[gps-talkusers] Re: question about Australian maps

Jason,

I don't know if I should use the words deffinite and possible in the same sentence. I will say that there are some very encouraging developments. Navtech says they will have maps in the first quarter of 2006 and Telcontar says they will have the map filter. These are the two critical components we need to work with the BrailleNote. Let's say I am causciously optomistic. This is the first real promise of maps for Australia since we have been talking about this. I might even say it is now more a question of when rather than if.

Mike
 At 03:45 AM 12/15/2005, you wrote:
Hi Mike,
I didn't get around to replying to a message of yours I read a few weeks ago on the list. Someone on the list was asking about the next Wayfun event. You mentioned that if the Australian maps are ready, then it will be a possible venue. Were you suggesting that there is a definite possibility of maps being ready? I know you told me that the maps could be ready tomorrow, or they could never be ready. You did also say you had another lead at the time to follow up. I know that you may not be able to promise a specific date, however if you know something positive is in the wind, will you please let us know. I am asking, as your comment that they may never be ready, is causing me to seriously consider going for the Pac mate. I would rather have a large GPS system, than none at all. However, if there is a definite chance of maps becoming available during 2006, then I am prepared to hold back for a while. My preference is for the Braille note PK, or Trekker but the lack of maps is putting me off. So if you do know something positive is in the wind, "please, please, please" give me a strong hint. If I do end up going the Pac mate way, I will not be in a position to change to the PK, unless I am able to find someone to sell the Pac mate to.
thanks a lot Jason


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