The basic Trekker is around $1600 and the full version that includes the
GPS and note taker is around $1900.   You are in Michigan and they offer
training for Trekker at Leader Dog School in Rochester.





On Sun, 7 Jan 2007, T Behler wrote:

>     Jeff:
>
> Can you give me cost and availability information?
>
> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Kenyon" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 3:24 PM
> Subject: Re: blind-friendly GPS units
>
>
> > HI Tom, you could get the Trekker or Braille Note from Human Ware.  These
> > two units are designed for people like us.  I jsut upgraded my Trekker and
> > love it.  I also can use my Trekker as a PDA as well.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sun, 7 Jan 2007, T Behler wrote:
> >
> >> Hi, all.
> >>
> >> I think this question has come up on this list occasionally, but I wasn't
> >> in
> >> a position to do anything when it did.
> >>
> >> Things have now changed, and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a
> >> blind-friendly GPS unit.
> >>
> >> I suspect that the unit will not be totally blind friendly in all of its
> >> functions, but I'd like a unit that is as accessible as possible, with
> >> talking features, etc..
> >>
> >> GPS units are new to me, so I'm starting at the real beginner level here.
> >>
> >> If you could provide information as to model, approximate price, and
> >> availability, that would be much appreciated.
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance for your help.
> >>
> >> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >>
> >
>