[gps-talkusers] Re: iPhone and GPS, was Question
- From: Mike Arrigo <n0oxy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:16:27 -0500
I have used GPS on the iphone since I got it a few weeks ago, I don't use a
headset or a braille display, just the built in speaker. I'm with t-mobile, I
bought a factory unlocked iphone, because I'm happy with t-mobile and did not
want to switch. The sendero app is great for learning what is around you, and
it's a great app to have alongside the navigon or TomTom apps. You can do other
things on the phone while following roots. I would say the only thing you
really can't do with the iphone is virtually explore the map, but, at least for
me, that's not a big loss. Both the navigon and TomTom apps will provide spoken
instructions when walking.
On Oct 24, 2010, at 3:30 PM, Vicky Collins wrote:
> I'm in the same boat here regarding trying to make a decision as to whether
> or not to purchase the iPhone. I'm with A T and T, have been for years, but
> chose to just continue to use my N 82 and wait and see about renewing my
> contract when it ran out several months ago.
>
> So, how are you folks using the GPS on the iPhone, especially when using
> public transportation such as the bus or taxi? Are you using a Bluetooth
> headset, are you just turning the volume of the iPhone down real low and
> pressing the phone to your ear so as not to disturb others, or are you using
> a Bluetooth Braille display? And, are you able to do other things such as
> email or compose a document, while you are following a route? Also, if I'm
> understanding things correctly, the Sendero LookAround program for the iPhone
> is currently meant to be used on its own to determine current location and
> surroundings information, or possibly in conjunction with other iPhone GPS
> applications to enhance the GPS experience?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: alice dampman Humel <alicedh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Sunday, Oct 24, 2010 11:17:52
> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Question
>
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>>
>> Hi, Fred and all,
>> One of the things I wonder about, particularly after my negative
>> experiences with mobile geo in this regard, is the battery life of that one
>> device we would use to do so many things...
>> What experiences have people had with the i-phone? If you're reading a
>> book, following gps, making calls, going on the internet, and so on, how
>> long will the battery hold out?
>> Alice
>> alicedh@xxxxxxxxxxx
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Fred Nickl Sr.
>> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 8:59 AM
>> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Question
>>
>>
>> Hi all,
>> I have been reading all the postings on this list for a long time and still
>> am not positive about the future of GPS. In a perfect world I could have
>> all of my tech in one piece of equipment. The one thing that sounds the
>> best is the I phone. Can I replace my Voice note and my cell phone with
>> one? Will the Sendero GPS keep getting better on the I phone? Is the
>> print reading feature as good as KNFB system? Is the color detection
>> feature as good as the stand alone ones? Can it read money too? Can an old
>> guy like me get proficient enough to make the I phone a good investment?
>> It would be nice to cut down on the number of things to carry around every
>> day.
>>
>> Sorry if I sound frustrated, but there are just too many decisions to make
>> with big financial consequents. I know we are all in different situations
>> and that is what makes all of this very difficult to decide.
>>
>>
>> Sorry for being so long winded,
>> Fred Nickl
>>
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