Hi, I bet it is the Bem Wireless Speaker Band from http://www.bemwireless.com. Getting one for my birthda. All the best Steve -- Computer Room Services 77 Exeter Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4PW Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 Email: steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: 08 July 2014 10:46 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Satnav app suggestions Curious! What's this wristband speaker you have? Do you find it loud enough in all situations? Carol P ----- Original Message ----- From: Saqib Hussain <saqibh23@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx CC: Date: Tuesday, 8 July 2014 9.40 am Subject: [access-uk] Re: Satnav app suggestions > > > Hi. I've tried both and BlSquare is the app for me. I've saved so > many locations which have helped me and I've found that I don't really > have to utilise a third party navigation app like Apple Maps or Google > Maps allot of the time. This app is every bit as good as the Trekker > and is allot sharper. It's also helpful to get telephone numbers for > all the POIs as one can call and enquire about any of them. I like the > new feature where I can use BlSquare with my Bluetooth Speaker > wrist band. I can get my location by pressing one button and > BlSquare keeps me updated anyway. The wrist band speaker has meant > that I can keep my phone in my pocket and this is a good thing as it's > not exposed for opportunists. Just because we are VI doesn't mean we > won't get mugged. > > On 08/07/2014, Steve Nutt <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi, > > Whatever your opinion, it was a good commercial <Smile>. > > Seems silly to me though that basic features are missing, like not being > able to enter your own waypoints. > > All the best > > Steve > > -- > Computer Room Services > 77 Exeter Close > Stevenage > Hertfordshire > SG1 4PW > Tel: 644(0(1438-742286 > Mob: 644(0(7956-334938 > Fax: 644(0(1438-759589 > Email: steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk > > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > Ibrahim Gucukoglu > Sent: 08 July 2014 00.39 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Satnav app suggestions > > Hi. > > BlSquare with extras? An interesting way of putting it. I use the RNIB > Navigator app for three reasons. Firstly, if you purchase a three year > subscription it works out at about #30 a year, not at all unreasonable given > the specialist nature of the app. Secondly, everything is under one roof, > all the tools you need to navigate successfully, safely and reliably. I have > spent some years using the free/multi App approach and although it has its > benefits, I preferred the simplicity of it all in one. Finally, if we are to > seriously encourage developers to consider GPS as a serious tool for > bl/partially sighted users, it is worth investing in the tools and giving > developers the confidence to realise that there is a market for blind users. > I'm confident that apps like RNIB Navigator will only get better with time > however we need to ensure that we tell developers how much we appreciate the > work that they do by buying the product so that they have encouragement to > develop it fur > ther. I don't mean to sound sanctimonious, this is just my opinion. > > Sent from my iPhone > 0was On 7 Jul 2014, at 23.45, Richard King <rking689@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: 0was 0was I like Google maps and this can also be run in conjunction with blind 0was square or on its own. RNIBS Navigator app sounds good but I am not 0was prepared to pay #6.99 per month for a nap that is effectively BlSquare 0was with extras 0was 0was 0was Sent from my iPhone 0was >>> On 7 Jul 2014, at 22.24, BJ Edwards <bjthequill@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> >>> I vote for "Bl square" you could also try "rnib navigator." >>> >>> bj >>> >>> Message composed on Granny Smith's typewriter. >>> >>>> On 7 Jul 2014, at 22.19, "Mark Threadgold" <m.j.threadgold@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi all. >>>> >>>> I am looking for a GPS satnav app for my iPhone for a Geocaching event >>>> I am >>>> taking part in. 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