[gps-talkusers] Re: Gps Scottsdale and me:

Jason,

Just to clarify a point: Sendero, VisuAide and Freedom all depend upon 
commercial map suppliers to create the maps we use in various countries. 
These map suppliers are half billion dollar companies so we have little 
influence on their developments. The issue with Australia is that the map 
data is in a format not used by the major map suppliers. In addition, the 
map engines which interpret the data do not have filters for the Australian 
format.

It is likely that once one of these major map suppliers and map engine 
companies support Australia, all of us will be able to utalize the data. At 
that point, Sendero is happy to incorporate Australia or any other country 
where there is customer demand. I hate like heck to read your email and not 
to be able to
help you join in the fun.

Mike
07:29 PM 1/18/2005, you wrote:
>Hi there Mary Ellen,
>it is Jason here. I am in Adelaide South Australia. I have to say I am
>extremely jealous of you and the others with the braille note GPS. We cannot
>get Australian maps for the braille note or any other system for that
>matter. Mike says it is not cost effective for Sendaro to invest in them.
>The Pac mate is coming out with their's soon, but I am not sure of its cost
>and function match up to the braille note. The braille note sounds more
>versatile. Trekker is mean't to be cutting maps this year but no dates set
>yet. They will also probably map the Eastern states of Australia first as
>they have larger population. I love reading about you and the other members
>experiences with your braille note. It makes me aware of what is already
>available, so I can question the other manufacturers as to their products
>e.g "the braille note can do...this, can yours?". In the meantime, I have to
>be restricted to where I can go until I learn new routes or rely on people.
>As you know, can be very frustrating. In the meantime I will continue to
>enjoy reading the emails posted. Happy and safe traveling
>Jason
>P.S we are having a lovely hot day in the mid to high 30 C. At least that is
>one thing I have over you.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Mary Ellen Earls" <meearls@xxxxxxx>
>To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 8:11 AM
>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Gps Scottsdale and me:
>
>
> > Hi all you gpsers!
> > Peggy and I just got back from about 3 hours in the open and we did some
> > marvelous exploring of our area.
> > I can say without a doubt that had I not had my Braille Note GPS, I'd
> > still
> > be wandering among the maze of little streets in this subdivision.
> > I found it quite fascinating as I walked along to hear the Braille Note
> > telling me when a street changed its name.
> > Also we have created some personal pois which have benefitted me
> > tremendously.
> > It was wonderful to answer that we were exploring and not lost and when we
> > did get in a bind we simply set our apartment entrence as our destination
> > and used the "getting warmer" method to get there.
> > Super cool, that.
> > I just hope I didn't look like such a bumbling idiot but the main thing is
> > that the gps got us home not once but twice.
> > Incidentally, one woman asked me where I was trying to go and I told her I
> > was going to get my mail and she happily said, "well! You definitely are
> > going in the right dirrection."
> > I am still having difficulty following routes and this is more because of
> > lack of familiarity with the streets. I'll remedy that by virtually
> > exploring the area and then won't be so unsure about where I am going.
> > Happy traveling everyone!
> >
> > Mary Ellen Earls
> > Remember! Today is the Tomorrow you thought about yesterday.
> >
> >
> >
> >

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