Hi, I think they ment computers do not have integrated Braille displays. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tanner, David (DEED)" <david.tanner@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: "gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:01:58 +0000 Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Seeing Eye GPS iPhone app and other Sendero products > Strange, my computer has a Braille display attached to it, as does my > computer at home. I am not sure where you get the idea that computers don't > have Braille displays. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo > Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 6:16 PM > To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Seeing Eye GPS iPhone app and other Sendero > products > > Computers dn't have braille displays, but there are very small and portable > ones available now. > On Jun 22, 2012, at 2:37 PM, Aaron Linson wrote: > > > You have a point Mike however, you do not get a braille display with a > > computer. Can I use a Braille note apex with a braille display attached > > and not have to carry around two devices I love the PDF support. Without > > this feature for me as a college student I would not be able to use a small > > computer that I can carry over my shoulder. > > > > Once an Eagle > > Always an Eagle > > > > On Jun 22, 2012, at 3:30 PM, Mike Arrigo <n0oxy@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > >> With the availability of things like ultrabooks now, I wonder how long the > >> blind note takers will be around though. There is little reason to spend > >> more money for a product that is a closed proprietary system when you can > >> have the same functionality and much more by getting something such as a > >> macbook air, or another small laptop. And the notetakers are way behind > >> the times, I think the last update to the human ware products introduced > >> support for reading PDF files, you've been able to do that on main stream > >> computers for years. In short, the blind notetakers offer nothing that you > >> cannot do on a small portable laptop and braille display for a cheaper > >> price. > >> Original message: > >> > >>> One of the things Sendero has always said is that "Not one size fits all" > >>> nor is one product best for all situations. > >> > >>> The iPhone is wonderful for consuming information but I don't think it is > >>> as productive for writing or sending information. I don't mind reading > >>> emails on my iPhone but I always write emails on my computer or > >>> BrailleNote. > >> > >>> So, when it comes to GPS, we want the Seeing Eye GPS product to be easy > >>> to use and full functioning for those who just don't want to carry a > >>> notetaker for whatever reason. We fully expect the BrailleNote and Sense > >>> GPS products to remain as a good solution for both consuming information > >>> and especially for efficiently writing and researching. When it comes to > >>> figuring out destinations and giving driving instructions to a friend or > >>> cab driver, I will be using my PK. In other less time sensitive > >>> situations where I am just following a route and wanting basic LookAround > >>> information, the iPhone GPS will be great. > >> > >>> Mike > >> > >>> From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >>> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Aaron Linson > >>> Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 11:54 AM > >>> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >>> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Seeing Eye GPS iPhone app? > >> > >>> When or if this iPhone app comes out, what will happen to Braille note > >>> users of the product? > >> > >>> Aaron > >> > >>> Once an Eagle > >> > >>> Always an Eagle > >> > >>> On Jun 21, 2012, at 11:31 AM, "Michael May" <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > >>> <mailto:mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: > >> > >>> It is too early to say much about the Seeing Eye GPS app for the iPhone > >>> other than it is in the works. The intention is that it will have a > >>> straight forward easy to use user interface with turn by turn > >>> capabilities. We had a couple user group sessions at CSUN to get > >>> everyone's wish list for an iPhone app. > >> > >>> I have the XGPS Bluetooth arm band GPS receiver for the iPhone. Hard to > >>> tell if it is better than the built in GPS. It is kind of a pain to wear > >>> it. > >> > >>> Mike > >> > >>> From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >>> <mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >>> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >>> <mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>] On Behalf Of Hope Paulos > >>> Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 11:19 AM > >>> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >>> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Seeing Eye GPS iPhone app? > >> > >>> You?re welcome, Dale. I also am interested in this application. I?m > >>> hoping Mike?s presentation will be recorded and accessible to those who > >>> are not able to attend the convention. I?m currently at Carroll Center > >>> for the blind as an instructor for a program dealing with access > >>> technology and my supervisor, Brian Charlson, and I were talking about > >>> the seeing eye gps last night? He attended the focus group at CSun. Hope > >> > >>> From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >>> <mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >>> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >>> <mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens > >>> Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 10:38 AM > >>> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >>> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Seeing Eye GPS iPhone app? > >> > >>> Ah thanks Hope, > >> > >>> I just noted reference to it in the news announcement from Sendero but > >>> there wasn't any additional information about it. I will be very > >>> interested as I have never had any particular interest in those note > >>> takers nor the extra equipment to pack around. I really prefer the > >>> universal functionality of a notebook computer but the iPhone pretty well > >>> includes most of that now along with a phone and perhaps soon a fully > >>> functional GPS solution. Awesome. > >> > >>> Again thank you Hope. > >> > >>> Dale leavens. > >> > >>> ----- Original Message ----- > >> > >>> From: Hope Paulos <mailto:hope.paulos@xxxxxxxxx> > >> > >>> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >> > >>> Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 9:19 AM > >> > >>> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Seeing Eye GPS iPhone app? > >> > >>> It?s an application that has not yet been released by Sendero. I believe > >>> it?s a fully functional gps program that will work similar to mobile geo > >>> or the sender gps programs for the note takers. > >> > >>> From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >>> <mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >>> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] > >>> <mailto:[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]> On Behalf Of Dale > >>> Leavens > >>> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 4:46 PM > >>> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >>> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Seeing Eye GPS iPhone app? > >> > >>> So what is Seeing Eye GPS iPhone app? A google doesn't reveal it to me. > >> > >>> Thanks. > >> > >>> Dale Leavens. > >> N?!jx??zf??o?)????&?v(??'?*+???*'??^??i????? > >> ?(??(r&???bk?j)a?`v+b?v??+h?{.n?+???zwZ??[h??-jY.????z?_???l??0??n?????m?????r > > To change your email settings (unsubscribe, digest only, or vacation mode): > > http://senderogroup.com/social_media/email.htm > > > > Additionally, to unsubscribe send an email to > > gps-talkusers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe" in the Subject. > > To change your email settings (unsubscribe, digest only, or vacation mode): > http://senderogroup.com/social_media/email.htm > > Additionally, to unsubscribe send an email to > gps-talkusers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe" in the Subject. > > To change your email settings (unsubscribe, digest only, or vacation mode): http://senderogroup.com/social_media/email.htm Additionally, to unsubscribe send an email to gps-talkusers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe" in the Subject.