[gui-talk] Fwd: Talking GPS – Trekker Breeze 1.2: more information, more confidence, more travel!

Fri Apr 30 13:32:13 UTC 2010

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Trekker Breeze 1.2: more information, more confidence, more travel!

         Talking GPS for people who are blind or with low vision
            Trekker Breeze 1.2: more information, more confidence, more travel!
                  Longueuil, QC, Canada, April 28, 2010 -- HumanWare announces the release of Breeze version 1.2, the latest free software upgrade for its popular all-in-one talking GPS. Breeze 1.2 provides new improvements to allow people who are blind or with low vision to discover and enjoy their surroundings with full confidence.

                  Receive directions to a Point of Interest

                  Well-received in our other HumanWare GPS products, this feature is now available on the Breeze. When walking or traveling by vehicle, you can now find and receive turn-by-turn instructions to restaurants, shops, pharmacies and many other useful points of interest (P.O.Is). With the "What's Around" feature, you can select one destination among many popular categories. Breeze will announce the 50 closest P.O.Is within 5 miles (8 kilometers) and provide directions by simply pressing the "Confirm" key.

                 Navigate in full comfort

                  The new generation Text-to-Speech is amazingly clear and louder. New voices are now available in English, French, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, German and Spanish. English speaking users can choose from a US or UK voice. 

                  More reliable and accurate positioning 

                  When walking in urban areas, your position and location is more precise. The system also announces more quickly any changes in your travel direction. Whether in a car or bus, you can get enriched information such as the distance to the next instruction and the Points of Interest as you travel.

                     We encourage all existing Breeze users to take advantage of these free improvements. Please find a detailed description of the contents of this version in the "What's New in Breeze 1.2" document. Both the software and Release Notes can be downloaded from our website at: http://www.humanware.com/breeze_support. 

                  New maps

                  Updated country maps will soon be available for download for the Breeze and Trekker Pro. The map update is planned for May 2010.

                  Trekker Pro upgrade

                  A free software upgrade to version 3.1 will be released for Trekker Pro customers in May. Trekker Pro version 3.1 contains a wide range of features, such as automatic rerouting, superior positioning algorithm, more route information and POI detection in motorized, off-line and free mode. Additional GPS receivers are also available on the GPS receiver list.

                  GPS solutions from HumanWare are designed to enhance outdoor orientation and travel. Easy, intuitive and affordable, Breeze offers these benefits in an all-in-one hand size device. Designed to meet the needs of users who are visually impaired, the Breeze is also a great aid for teaching mobility. Stay tuned as we continue further development and bring other popular GPS features to the Trekker Breeze in future releases.

                  To learn more about Trekker Breeze, join our Webinar sessions:
                        Thursday May 4th, 9:00 AM EDT:

                        That means: 
                        Chicago (IL) time: 8:00am 
                        New York (NY) time: 9:00am 
                        London (UK) time: 2:00pm 
                        Frankfurt (DE) time: 3:00pm 
                        Sydney (AU) time: 11:00pm

                        Thursday May 4th, 2:00 PM EDT:

                        That means: 
                        Chicago (IL) time: 1:00pm 
                        New York (NY) time: 2:00pm 
                        London (UK) time: 7:00pm 
                        Frankfurt (DE) time: 8:00pm 
                        Sydney (AU) time: 4:00am

                  Please contact your regional HumanWare office in the USA, Canada, UK and Australia for more information. 

                  North America: 1 800 722 3393 
                  UK and Europe: 44 1933 415 800 
                  Australia and Asia: 61 2 9686 2600

                  ©2010 HumanWare.

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