lithium ion re-charagable batteries in both the GPS Receiver and the collar. These batteries are enclosed in their respective cases and are not field replaceable. Battery life on the GPS Receiver is 8-10 hours; on the collar, it is 10-12 hours, replacement batteries are available can be purchsed seperately from the manufacturer. The batteries for the RoamEO GPS Receiver and collar were specifically designed for use with our system, and as such, are not available as a standard product offering in retail stores. How much installation and/or assembly are required for RoamEO to be operational? Take RoamEO out of the box. Place the collar on your dog. Turn it on. RoamEO is now operational. The only feature of RoamEO that requires any degree of installation is building the GPS Fence. This involves walking the perimeter of your fence outline to program the fence posts into memory. All other features of RoamEO are operational from the moment the system is activated. Screen Shots Basic Tracking Screen Detailed Tracking Screen with GPS Fence   GPS Status Screen   RoamEO GPS Pet Location System - Product Specifications System Power Handheld Unit Battery: Lithium Ion Battery Pack, 1800 mAH, 4.2V Collar Battery: Lithium Ion Battery Pack, 780 mAH, 4.2V Handheld Unit Battery Life: 8 hours typical, use dependant Collar Battery Life: 10 hours typical, use dependant Handheld Unit Charger: 5VDC @ 2.0A Collar Charger: 5VDC @ 700mA Charging Time: Approximately three hours Physical Dimensions Handheld Unit: 4.4" Wide x 5.6" Height x 1.3" Depth Collar Case: 2.3" Wide x 1.0" Height x 1.6" Depth Receiver Weight: 8.65 oz (245g) Collar Weight:      Collar and plastic case: 3.70 oz (106g)      Plastic Case only: 2.10 oz (60g) LCD Display: 2.2" H x 2.9" W      320 X 240 pixels      256 color, transmissive TFT Collar Case: Water resistant to 1m Temperature Range: -10 degrees - 60 degrees Celsius Electronic Compass Accuracy: +/- 5 degrees Resolution: 1 degree GPS Performance Receiver: WAAS-enabled, continuously tracks up to 12 satellites Acquisition times: Cold: 42 seconds Warm: 20 seconds Update rate: Once per second, continuous GPS Accuracy: < 5.2 meters, 95% typical Antenna: Patch Radio Features Transmit Power: 2W Channel: MURS band, 154.60 MHz Range: up to 1 mile Tracking Information Quantity: track up to three units simultaneously Information: displays distance from base and velocity Competition Comparison Chart   Features and Costs RoamEO™ Zoombak™ PetSafe™ GPS Locator Global Pet Finder™   Uses GPS Satellites Yes Completely GPS enabled Yes…but needs cell phone service to work Yes…but needs cell phone service to work Yes…but needs cell phone service to work   Shows Pets Location on a map Shows Pets exact location in real time on handheld go anywhere screen.   Go directly to where your pet is…not where it was 3 minutes ago Details limited at this time, but seems to be very much the same as the PetSafe™ and Global Pet Finder™ Units  Yes to your home computer or you may call their service center and have someone navigate you through your town until you find the pet. Yes…on your computer screen at home, not very mobile.  Will send text message updates to your cell phone every 3 minutes, showing where your pet was at that time. GPS Fence Feature  Yes, customized to whatever size and shape you need.  Details limited at this time, but seems to be very much the same as the PetSafe™ and Global Pet Finder™ Units  Sort of.  You need to set up a circular radius (Safe Zone) 300 feet in radius or larger.  Great if you have a round yard.  Sort of ..You need to call the company and guess the size that you will need to set your boundary.  It also is a circle.     Ease of Use All settings and controls are at your finger tips.  No need to contact any call centers to have a technician set it up for you.  Most functions can be set with 2 – 4 pushes of a button    Must contact a call center to make changes and activate your system.     Must contact a call center to make changes and activate your system.     Must contact a call center to make changes and activate your system.    Low Battery Alert Handheld unit shows battery status for both the collar and the handheld unit So you know at all times how much battery life you have left   Details limited at this time, but seems to be very much the same as the PetSafe™ and Global Pet Finder™ Units   Yes.  Sends a text message or e-mail 24 hours before hand    Yes.  Will send a message to cell phone or other wireless device Countries approved for use USA, The U.K., all of Europe (Canada coming soon)   USA only   USA only   USA only Made In USA Does Not Say China Does Not Say     Early Termination fees     NO FEES OF ANY KIND $100.00  ("Customer may terminate the Services at any time.  Except as provided in sections 5.2 and 5.3 of this Agreement, if Customer terminates the Services prior to the expiration of the term of Customer's contract with Zoombak: (a) Customer's payment card will be charged $100 as an early termination fee...") Read this legal document on their site...:Click Here EARLY TERMINATION POLICY ©GPS Locator Location Service during the initial commitment period, except as provided under the PetSafe GPS Locator Guarantee, you will be assessed an early termination fee of up to $240  $175.00 ("In accordance with the Globalpetfinder Satisfaction Guarantee, you must return your equipment within 15 days of purchase to receive a full refund. If you cancel service within 15 days of the purchase of your device, but do not return your device as required, you will be responsible for payment of the $175 early termination fee in addition to all locates, access and other applicable charges incurred prior to the termination of your service.") Purchase Price $549.95 $199.99*** ***Does not account for monthly fees $299.99** $289.99** Activation Charge NONE NONE NONE $34.99     Monthly Fees     NONE Plan 1: $14.99/month $179.88/yr Plan 2: Starts at $9.99 a month pre–pay the first six months for only $59.94 ($9.99/month). After 6 months, pay $14.99/month Plan 1 - Annual Plan $16.58 month ($199.00 per year)One year automatically renewing plan billed ONE TIME on an ANNUAL basis. Plan 2- Monthly Plan $19.99 per  ($239.88 per year) One year automatically renewing plan billed on a MONTHLY basis.   $17.99 - $19.98/Month with a minimum of a 1 year contract $215.88 - $239.76 per year    Additional Costs    NONE Need to have a text message plan with your cell phone provider cost vary but usually start at an extra $4.99 per month or $59.88 per year Need to have a text message plan with your cell phone provider cost vary but usually start at an extra $4.99 per month or $59.88 per year Need to have a text message plan with your cell phone provider cost vary but usually start at an extra $4.99 per month or $59.88 per year   Location Fees (An additional fee to activate your system and locate your pet )    NONE – find your pet as many times as you need to in real time all the time.  There are never any additional costs      None      None  Basic plan $17.99/month gives you 3 locates a month you must pay for additional “Locates” at $4.99 ea if you go over “Escape Artist” Plan $19.98/month only give you 3 locates a month as well but will give you 3 more if you go over for “Only” an extra $7.49 Total Upfront Cost to Purchase   $399.95       $439.75   $558.87 - $599.75 (Factoring in activation fee, basic monthly plan, and text message fees)   $600.74 (Factoring in activation fee, basic monthly plan, and text message fees) Ongoing Costs NONE $14.99/month $179.88/year A Minimum of  $199.00 per year A Minimum of  $215.88 per year Average Life expectancy of a dog = 13 years Total Cost of Ownership after 13 years  $399.95  Total Cost of Ownership after 13 years assuming minimum costs $2568.31 Total Cost of Ownership after 13 years assuming minimum costs  $2958.75 Total Cost of Ownership after 13 years assuming minimum costs  $3191.30    Savings With RoamEO you SAVE $2198.32 - $2641.35 During the life of your pet    $2198.32 more Compared to RoamEO   $2408.80 more Compared to RoamEO   $2641.35 more Compared to RoamEO Zoombak™,  PetSafe™ GPS Locator,  Global Pet Finder™ are all wholly owned registered trademarks of their respective companies.  We in no way claim ownership of these trademarks or a relationship to these companies.  This chart is for informational purposes only and is 100% true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time it was made.  All information was retrieved from each manufacturers website.  If any information contained in this chart can be conclusively shown to be inaccurate in part or in whole, please provide proof of these inaccuracies and they will be corrected.Be sure to add me to your favorites list! 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