[access-uk] Re: GPS SOLUTION
- From: "Hussein Patwa" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:07:32 +0100
Hi there Ibrahim,
Whereas I agree with what you're saying, I felt it was also important to
stress the point that the iPhone does have one major disadvantage.
Continuous use of the GPS does have a severely detrimental impact on battery
life. This is the primary reason why I won't use it as my navigation
device, but prefer to use a Nokia E72 together with a Qstarz BT-Q818
external Bluetooth GPS receiver. I agree that many of the commercial GPS
software can do the job, and do it reasonably well, I just do not feel it is
worth giving up the flexibility of the iPhone to perform other tasks whilst
on the move for the battery drain caused by using the GPS.
Granted, my solution requires carrying an extra phone around, but I feel
that this disadvantages outweighed by the added flexibility it provides.
Just my two cents worth,
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Ibrahim Gucukoglu
Sent: 05 September 2011 19:03
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: GPS SOLUTION
Hi Richard.
It might be worth your while going to an apple store to have a look at the
IPhone, since it is a touchscreen operated device and not for everyone. As
for the GPS issue, you can navigate from door to door using either Navigon
or Tom-tom without an internet connection, however many of the features of
these applications do need an internet connection so functionality will be
limited.
All the best, Ibrahim.
From: Richard Godfrey-McKay <mailto:richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, September 05, 2011 8:54 AM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: GPS SOLUTION
Thanks Ibrahim, I'm very tempted by the IPhone route, but I haven't had
sufficient chance yet to assess whether I would be able to master it.
I have two further questions at this stage:-
first, does the IPhone need a phone signal to function as a GPS or just a
satellite receiver?
Secondly, is there anywhere you can get a good long look at one to see how
easy it would be to use?
Thanks,
Richard
Richard Godfrey-McKay
Telephone: 01738-445 880
Mobile: 07791 452 593
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Ibrahim Gucukoglu
Sent: 04 September 2011 17:56
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: GPS SOLUTION
Hi Richard.
I?d say the IPhone without a shadow of a doubt if your looking for value and
longevity, though there is a small cost in addition to the phone to get the
required GPS software that?ll guide you from door to door. You?ll also have
to invest the time in learning the interface, but the pocket computer that
the IPhone is will do so so much more for you than a dedicated GPS receiver.
However, that said, if you don't want to learn a new interface or want a
simple approach to address entry then a blindness specific product like the
Trekker Breeze would do you just fine.
All the best, Ibrahim.
From: Richard Godfrey-McKay <mailto:richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 5:50 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] GPS SOLUTION
Hi,
What do people think is the best GPS solution for a blind pedestrian these
days?
I've never seen anything sufficiently accurate that I could rely on, but
there must be something out there.
I've been thinking about the Trekker Breeze, but wondered if there was
anything better; would consider getting and iPhone if that was a runner, as
it would be cheaper than the Breeze, which seems to be just under £600 with
the new postcode support once it's available.
Richard Godfrey-McKay
Telephone: 01738-445 880
Mobile: 07791 452 593
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