[Electronics-talk] [EXTERNAL] Stand Alone GPS Units

[Baracco, Andrew W]

My wife has a Garmin Nuvi, and it is usable if you have some vision, but
not by someone who is totally blind. It does speak turn by turn
directions, but setting things up requires vision.

Andy


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Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 10:09 PM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Electronics-talk] Stand Alone GPS Units

Hello,

I am wondering if there are any stand alone GPS units that are usable by
a blind person? I am referring to commercial off the shelf units, not
devices made specifically for the blind.

I have read that the Garmin Nuvi and Tom Tom Go units can be used via
voice commands. Does anyone have any experience with these units and
know whether they are actually usable? (or are there initial steps that
must be taken that are not accessible, before a voice command can be
given)

Also a different but related question...  can an iPod Touch use GPS if
one purchases a GPS receiver to pair with it?

Thanks,
Sarah


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