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

Wed Aug 22 00:14:37 UTC 2012

Thanks David, this is really helpful!
Many thanks,
Chris

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Evans" <drevans at bellsouth.net>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Fwd: Announcing Sendero GPS 2012.5 with the 
new"EZ"and "XL" modes

>
> 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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