[nabs-l] GPS Products aned Software

[Kat Bottner]

Hey Ashley and all,
I've still have yet to try and figure out how good the Kaptan Plus really
is.  I went to use it yesterday and I geuss when sitting in a car, its bets
to be sitting by the window instead of the middle. Lol.
I will of course let you all know how my experience with the Kaptan Plus
works out.  
And for anyone else who wants to know where I work, I work for the Delaware
association for the Blind as a secretary.

Thanks and take care,
Kat

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Of bookwormahb at earthlink.net
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 11:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] GPS Products aned Software

Kat,
Where do you work? I'm temporarily at NLS.
Anyway, I am also thinking of a GPS: either the breeze or Captain.
How accurate are they? I understand they tell you the upcoming intersection.

Does it tell you about the intersection like whether it's a four way stop? 
We can figure out some of that by analysis, but it would be nice to have 
that
info from the machine. When you program in routes, how often will it speak 
directions? Do both products allow you to
record landmarks?

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Kat Bottner
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 9:53 PM
To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] GPS Products aned Software

Hello all,
I too am looking into getting a gps system at some point in the nearer
future, and I'm not sure which one to get.
I'm currently borrowing the Kaptan Plus from work, and so far I've not been
able to use it much due to it needing to be charge and today, it took
forever to find gps signel, so in short, wasn't able to use it.
I'm not sure which is better the breeze or the Kaptan, I'd be interested in
hearing responses from users of both, the pros, con, etc.  I look forward to
hearing from some or all of you soon.
Thanks in advance,
Kat

-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Patrick Molloy
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 9:36 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] GPS Products aned Software

Jewel,
I use the Trekker Breeze. It's fairly easy to use, but you really
can't rely on any GPS unit. I've noticed two main flaws with the
Trekker Breeze. First, it announces landmarks when you are on the same
street, not at the actual destination and/or landmark. Second, if it's
a cloudy day, Trekker can get thrown off. (Cloud cover makes
connecting to GPS satellites difficult.) Other than that, Trekker
Breeze is a good GPS if you already have the mobility skills.
Patrick

On 7/24/11, Jewel <herekittykat2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear all,
> I'm considering getting a GPS system and wanted to get people's
> opinions on which one to get. I am planning on getting an iPhone, so
> if there is a GPS app, I'd love to hear about it. I'd also love to
> hear from users of the TrekkerBreeze, MobileGeo, and other similar GPS
> products and software.
>
> Thank you,
> Jewel
>
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