[gps-talkusers] Re: Traveling in Manhattan
- From: "Baracco, Andrew W" <Andrew.Baracco@xxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:53:05 -0700
As far as developing proficiency with the GPS system, well, it's like
learning any other skill. Practice, practice, practice. As for
crossing streets, if you hear the traffic going in the direction in
which you want to go, it's probably safe to go. In a place like
Manhattan, there are a lot of people walking around, so you will
probably get a lot of offers of help, and if not, there are a lot of
people around to ask. The GPS may function irratically because of
signals bouncing off of tall buildings.
Andy
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[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eric Brinkman
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 5:29 PM
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Traveling in Manhattan
Hi,
I have had Sense Nav for about six months now, but I haven't been able
to spend as much time with it as I would've liked. In less than a week,
I will be traveling to Manhattan, and I would like to use Sense Nav to
help get around the area. I brought my Voice Sense with me to NYC once
before, but didn't get much out of the GPS, probably because I hadn't
had enough experience with it.
I have only walked outside with the GPS a couple of times. The other
day I walked around town but, as I said in a previous post, the
direction of POIs was often announced incorrectly. What would you
suggest I do to become more proficient with the system before my trip?
Another concern I have which isn't related to GPS is crossing streets.
I know I mentioned this once before but didn't get many responses. I
had mobility training for many years, and I'm ok with crossing streets
at home in Connecticut and here in Poughkeepsie. However the huge
amount of traffic in New York City makes me afraid of being run over
when crossing streets alone. What is the best way to know when it is
safe to cross? Is there another list or forum to discuss issues like
this?
Thanks in advance,
Eric
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