[gps-talkusers] Re: introducing myself
- From: Chris Grabowski <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:57:14 -0400
Hi,
The Sendero GPS uses Navtech maps for australia.
On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:47:33 +1000, "Brett" <brettsta21@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
>Teleatlis is a shame, Navtech coverage of Australia is streets ahead. Pardon
>the pun. There are complaints on forums out here about the Teleatlis maps
>having poor coverage when you get out of the city centre.
>
>Cheers,
>Brett.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Steve" <drum67-72@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 1:58 AM
>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: introducing myself
>
>
>> 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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Chris Grabowski
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Sendero Group
"The GPS company." Also, distributors of the mPower, PK, Victor
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