[access-uk] Re: GPS stand-alone devices and iOS apps
- From: Saqib <saqibh23@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:33:45 +0100
Hi Jacky. I sold the Trekker after a week and went back to using BlindSquare.
It's always spot on with up and coming road crossings and I utilise the turn by
turn Apple Maps within the BlindSquare app and still get all the info that
BlindSquare gives when on the move. The Trekker has an old chipset and the
general model is out of touch with todays design of mobile units. The Trekker
will only work if you are walking but struggled with maintaining a GPS signal
when on a bus. However it performs slightly better in cars. Well that's my
experience of using the Trekker anyway.
On 11 Sep 2013, at 15:44, "Kulvinder Singh Bhogal" <kbhogal1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> 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
> 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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