[talks-uk] Re: Wayfinder Was: holux gps blue tooth receivers

  • From: "Aaron Cannon" <cannona@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2006 08:20:16 -0600

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In the US, at least, it seems to have a way point for just about every
intersection in the country.  Not bad at all for a free program.  I too
don't think it's a replacement for way finder, but still a nice program to
keep around.

I just wish way finder didn't require a net connection.  I'd much rather
download a bunch of data to my phones memory card, rather than download it
on an as needed basis.  Oh well.

Aaron Cannon


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From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 5:43 AM
Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Wayfinder Was: holux gps blue tooth receivers



Hi Philip,

It is an aggressive atitude perhaps, but I feel that it tends to raise
people's expectations.  They see accessible GPS and expect it to do what
it
says on the tin out of the box, as it were, and it clearly won't do that
for
years, unless a lot of blind people start travelling about and collecting
POIs.

All the best
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-----Original Message-----
From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Philip Martin
Sent: 09 December 2006 10:41
To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Wayfinder Was: holux gps blue tooth receivers

Hi Steve,
   That's a very aggressive attitude for a freeware programme.  It does
read out position, speed and heading which in certain limited
circumstances
I find useful.  It is not a replacement for Wayfinder but resides on my
phone and carries no penalty.

Regards
Philip
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 10:58 PM
Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Wayfinder Was: holux gps blue tooth receivers



Hi Philip,

Don't even go there.  No maps, no POIs, it's like having a mains unit
without a plug on it <Smile>.

All the best
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-----Original Message-----
From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Philip Martin
Sent: 08 December 2006 18:29
To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Wayfinder Was: holux gps blue tooth receivers

Hi,
If you want latitude, longitude, direction of travel go to
www.blindsea.com
and download a programme called lodestone.  It is freeware and works well
with Talks.  It has other features which you may find useful.  There are
also full instructions on the site.

Regards
Philip
----- Original Message -----
From: "Aaron Cannon" <cannona@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 5:44 PM
Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Wayfinder Was: holux gps blue tooth receivers



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Wow!  That's better than I'd dared hope.  Even if the long and lat
aren't
accessible with talks, I can always get someone to read those, as I will
need that information much les frequently.

Thanks again!

Aaron

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- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 10:16 AM
Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Wayfinder Was: holux gps blue tooth receivers



Hi.

Longitude and latitude are more difficult, because the info screen
doesn't
read correctly with the current version of Talks.  But the remainder of
the
inforamtion you want is quite possible.  Current street, next street,
etc.

All the best
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Web site:  http://www.comproom.co.uk

-----Original Message-----
From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Aaron Cannon
Sent: 08 December 2006 16:11
To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [talks-uk] Wayfinder Was: holux gps blue tooth receivers

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Hi all.  While we're on the topic of way finder, is there any way to
get
it
to tell you your longitude and latitude, as well as elevation?  Will it
tell
you what street you're on?  Will it tell you your direction and speed
of
travel?  I would like to get it, but I want to know its limitations
first.

Thanks!

Aaron Cannon

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- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 9:55 AM
Subject: [talks-uk] Re: holux gps blue tooth receivers



Hi Husna,

That is the kiddie to get.  I have one, and it has never let me down.

All the best
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-----Original Message-----
From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Husna Begum
Sent: 08 December 2006 15:56
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [talks-uk] holux gps blue tooth receivers

Hi,

is the Holux GPSlim GR-236 'High Sensitivity' Sirf Star III 20 Channel
Slim line Bluetooth GPS receiver good to get for use with wayfinder?
that's the only holux receiver i could find are there any other better
ones or is this one of the best ones?

thanks,
Husna












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