World's lightest GPS monitor now developed

Stereotyped GPS devices nowadays range from the autobot-megatron-like figures with big chassis and complex wiring to the most expensive and bit large-sized android phones where anyone can download such GPS applications.

Seiko Epson Corporation has just broke in the stereotypes when the company came up with a new GPS device, now recognized as the world's lightest GPS monitor. As posted in the article Epson develops world’s lightest GPS running monitor, below is the product description:

GPS-enabled running monitor, which also boasts an extremely thin design. Designed to be worn on the wrist and equipped with long battery life, the monitor uses GPS to provide runners with accurate distance, pace and other data. Epson plans to release a commercial version of the monitor in Japan within 2012 as the company’s first entry in the electronic sporting goods market.

With a full charge, the running monitor can operate for up to 12 hours with GPS tracking on – more than enough time for long-distance events, from full marathons to trail runs. The long battery life means the monitor will require less frequent recharging. For example, a runner who used the device for five hours a week with GPS tracking on would not need to recharge the unit for a full two weeks. 

With the advancement of the technology, GPS devices are expected to upgrade recurrently. Who knows tomorrow, people will not be surprised to know that the latest GPS device is already as small as a rice grain.