[nfbcs] Suggestions for GPS

Thu Jan 14 16:21:05 UTC 2010

Have you used any of these cell phone GPS apps?  A few weeks ago, I asked 
about the iphone app on the voiceover list and from what I have heard, they 
don't work that well. Wayfinder and StreetTalk are supposedly much better. 
But if you're looking at bang for the buck these cell phone apps may be 
competitive because they're so much cheaper than Wayfinder or StreetTalk.

But, of course, I'm only getting this second hand.

I have a Pac Mate with a GPS  and I really like it. I mean, I really like 
the GPS functionality. There are plenty of other things about the Pac Mate 
that I don't like at all but I am quite satisfied with the GPS and GPS 
software, StreetTalk.  I bought a used Pac Mate with GPS for $1500 and I 
still haven't been able to find a way to beat that value.

From: "Joe Orozco" <jsorozco at gmail.com>
To: "'NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List'" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 9:21 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Suggestions for GPS

> 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-----
>> From: nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:45 PM
>> To: 'NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List'; 'List for teachers and
> trainers of adaptive technology'; 'Blind Talk Mailing List';
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> Blind Reader user list'
>> 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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