We recently gave it a test, challenging Medtraks engineer to find me. Interference from our camera caused him some problems, but eventually he followed the arrows to my hiding place. The direction finding will work up to 1000 feet. And if the child takes the device off, an alarm sounds on the parent's unit. It's tough to tell whether the Kid Tracker preys on our fears or if it will actually turn out to be useful.
Technology often cuts both ways.
It's possible it might give parents a false sense of security, causing more problems than it solves. The Kid Tracker will be available in the spring. Copyright 2000 Belo Interactive Inc., All Rights Reserved.