Hi,
They replace the GPS chip for one that can receive fixes faster. The
software is also updated to reflect it.
All the best
Steve
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
rajmund
Sent: 27 August 2015 13:19
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: [Bulk] GPS
Hi,
Just something. I'm not trying to bash anyone here, but I would
love love love to know, what they actually replace in the
existing unit. Or, play with a brand new unit, to see whether
there's a difference. Looking at the braillenote mpower
batteries, I wouldn't be surprised.
Sent from a BrailleNote
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Lloyd" <kevin.lloyd3@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date sent: Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:05:46 +0100
Subject: [access-uk] Re: [Bulk] GPS
Thanks Jackie. With regards to the Breeze upgrade, we have found
it very
disappointing so far as it still takes an age to find a satellite
to lock on
to, despite using on a very sunny clear day, and it still
announces street
with no name where it always used to.
In fact, we have had to check the software version to ensure the
units were
actually upgraded such was the lack of signs of any improvements
whatsoever.
On the evidence of what we've seen with two separate upgraded
units, I
wouldn't recommend it as being value for money at £150 a time...
Regards.
Kevin
-----Original Message-----
From: Jackie Brown
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2015 10:53 AM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ; 'BCAB Discussion List'
Subject: [Bulk] [access-uk] GPS
I thought some of you might find my observations on a couple of
GPS products
interesting or useful.
I was asked to attend an event this week to talk about using
technology to
assist with mobility. I have been loaned an Apple Watch and new
Trekker
Breeze+ to facilitate this. So, on Tuesday, we travelled by car
to
Newcastle in County Down which is roughly 80 miles away from
where we live.
I put the postcode of the hotel where we were staying overnight
into Apple
Maps on my iPhone, and set it for driving. I turned on the
Breeze+, but
didn't put in a postcode as I wanted to see what feedback it
would give me
in the car on free mode.
A female voice on the Maps app gave instructions. When we
approached
roundabouts and turns, the watch tapped me on my wrist to
indicate the
actions required, a couple for left and more for right.
Meanwhile, Breeze+
told me streets and major roads we were passing, indicating when
we needed
to negotiate roundabouts and major junctions etc. Our friend
driving had
his SatNav on but muted so he could hear what my toys were
saying. He found
both devices really interesting for different reasons. He liked
the way
Breeze+ announced things we were passing, but also the way the
watch kept
tapping me as we approached something that required an action.
On the whole, it isn't my bag, and I wouldn't pay £300 for a
watch that
requires you to be tied to your phone in order to use it most of
the time.
Trekker Breeze+ was more interesting as it provided a lot of
feedback on my
surroundings. The new version is way better than the previous
take as I got
a signal immediately, and never heard the famous phrase "street
with no
name."
I also took my BEM Bluetooth wireless wristband and paired it
with my phone
during the talk so that people could get some idea of its use. I
think the
Breeze+ came out on top though.
An interesting couple of days.
Kind Regards,
Jackie Brown
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