[nabs-l] GPS Solutions

[Tony Olivero]

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 The Breeze is outdated, horribly over-priced and under-powered, and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