[access-uk] Re: RNIB and Sendero Group release GPS Solution.
- From: "Jackie Brown" <thebrownsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 7 May 2014 13:03:20 +0100
Hi Ibrahim
Yes I do take your point, it has to be better in urban areas which is
probably why none of them excite me very much! (smile). I would love to use
it where I was born and brought up, I bet I wouldn't know it now things have
changed that much.
Enjoy though, and do please provide your feedback to the list as I am still
very interested in development of these things whether they serve a real
purpose for me or not.
Kind regards,
Jackie Brown
Twitter: @thebrownsplace
Skype: Thejackmate
-----Original Message-----
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Ibrahim Gucukoglu
Sent: 07 May 2014 11:57
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB and Sendero Group release GPS Solution.
Hi Jackie.
Remember that the quality/quantity of points of interest and mapping data is
no better or worse than Tom-tom on which the Sendero products are based.
The app also integrates with 4square which may or may not provide you with
more relevant POI information, however I think most would agree that GPS is
best when used in urban areas, I for instance live in cities for the most
part, walking down the local high street for instance yesterday provided me
with so much information about my surroundings, it was like having a super
lenses through which I could get an overview of where I was just like any
other person, that's the thrill factor for me at the moment, though
doubtless within a month or too I will consider this to be as commonplace
and will expect all future solutions commercial or otherwise to set the
standard.
All the best, Ibrahim.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jackie Brown
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 11:48 AM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB and Sendero Group release GPS Solution.
Hi Kevin
I quite like the Breeze myself in that you can just walk your route and get
information as you go without having to attend to it too much. The big
round button is easy to identify in your pocket to get info, and while I
agree it is a bit on the bulky side, and the fact the chipset is old, it is
good for straightforward use. It is also great for adding landmarks like a
specific road crossing or something meaningful to you.
I am not a huge GPS user because our area is rural, and we are really
surrounded by fields and trees unless we walk into what I would describe as
a large village/small town. I daresay that if I ventured further afield,
there would be a lot more purpose for it. Having said all that though, I
like looking at various GPS apps and devices, and have to say I haven't seen
anything outstanding about RNIB Navigator yet! I am also reading the guide
and playing with it at the same time, but the wow factor isn't in it for me
at the moment.
Still, it's good to play, and the beauty of mobile apps is that they aren't
too expensive, and indeed are often free.
Kind regards,
Jackie Brown
Twitter: @thebrownsplace
Skype: Thejackmate
-----Original Message-----
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Kevin Cussick
Sent: 07 May 2014 11:33
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB and Sendero Group release GPS Solution.
I agree about the breeze, I only wish they would put out a software
version so i could put it on my android phone. Oh well can't have it
all smile.
On 07/05/2014 09:36, Jackie Brown wrote:
> Hi Vanja
>
> Like you, I haven't been out with it yet, but have had a play with it. I
> also hold my hands up to not reading the guide yet, but have it on my
> note-taker to do so today!
>
> But my best friend in Scotland went out with it yesterday, and there were
a
> few things he told me he wasn't keen on. Firstly, there is no favourites
> section, so you can't add routes you use regularly. You can't also add
your
> own POI's as far as we know. He also felt it was out quite a bit in terms
> of shop location, but is going to try cutting down the distance in
settings
> and see if this makes a difference. He is still of a mind that if only
> Trekker Breeze updated its maps more frequently, it would definitely be
his
> preferred GPS system as it is easy to use from his pocket with AfterShokz
> headphones on.
>
> But I am sure there will be plenty more discovering to be done on this app
> as we all throw in our thoughts and experiences.
>
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Jackie Brown
> Twitter: @thebrownsplace
> Skype: Thejackmate
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of
> vanja@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: 06 May 2014 19:22
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB and Sendero Group release GPS Solution.
>
> My first observation about this app.
>
>
>
> First of all I have only just installed it and only plaied about with it
for
> a short time. I need to advise that I havent walked out and about with it
> yet and only plaied about here at home. Hving said that, I must say that
> although it definitely recognised my address, sadly it claims that there
are
> no near by places even though this is definitely not true. For example,
> there is a pub, an off licence and a couple of shops all within about 5
> minutes or less walking distance from here. It says that it partly uses
> google maps and google maps certainly recognises those location, but this
> app does not.
>
>
>
> Also, in order to find friends near by it says that you have to log in to
> facebook, but I dont see anywhere with in this app an option to do so. So
> how does one log in to fb with this app?
>
>
>
> So, its hard to judje how good this app is, as I said, it is
disappointing
> that it doesnt recognise certain points of interest near by my flat, but
as
> I also mentioned, I havent walked about with it therefore I most
certainly
> didnt fully test it.
>
>
>
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of
> Steve Nutt
> Sent: 06 May 2014 05:35
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB and Sendero Group release GPS Solution.
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
>
>
> And for you Android guys, http://www.guidedots.org and it's free.
>
>
>
> All the best
>
>
>
> Steve
>
>
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> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of
> Ibrahim Gucukoglu
> Sent: 06 May 2014 04:31
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] RNIB and Sendero Group release GPS Solution.
>
>
>
> Hi Everyone.
>
>
>
> I am delighted to share with you this exciting news: RNIB and Sendero
group
> have launched a UK version of their iPhone navigation app previously
> marketed to the US as the Seeing Eye GPS. Click on the following link for
> more information and to get your one month subscription for just £2.99:
>
> http://senderogroup.com/news/rnibnavrelease.htm
>
>
>
> All the best, Ibrahim.
>
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