The comparison referred to in the post below is a bit out of date. For
one thing, for a little extra money, Trekker can be combined with
Maestro, which gives one access to many PDA functions, including a
digital voice recorder, text note application, DAISY book reader,
Windows Media Player, and Pocket Outlook functions, such as contact
list, calendar, and wireless Email. the next upgrade will feature a web
browser. Trekker works with a variety of GPS receivers, including hard
wired, and SIRF star II and III receivers. With version 3 of the
software, the map areas have been greatly increased in size. Because
you need a Braille note in order to use sendero, the system is much more
expensive, and is larger. I can put the Dell PDA in a pants, shirt, or
coat pocket. There is a small front pocket in my briefcase that is
ideal for the PDA. Also, you do not need to use the external speaker,
even though it is nifty. There are several earphones that can be used,
and some fit over the ear, so as not to interfere with hearing street
sounds. Also, some users are using bluetooth cell phone headsets.
Because the system uses an off the shelf PDA, the PDA can be paired with
a bluetooth headset without the Trekker system even being involved.
This means that you do not have to use an audio dongle. As for having
Braille output, I wonder how practical this really is in a pedestrian
travel setting where one hand is usually involved in managing a cane or
dog. To be fair, the GPS feature set for Sendero is much more powerful,
but it's kind of like comparing a sports car with a sedan. If you want
to race, get a sports car. If you mostly drive on city streets, the
sports car is probably overkill. A more powerful feature set that is
command driven requires a steeper learning curve. If your needs are
complex, it's neat to have, but I suspect that most folks do not need
the additional functionality enough to warrent paying the extra money,
and taking the time to learn the interface. As was said below, it's
great to have choices.
Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Charles
LaPierre
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 5:40 PM
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: gps features compared?
Hi Jim
Here is a comparison we wrote between the Trekker and the Sendero GPS
http://www.senderogroup.com/comptrekker.txt
That should help
Basically here are the options as I see it as of today.
If you own a BrailleNote our Sendero GPS solution would be an obvious
choice, and you can get more information at
http://www.senderogroup.com/gpspromo.htm
If you Own a PacMate you should look at their GPS solution (StreetTalk
aka: Destination) here is a link to more information on that
http://www.freedomscientific.com/fs_products/PAC_Mate_HQ-TerryMartin.asp
If you don't own a BrailleNote or a PacMate, and don't have any
intention of buying an accessible PDA, then Trekker would be an obvious
choice
http://www.humanware.com/en-usa/products/orientation/gps/_details/id_30/
trekker.html
As well as WayFinder the cellphone based solution but remember you need
a data plan which is a monthly cost to consider in that solution as
well, here is a link to thier website.
http://www.wayfinder.com/products/wayfinder_navigator.us.php?link_id=spo
t
Enjoy!
Charles.
At 03:28 PM 8/23/2007, you wrote:
Hi.
I am still looking for a gps box,
and want to compare their features.
Please advise.
Thanks much again as always.
73
wb6 yoy
(650) 604-5720
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Thanks much again as always.
Jim
Charles M. La Pierre CTO
Sendero Group, LLC
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