[nfb-talk] FW: Trekker 3.0 Now Available!

[C Applegate]

Hi,
I am curious, has anyone used any of the GPS units in the outdoors.  I mean 
the real outdoors, like in the mountains.  I need one that will work without 
available maps.  Hope someone can give me some input.

Clint
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christopher McMillan" <chrismcmillan at earthlink.net>
To: <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>; <rehab at nfbnet.org>; <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 3:17 PM
Subject: [nfb-talk] FW: Trekker 3.0 Now Available!


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From: "HumanWare" <ca.info at humanware.com>
Subject: Trekker 3.0 Now Available!
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 19:00:46 +0000

TREKKER 3.0 NOW AVAILABLE
HumanWare expands the possibilities of GPS guidance for blind
people.

Version française :
http://humanware.ca/web/fr/NewsGetFile.asp?file=20061018.html
A web version is available at:
http://humanware.ca/web/en/NewsGetFile.asp?file=20061018.html

Longueuil, October 18, 2006 -- HumanWare is proud to announce the
release of the new version of the GPS orientation system most used
by blind people in the world. Trekker 3.0 boasts an array of new
features, including using multiple GPS maps, maps covering wider
areas, turn by turn instructions guidance while in a vehicle ,
capabilities to handle various sources of points of interest, and
other innovations providing more information.

NEW GENERATION OF GPS MAPS

Moving from one region to another is now easier, with the new
generation GPS maps used by Trekker 3.0. These cover larger
territories and are divided into regional maps for more
convenience. Multiple maps can now be activated and stored in the
memory.

MORE FLEXIBILITY TO MANAGE POINTS OF INTEREST

Trekker 3.0 also expands the sources of geographical information
with the capability to integrate complementary points of interest
coming from other users, or databases downloadable from the web.
Searching for points of interest is now easier because different
search criteria can be used and combined (postal code, categories,
distance, etc.). Personal points of interest can be organized into
categories, transferred to and backed up on a PC, and even shared
with other u sers.

MORE COMPREHENSIVE ROUTES

Whether you are travelling on foot or in a vehicle, Trekker 3.0
provides more information than ever before. When a route is
activated, the initial direction is now announced. Navigation
information is provided step by step, giving the next instruction
and the distance to it.

SUPERIOR INFORMATION SYSTEM

Trekker 3.0 offers the user an unsurpassed access to information.
This includes shortcut keys for instant information about speed,
direction, city name, altitude, latitude, longitude and number
of satellites in view.

"Since Trekker was introduced 4 years ago, the lives of sightless
people have been literally transformed: they now have more freedom
and can take full advantage of their environment," says product
manager Lucia Gomez. "With Version 3.0, we have expanded the
concept of "freedom to explore" even further, offering a product
that is both more comprehensive and more flexible".

Trekker 3.0 is now available from HumanWare subsidiaries and
distributors. A free upgrade is available for users of earlier
versions at the following address:
http://www.humanware.ca/web/en/UpdateMap.asp
A detailed list of the new features in Trekker 3.0 is also available at:
http://www.humanware.ca/web/en/d_NewFeatures_Trekker_3_0.asp


About HumanWare

HumanWare is the global leader in assistive technologies for
vision. HumanWare provides products to the blind, people with low
vision and students with learning disabilities. HumanWare's many
innovative products include BrailleNote, the leading productivity
device for blind people in education, in business and in their
personal lives; the Victor Reader product line, the world's leading
digital talking book players, and SmartView Xtend, the first fully
modular and upgradeable CCTV-based video magnifier.



For further informatio n contact:

Nicolas Lagace
HumanWare Canada
Phone: (450) 463-1717
nicolas.lagace at humanware.com
http://www.humanware.ca



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