[nagdu] GPS was Test Walk?

[Doug Parisian]

Robert, as a lurker, I've been watching over GPS conversations on several 
lists and I'm leaning heavily towards an apple IPhone 4GS in the next 2 to 3 
weeks.

My question, finally, is: is it necessary to connect to the cellular network 
in order to use GPS since that would ramp up the cost the way I like to use 
it.  I'm a habitual wonderer and find it often frustrating not knowing where 
I am at any given time and what's around me, and what's coming next, like 
the next street.  I miss all of this since the receiver battery on my 
ancient Trekker died and the other batteries can't be long behind.  Further, 
my external connection is slowly failing and it isn't the cable.

Thanks for any info.

Doug: I make this noise by rubbing my hind legs together!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Hooper" <hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 5:13 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] GPS was Test Walk?


> Hello Julie:
>
> I do have an iPhone, or iphone, or iphOne, or ipHone, however you wish 
> JAWS/Voiceover to pronounce it. Anyway, I purchased the Navigon App and am 
> astounded by its accuracy and accessibility. When using it in the car, the 
> driver will turn a mere 5-10 seconds after the announcement to do so 
> (don't worry, it gives you several announcements beforehand warning you of 
> an upcoming turn). I can also say that I have used this device on-route, 
> after getting lost in the neighborhood where my apartment is located. I 
> just press the "take me home" button on the main menu, turn the volume all 
> the way up, and stick it in the front pocket of my jacket. I then grab the 
> harness and take off--this has never failed me. I would highly recommend 
> the iPhone if you can afford it; I am one of those who dislikes having 68 
> devices. The fewer devices upon which I need to rely, the better my life 
> will be. In fact, I find myself rarely using my BrailleNote for anything 
> save calculus these days. My MacBook Pro and
> iPhone are the sole electronic devices in my life. Furthermore, if you 
> combine Navigon with another App called "Whereto" (which allows you to 
> find nearby points of interest and automatically load the address into 
> Navigon), then you will have it made. Although if you don't want to 
> download the Whereto app, there's always Siri. I hope this helped--Navigon 
> can be used in conjunction with the paws of a well-loved puppy to take you 
> where you wish.
>
> Robert Hooper
> Hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu
> The Ohio State University
> 0653 Buckeye-Cuyahoga CT
> 653 Cuyahoga Court
> Columbus, Ohio 43210
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Julie J.
> Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 10:51 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] GPS was Test Walk?
>
> Cindy,
>
> I don't have an Iphone.   I think maybe that's the logical next step
> though.  $60 is pretty afordable for GPS.  And all the other stuff the 
> phone can do and well, it makes more economic sense, over purchasing all 
> that stuff seperately.
>
> Do you guys that use GPS of any variety find it difficult to manage the
> technology and still pay attention to your guide dog?   Got any tips on
> how not to confuse myself or the poor dog while we make the transition to 
> the new information?
>
> Julie
>
>
>
> On 2/4/2012 9:34 AM, Cindy Ray wrote:
>> I don't know all the places you can get it, but it is an off the shelf 
>> product and is an ap for the Iphone. I haven't used it much, but it 
>> easily plans routes for you and speaks. It has modes for night, for car, 
>> for walking. Not sure how it is working right now though because I think 
>> I'm going to have to do a restore on my phone.
>>
>> There are some Podcasts on it and if you had it I could probably send you 
>> one. It is $60 for the Ap, a little more than many of them Kaptain, or 
>> however you spell it has an Ap for the phone, too, but don't know how it 
>> works. There are several others.
>> Cindy
>>
>>
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