Patrick, I in fact did purchase it last night. FIrst let me say that other than a couple of unlabeled buttons, it is very accessible and yes I dropped them a note. I've been communicating with a gal named Michelle Collier. In any event, since I had no opportunity other than when I was riding on the bus, I just plugged in my address, which I knew I'd be getting off to meet my wife and ride the rest of the way in our truck. I live a ways out and there's no bus, plane, or train. :) MobileNavigator figured out where I was and even when I got off the bus and started the final leg of my trip, it got us home and was quite accurate in telling me where I was. Now the only thing I haven't figured out is one where the manual is on their site and that might help with a few questions. Second, I'm not sure if there is a setting to switch from walking mode or car mode etc. I can't recall if you or someone said this was automatic and if you did, sorry my mind isn't what it used to be; it's quite clogged with stuff these days. The settings screen is a little confusing only since it seems some items are replicated, but the buttons show in some places and not others. This may be more a case of not being familiar with it since I only spent about 30 minutes playing with it and in that time I was very impressed. So, the next test is to setup a walking route and see how it functions. ONe recommendation I did pass along that would be more a nice feature, but not necessary is while in the "walking" mode, it would have a user selectable option to announce each street you encounter. That is more just to be familiar with the area than anything else and again just a "Gee that would be nice" feature and certainly not a deal breaker for me. So, overall I'm impressed, but I have a little learning yet to do. If you happen to know where I can locate the manual, I'd appreciate any info. It may be on their site, but my searching and poking around just didn't quite seem to be able to find it.
THanks for the input, it helped me make the decision to purchase and I think it was a very worthwhile investment. On Oct 28, 2009, at 8:14 PM, patrickneazer wrote: > Hello Scott and all: > > You are welcome. I am glad that the information proved useful. > > The only addition I would make is something I alluded to earlier. > When and if you purchase the software, give it a test in an > environment in which you may not be as familiar. The biggest > challenge was the I no where I am going syndrome which is not the > greatest way to evaluate the GPS. Now, admittedly, there is a > possibility of becoming completely lost (smile) although that > happens sometimes even under the best of circumstances. Until I took > it for a spin in a place where I had to rely upon the software, I > really did not discover how good it is. > > Of course, there is always the potential for error though this app > really rocks. > > Let us know how it goes if you decide to purchase it. > > > On Oct 28, 2009, at 5:52 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> >> Hey, actually this was very helpful and this will definitely help me >> make that decision. That is exactly what I was looking for, is some >> real field experience. >> Thanks a lot. >> >> On Oct 28, 2009, at 3:54 AM, patrickneazer wrote: >> >>> Hello Scott: >>> >>> You have probably gotten all of the information you require and need >>> to make a decision though I wanted to chime in. >>> >>> Navigon is a FANTASTIC app. I have now tried it in 5 cities ... 3 of >>> which I have never been to. It has not let me down yet though it >>> might in the future (smile). >>> >>> As long as you take a moment to become familiar with the software it >>> will be as reliable as any other GPS solution. >>> >>> I last used it in Birmingham AL to find the bus station from the >>> train station. As long as I was willing to follow the instructions >>> (the major downfall of GPS systems most of the time) ... worked like >>> a charm (smile). >>> >>> Definitely worth the money in my limited humble opinion. >>> On Oct 26, 2009, at 7:59 PM, Scott Howell wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Folks, I had asked about GPS solutions and I got only one response >>>> from Alex about a product I presume is in development called GDA. >>>> However, I did learn of the MobileNavigator app from the >>>> Maccessibility website and I am curious if anyone has tried this >>>> application. For $90 U.S. I would not be willing to just toss my >>>> money >>>> down in hopes it does work, I'd like to know if anyone has used it >>>> and >>>> their thoughts. I'm looking for a solution that will provide me the >>>> necessary information to get from one location to another. THis >>>> means >>>> if I exit a building and decide I need to be at another location, I >>>> want the software to figure out where I am, and provide me the >>>> information necessary to reach the next destination. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> Take good care and I wish you enough. >>> >>> Love >>> >>> Me >>> >>> >>>> >> >> >> >> > > Take good care and I wish you enough. > > Love > > Me > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
