[access-uk] Re: GPS stand-alone devices and iOS apps
- From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:30:34 +0100
Hi,
Yes, sorry you're right. Still too static for me though.
All the best
Steve
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On Behalf Of Kulvinder Singh Bhogal
Sent: 11 September 2013 23:04
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: GPS stand-alone devices and iOS apps
The map updates are free for the Breeze.
Kulvinder Singh Bhogal
Twitter: @BhogalKulvinder
SKYPENAME: bobba2006
Tel: +441332 514323
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From: Steve Nutt <mailto:steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10:42 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: GPS stand-alone devices and iOS apps
Hi,
I am the opposite. I prefer apps because the maps are not static, you get
traffic updates so if you're in a car, you can get re-routed if traffic is
heavy, and so on and so on.
But I don't use iOS and I don't consider Blindsquare to be a true GPS app.
It is only a look around app and gives no ability to route. I use Google
maps for my navigation, in conjunction with Walky Talky, a free app for
Android. Maps navigates and Walky Talky reads passing addresses and such.
The trouble with the static offerings is that the maps are only updated once
a year. Even then you have to pay for updates. Google Maps is free, for
ever and always, as is Apple Maps.
All the best
Steve
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On Behalf Of Kulvinder Singh Bhogal
Sent: 11 September 2013 15:45
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: GPS stand-alone devices and iOS apps
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
SKYPENAME: bobba2006
Tel: +441332 514323
Mob: +447581 483856
From: Jackie Brown <mailto:thebrownsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 1:26 PM
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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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