[gui-talk] Fwd: Press release: Trekker Breeze, the all-in-one talking GPS - Now shipping in 5 languages

[Steve Pattison]

From: Sam Taylor Sam.Taylor at humanware.com
To: vip-l vip-l at lists.pacific.net.au

Hello all,

Please find off-the-press information pertaining to the Trekker Breeze,
an all-in-one orientation device below.



TREKKER BREEZE, THE ALL-IN-ONE TALKING GPS NOW SHIPPING IN 5 LANGUAGES

(a web version with photo is available at:
http://www.humanware.com/en-usa/about_us/press_releases/breeze_now_shipp
ing_in_5_languages)

HumanWare is now shipping Trekker Breeze, a state-of-the-art talking GPS
specially designed for the needs of vision-impaired users. This simple
orientation tool is designed for use when traveling in familiar
surroundings or pre-defined routes. The product will also be appealing
to people not comfortable with computers and screen readers. The new
model is an addition to our popular Trekker and BrailleNote GPS systems,
which have thousands of users worldwide. With this innovation, HumanWare
will make GPS technology even more accessible to a greater number of
people.

The Trekker Breeze is available for purchase at an affordable price of
au$1095.  The product is available in English, French, Dutch, Swedish
and Norwegian. Like other GPS products from HumanWare, the Trekker
Breeze provides talking GPS directions that help users know where they
are, where they are going and what is around them.

Trekker Breeze enhances autonomy and confidence in traveling and makes
learning new routes easier.   Whilst walking, users receive audible
information, such as street names, intersections and reference
landmarks. In case they are lost, they can retrace their steps. Users
can also record routes, and activate them for future use. They can also
reach favorite destinations with turn-by-turn instructions. The product
provides rich navigational information adapted to pedestrian or
in-vehicle travel. It makes it easier to travel alone, and allows people
to discover and enjoy their surroundings.

"GPS technology brings great benefits to vision-impaired travelers. With
this new addition to our product line, Humanware now offers GPS benefits
to a larger number of the vision-impaired population," says Lucia Gomez,
Product Manager.  "Easy and intuitive, Trekker Breeze offers basic
orientation functions in an all-in-one hand size device. It is also the
most affordable GPS tool specially designed for the needs of users who
are blind."

HumanWare offers the most complete line of GPS tools for visually
impaired people. The line includes the popular BrailleNote GPS and
Trekker.  BrailleNote GPS is a full-featured GPS tool that integrates
seamlessly with KeySoft.  It is available with any of the BrailleNote
family of products. BrailleNote GPS benefits from the highly efficient
and easy-to-learn KeySoft interface. Sleek and discreet, Trekker is a
powerful GPS solution running on a mainstream palm-size PDA. Trekker is
highly appealing to professionals and students already familiar with
computers and screen readers.

"Trekker Breeze will make the potential of GPS technology even more
accessible to the blind," says Lucia Gomez.

Since its launch in July, the product is raising deep interest amongst
leading orientation and mobility organizations.

Humanware has partnered with Leader Dogs for the Blind, the first dog
guide school in the United States to permanently integrate a talking GPS
navigational tool into dog guide classes for people who are blind and
vision-impaired. "Combining the renowned expertise of Leader Dogs for
the Blind and the Trekker Breeze will significantly enhance the
travelling experience of the students. This program is a new chapter of
this success story." - Gilles Pepin, CEO of HumanWare.

The BrailleNote GPS and Trekker are currently available from HumanWare.
For more information, please visit
http://www.humanware.com/en-usa/products/gps
 or call on +61 2 9686 2600.

Regards Steve
Email:  srp at internode.on.net
Windows Live Messenger:  internetuser383 at hotmail.com
Skype:  steve1963