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| Brand: Zoombak
Category: CE
List Price: $249.99
Buy New: $160.00
You Save: $89.99 (36%)
New (29)
Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 3648
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: Unknown
Includes MP3 Player: 0
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.4
Dimensions (in): 2.8 x 0.8 x 1.5
MPN: ZMBK200
Model: ZMBK200
UPC: 896227001018
EAN: 0896227001018
ASIN: B0014J61GI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Peace of mind August 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Zoombak locator allowed me great peace of mind when I was at work. I could check on my dog, who'd recently taken to escaping from the house and yard, at any time. When he was inside, I could relax; when he wasn't, at least I knew and could call a friend to get him back. I'd recommend this product to anyone with a wandering dog. Occasionally, I'd get frustrated--sometimes the website said the locator couldn't be found, and the representatives at the 800 number were not easy to communicate with--but overall, I very much enjoyed this device.
Zoombak Great for Scent-Driven, Curious Dogs August 2, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Cissy is our English Cocker female, 16 months old.
While her territorial range is only about 1/4 mile, we have been challenged with her tendency to scamper away to explore known fields and areas around our Dallas home.
The trouble is, when it's dark, or we don't see her leave, we have no idea which way to go to track her down.
The Zoombak has been successful in pinpointing and quickly finding her on several occasions while she's been "growing up."
I had one problem with the lithium ion batter's life. The specs said five days average. The unit I received was struggling to hold a charge for even two days. Upon notification, Zoombak promptly and cheerfully replaced my unit and even paid the return shipping. The new one now averages 4-6 days per charge.
Pros: competitive cost of both unit and monthly service. Design and electronics - reliable and sturdy. Combo of GPS and Cellular gives superior coverage. Strong features and accurate pinpointing of pet's location.
Cons: Needs to be waterproof for sporting breeds. Would buy a more compact unit if offered, since Cissy only weighs 20 lbs. Wish the tracking software and mapping worked with Blackberry, specifically Google Maps.
A Great Product! August 1, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought the Zoombak Car & Family locator to keep track of our car when my 17-year old niece comes with my wife and I to our summer home. My sister (the niece's mom) and I both can access the car's whereabouts on an online map whenever we'd like, and we both get text messages on our cell phones when my niece leaves and arrives back at our beach house in the car.
It's great, because my sister is no longer reluctant to let my niece come visit without her, and my niece loves this independence, especially in the summer. My sister feels a lot better knowing where her daughter is driving and when she is returning home. One thing: I wish we could see the car's location on a map on my cell phone in addition to the computer - that is the only reason why I am giving Zoombak 4 stars vs. 5 - but I think that might be a limitation of my phone, not the Zoombak. Overall - very cool product.
 Zoombak GPS Car Locator July 30, 2008
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I originally purchased the Zoombak GPS Locator as a more cost effective alternative to LoJack. My car was stolen about 6 months ago and never recovered. When I purchased my new car I did some research and found the Zoombak. I liked the idea of being able to receive text alerts if my car is moved from an area vs learning hours or days later. After using the Zoombak for about 3 months now and understanding how it works, I think the service is great! I have found myself using the Zoombak for things I had never intended on using it for before purchasing. I like to take long bike rides on the weekends and I take the Zoombak with me so my wife can check on my location. I have also set up some zones so when I arrive at certain destinations, she gets a text message letting her know I arrived safely and where I am located. I read some other comments about the battery life. Overall my experience with the battery life has been good. I find I get about 3-5 days before I need to recharge it depending on how often I use the service, which is a lot better then my cell phone. When I leave the Zoombak in my car, I have it plugged into a 12V charger, so I don't have to worry about recharging frequently. When I first purchased the Zoombak I was disappointed the text message locate feature was not available, so in order to check on the location of my car or bike, we had to use the web site or Customer Care. The feature is now available and works great (just make sure you have a text message plan with your cell phone). I only had to contact customer care once to ask a question and I found the rep very polite and helpful. I am considering purchasing another Zoombak to keep in my wife's car. We both like the Zoombak service, its easy to use, the price is very reasonable and it provides us with a little peace of mind.
Excellent Product! "Zoomed" right in! July 29, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I really like the Zoombak product. I used it during a recent trip to Gettysburg. My grandfather is 87 years old. I put a Zoombak in his camper so I would know when he left home and when he arrived at the campsite. Zoombak is great - it gives you an email alert, or, if you are away from your computer, you get a text message to your cell phone. Zoombak really gives me the extra peace of mind for my grandfather. He now puts his Zoombak in his car. When he is going out I feel safe knowing where he is and that I can find him if he needs me.
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