[nabs-l] GPS Solutions

Thu May 24 21:57:09 UTC 2012

Hello, I would like a trecker breeze. "pardon my spelling on this product) I
heard some great things from it. In fact I just want a GPS system that can
allow me to go anywhere and find streets and get location information by
myself. Does the Trecker Breeze allow me to do this and even set addresses
for routes? How much does that thing cost? 

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Of Jordyn Castor
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 1:17 PM
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] GPS Solutions

I wonder if Sendero is planning on working on this? I think the Trekker 
Breeze is too simplistic and the ones for PAC Mate and Braillenote are 
too expensive, but would love to have a Sendero GPS app for my phone.
I do have an old Trekker PDA. lol
speaking of that, anyone with experience adding POI's from a file to the 
Trekker please email me off list.
Thanks!
Jordyn
On 5/24/2012 4:04 PM, Hope Paulos wrote:
> 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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