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

[Christopher McMillan]

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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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