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
>> [email protected]
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