[access-uk] Re: GPS SOLUTION
- From: "David W Wood \(G3YXX\)" <david.g3yxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:55:42 +0100
I use the trent bumper with additional batteries in it.
Also, turning the screen off with triple tap three fingers improves battery
longevity.
David W Wood
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Licensed - 1969
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Ibrahim Gucukoglu
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 1:23 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: GPS SOLUTION
Hi Hussein.
If you use your IPhone as much as I do and I do use my IPhone a lot when out
and about, rather than carrying an additional phone with all the attendant
accessories etc. that that entails, why don't you invest in a battery backup
case for your IPhone. There are some incredibly thin models on the market now,
though the one I use is just a bulk standard model which gives my IPhone a full
charge.
All the best, Ibrahim.
From: Hussein Patwa <mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 12:07 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: GPS SOLUTION
Hi there Ibrahim,
Whereas I agree with what you're saying, I felt it was also important to stress
the point that the iPhone does have one major disadvantage. Continuous use of
the GPS does have a severely detrimental impact on battery life. This is the
primary reason why I won't use it as my navigation device, but prefer to use a
Nokia E72 together with a Qstarz BT-Q818 external Bluetooth GPS receiver. I
agree that many of the commercial GPS software can do the job, and do it
reasonably well, I just do not feel it is worth giving up the flexibility of
the iPhone to perform other tasks whilst on the move for the battery drain
caused by using the GPS.
Granted, my solution requires carrying an extra phone around, but I feel that
this disadvantages outweighed by the added flexibility it provides.
Just my two cents worth,
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Ibrahim Gucukoglu
Sent: 05 September 2011 19:03
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: GPS SOLUTION
Hi Richard.
It might be worth your while going to an apple store to have a look at the
IPhone, since it is a touchscreen operated device and not for everyone. As for
the GPS issue, you can navigate from door to door using either Navigon or
Tom-tom without an internet connection, however many of the features of these
applications do need an internet connection so functionality will be limited.
All the best, Ibrahim.
From: Richard Godfrey-McKay <mailto:richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, September 05, 2011 8:54 AM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: GPS SOLUTION
Thanks Ibrahim, I'm very tempted by the IPhone route, but I haven't had
sufficient chance yet to assess whether I would be able to master it.
I have two further questions at this stage:-
first, does the IPhone need a phone signal to function as a GPS or just a
satellite receiver?
Secondly, is there anywhere you can get a good long look at one to see how easy
it would be to use?
Thanks,
Richard
Richard Godfrey-McKay
Telephone: 01738-445 880
Mobile: 07791 452 593
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Ibrahim Gucukoglu
Sent: 04 September 2011 17:56
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: GPS SOLUTION
Hi Richard.
I’d say the IPhone without a shadow of a doubt if your looking for value and
longevity, though there is a small cost in addition to the phone to get the
required GPS software that’ll guide you from door to door. You’ll also have to
invest the time in learning the interface, but the pocket computer that the
IPhone is will do so so much more for you than a dedicated GPS receiver.
However, that said, if you don't want to learn a new interface or want a simple
approach to address entry then a blindness specific product like the Trekker
Breeze would do you just fine.
All the best, Ibrahim.
From: Richard Godfrey-McKay <mailto:richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 5:50 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] GPS SOLUTION
Hi,
What do people think is the best GPS solution for a blind pedestrian these
days?
I've never seen anything sufficiently accurate that I could rely on, but there
must be something out there.
I've been thinking about the Trekker Breeze, but wondered if there was anything
better; would consider getting and iPhone if that was a runner, as it would be
cheaper than the Breeze, which seems to be just under £600 with the new
postcode support once it's available.
Richard Godfrey-McKay
Telephone: 01738-445 880
Mobile: 07791 452 593
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