[nabs-l] GPS Solutions

Hope Paulos hope.paulos at gmail.com
Thu May 24 20:04:15 UTC 2012


I'm just the opposite. I love the GPS created by Mike May and Sendero group. I have an iPhone, and am waiting for Sendero to create an application that allows for a fully functioning turn by turn GPS.

This is just my opinion however.
Hope Sent from my iPhone

On May 24, 2012, at 3:23 PM, Sophie Trist <sweetpeareader at gmail.com> wrote:

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 The Breeze is outdated, horribly over-priced and under-powered, and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