[nabs-l] GPS devices

[Patrick Molloy]

Katie,
The Breeze is OK as GPS's go. It's not the most reliable piece of
technology (it tells you you're at your destination when it's still a
few feet away), but it's a really versatile device. You should be able
to plug an earphone into the jack for the external speaker, but this
isn't recommended. It's best to just plug in the external speaker and
clip it to your shirt collar or jacket collar or wherever is
convenient. You can wear an earbud as long as you only put in one and
can still listen to the traffic at intersections.
Patrick

On 9/18/11, Katie Wang <bunnykatie6 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>   As I move through graduate school and do more and more independent
> travel around town, I'm starting to think that an accessible GPS
> device may be an useful addition to my toolbox. Based on some
> preliminary research, it seems that Treeker Breeze and the newly
> released Kapten Plus are my main options (I use a Nokia Symbian phone,
> so gps programs designed specifically for iphones or Windows-based
> smartphones would not work for me). Has anyone had any experience with
> either Treeker Breeze or Kapten? What do you like and dislike about
> your device? Do you feel that it is helpful for your independent
> travel? One thing I noticed with the Treeker Breeze according to its
> on-line description is that it does not appear to have an earphone
> jack. Have you found this problematic (I would think that it might be
> hard to hear the sppeech output on the streets)? Any
> impressions/experiences you have to share would be much appreciated.
> Thanks!
>    Katie
>
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