Or by contrast compared to the 5 dollar lookaround app by sendero? Best,
Erik Burggraaf User support consultant, Now posting occasionally on twitter at eburggraaf, 1-888-255-5194 http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2011-02-12, at 2:28 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi Geoff, > > I've never used where to. I use around me for my POI needs. I was wondering > if you've used around me, and if so, could you compare and contrast the two > apps a bit? Around me is free and I find it to be pretty good. I was > wondering what one would get for their $3 for where to. > > Thanks. > > Ricardo Walker > [email protected] > Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 > Google Voice: 1-646-450-2197 > > > > On Feb 12, 2011, at 12:27 AM, Geoff Waaler wrote: > >> Greetings Scott G, >> >> Since you mentioned business location I thought I'd mention the $3.00 app >> named "WhereTo?" by future tap. It has a list of categories and results >> which IMHO absolutely puts geo to shame and more over, the business can be >> seamlessly passed to either Navigon, TomTom or the built in "maps" app where >> it launches the preferred "helper app" and sets the desired POI as the >> destination >> >> I can't speak for Garmet or TomTom, but IMHO the POI location feature in >> Navigon is okay, but you can only get so many pois into a 1.6 GB app. >> >> The URL for WhereTo? in the US app store is: >> http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/where-to-discover-your-next/id314785156?mt=8 >> >> Best regards. >> Geoff >> >> On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:05 PM, Scott Howell wrote: >> >>> 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 >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> 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 [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. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> 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. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >> >> >> -- >> 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. > > -- > 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. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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