[access-uk] Re: RNIB and Sendero Group release GPS Solution.
- From: john gallagher <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 07 May 2014 13:05:05 +0100
hi kev does this rnib thing work on the android platform i have just been out
with it and it actually did anounce up comming roads that i was approaching. i
did not try the route thing out yet but maybe this charge is something to do
with the maps. strange though nobody from the rnib has come back to explain to
us about it.
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Cussick <the.big.white.shepherd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2014 11.33 am
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 AfShokz
> > 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 haven't 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 don't see anywhere with in this app an option to do so. So
> > how does one log in to fb with this app?
> >
> >
> >
> > So, it's hard to judje how good this app is, as I said, it is disappointing
> > that it doesn't recognise certain points of interest near by my flat, but as
> > I also mentioned, I haven't walked about with it therefore I most certainly
> > didn't 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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