[nfbcs] Suggestions for GPS

[Joe Orozco]

Remember that if you do have a screen reader on board, you may be able to
access the carrier's GPS application.  Verizon and Sprint both have good
voice guided turn-by-turn directions for driving and pedestrian modes.  The
maps are always updated, and although you're paying a monthly rate, it's far
more affordable than paying a lump sum up front.  Android now syncs up with
Google's navigation feature.  The iPhone has an equally affective GPS app,
and Windows Mobile has several options from which to choose.  In other
words, don't feel as if you have to throw down a fortune for Mobile Geo.

Joe Orozco

"A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the
crowd."--Max Lucado 

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org 
[mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Barbour
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 3:30 PM
To: NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Suggestions for GPS

"Wayfinder Access" is probably your best bet on your n82.

However, they recently announced that they are no longer going to be
developing the product.  You can still buy a license, but there will
be no future updates.

Mobile Geo runs on Microsoft Mobile devices, which won't run the KNFB
reader, so that's not much of an option in your case.

Other options get more pricey.  There's the Trekker Breeze (from
humanware)

I'm pretty ignostic on all of these choices.  If I needed to buy
something like this, I'd probably still go for Wayfinder, but you
should do so with your eye wide open.

Jim

On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 02:12:07PM -0600, Wunder, Gary wrote:
> Hi Jim. I do not have any GPS software but I believe Way 
Finder will run on your N82. How it compares with stand-alone 
systems you might purchase I can't say. I believe the prices 
approximately $400. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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[mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:45 PM
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> Subject: [nfbcs] Suggestions for GPS
> 
> Good morning!
> 
>  
> 
> I'd like to know if folks have good suggestions for what I 
can do regarding a good, user-friendly GPS system for myself.
> 
> I don't have an actual note taker like a Pacmate or 
BrailleNote.  I have a laptop and a Netbook computer.
> 
> Luckily, I also have a KNFB reader and full functioning Nokia 
n82 cell phone.
> 
> I'm just finding it would help me to have something like 
this, especially for new and unfamiliar areas.
> 
>  
> 
> What are folks using, and what would you recommend for me 
knowing the equipment I currently have?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jim
> 
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