MARCUS Vs. Nextel GPS
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| Features & Benefits | MARCUS | Nextel GPS Phone |
| Driver Intervention | No, always on | Yes, must turn on Java application daily |
| Hassle Factor | Low, no driver intervention | High, more excuses due to driver interaction |
| Position Update Rate | 2 Min. Standard | 3-15 min. depending on monthly service fee. |
| Start-Stop Report, Time at location | Yes | No, can't be calculated accurately if phone is moving with driver or going into buildings |
| Driver Tampering | Difficult, can be mounted inside of the dash of vehicle | Easy, simply turn the phone or GPS program off or block the phone from getting a GPS signal by putting under a seat or in a tool box |
| GPS Signal Reception | Dedicated GPS antenna mounted on roof or dash | Antenna is in phone which can be easily blocked by going inside or placing under seat of vehicle |
| After hours detection | Yes | No, simply leave the phone at the house or do not turn it on |
| Systems is always with vehicle | Yes | No, phone goes with driver |
| Total average monthly sevice fee | $35 total | $15-55 depending on update rate and phone and radio service |
| Nextel phone fees | $0 | $30 |
| Life expectancy of hardware | 3-7 years | 1-1.5 years |
| Hardware replacment or repair in 1 year | 1:75 | 1:10 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 90 days |
| Average hardware investment | $499 | $150 |
| FCC taxes on mobile wireless data, per vehicle | $0.90 | $0.90 |
| FCC fees on cell phone account | $0 | $25 |
| Requires Nextel phone service to operate | No | Yes |
| Stolen vehicle recovery assistance | Yes | No, only if the phone is left in the vehicle and on |
