[gps-talkusers] Summary of Mobile Geo phone options
- From: Kim Casey <kim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:54:47 -0700
Hello listers:
We have posted a summary of Mobile Geo phones on the Sendero website. I
have pasted that text below. We will be updating it as we go along.
Tips and Guidelines for purchasing Windows SmartPhones for use with Mobile
Speak and Mobile Geo in the U.S., June 2009
Sendero Group, 1-888-757-6810,
<http://www.SenderoGroup.com>http://www.SenderoGroup.com
Note: Geo does not run on Symbian phones like the Nokia N82. If you want
the best mobile GPS, purchase a Windows-based phone to run Geo. If the KNFB
Reader is a priority, you must use it on the N82 and Sendero can provide
that package along with the Wayfinder Access GPS, not as good as Geo but
your only option for Symbian.
Tips: Please let Sendero know if you have feedback about your favorite
phone not mentioned here.
1. Sendero recommends users go to a phone store for their preferred
service provider in order to touch the various phone models before
purchasing. You must determine for yourself if you can get used to the
number pad or keyboard. There are scores of models which will work with
Mobile Speak and Geo. However, the phones listed below are ones we know
blind users have had success with.
2. Those phones offered by the providers under a contract are going
to be much less expensive than the phones, which will work with the carrier
but are not under contract. Make certain if purchasing off the Internet
that the phone is "unlocked", meaning it will work with either T-Mobile or
AT&T and is not locked to a provider the way a phone under contract would
be. A phone purchased at the provider's store will be locked to that
provider but you will pay less.
3. Sendero has experience only with the HTC S730 and S740. Models
come and go quickly so there are no guarantees about the availability or
functionality of any of these phones. For customers who purchase directly
from Sendero, we will do our best to help with your device but any hardware
specific issues must be handled by the manufacturer.
4. Although some phones have built in GPS receivers, we recommend an
external Bluetooth receiver because of better accuracy and battery life.
Sendero sells the Iblue GPS receiver but other receivers should also pair
with the phone.
5. A faster processor speed and higher memory capacity is helpful
when running multiple applications. Try for a processor over 300 MHZ if
possible.
6. There are touch-screen Pocket PC devices being used successfully
by blind users. However, we recommend a Smartphone. AT&T currently has the
best offerings and you can use the unlocked phones with AT&T or T-mobile.
Geo GPS Phone Options
A comprehensive list of devices which work with Mobile Speak and Geo can be
found at
<http://www.codefactory.es/en/products.asp?id=258>http://www.codefactory.es/en/products.asp?id=258
Here are some popular models to consider from the four primary U.S.
carriers. Rogers in Canada is likely to be similar to AT&T. Short reviews
of some Smartphones can be found at
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/smartphone.htm
AT&T Windows SmartPhone options:
HTC S730, Smartphone
HTC S740, Smartphone. Has a built-in GPS, which works poorly less than 3
miles per hour.
Motorola Q, Smartphone, available on contract.
Samsung Jack, touch-screen Pocket PC available on contract
AT&T Fuse. This is made by HTC and is a touch-screen Pocket PC device
available on contract.
Tilt 8925 with built-in GPS, also a Pocket PC touch-screen device
(discontinued)
T-Mobile Smartphone Options:
Dash, Smartphone
Shadow, Smartphone
Verizon SmartPhone options:
Motorola Q9c, Smartphone.
xv-6800, a Pocket PC touch-screen device.
Samsung sch-i760, a Pocket PC device
Audio Vox SMT-5800, (discontinued but may be found in some stores)
Sprint SmartPhone options:
Moto Q9C Smartphone
HTC Touch Pro. A Pocket PC device
Mogul 6800, a Pocket PC device
Sendero Group - "The GPS company:" Featuring Sendero GPS on the
BrailleNote as well as Sense Nav and the new Mobile Geo for Windows Mobile
devices. Also distributing Trekker, Victor Stream, KNFB Mobile Reader,
Talks, Mobile Speak, Tiger embossers, Miniguide and ID Mate
Sendero Group, LLC
429 F Street
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-6800
(530) 757-6830 Fax
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