[nabs-l] GPS Products aned Software

[Jewel]

Does the Trekker allow you to mark locations (for example, say I want
to mark the local library as alocation) and then plan routes to that
location? Which GPS units or apps allow the user to plan a route and
get step-by-step spoken directions?

I know, lots of quetstons, but I'm boggled by the number and
variations of chioces. Someone mentioned there is a built-in GPS in
the iPhone. how does that workk? Does it allow you to pinpoint
destinations and have it announce them as you pass, or does it only do
pre-panned routes? Is it basically like the TomTom, but for
pedestrians, where you plug in th eaddress and it gives turn-by-turn
directions?

~Jewel, who is full of questions today!

On 7/25/11, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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>
> 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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