[nabs-l] GPS Products aned Software

[Chris Nusbaum]

Hi Ashley,

Yes, the Trekker tells you the next intersection and the type of 
intersection.  For example, it might say "Four-way intersection, 
(parallel street name) crossing (perpendicular street name.)" It 
might also say what streets are on each side of you.  I don't 
know about the Captain, though.

 Chris

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Date sent: Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:50:20 -0400
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
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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

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[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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