[gps-talkusers] Re: Trekker Information Wanted.

  • From: "Bob Heiser" <k9bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 14:10:10 -0500

Hello Dave,
Thanks for the info.
Sounds like the trekker is usable but one would have to play with one to see.
Sounds like you have to reload files if the memory loses power.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave" <dwgordon@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 1:13 PM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Trekker Information Wanted.



Bob, at the time I explored the Trekker I felt there could be some problems for someone who was not at least somewhat technically minded. For example, if the batteries run down you have to reinstall things, and the Trekker did not talk during the installation process. They may have corrected that by now though, but one does need access to a computer to reinstall.

It is impossible to say what can and can not be used by another person just because he/she is blind because we all have different abilities that add into the equation. For example, the Voice Note has larger keys and might be easier for some people to operate.

As far as whether or not a GPS would be helpful at all is also a consideration and I suggest that your friend listens to the demonstrations of the GPS in action at the Sendero web site,
http://www.senderogroup.com/download.htm


Dave

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----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Heiser" <k9bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 10:07 AM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Trekker Information Wanted.



Hello Mike, Thanks for your comments.
My friend just wants the talking G P S for around town. He does not do a lot of traveling but would like the G P S for improved orientation and mobility.
Is the Trekker B D f accessable for someone with out vision?
Are there any audio demos showing how the Trekker performs?
Bob Heiser
----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael May" <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 11:41 AM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Trekker Information Wanted.



Bob,

As I said, Trekker is a good stand alone GPS solution. In terms of cost, your friend should note that inclusion of all maps with Trekker brings the price up over $2000. A classic VoiceNote with all its other Applications and GPS costs $2800. If he really doesn't want any other applications, the Trekker is great. Just realize that the price differential isn't that much for a host of other benefits plus the more extensive GPS with the VoiceNote.

Mike

I have a blind friend who is interested in a talking G P S. I have the voice note with the Sporttreck receiver.
He does not know Braille and is not interested in a note taker. He wants just a talking G P S for improved mobility for mostly around town.
. Would the trekker be a good choice?
Bob


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