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Given how technology has advanced over the years, it is not surprising that some innovations have arisen that allow us to begin tracking our luggage in a more hi-tech manner, instead of tying a brightly color string or tag to identify our bags. We’ve seen various concepts and solutions, one of them being Trakdot which debuted earlier this year at CES. The good news is that if you were enamored by Trakdot’s features, you will be pleased to learn that the device has begun shipping to customers and if you were so inclined, you could order one for yourself.

For those wondering what Trakdot is, it’s basically a luggage tracking device that can be placed in a luggage which will notify the owner of the luggage where it is via an accompanying iOS/Android app. Notifications can also be sent via SMS should you not own a smartphone, and basically what it does is it offers peace of mind, letting you know where your luggage is at all times. Granted mix-ups can and will happen, but at least with Trakdot you will be able to locate your luggage which will save you and the airline company time in trying to figure out where it went.

The Trakdot device is priced at $49.99 and is available for order via its website. It will also require a $8.99 activation fee and an annual service fee of $12.99.

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Back in early January, we talked about the Trakdot luggage tracking device. At the time, we knew a lot of the details on the product with the exception of one of the most essential – when you could buy it. That final piece of the puzzle has now been unveiled.

GlobaTrac has announced that the Trakdot tracking system is now available for pre-order and will ship in late June. The pricing remains the same at $49.99(US). The device uses a cellular network to triangulate your bag’s location rather than GPS.

There is an activation fee of $8.99, but those the pre-order before April 27 won’t have to pay that particular fee. The annual service fee is $12.99 for a year of cellular-based tracking. You have to be seriously concerned about the whereabouts of your bag to resort to this sort of equipment. I have a much easier method of keeping track of my bag, I simply don’t fly anywhere where everything I need can’t fit in a carry-on.

[CES 2013] SITA claims that nearly 26 million bags are separated from their rightful owners each year at airports around the world, and for those who travel frequently and are extremely concerned about their valuables are transported, you have a simple piece of technology to help you on your way. Basically, the Trakdot Luggage Tracker can be placed into a checked bag, where it has the inner circuits to report its current city location in real time to just about any compatible mobile device – whether they are iOS- or Android-powered, it does not matter. Even if you lack a smartphone, fret not, you can still receive notifications via SMS. With the Trakdot Luggage Tracker, airline passengers will have unprecedented control at a price that does not break the wallet, letting you keep track of checked-in luggage anywhere as long as your mobile phone has reception.

It will comprise of a palm-sized tracker that is extremely light that is ultra-light and can fit into into any size bag easily. Should the Trakdot protected bag fail to arrive at the correct destination, passengers will still be able to know just where else it has ended up. You can also opt to track your luggage on Trakdot.com, or download and make full use of the free Trakdot Luggage app. Each $49.95 purchase comes with the Trakdot Luggage device, luggage tag, and batteries, where you will have to top that up with an $8.99 activation fee and an annual service fee of $12.99.

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