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

Tue Aug 21 20:28:09 UTC 2012

Dear Christine,

They all are designed to work out of doors, where the receiver can see the 
satellites in the sky.
They will sometimes work in rooms that have a thin roof over head, but not 
well.
They will not identify steps and stairs in your way.  That is what your Long 
White Cane or guide dog are for.
You can however, record a route and you could register a (POI) Point of 
interest as a warning to you for a reminder that you are approaching some 
obstacle, but you would need to do it coming from both directions, going and 
coming, to make it work  The closest it can get you to a spot is about 30 
feet and then you need to use your skills to get the rest of the way.  .
They can give you "next turn" information and even a "look around" mode to 
tell you about an area or intersection , before you even go there.
They can help you find locations and directions, but you will need to still 
use good O and M skills to navigate your way.  There really is not a 
substitute for good cane or dog skills.
The Trekker Breeze or Captain G.P.S. units are small and very portable and 
will give you most of the info you want.
Just keep searching and asking those questions and learn as much as you can 
before you invest your money.
Remember, the NFB has a 3% Loan Program for the purchase of technology and 
some guide dog schools have programs that not only give you a G.P.S., but 
the training to use it along with a guide dog.
You could also approach your local Lion's Club for help in purchasing a unit 
as well.  I know as I am a Lion.
Someone is working on some way to navigate indoors, but that may be a ways 
off yet.
I have G.P.S. on my Braille Note "M" Power and you can get much the same 
thing today using an I-Phone app.
Just keep looking and asking those questions and see some demonstrations 
when and where you can.

David Evans and GD Jack.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christine Szostak" <szostak.1 at buckeyemail.osu.edu>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 7:16 AM
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://senderogroup.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%20Changes.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://senderogroup.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/products/shop.htm#GPS.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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