[access-uk] Re: GPS stand-alone devices and iOS apps
- From: "Kulvinder Singh Bhogal" <kbhogal1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:44:52 +0100
I personally prefer a stand-alone unit.
I have never really fully trusted these built-in units or apps.
Regards
Kulvinder Singh Bhogal
Twitter: @BhogalKulvinder
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From: Jackie Brown
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 1:26 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ; 'BCAB Discussion List'
Subject: [access-uk] GPS stand-alone devices and iOS apps
Apologies for cross-posting, but there are some who are not subscribed to
both these lists where your knowledge would be appreciated.
Partly on behalf of a friend, and partly for my own growing interest, could
people tell me what GPS system they prefer. Now whether it be a stand-alone
unit like Trekker Breeze or Kapten Mobility, or an iOS app, what gives more
verbosity? For example, if I want to plan a route, which is the easiest and
most accurate at providing turn-by-turn instructions, and Points Of Interest
information?
I have played extensively with Trekker Breeze, and currently loaning the
latest Kapten Mobility. But I also have both Navigon and Blind Square on my
iPhone, yet have never got round to using these properly.
What rather concerns me with the stand-alone efforts is the lack of current
map updates, price, and accuracy. In their favour, however, is the fact
they have tactile buttons to press on them while walking.
People obviously use their iPhones to run GPS apps, so how do you get on
with operating one in your pocket if you have a long cane or dog with you,
for example? And which of these provides the best information such as
intersections, crossings, etc?
I know this is probably subjective, but I would nevertheless be very
interested to hear what you are using, what you prefer, and why. Please
feel free to drop me an Email off list if you prefer. I realise this thread
pops up from time-to-time, but I haven't followed every comment of course.
Thanks for any tips.
Kind regards,
Jackie Brown
Twitter: @thebrownsplace
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