[gps-talkusers] Re: Garmin Quest

Margaret,

If he cannot use the screen, the commercial GPS units that talk are not 
much use by themselves. They may announce turns but the menus won't be 
accessible.

One would not purchase the VoiceNote or BrailleNote just for the GPS. If 
you do need the other portable applications, the GPS add-on is not all that 
bulky. The current receiver which plugs into the BrailleNote is just 2 
inches square.

If he wants a stand-alone unit, the Trekker from VisuAide is a good option.

Mike


At 11:34 AM 7/28/2004, you wrote:
>My son is very interested in getting an affordable GPS unit, and I read 
>about a new device made by Garmin called Quest.  We have also read a lot 
>about the BraillNote gps package, but it is really expensive and bulkier 
>than the others.  My question is this:  My son may or may not be able to 
>see the display on the Quest, but it says that it has "automatic routing 
>with turn-by-turn directions and voice guidance to get you where you're 
>going."  Since it has the voice output, do you think it could be a viable 
>alternative for a visually impaired person?


Michael G. May

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