I have used a talking compass, a braille compass, as well as a Trekker/maestro.
The talking compass was accurate as long as the battery was charged and the
temperature outside was relatively warm. The braille compass I liked better
because no matter what the temperature was outside, it was accurate. The
Braille compass was accurate and never let me down, untill...one night I was
coon hunting and got the unit soaked. Even now after it has dried out it is
completely unreliable. The Trekker is relatively new to me and I haven't had
an oppertunity to use it in all weather conditions so won't comment on it at
this time.
I am not sure what the name of either the talking compass or the braille
compass was.
----- Original Message -----
From: Edward Przybylek
To: BlindHandyMan
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 4:13 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Reliable Compass
Hi all,
I realize this topic has been discussed before and I did look in the
archives before sending this message but found the number of messages on the
topic to be a bit daunting. I'd simply like to know if anyone is using a
Braille compass that works reliably for them. I tried the Columbus Talking
Digital Compass and I found it to be absolutely worthless. In a majority of
the times I tried to use the compass it gave me readings that were
completely wrong. I returned it yesterday. I've seen advertisements for a
couple of Braille compasses but I'd like to know if they're any better than
the talking compasses before I go through all the trouble of ordering one
only to return it a few days later. Any advice on a reliable Braille
compass will be greatly appreciated.
Take care,
Ed Przybylek
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