Pixie Tracker Review: Use Augmented Reality to Find Your Stuff

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Never lose your keys, phone, or other important objects again with the Pixie Tracker.

Pixie Tracker Review:

Price and Where to Buy The Pixie Tracker: The Pixie Tracker is available on Pixie’s website for $49.99.

How The Pixie Tracker Rates:

Usefulness: 7/10. The Pixie Tracker system uses an app and “pixie points” to help you find your stuff. Basically, download the app, attach one point to your iPhone or iPad and one to whatever you want to find (for example, your keys). Next time you can’t find your keys, open the app, and it will use augmented reality to show you on a map of your location where they are.
Value: 8/10. The price is inexpensive for a tracking system.
Portability: 5/10. The Pixie point is fairly bulky if you are attaching it to your phone or other small object.
Durability: 9/10. The Pixie points are water-resistant and can withstand drops, bumps, and other damage.
Cool Factor: 7/10. The augmented reality app is pretty cool!

Final Verdict: Always losing your keys? Give the Pixie points a shot as a way to easily find them.

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