[gps-talkusers] Re: introducing myself
- From: "Steve" <drum67-72@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:58:21 -0400
Brett,
Unless you've done a hands-on evaluation of Wayfinder versus Sendero, I
wouldn't make such a bold recomendation. Yes, it is somewhat smaller. But,
it doesn't give you the feedback and you need data access when using maps in
real-time.
I do agree that portability is a strong consideration. That's what made me
consider the Trekker. However, I ultimately decided on the BrailleNote PK
with Sendero, because there were more features in the Sendero product as well
as a huge database of POI's. In addition, support by the developer and
long-time technical folks is beyond first-rate.
Having used both, I wish the Sendero group used Navtech's maps instead of
TeleAtlas, which seems to have some weird political distinctions at least here
in the US, but other than that, the Sendero product really shines. Now, of
course, VoiceSense willl be a bit more portable than the PK, but your mileage
may vary, as they say.
Steve
Lansing, MI
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brett" <brettsta21@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 5:53 AM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: introducing myself
Hi Andrew,
Just another opinion for you to consider: I think that a GPS device should
be as small as possible, so that it is more likely to be with you when you
need it. Therefore I think the mobile phone solutions are the best as you
can just carry it in your hand when using it and put it in your pocket when
your not. Because of the size it will be more likely to be with you if you
unexpectedly needed to use it. If you haven't bought anything yet, it may be
worth considering waiting until mobile Geo is released so you can evaluate
it's setup costs and performance when making the decision. Also WayFinder
Access is suppose to be released in Australia with in the next few days.
This will run on symbian mobile phones and is supported by Talks and Mobile
Speak.
Just some more food for thought,
Brett.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Head" <athead@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "GPS list" <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 6:21 PM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] introducing myself
> Hi all,
> My name is Andrew Head. I am from Australia and have only recently joined
> this list.
> I am currently completing year 12 in high school.
> I am beginning to learn to independently travel and I am thinking about
> purchasing either BrailleNote gps or Trekker GPS.
> I already have a brailleNote MPower BT, with an 18 cell braille display,
> so if I decided to buy that, it would be cheaper and also having used the
> test drive version gives me an advantage. On the other hand, trekker gps
> is smaller and more portable.
> I am just wondering if any people who use gps with an MPower can answer
> the following questions.
>
> 1. How easy is it to use the MPower while you are walking around? do you
> use earphones or an external speaker or just read the braille display?
>
> 2. do you have to stop walking to enter commands?
>
> 3. is it difficult or uncomfortable having the MPower case open while
> using gps?
>
> 4. If you don't carry it in it's case, how do you carry it?
>
> 5. If you are walking with GPS especially in a location where you don't
> travel regularly or have travelled their for the first time and you need
> to rely on the gps to get you from point A to point B, what do you do if
> it rains unexpectedly?
>
> Any information anyone can give me is greatly appreciated.
> from Andrew
>
>
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