[NFBMT] Happy Fourth of July!, technology

[Edward Robbins]

>From what I remember, they are geting maps from Tom Tom and are maps to
cover US, Mexico & Canada, all included to begin with.  Updates access still
hasn't been narrowed down yet, but their plan is free and you can load or
update anytime..
Ted.

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Subject: Re: [NFBMT] Happy Fourth of July!, technology

Hi all,

I too wish everyone here a happy fourth of July!  We are indeed fortunate to
be living in this great country!  I doubt we would be as far along as blind
persons had we lived elsewhere or this country never came into being!  We
are indeed fortunate!

As for the Trekker Stream, I have a wait and see attitude towards it!  
They did say that they couldn't get some parts for the old Trekker Breeze so
they had to discontinue it!  I think more up to date technology will enhance
this combo unit!  One would charge it through a USB source which would be
marvelous by itself! I'm more interested in knowing whether they will
improve how maps will be loaded!  Would one have what was the case before,
maps which cover a few states at a time or will we be able to load the
entire country which can be done with Near by explorer by APH.  I believe I
have US and Canadian maps loaded through that app. The Trekker Stream would
be much improved if this were possible instead of the map system which was
used by the Trekker Breeze. I hope too whichever map system they use can be
updated more frequently!  This too was a problem with the Trekker Breeze!
I'll be watching this one!

I think the L Braille by VFO could be fascinating and hopefully the Orbit
will be out soon as well!

I received this interesting note from the Victor Stream list!  I'll pass it
along.  It comes from Roger Behm and he'll have his information below!

Hi Matt,
Humanware and My company are taking pre-orders right now, the only
difference between the two  companies is My Company, Adaptive Information
Systems Inc. is selling the victor stream trek for  $580.00 and free UPS
shipping and no sales tax.
All I need for now is your current contact information and shipping address
and when I get the  retail vversion units in, HumanWare expects October
2017, I wil contact you for your credit card  information.
Regards,
Roger Behm
Adaptive Information Systems Inc.
We Make Technology Accessible to the Vision Impaired and Reading Disabled.
Roger A. Behm, President
1611 Clover Lane
Janesville WI 53545-1388
Voice: 608-758-0933
Cell: 608-346-7059
Fax: 608-758-7898
Email:  aistech at ameritech.net
Web Pages: www.adaptiveinformation.org
www.cheeseheadhosting.us


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