Howard,

The Trekker is the GPS option for the Visualaide Maestro.  I haven't seen
the latest iteration of the Maestro, but the earlier implementation of the
PDA from Visualaide wasn't nearly as accessible as the Braille Note.

If you are looking mainly for GPS navigation capability then the Trekker
would be a cost-competitive option; it is cheaper but workable.  But, if you
want something to do other applications with such as browsing, taking notes,
then stick with the Braille Note or PacMate.  The demonstrations of the
StreetTalk GPS program for the PacMate, in my opinion, leaves a lot to be
desired.  So, my thought would be to try to work on improving your use of
the Braille Note.

Steve
K8SP
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 8:53 PM
Subject: trekker


>        I am looking in to purchasing some adaptive technology for work.  I
> can find out stuff about the trekker, but price, nowhere to be found.
> I am trying to figure if a trekker and a separate braille display for
> my desk is a better option than a packmate.
> I need numbers.  Failed totally with a voice note, made to many
> mistakes, put it back on the shelf and took my slate to the next meeting.
>