[gps-talkusers] Re: iPhone Navigon GPS software versus others
- From: "Richard Bartholomew" <richard_bartholomew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:43:41 -0000
Hi,
I've not used Navigon myself but from comments I've read over recent months,
isn't it the case that Navigon was much more usable by blind users in
earlier versions and that it has taken a big backward step with its latest
offering? Therefore, it would be interesting to know if the current
comparisons being made are using the latest (and known to be less
accessible) versions of Navigon.
I believe that moves were afoot by previous users of Navigon to petition the
company as to whether the removed accessible features could be reinstated -
presumably, though, this will fall on deaf ears!
Regards
Richard Bartholomew
E-Mail: richard_bartholomew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael May
Sent: 21 February 2010 02:50
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Subject: [gps-talkusers] iPhone Navigon GPS software versus others
One current shortcoming of the iPhone is that you cannot multi task.
So, you can't use Pandora to listen to music while also running Navigon.
The Sendero route calculation is typically slower than these
commercial products for the sighted for a number of reasons.
Wayfinder for example is way faster. Some applications use fastest
route, some shortest route and some give you the option of either.
This choice of route calculation methods is high on the Sendero feature
list.
The latest version of Sendero GPS has a pretty good ETA, much better
than earlier versions. Remember to use that audio tutorial to learn
the ins and outs for the BrailleNote. Since the commands are similar
on Sense Nav, it could be helpful for that program too. There is a
podcast for Geo but I don't think it has been updated for version 2.
The basics should still be about the same however.
Glad to hear other's perspectives on these commercial products.
Mike
At 06:34 PM 2/20/2010, you wrote:
>I feel the same way on Windows Mobile. I use Mobile Geo for everything GPS
>but Bing when I want to look up a business phone number because it pulls
>from the internet, telephone numbers are updated more frequently or when
>I'm in the car with someone sighted and they need to see map directions.
>
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