[vi-android] Re: Hello, new member and a question about apps

  • From: Quentin Christensen <quentin.christensen@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: vi-android@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 22 May 2014 13:08:20 +1000

Point Finder (Accessibility) is good for directions and distances on
places like farms where you need to know the gate is 50 degrees to
your right and 30 metres away.  You setup points which you later want
to come back to.  You can also use it with google maps for traditional
street directions:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.picospace.pointfinder

It's a couple dollars.

Regards

Quentin.


On 22 May 2014 13:02, Glenn <glennervin@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Will it work as much better where there are no streets, like on a farm?
> A friend of mine is orientationally challenged, and he lives on a farm.
> He does not really need it for the roads, but all over his property.
> Glenn
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Christopher-Mark Gilland
> To: vi-android@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 9:58 PM
> Subject: [vi-android] Re: Hello, new member and a question about apps
>
> Glenn,
>
> I also use Nearby Explorer, and trust me when I say, I thought Navigon for I
> O S was the best it came.  Once I saw what N E would do however, I was blown
> away!  I agree that 99 bucks is quite steep, but I'm telling you:  It is so!
> so! so so worth it!
>
> Chris.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Glenn
> To: vi-android@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 10:54 PM
> Subject: [vi-android] Re: Hello, new member and a question about apps
>
> Hi,
> I will consider that one, but that is a bit on the spendy side.
> Navigon for IOS is like 35 or 40 dollars.
> Thanks.
>
> Glenn
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gmail
> To: vi-android@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 9:47 PM
> Subject: [vi-android] Re: Hello, new member and a question about apps
>
> I’d suggest nearby explorer if your looking for a good solution. It stores
> the gps data maps, etc. on your device no wifi or cell signal required does
> take up 3GB of space though. So, make sure you have it first before
> purchasing. The app is $99
> Thanks,
> Aaron Linson
> Indescribable Studios
> Being Confident in your ability, not your disability
>
> On May 21, 2014, at 10:31 PM, David Blencowe <dehblencowe@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Its designed to give drivers access to emails and messages while driving. It
> has features that could be be adapted for the blind .I am presently in
> conversation with the creator to make it more accessible to the totally
> blind
>
> At present when installed it will speak to you when you receive a new
> communication but needs to be activated by a sighted person
>
> David
>
> On 22 May 2014 12:20, "Glenn" <glennervin@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> David,
>> What is KeePal for?
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Glenn
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: David Blencowe
>> To: vi-android@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 9:15 PM
>> Subject: [vi-android] Re: Hello, new member and a question about apps
>>
>> TalkBack is rather efficient and should be installed oo your device under
>> accessibility. One app that I am accessing at the moment is keepal available
>> from play.
>> David
>>
>> On 22 May 2014 12:03, "Glenn" <glennervin@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>> This is Glenn, I may be on other lists with some of you.
>>> I just bought a used Galaxy S3 to play with, as I use an iPhone, but I
>>> need
>>> to know Android so I can teach my clients.
>>> I'm a counselor for the Blind, in Nebraska.
>>>
>>> I'm wondering which of the "Blindness Apps" are considered to be the
>>> best?
>>> I want to get a GPS app, but since I won't be putting cellular onto it, I
>>> need a GPS app that puts its maps onto the device, like Navigon.
>>> Is Navigon considered the best of those which you download the maps?
>>> On my iPhone I mostly use Ariadne GPS, but this won't work without
>>> cellular
>>> or WIFI.
>>> I will be connecting to WIFI for downloading things like apps and cloud
>>> stuff.
>>>
>>> Thanks for any thoughts.
>>>
>>> Glenn
>>>
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