[nabs-l] GPS Solutions

Thu May 24 19:14:44 UTC 2012

What do you mean when you say that? 

Koby
Sent from my iPhone

On May 24, 2012, at 2:11 PM, Sophie Trist <sweetpeareader at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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 The Breeze is outdated, horribly over-priced and under-powered, and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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