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post Apr 22 2021, 08:49 AM

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I will buy one for my key, haha!
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post Apr 22 2021, 08:57 AM

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post Apr 22 2021, 11:33 AM

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It will be good for family members with Alzheimer's Disease.
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post Apr 22 2021, 12:33 PM

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QUOTE(magnor @ Apr 21 2021, 01:10 PM)
How does this work? Can I hide one in my car and track location in case it get's stolen?
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may be can use it to locate where u park your car in the mall... biggrin.gif
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post Apr 22 2021, 11:12 PM

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in lion city, can buy 1 pack of 4 and co-share with others. haha.
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post Apr 23 2021, 06:11 PM

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QUOTE(alexlim_88 @ Apr 21 2021, 01:15 PM)
Yes, buy one and throw inside your car. No installation and installing stupid app are needed.
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Is this even possible?

Because typical GPS remote sensing device require at least 2G signal like using your old dumbphone and transmit data.

So does this airTag work with similar concept?

If so, instant buy for me! thumbup.gif
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post Apr 23 2021, 07:07 PM

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QUOTE(Zaryl @ Apr 23 2021, 06:11 PM)
Is this even possible?

Because typical GPS remote sensing device require at least 2G signal like using your old dumbphone and transmit data.

So does this airTag work with similar concept?

If so, instant buy for me!  thumbup.gif
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AirTags do not have GPS, it uses crowd iPhone GPS via bluetooth to locate its location.

AirTags also uses UWB for precocious location.
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post Apr 24 2021, 05:30 AM

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Will buy one if i reach 60. tongue.gif

After viewing the hands-on on YT, AirTag seems better than Samsung implementation. Just the price though.
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post Apr 24 2021, 08:45 AM

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the price a bit high for my preference.
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post Apr 24 2021, 10:32 AM

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QUOTE(emy_xvidia @ Apr 24 2021, 05:30 AM)
Will buy one if i reach 60. tongue.gif

After viewing the hands-on on YT, AirTag seems better than Samsung implementation. Just the price though.
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apple always did the right thing instead of fighting to be the first mover. tongue.gif
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post Apr 24 2021, 12:03 PM

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QUOTE(Zaryl @ Apr 23 2021, 06:11 PM)
Is this even possible?

Because typical GPS remote sensing device require at least 2G signal like using your old dumbphone and transmit data.

So does this airTag work with similar concept?

If so, instant buy for me!  thumbup.gif
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A China YouTuber has demoed the workability in indoor parking lot to locate his car.
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post Apr 24 2021, 12:24 PM

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AirTag’s pricing is cheap after all comparing to competitors. Especially if you buy a pack of 4. Haha.

https://9to5mac.com/2021/04/21/airtag-prici...t50QeEdUyIPvPKU
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post Apr 24 2021, 02:08 PM

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QUOTE(Kiding @ Apr 23 2021, 07:07 PM)
AirTags do not have GPS, it uses crowd iPhone GPS via bluetooth to locate its location.

AirTags also uses UWB for precocious location.
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Ultra Wide Bandwidth? Effective range is up to 25 meters only.

So let say if my car is stolen and it’s 5km away, still this airTag wouldn’t be able to track my car last location? hmm.gif

I think this airTag is more like locating nearby items only
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post Apr 24 2021, 07:05 PM

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QUOTE(Zaryl @ Apr 24 2021, 02:08 PM)
Ultra Wide Bandwidth? Effective range is up to 25 meters only.

So let say if my car is stolen and it’s 5km away, still this airTag wouldn’t be able to track my car last location?   hmm.gif

I think this airTag is more like locating nearby items only
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I think u did not read the details about how it works at all.

FindMy app can locate ur device no matter where it is. Same like ur iPhone, the U1 chip can do precision finding where you are really near to the air tag from ur iPhone.

This post has been edited by westlife: Apr 24 2021, 07:07 PM
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post Apr 24 2021, 10:10 PM

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QUOTE(Zaryl @ Apr 24 2021, 02:08 PM)
Ultra Wide Bandwidth? Effective range is up to 25 meters only.

So let say if my car is stolen and it’s 5km away, still this airTag wouldn’t be able to track my car last location?  hmm.gif

I think this airTag is more like locating nearby items only
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If the AirTag more than your iphone Bluetooth range, it will auto connect to other people i-devices and this i-devices will update the AirTag location to Apple server, from that you able know location of you AirTag.
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post Apr 25 2021, 12:50 AM

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QUOTE(westlife @ Apr 24 2021, 12:24 PM)
AirTag’s pricing is cheap after all comparing to competitors. Especially if you buy a pack of 4. Haha.

https://9to5mac.com/2021/04/21/airtag-prici...t50QeEdUyIPvPKU
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The hidden cost is buying the loop for it. But having massive iPhone (iPad) that can communicate and report back the device? That's massive advantage over competitors like Tile.

Apple Msia not having 4 in a pack? Very bad idea....
andrewtho
post Apr 25 2021, 02:49 PM

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My only gripe about AirTags is the thickness of it, can't put into a wallet - which is so important to me.

Keys, perhaps so but man - a wallet version would've been perfect like Tiles.
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QUOTE(andrewtho @ Apr 25 2021, 02:49 PM)
My only gripe about AirTags is the thickness of it, can't put into a wallet - which is so important to me.

Keys, perhaps so but man - a wallet version would've been perfect like Tiles.
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the Tile version for wallet, is a non-replaceable battery so it's some challenges. But i'm thinking Apple will release more products tiers within AirTags. Even AirPod also have orig and Pro version.
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QUOTE(dreamthief @ Apr 25 2021, 05:00 PM)
the Tile version for wallet, is a non-replaceable battery so it's some challenges. But i'm thinking Apple will release more products tiers within AirTags. Even AirPod also have orig and Pro version.
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Yup defo, that form factor you can fit in a replaceable battery. But still wishful thinking of a two tier version as well.
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post Apr 26 2021, 10:49 AM

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QUOTE(dreamthief @ Apr 25 2021, 12:50 AM)
The hidden cost is buying the loop for it. But having massive iPhone (iPad) that can communicate and report back the device? That's massive advantage over competitors like Tile.

Apple Msia not having 4 in a pack? Very bad idea....
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Plenty of cheap loop on Taobao. I am sure you can get it on Shopee as well.
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