Scott, I have not had sufficient experience to comment on Garmin. I find that of the few I have tried including Navigon will get you pretty close, within 30 feet. I have seen the interface and liked it a lot and I would like to have someone comment on POIs and if it speaks while in "walking" mode. My conversation with Garmin was it did not, but I suspect the person I spoke to did not understand what I was asking and was not willing to check it out. Of course not having an actual route to walk, I suspect a lack of a simulation mode might be the problem in that case. Sorry I can't provide more info. Scott
On Feb 11, 2011, at 1:25 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > Scott, could you speak more about the Garmin app and it's features as they > relate to a blind user? > > How is it for walking routes? What sort of features are available. > > I've used Geo does it have a lot of the business locating features etc? How > about the walking maps? Do they tend to put you in the middle of parking > lots or do they calculate a little to at least put you on the sidewalk in > front of the building? > > In general, how's the accuracy of the GPS receiver? I hear it's not > that great from a sited engineer friend of mine. He designs GPS receivers > though so he might be picky. How well do you find it works? > > Thanks > Scott > > On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:46 AM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Robert, >> >> Navigon only receives map updates when the app is updated. If you want the >> most current maps possible, the Garmin app is the way to go. I have not >> tried Tom TOm, but I find the Garmin interface to be a bit better than >> Navigon; however, both apps are quite good. I know the most recent version >> of the Garmin software apparently includes improvements for accessibility, >> but not sure what exactly those are. I believe either will meet your needs >> and it may come down to which interface you prefer and if you can live with >> the data use of Garmin with the understanding the tradeoff is in more >> current map data. I again cannot speak about Tom TOm since I have never used >> it. I think the reason you hear more about Navigon and TOm TOm is simply >> that both have been around a bit longer on the iOS platform. >> >> hth, >> Scott >> >> >> >> >> >> On Feb 10, 2011, at 11:04 PM, Robert Hooper wrote: >> >>> Before even getting into the question I wish to ask on this post, let me >>> stop and acknowledge that I am indeed aware of the fact that the word >>> “best”, so often used, is just a four letter word incapable of nearly >>> anything. With that being said, I will be receiving my iPhone tomorrow and >>> wish to fill it full of delicious apps. I would like one of the apps to be >>> a GPS package. >>> At this point, I have arrived at three possible conclusions >>> via friends, this list, and the Applevis web site. I am considering the >>> Garmin app, Navigon, and Tomtom, the latter mainly because I hear it’s >>> accessible and the primary rival to Navigon. What are the benefits for each >>> app? Why should I choose one over the other? I know that the Garmin app >>> doesn’t locally store map information and the maps are constantly updated >>> as well as traffic and weather information. How does Navigon compete with >>> this? Are there updates to Navigon’s maps? Does it provide the same type of >>> information? And what of Tomtom? Does it store maps locally or are they >>> accessed remotely like Garmin? >>> Another reason I am undecided is that Garmin looks the most impressive, yet >>> it is only ever Tomtom and Navigon about which I hear—so is there some >>> drawback to Garmin which prevents it from competing on the same level? I >>> read on the Applevis web site that Garmin is very accessible, as well as >>> Navigon. Any information is welcome—if I have to have multiple solutions, I >>> guess I could do that, but it would be much easier just to depend on one. >>> Finally, does it really matter that much which app I decide to use? Is one >>> essentially as good as the other? Any input would be appreciated—no matter >>> how lengthy (I would even prefer lengthy <smile>). >>> Thanks, >>> Robert Hooper >>> hooper...@buckeyemail.osu.edu >>> The Ohio State University >>> 553 Morrill Tower >>> 1900 Cannon Drive >>> Columbus, Ohio 43210 >>> (740) 856-9435 >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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