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Created On: 11/23/2012 09:54 AM
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11/23/2012 09:54 AM
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stumped
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Here is a viable alternative to LoJack for laptops. It is designed for laptops, smartphones, tablets etc. It doesn't have all the features of Lojack , but it doesn't Call Home every so often to report its location either...and it doesn't cost $39 a year. Give it a read. It could help recovery efforts if your laptop, phone, or tablet gets stolen or *cough* misplaced.

http://preyproject.com/



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Edited: 11/25/2012 at 01:00 AM by stumped
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11/23/2012 10:20 AM
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thanks stumped, been wanting one of these for a while.

 

add: i hit the reply to topic button and i instantly saw the post. i think the site may be improving.



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11/23/2012 10:50 AM
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Originally posted by: k-9 thanks stumped, been wanting one of these for a while.

 

add: i hit the reply to topic button and i instantly saw the post. i think the site may be improving.

I had LoJack on a laptop a few years ago when it was stolen. Unfortunately it found the thief...a friend of my teenage grandson. I tried this out last nite..it took a nice picture of the 'thief' (me).



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04/11/2013 03:13 PM
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Originally posted by: k-9 thanks stumped, been wanting one of these for a while.

 

add: i hit the reply to topic button and i instantly saw the post. i think the site may be improving.

Here is a good example of a laptop tracker. Although it is a different program/brand..the results are the same. Also, I read that Prey is available now for tablets and smart phones...and it's free.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57579119-1/man-traces-stolen-laptop-to-iran-blogs-photos-of-new-owners/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=title



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