GiSTEQ TripBook TB-100

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GiSTEQ TripBook TB-100 is a complete GPS mileage tracking solution that provides convenient mileage data logging and creates IRS conforming mileage logs. For people who work on-the-go and don’t have time to do mileage recording, TripBook can do it for you more accurately and quickly. It has no built-in battery, all you need is to plug it in to your car and it's ready to track. Not only can it be used for personal reasons, but it also suitable for business and fleet management. TripBook is a value-added product that makes life easier and more efficient.


Features

• Capture mileage details anytime and anywhere with a USB-Drive-size GPS device
• Create IRS-compliant mileage reports automatically
• Maintain date, mileage, and cost records, etc.
• Support trip merging, splitting, and exporting
• Easy to process and monitor expenses and mileage reimbursements
• Review employees' travel information for making better business decisions

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HOW does it work?

• The device keeps track of your location and records your mileage as you go.
• At the end of your trip, trip logs can be downloaded into PC for archives.
• Mileage report can be created automatically based on the records.
• Comprehensive reports can help making better business decisions and therefore save time and money.

Package Includes:

• 1 GPS USB Dongle
• 1 Software CD
• 1 USB cable
• 1 Vehicle adapter for the GPS unit
• User's Manual

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Specification

• 65 channels satellite tracking
• Cold/Warm/Hot start time: 29/10/1 seconds
• Superior sensitivity: -160dBm tracking
• Update Rate: 1 Hz (max)
• Dynamics: 4G (39.2 m/sec2)
• Dimension: 2.89 in (L) x 1.06 in (W) x 0.39 in (H)
• Support standard NMEA-0183 at 4800/9600/19200/38400 bps
• GPS protocol: NMEA +0183 - GGA, GSA, GSV, GLL, RMC, VTG, ZDA
• DATUM: WGS84 (User Definable)
• Support AGPS
• SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS) support
• 2MB flash memory for data logging, with 16 bytes binary data per record that stores up to 250K
• Logging data interval programmable: by time (1 second ~ 30 mins) or distance (2 ~ 65535 meters)
• Data tag (start, stop) can be set by user, maximum 250 sections
• Support G-mouse function
• Accuracy:
  • Position: 5m CEP without SA
  • Velocity: 0.1m/sec, without SA
  • Time: +/- 50ns synchronized to GPS time
• Operation Limits: Altitude <18,000 m or Velocity < 515 m/s
• Operating Temperature: -40 degrees celsius to 85 degrees celsius; Humidity: 5% ~ 95%
• USB 2.0
• USB powered
• Power Consumption <42 mA (1Hz standard version)

Export Format
Trip Records can be exported to KML, GPX and NMEA format
Mileage reports can be exported to Excel and PDF format

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I had been looking online constantly for around 3 months to see if I could find some way to automate my mileage log for tax/reimbursement purposes. I had not had any luck finding just what I was looking for... until I stumbled upon this. Most of the loggers out there are the "Mileage Logger/Vulocity" type which have either a huge investment upfront ($199+), monthly service charges ($15+) or both!!
I recently started my own business and wanted a way to be able to reimburse/deduct business use of my vehicle. I had been told by 3 CPA's that I couldnt simply "write off" my vehicle just because it has an advertising wrap on it. They all advised that I would have to create a log every time I got in the car to show each trip I made and then record the purpose, only then would I be able to take the percentage of usage for business and multiply it by costs or use the number of miles and reimburse $0.55/mile (2009). Hearing this I knew there had to be an easier way as I was not one to keep up with logs and notes at all.
This logger has no monthly service charge and is very reasonably priced compared to the most direct comparison I found which is the "Shadow Tracker" unit for around $199. I just happened to do a Amazon.com search and came up the first day it was released. I had a couple of teething issues getting the data downloaded and the reports formatted initially, however Gisteq support was amazing!! They helped me through the entire process of configuring it with my computer.
I even gave them a couple of pointers on how I would like a total on the reporting just so I could directly use those to reimburse myself and a few other tweaks and within a week they added all the additional functionality I would have liked/wanted!!!!! I couldnt believe how great they have been to work with, several emails to make sure I am having no issues and to ask for any feedback.
I now have a great way to keep track of my Business and Personal usage of my vehicle and I can take it from vehicle to vehicle as I please just incase I wanted to take the minivan for loading which is great. When downloading I simply plug it in to the computer and download the log. I then can go in and quickly select the trips and Business or Personal and add a comment or two to make my CPA happy and im done. I usually do this once a week since its just easier for me to remember but I havent seen it even reach 15% capacity so I am sure you could probably go a whole month without downloading your trip data.
I would definately recommend this to anyone looking for a Tax/Mileage logger as its the most affordable solution on the market right now and still has all the features and ease of reports as the most expensive units out there.
100% SATISFIED - GREAT PRODUCT AND GREAT SUPPORT FROM GISTEQ