[gps-talkusers] Re: An Extra Apple GPS Receiver for Sendero App? was Apple approved GPS receiver
- From: Kawal Gucukoglu <kawal_g@xxxxxx>
- To: "gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 10:33:48 +0100
I've never thought about that concept. I have an Apex here at work but no GPS
in it as I'd have to buy it if I wanted it, but again, i'm not use to the
concept that I'd take an Apex around with me with a GPS solution on it. What is
the GPS for Apex, just for my knowledge? What is a note 2?
Kawal.
On 11 Jul 2013, at 08:54 AM, Chris Grabowski <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Why not. An iPad might be the only thing someone has. Plus the size of the
> iPad mini is quite nice. I got rid of my iPhone 4 for a Note 2.
>
>
> On 7/11/2013 3:46 AM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote:
>> Thanks so much. Will people really use this new App on an I Pad? how
>> interesting.
>>
>> On 11 Jul 2013, at 05:57 AM, Chris Grabowski <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> No you don't need one.
>>> Seeing Eye supports:
>>> iPhone, and iPad with 3g or 4g cellular plans.
>>>
>>> The above devices have GPS receivers built in. It may work on wifi only
>>> iPads but you'd need an external receiver and a way to get internet
>>> constantly to the iPad. Note this situation has never been tested to my
>>> knowledge.
>>>
>>> Some people like external receivers as it doesn't draw as much power from
>>> the iPhones main battery.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 7/10/2013 10:59 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote:
>>>> Do you need an extra external GPS Receiver for this App? I have heard
>>>> from one source that you don't need one and then on this list it is said
>>>> that we need one? I am confused, please tell me if we need an extra
>>>> external receiver if we're using an I phone 5?
>>>>
>>>> I will keep this e-mail just in case we need one.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you.
>>>>
>>>> Kawal.
>>>>
>>>> On 11 Jul 2013, at 01:47 AM, Michael May <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> We have talked about the Garmin Glo on this list. Its problem is that it
>>>>> has
>>>>> an on/off button, which can be easily pressed and there is no easy way
>>>>> for a
>>>>> blind person to know if it is on or off. Otherwise, it works great with
>>>>> the
>>>>> iPhone and can work with a Sense product with some fiddling.
>>>>>
>>>>> I just got a GNS 2000 receiver to test and it has a physical on/off
>>>>> switch.
>>>>> I have connected it successfully with my iPhone. It has not so far
>>>>> connected
>>>>> with the Braille Sense OnHand, Apex or PK. It appears in the Bluetooth
>>>>> list
>>>>> but it does not connect.
>>>>>
>>>>> Here are the details from their web site. It was $99 on Amazon.
>>>>> Mike
>>>>>
>>>>> GNS 2000 GPS GLONASS Receiver
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> GNS GmbH presents the new GNS 2000, an Apple certified high sensitive
>>>>> GPS/GLONASS-Bluetooth-Receiver, which supplies highly accurate position
>>>>> information via Bluetooth to an Apple or other device as well as to many
>>>>> handhelds based on Windows or Android.
>>>>>
>>>>> While the GNS 2000 offers a valuable addition to the navigation
>>>>> functionality for the iPod touch (from 2G on), it supplies a optimized GPS
>>>>> reception for the iPhone (from 3G[S]on) even under difficult signal
>>>>> conditions.
>>>>>
>>>>> The full compatibility of the GNS 2000 with the Apple products is
>>>>> confirmed
>>>>> through the "Made for iPod / iPone / iPad" quality seal.
>>>>>
>>>>> Equipped with one of the newest high sensitive 99-chanel SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS)
>>>>> enabled GPS Chip and the Bluetooth connection it enables an excellent GPS
>>>>> reception. Hence the GNS GNS 2000 is the perfect complement to your
>>>>> iPhone,
>>>>> iPod touch or iPad.
>>>>>
>>>>> The GNS 2000 supports not only the mentioned Apple products but also the
>>>>> operation with NMEA-based PDAs, smart phones or other portable devices.
>>>>> The
>>>>> recognition of the respective partner device is carried out completely
>>>>> automatically.
>>>>>
>>>>> The GNS 2000 offers a flexibel range of applications in aircrafts, cars,
>>>>> motorhomes, motorcylcles, bikes or even on foot.
>>>>> .high sensitive 99-channel GPS/GLONASS chip
>>>>> .worldwide support for WAAS/EGNOS/QZSS/MSAS/GAGAN, SBAS enabled
>>>>>
>>>>> .NMEA protocol SPP, 57.600 baud or iPhone protocol (from iOS 3.0.1 on)
>>>>> .certified transceiver using Serial Port Profile (SPP) ideal for all
>>>>> Bluetooth activated devices (PDA /Mobile/ Notebook /tablet-PC/ car-Pc and
>>>>> others)
>>>>> .Bluetooth multi connection support
>>>>> .logger function
>>>>> .physically switch for power on/off
>>>>> .stylish design - small and ultra flat box (79.1 * 45.3 * 11.3 mm)
>>>>> .embedded Li-Ion battery , battery operating time >10 hrs
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Michael May, CEO
>>>>> Sendero Group, Davis California
>>>>> Developers of accessible GPS
>>>>> Sendero Phone: 888-757-6810, extension 101
>>>>> Home Office: 530-757-6900
>>>>> Email: MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> Sendero web: http://www.senderogroup.com
>>>>> General GPS web: http://www.AccessibleGPS.com
>>>>> Mike May Personal: http://www.CrashingThrough.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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