[access-uk] Re: GPS stand-alone devices and iOS apps
- From: "Jackie Brown" <thebrownsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 14:56:25 +0100
Hi Mike
Kapten Mobility, it has to be said, is worlds better than its predecessor.
And while it has nice tactile buttons and is very lightweight to use, I
don't think it is accurate to within a comfortable range of where you need
to get to. It doesn't appear to get a signal indoors at all, which makes
planning your virtual route impossible so far as I can see. It is also a
lot of dosh at £395. The speaker is clear, and I could tolerate Serena, but
Trekker Breeze, comparing them like-for-like, works better for me where I
live. I don't have either of them, but have enjoyed trying them out and
giving an honest view as I perceive them. Different environments and
opinions make it very subjective.
Kind regards,
Jackie Brown
Twitter: @thebrownsplace
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Michael A Ray
Sent: 13 September 2013 12:32
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: GPS stand-alone devices and iOS apps
I don't think it's accurate to describe the Kapten Mobility as 'one step
behind'. I have a Kapten Plus which I bought second hand, and which has
now been superseded by the Kapten Mobility but it is very flexible, very
responsive and so far I have found it very easy to use.
The Trekker Breeze is, I think, technology which is several years old.
The bottom line is that GPS, like most other technologies, is a moving
target and devices have a very limited shelf life.
It will be very interesting to see how the European GPS system,
currently under development, improves accuracy, since with current GPS
the accuracy is deliberately limited for public use by the US military.
Mike
On 13/09/2013 09:57, john gallagher wrote:
> hi there
>
> i think this is a very good point
>
> technology for the blind is always many years behind and this is why
> if you go main stream you will stay ahead.
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