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Samsonite suitcase with built-in tracker launched at Rs 17,700
The Samsonite Zipprix FT Waypoint is a hard-shell suitcase with a tracker built into the leather tag, eliminating the need for a separate AirTag or accessory. It works with both Apple Find…
The Story in Brief
The Samsonite Zipprix FT Waypoint is a hard-shell suitcase with a tracker built into the leather tag, eliminating the need for a separate AirTag or accessory. It works with both Apple Find My and Google Find Hub. The 68cm version costs Rs 17,700, weighs 4.3 kg, and offers 76 litres of storage (expandable to 92 litres). A flat-top opening lets you access items without laying the case flat. Samsonite provides a 10-year warranty. Tracking precision depends on the crowd-sourced device network, not GPS or Ultra-Wideband.
The Indian Opinion
Smart luggage is often dismissed as a gimmick, but the Zipprix FT Waypoint’s built-in tracker solves a genuine anxiety, losing your bag. The Rs 1,500 premium over the non-Waypoint version seems fair for that peace of mind. However, the tracker relies on Apple and Google’s crowd-sourced device networks, not dedicated GPS. In Indian airports with sparse smartphone density, will the location be accurate or just a vague dot? That is the real test for travellers.
Sources (2): gadgets360.com, livemint.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
