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

[David Andrews]

The answers to your questions are no and no.  GPS is an orientation 
system, it helps you get around by knowing where things are -- in a 
general way.  It is not a mobility system that can tell you about 
steps etc.  It could be dangerous to rely on a GPS system for things 
it just wasn't designed to do.  It can tell you where you are, give 
yu street names, routes etc., but for detailed view you need cane or 
dog -- and it doesn't work inside because it has to have view of sky 
so it can contact satellites.

Dave

At 06:16 AM 8/21/2012, you wrote:
>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.