With the availability of main stream mobile devices that are accessible, it simply makes no sense to pay much more money for these notetakers that use outdated operating systems in a proprietary environment. On Mar 11, 2013, at 4:33 PM, "Michael May" <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Dale, > > Its not really about processor power or memory any more. The differentiating > factor between a PDA and the phone is the keyboard versus the touch screen > or spotty voice recognition, especially in mobile environments. Yes, you can > add an external keyboard or Braille display but that takes away from the > main benefit of the iPhone as a handheld unit. External devices don't always > connect and they are a second item to charge. Add an external GPS receiver > because the built-in one is mediocre, and the mobile situation turns > complicated. > > Something like a Braille Sense OnHand has a built in keyboard and GPS, no > external pieces needed. > > What I am finding is that people are willing to sacrifice the productivity > of the PDA for the basic functionality of the mobile device. I understand > how it is hard to justify access tech prices even if the products are > superior versus dirt cheap App Store and Market Place mainstream prices. > > Mike > > From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens > Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 11:28 AM > To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: using dual GPS is the ideal way to go > > Mike, > > Are there any technical reasons why a suitable smart phone cannot offer the > same or even superior capabilities to those of a note taker with respect to > GPS? They do have far superior microprocessors now and more memory if I am > not mistaken and of course built-in receivers, intuitively I would have > thought them a more suitable platform. I don't remember detailed > specifications of note takers as I have always had far more need for direct > mainstream connectivity so got more seamless use from notebook computers. > > Thanks. > > Dale leavens. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Michael May" <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 2:14 PM > Subject: [gps-talkusers] using dual GPS is the ideal way to go > > >> Mary, >> >> Probably a poor choice of words on my part. Let's call dual GPS the ideal >> way to go but not the only way. There are plenty of situations where >> people >> have more than one product, say an iPhone using Audible and a Stream also >> using Audible. >> >> I do agree that it is very unfortunate that high priced specialty >> technology >> costs so much and yet the government funding for it is limited. I'll >> address >> that in a separate email. The point of my story was to say that the iPhone >> is not a replacement for a full fledged accessible GPS product with a real >> keyboard and comprehensive real-time and explore features. For those >> fortunate enough to have a BrailleNote or Braille Sense with GPS, make the >> most of it, especially in challenging situations. >> >> Mike >> >> From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mary Otten >> Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 10:17 PM >> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: using dual GPS is the only way to go >> >> This really is kind of a sad commentary. How many people who don't get >> bucks >> from some agency can realistically think about having 2 gps solutions when >> one of them costs a whole pile of money, and the remainder of the >> applications on that expensive platform can be duplicated elsewhere >> cheaper? >> Obviously, you can't go from 0 app to full blown solution in 6 months or a >> year. But I hope the goal for the ios gps solution is to have a full >> product >> which will essentially make unnecessary those other entirely too expensive >> solutions. >> Mary Otten >> motten53@xxxxxxxxx >> >> >> To change your email settings (unsubscribe, digest only, or vacation >> mode): >> http://senderogroup.com/social_media/email.htm >> >> Additionally, to unsubscribe send an email to >> gps-talkusers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe" in the Subject. >> >> >> To change your email settings (unsubscribe, digest only, or vacation >> mode): >> http://senderogroup.com/social_media/email.htm >> >> Additionally, to unsubscribe send an email to >> gps-talkusers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe" in the Subject. >> > > To change your email settings (unsubscribe, digest only, or vacation mode): > http://senderogroup.com/social_media/email.htm > > Additionally, to unsubscribe send an email to > gps-talkusers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe" in the Subject. > > > To change your email settings (unsubscribe, digest only, or vacation mode): > http://senderogroup.com/social_media/email.htm > > Additionally, to unsubscribe send an email to > gps-talkusers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe" in the Subject. 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