[Blindtlk] Fwd: Announcing Sendero GPS 2012.5 with the new"EZ" and "XL" modes

[Christine Szostak]

Hi,
  Thanks, that was my thinking but I was not certain.
Many thanks,
Chris



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Wunder" <GWunder at earthlink.net>
To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Fwd: Announcing Sendero GPS 2012.5 with the new"EZ" 
and "XL" modes


> Most only work well outdoors where they can receive clear satellite 
> signals.
> GPS works by looking at as many as they can find and then pinpointing your
> position based on knowing where those signals originate. Buildings 
> generally
> obscure these signals him, and no system that I am aware of tries to
> substitute for a cane in finding steps, curbs, and other obstacles..
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Christine Szostak
> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 6:16 AM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Fwd: Announcing Sendero GPS 2012.5 with the new 
> "EZ"
> and "XL" modes
>
> Hi All,
>  I am primarily a lurker here, but wanted to ask a question about GPS
> systems for the blind in general. I was curious as to whether they can
> provide you with as detailed info as to things like steps, overhangs... 
> and
> whether they work in doors. My understanding of GPS systems is that they
> only work out-of-doors.
> Many thanks in advance,
> Chris
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
> To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 5:53 AM
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Fwd: Announcing Sendero GPS 2012.5 with the new "EZ" 
> and
> "XL" modes
>
>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Announcing Sendero GPS 2012.5 with the new "EZ" and "XL" modes
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Roseville, California, August 20, 2012
>>>
>>>
>>>Sendero GPS is known as the Cadillac or Rolls Royce of accessible GPS
>>>products, a result of input from blind users over the past twelve years.
>>>The new Sendero GPS "EZ" version combines an easy-to-use simple
>>>interface with the richness and power of the Sendero GPS technology.
>>>For example, the most popular functions are grouped in a short menu
>>>and the less common functions are only available in the full Version of
> the software.
>>>
>>>This new "EZ" version is also "EZ" on the pocket-book. The MSRP for
>>>the software and maps is $498, one third the price of a complete GPS
> package.
>>>The EZ version does not include Virtual Mode or map updates, which can
>>>be purchased separately along with a memory card and GPS receiver. You
>>>can always update later to the full Sendero GPS XL version once you
>>>have mastered the basics.
>>>
>>>The "EZ" mode is also available in the complete Sendero GPS product
>>>with what we now call the XL mode. "XL" includes all the Sendero GPS
>>>features you have come to know like the Virtual Exploration mode,
>>>manual route recording, Replay User POI recording, 2 years of upgrades
>>>and the list goes on. The process of connecting to the GPS receiver
>>>has been made easier in both modes.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>BrailleNote customers can learn the details about new features and
>>>modes by going to:
>>><http://senderogroup.com/products/GPS/v2012changes.htm>http://senderog
>>>roup.com/products/GPS/v2012changes.htm
>>>
>>>Sense Navigation customers go to:
>>>
>>><http://senderogroup.com/support/SenseNav/Sense%20Navigation%20Changes
>>>.htm>http://senderogroup.com/support/SenseNav/Sense%20Navigation%20Cha
>>>nges.htm
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>For those who have a Sendero GPS 2012 license, just use F3 in Sendero
>>>Maps to download the update or go to:
>>><http://www.gosendero.com/>http://www.GoSendero.com.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>If you would like to try v2012 before you buy, download the Trial
>>>Version,
>>><http://senderogroup.com/products/GPS/testdrive.asp>http://senderogrou
>>>p.com/products/GPS/testdrive.asp,
>>>for your BrailleNote. You will have access to all countries we
>>>currently support for the 30 days, after which you can purchase a full
>>>version, opt for the Pay-As-You-Go payment plan, or uninstall the 30
>>>day trial version and re-install your old version of Sendero GPS. To
>>>purchase, call Sendero toll free, 1-888-757-6810 or purchase online at
>>><http://senderogroup.com/products/shop.htm#GPS>http://senderogroup.com/pro
> ducts/shop.htm#GPS.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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