Hi Mike,
I also have the Kaptan plus and I have only used in our car to help my wife
find the way. I find the terminology a bit strange at times and I assume the
translation from the French is something to do with that. Is it possible
that RNIB can get us updated maps for same.
I also find it strange that I could not get Australian maps for it when I
visited Sydney last January for 6 weeks. The unit is available in Australia
but the maps are not transferable. A bit odd considering the cost of the
unit.
I don't think we will ever have GPS tell us the door we are at as the
terrorists can use that too easily. I expect the European system to be just
as restrictive as the American.
Regards
Aedan.
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Hello Jackie,
I think I will probably stick with the Kapten Plus for a while. I got it
second-hand so it was pretty cheap.
I'll see how good an Android device is when I've got used to my Samsung S3.
What I long for is a GPS device which is accurate to tell me when I'm
standing right in front of the talking ATM in the High Street.
Mike
On 13/09/2013 14:56, Jackie Brown wrote:
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
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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which has now been superseded by the Kapten Mobility but it is very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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