WARNING: Beware of Cowboys selling “cheap” rugged phones
Some big rugged phones sites and TradeMe sellers are trying to flog-off phones that don’t work in rural areas, and which may not work anywhere once Vodafone and Spark switch off the 3G cellsites next year – and they’re lying to their customers about it, still promising “compatible with all NZ 3G/4G networks”.
To help you avoid being stung, we’ve compiled a database of all rugged phones and whether they are really compatible. Read more at the links
4G VNZ48 Urban Locator Beacon/Elderly Medical Alarm IP67 waterproof with fall detection
$299.00
Worried about elderly parents living alone or in care? The VNZ48 Emergency Locator Beacon/Elderly Medical Alarm is half the price of comparable alarms on the NZ market and it provides instant peace of mind (REQUIRES SIM CARD AND MOBILE PLAN) Worn like a watch, the VNZ48 is waterproof so doesn’t need to be taken off. If your loved one suffers a fall and doesn’t respond to the alarm countdown, the VNZ48 will auto-dial three numbers of your choosing until someone responds. It will give you location details and open up an HD voice channel so you can talk directly to your loved one. Additionally, you can set the alarm to alert you if your loved one wanders off (ideal for dementia care). A manual SOS button also allows your parent to summon help if they’re still conscious and have not fallen, while a microphone button provides instant HD voice chat without them needing to ring you. A smartphone app also allows you to remotely monitor health vitals like heart rate and body temperature. The VNZ48 works in NZ cities with cellphone coverage. No need to pay monthly monitoring fees!
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SPECIFICATIONS
| ◇ Host specifications | Details | |
| ◇ Operation system | mocor5 | |
| * Data type of system | 32 bit | |
| ◇ Chip platform | 9820E | |
| * Main frequency | 1.2GHz | |
| * Architecture | Dual-core ARM CortexTM A7MP processor | |
| * Core Number | Dual-core | |
| ◇ Support network frequency | GSMWCDMAFDD-LTETDD-LTE | |
| ◇Bands combination (NZ model） | 4G-FDD： B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B8 B12 B20 B28A 3G-WCDMA： B1 B2 B5 B8 2G-GSM： B2 B3 B5 B8 |
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| ◇ Standby mode | Single-card of Nano SIM | |
| ◇ Receive diversity | Supports | |
| ◇ Data rate | 2G Data: EDGE | |
| 3G Data: DC-HSPA 4.22.2Mbps | ||
| 4G Data: CAT4 | ||
| ◇ Storage | Description | |
| * Chip IC，Supplier | PN614G8D2TE-B8BE0,XTX | |
| * ROMRAM | NAND LPDDR2 | |
| * RAM ROM | 2Gb 4Gb | |
| * External memory cardtype | Not support | |
| ◇Positioning functions | Description | |
| GPS | * GPS | Supports |
| Chip module: | Main chip internal integrated | |
| GPS signal： | L1,1575.42MHz C/A code | |
| GPS channel number： | 22 channels | |
| GPS chip scale receiving sensitivity | Trace：-165dBm, Capture：-148dBm | |
| GPS accuracy | 5-15m | |
| GPS Antenna | LDS/ceramic | |
| * AGPS | Supports | |
| AGPS fast position time： | Cold boot within 26 sec to locate | |
| LBS | * LBS Sim base tracking | Supports |
| LBS accuracy | 100-1000M | |
| WIFI | * WiFi | Supports |
| WiFi chip module | In built | |
| WiFi Standard | 802.11b802.11g802.11n | |
| WiFi accuracy | Depends on Google maps and Gaode maps | |
| ◇Other parameters of the mainboard | Description | |
| Working Temps | -15～70℃ | |
| Working Humidity | 5% to 95% nonsolidifying | |
| ◇ Special features | Description | |
| Ultra-low power consumption | Supports | |
| Location check on the Internet | By App or web platform in PC and smart phone | |
| Historical route check | Supports | |
| Phone calls | Supports | |
| SMS text commands | Supports | |
| In-built battery | Supports | |
| Blind spot supplement upload | Supports | |
| Position drift processing | Supports | |
| Lithium battery charging circuit | Supports | |
| Lithium battery charging protection | Supports | |
| Remote voice monitoring | Supports | |
| ◇ Structure and appearance | Description | |
| ◇ Product modeling | Clip type tracker | |
| ◇ physical dimension | 52*42*15mm | |
| ◇ Weight | 35g | |
| ◇ Color options | Black/Gold/White | |
| ◇ Packaging accessories | Description | |
| ◇ Host | available | |
| ◇ User manual | available | |
| ◇ Screws and screw driver | available | |
| ◇ USB cabletype | Magnet USB cable | |
| ◇ Package type | box with top and bottom lid |
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