[real-eyes] Re: GPS bluetooth receivers for the iTouch and IPad
- From: "Reginald George" <sgeorge@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 10:19:26 -0500
Okay Jim,
You made me do it. I've known about this site for a while. They don't
specifically mention the touch, but i don't see why it wouldn't work. Here
are exerpts from the site, the FAQ, and the link.
***From David Belll on the AIPhone Yahoo list:
And for the adventurous, here's another possibility that just hit the
Twitter:
http://www.mfi.gns-gmbh.com/
It looks to be a bit less expensive than the cradle. There is no mention of
accessibility.
***From the Site:
New GPS Bluetooth Receiver for Apple fans
GNS 5870 MFI.
Global Navigation Systems - GNS GmbH | Adenauerstrasse 18, 52146 Würselen
Tel: +49 - (0) 24 05 - 41 48-0, Fax: +49 - (0) 24 05 - 41 48-19,
***And finally, because that site was so terrible and wouldn't even let me
copy flash content to the clipboard, from Amazon.com comes the final word on
this one, plus another at the same price point that looks good. I really
don't see the advantage of either of these over the Bad Elf though,
especially since they provide a pass through port so you could leave it
attached.
GNS 5870 MFI GPS Bt Receiver "WAAS" Enabled
$97.25 from Amazon.com (third-party)
The GNS 5870 MFI GPS Bluetooth receiver has a stylish design is small and
ultra flat (79.1 x 45.3 x 11.3) mm.
The embedded Li-Ion battery allows operation time > 10 hrs and does not use
the internal battery power of your Apple device
Because of the Bluetooth connection the 30-pin dock connector is not blocked
and free for usage with other accessories like audio player handsfree or FM
Transmitter.
Also the dock connector is not physically stressed.
You can use your GPS Craddle or Car Kit without any restriction.
The GNS 5870 MFI can also be used with PC, Net- Notebook and provide
automatically also the NMEA protocol.
The GNS 5870 MFI is delivered together with a cigarette lighter adaptor and
a USB cable for charging, it is also possible to charge via any USB port.
Thanks to the wireless connection the GNS 5870 MFI can be optimized placed
in your car or aircraft.
The GNS 5870 MFI is the most flexible GPS receiver you can buy. Because of
Bluetooth you are well prepared for future products without any connector
hazzle.
"Made for iPhone/iPod/iPad" certified.
Works perfectly with Navigation and Aviation apps like NAVIGON, TOMTOM, ALK,
MotionX GPS, Fore Flight and many more.
Dual Electronics XGPS150 Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver for iPad 2, iPad,
iPod touch, iPhone and Other Smartphones, Tablets and Laptops
$99.99 from Amazon.com
The XGPS150 is a global and universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver, which not only
works with a wide variety of today's most popular electronics, but also
comes
with the necessary accessories to be used for a variety of lifestyle
activities. The included non-slip pad is very useful for GPS navigation in a
car or
a boat. The two-piece strap which works as an armband and to secure the
receiver to a backpack strap, for example, is great for outdoor activities
such
as golfing, geocaching, cycling, hiking and more. The XGPS150 measures about
2.25" square, which makes it very easy to take it with you wherever you go.
Set up is a breeze. Like with any other Bluetooth electronics, you will
first have to pair the GPS Receiver with the device you intend to use it
with.
This will take less than a minute and then you can begin using your device
(iPad2, iPad, iPod, etc.) with apps that require GPS. The XGPS150 is
certified
to work with all Bluetooth-enabled iPad2, iPad, iPod touch and iPhone
models. The XGPS150 also works with other Bluetooth-enabled smart phones,
tablets
and laptops, including Blackberry, Android and Windows devices that support
Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Profile). There is a Free App available which
shows
satellite signal strength, current location, the battery level of the
XGPS150, connectivity status and a few other device-specific tidbits. This
app can
be downloaded through iTunes. category: Electronics.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Ellsworth" <jellsworth1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 7:19 PM
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: GPS programs for the iPhone
Hi Reggie,
I haven't seen any GPS Bluetooth receivers for the iPod Touch or the iPhone.
There are several GPS receivers out there like the one I have and another
one that uses a cradle but can also be taken out of the cradle and carried
around for pedestrian travel. The ones I've seen actually attach to the
iPod Touch like my Bad Elf receiver. It is not Bluetooth and communicates
directly with satalites and does not require the internet or a cellular
connection. I should point out that the Bad Elf is Apple Approved according
to the web site.
Thanks,
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Reginald George
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 3:12 PM
To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: GPS programs for the iPhone
There are blue tooth GPS receivers that are specifically designed for the
touch if anyone needs them.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Ellsworth" <jellsworth1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 9:39 PM
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: GPS programs for the iPhone
Jose,
I know of no Bluetooth receiver that will work on the iPod Touch. I own a
couple of receivers but they won't work on an Apple device.
Thanks,
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of jose
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 2:47 PM
To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: GPS programs for the iPhone
hi Jim grate info. I too have the i pod touch. Just got it a few weeks ago
an loving it so.
I am thinking of getting a blue tooth gps receiver for it. maybe it will not
be so draining on the battery that way.
Why didn't you get blue tooth? Was there a reason or did it just kind of
work out that way?
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Ellsworth" <jellsworth1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 7:47 AM
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: GPS programs for the iPhone
> Hi Robert,
>
> You might want to listen to a review on www.blindcooltech.com by Mike
> Arrigo. He compares the Navigon, TomTom and Kapten apps. Sorry, I may
> have
> misspelled the latter of the group. Also, I believe APH Access World also
> has a review or comparison as well.
>
> I am currently playing around with the latest release of Navigon on my
> iPod
> and for vehicle travel I would have to say it is extremely accurate. I do
> need to tell you though that I am using an external GPS receiver because
> the
> iPod doesn't have it's own receiver like the iPhone does. From reports
> I've
> read the built-in receiver may not be as accurate as the external devices.
> The receiver I use is made by Bad Elf and can be found both at
> www.bad-elf.com and on Amazon. I love it. It is tiny and plugs directly
> into the 30 pin port on the phone or iPod etc. The one thing to keep in
> mind about something like this is that it will quickly drain the battery
> of
> the device so be sure to have a car charger or some other way to charge
> the
> device. The Bad Elf receiver has it's own tiny battery which gets it's
> charge from the device it is plugged into and it also comes with a cable
> to
> connect it to a computer or charger for charging the phone or iPod. I
> would
> have to say Navigon works very well but probably won't provide as much
> voice
> feedback as you might like. You can however use voice over to review the
> screen to see the name of the street you are on, spped and other
> information. There is a way to access where you are at that moment. I
> gave
> the Navigon app 4 out of 5 stars in a review on the Apple app store. It
> was
> on sale and may still be-not sure. I bought the US only version for
> $34.95
> but the regular price is $49.95. There are other versions as well such as
> for North America and smaller regions of the US etc.
>
> Anyway, I advise listening to the reviews but all in all I can say that
> the
> Navigon app works well.
>
> Thanks,
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Robert Beach
> Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 8:33 AM
> To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [real-eyes] GPS programs for the iPhone
>
> Hey all,
> What accessible GPS program do you all recommend for the iPhone? I would
> like one that works for both driving and walking, but driving is the
> priority.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Robert Lee Beach
> Assistive Technology Specialist
> Kansas City Kansas Community College
> 7250 State Avenue
> Kansas City, KS 66112
> 913-288-7671
> rbeach@xxxxxxxxx
>
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