[nabs-l] GPS devices

[David Andrews]

Patrick:

An error of a few feet is generally quite good.  There is almost 
always some error in GPS, and to reduce it costs more.  GPS should be 
considered as an orientation device, not a mobility device.  It can 
get you to the area, even quite close, but right to the door probably 
isn't a reasonable expectation.

Dave

At 07:18 PM 9/18/2011, you wrote:
>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