Freedom Keychain

16th October 2007

Is this the key to never getting lost? The Freedom Keychain GPS SiRF III may have a big name, but it’s the most compact sat-nav receiver in the world – and it’s small enough to attach to a car’s keyfob. It uses Bluetooth technology and can connect with smart mobile phones and PDAs to provide location data for their navigation software.

And as the dinky receiver has a loop to fit to your car keys, you’ll never leave it at home by mistake – something which can happen with other separate GPS receiver systems. The tiny unit weighs only 30 grammes and costs £59.95. It has a 10-hour battery life and can be charged at home via the mains or on the move using the 12-volt adaptor provided.

It’s just a shame you can’t locate the Freedom receiver via GPS when your keys go missing – Bluetooth only works over a range of around 10 metres!