[nabs-l] GPS Solutions

Thu May 24 19:11:13 UTC 2012

The braillenote has a Sendero GPS built in that is complex and inefficient.
Sent from my iPhone

On May 23, 2012, at 9:08 PM, Tony Olivero <anthony at olivero.us> wrote:

> All,
> 
> While the Trecker is quite a pricey device, I think it does what it
> does extremely well and if you want a standalone unit, it's the right
> tool for a lot of people. I have to disagree with Sophie about the
> Navigon. I think it's a more effective program in vehicle, as aposed
> to pedestrian, mode. For what it's worth, my primary use for a GPS is
> as an orientation tool; I use it to know where I am if I get
> misguided, I let it announce streets when I'm looking for an
> unfamiliar location, and I occasionally use it for a specific routing
> (though I think guiding myself and using GPS as a tool is still the
> most efficient method).
> 
> Another player may be the Sendero Adventure GPS. It's new to the
> market, the first I've seen about it is in Sendero's May Highlights.
> Because of this, I don't know anything aboutit, but Sendero has a long
> history of producing exceptional interfaces and products for blind
> users and I'd recommend checking it out before you commit.
> 
> Hope these thoughts help.
> 
> tony
> 
> On 5/23/12, Nimer M. Jaber, IC³ <nimerjaber1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello Jordyn,
>> 
>> The Kapten I don't think is being sold anymore and thank God as it was
>> horrid. DO NOT WASTE MONEY ON IT!!
>> The Breeze is outdated, horribly over-priced and under-powered, and
>> lacking in many features but is the only blindness-based GPS that I
>> know of at the moment. If you can get an app on the phone you are
>> using, that would be great. There are various apps on various phones
>> for GPS use that are accessible and that serve different functions.
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> On 5/23/12, Sophie Trist <sweetpeareader at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> The Navigon App for the iPhone works great. The Breeze is ok---I
>>> have some experience with it--but it isn't as high-tech or
>>> precise as the Navigon or other iPhone GPS app.
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Jordyn Castor <jordyn2493 at gmail.com
>>> To: NabsLink <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>> Date sent: Wed, 23 May 2012 09:56:53 -0400
>>> Subject: [nabs-l] GPS Solutions
>>> 
>>> Hey all,
>>> I seem to have lots of questions lately! :) At least it feels
>>> like it.
>>> Anyway, I'm wondering which, if any, GPS solutions you use? I'm
>>> looking
>>> into purchase a Trekker Breeze or Captain GPS.
>>> I'm also not looking for a GPS solution on a notetaker such as a
>>> PAC
>>> Mate or a Braillenote.
>>> What are your  thoughts related to the Trekker Breeze or Captain?
>>> Thanks for your feedback in advance! :)
>>> Jordyn
>>> 
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