[gps-talkusers] Re: more about the AfterShokz Bluez

  • From: Aaron Linson <blindgeek1989@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2013 16:13:50 -0500

I Already have a extra battery for my iPhone, I would be using the internal GPS 
receiver on the phone. If using the Bluetooth headset in my GPS receiver on my 
Braille note  would  it be beneficial to get a extra battery?

Aaron Linson
Once an Eagle
Always an Eagle

On Mar 6, 2013, at 3:59 PM, Hope Paulos <hope.paulos@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Since the Bluetooth  and the  Internal GPS receiver tend to drain the 
> battery, I would recommend getting an extra battery pack or a case with a 
> battery in it. I have the Mofi juice pack air. This is just my opinion though.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Mar 6, 2013, at 3:55 PM, Aaron Linson <blindgeek1989@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> I see your all's points. I don't have a guide dog so I'm not worried about 
>> that. I'm just worried about using any gps solution wether it's my 
>> braillenote apex or iPhone with the Seeing Eye GPS and having bluetooth 
>> turned on to power the headset. I'm guessing you'd have to carry an external 
>> battery around with you? Am I correct in saying that?
>> Aaron Linson
>> IOS App Accessibility Advocate
>> Once an Eagle
>> Always an Eagle
>> 
>> On Mar 6, 2013, at 1:52 PM, "Michael May" <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> 
>>> If you have the wired version and like them, I'd stick with them. They have
>>> 12 hours of battery life versus 6 hours for the Bluetooth version. Some
>>> people don't mind wires. I prefer wireless so it is worth the battery life
>>> trade-off to have the Bluez.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Aaron Linson
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 9:55 AM
>>> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: more about the AfterShokz Bluez
>>> 
>>> As someone who uses the bone conduction headphones a lot, what is the
>>> difference between the wired in the Bluetooth? Are the Bluetooth worth it if
>>> you use it with an iPhone and a book port plus a lot or should I just stick
>>> with the wired unit? 
>>> 
>>> Aaron Linson
>>> Once an Eagle
>>> Always an Eagle
>>> 
>>> On Mar 6, 2013, at 12:18 PM, "Michael May" <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I have now used these bone conduction headphones for a couple weeks 
>>>> and am still quite impressed. The President of AfterShokz came to CSUN 
>>>> and gave us a couple units to give away in a drawing. Everyone who 
>>>> came by our booth and suite really liked them.
>>>> 
>>>> If you are thinking of buying a pair, hang on as we are working out a 
>>>> discount with a promo code for our friends. We should have that posted 
>>>> by tomorrow. Sendero won't be selling these but we hope to get you a deal.
>>>> 
>>>> Mike
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Michael May, CEO Sendero Group
>>>> Developers of accessible GPS and distributors of technology for the 
>>>> blind
>>>> 
>>>> Office Phone: 888-757-6810, extension 101
>>>> Email: MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Sendero web: http://www.senderogroup.com General GPS Web: 
>>>> http://www.AccessibleGPS.com Mike May Personal: 
>>>> http://www.CrashingThrough.com
>>>> 
>>>> Sendero Address: 1857 Glenmark Way, Roseville, CA 95747
>>>> 
>>>> 
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