[real-eyes] Re: GPS programs for the iPhone

  • From: "Jim Ellsworth" <jellsworth1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 20:19:15 -0400

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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