[nabs-l] GPS Solutions

Thu May 24 19:23:41 UTC 2012

I mean that from my experience, I wouldn't go with a Sendero GPS.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 24, 2012, at 2:14 PM, Koby <kobycox at gmail.com> wrote:

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 The Breeze is outdated, horribly over-priced and under-powered, and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