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Comparison Matrix
Comparison Matrix
| RoadScout Mobile Tracker vs. | Traditional fixed-mount GPS | |
| Mobility | Mobile device stays connected to your company's most important asset - your employees. | Remains fixed in vehicle. Essentially useless when employee shuts off or walks away from vehicle. |
| Cost | Uses existing mobile device and data plan. No additional fees or hidden costs. |
Must purchase additional data plan. |
| Equipment | Use existing mobile device or smart phone. Simply download RoadScout software and you're ready to roll. | Requires purchase and installation of bulky hardware and legacy technology. Requires modification and/or integration into vehicles wiring and electronic system. |
| Technology | Portable technology for iPhone, Android or Blackberry, within a SaaS Cloud-based platform. Always the latest technology and FREE software updates. |
Legacy system design and technology. Require professional installation and integration into vehicle's electronic system. Not functional in vehicles older than 1996. |
| Flexibility | Track service techs, repairmen, delivery drivers, sales people, engineers, anyone with a mobile device. |
Constrained to tracking only the vehicle that the equipment is installed in and has a qualified additional data plan. |
| Service Contract | No contracts. | Requires additional data plan that is only good while the vehicle is operational. |
| Coverage | RoadScout's SmartScout™ feature automatically switches to cellular triangulation technology if GPS signal is lost. |
Strictly reliant on GPS's clear view of sky. Adversely affected by heavy clouds, buildings, foliage or weather. |
| Refresh Rates | RoadScout provides multiple plans from 5-second "realtime" updating. |
Typically provides 15 minute updates of vehicles. |
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