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norm2002
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| scotch_whisky wrote: | Several people have asked where they can get a copy of the "Loquendo TTS" folder for the x30 series Tomtoms.
As I believe it is the cure for the stuttering that most people have experienced I have decided to make it available.
I hope the "mods" don't see this as piracy. It's not like I am distributing a map.
Just delete the existing folder and replace with this one.
http://rapidshare.com/files/164149146/LoquendoTTS.zip.html |
Thanks. Just installing it now. Is the Licence Code in the folder important? It is different from the one in my old folder.
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norm2002
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| Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:25 am Post subject: |
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Sorry, I think I was talking nonsense about it being a different Licence Code. But now I have a different problem. When I connect my 920 to my PC, Home starts itself but does not connect to my TomTom. Eve if I log in manually, it says the device is not connected.
But if I put my SD card back in (which has the pre-new maps and firmware on it) Home finds both the SD card and internal memory.
Any ideas, please?
TIA
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bullyterrier
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| Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:46 am Post subject: |
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| mikealder wrote: | Can everyone who is messing around with the voice problem please check their POI settings, go the Change Preferences/ Show POI on Map and see what is selected - the 8,3 update seems to be enabling all custom POI files, this will cause problems for those with lots of custom POI on their device.
There is no problem having the POI files on the device, they don't need to be enabled to be useful, and if you didn't have them enabled prior to 8,3 you might be surprised to see they are all switched on - this affects both available memory and processor power - Mike |
I updated my 720 on the 11th and I have the same problem with the voice. I have tried everything no POI files, disabled the compass, took off loads of info like arrival time, heading etc, and I still got the stuttering yesterday. Can anyone confirm if this loquendo file from the 530 that Scotch whisky kindly posted actually works?
I have contacted tomtom but as of yet no reply. I am really getting fed up with the tomtom, I cant believe the amount of problems with this thing and support is a joke as well. I wish I never switched from my navman. |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:59 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | Can anyone confirm if this loquendo file from the 530 that Scotch whisky kindly posted actually works?
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It doesn't work on my 920, not sure if it is supposed to but it won't let me select a Computer Voice at all.
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AndyVaughan
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| Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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Try these (seeing as admins have not removed previous links to these files) - delete everything in your LoquendoTTS folder and replace with the contents of this rar.
This is the full file structure for Kate only on TTS7.
Seems to be working on mine, but not done a full test yet.
As usual, all at your own risk and make sure you have a Windows Explorer backup before you start.
Kate TTS7 Full Loquendo Folder
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topgazza
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| Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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If they work as they come I'd leave them well alone.....
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norm2002
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| Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Well, just finished a short trip with the new Loquendo files and Simon still stuttered over a couple of street names so this is not a cure for my 920. Guess I'll have to phone TT support tomorrow and add my name to the list. |
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AndyVaughan
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| Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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| norm2002 wrote: | | Well, just finished a short trip with the new Loquendo files and Simon still stuttered over a couple of street names so this is not a cure for my 920. Guess I'll have to phone TT support tomorrow and add my name to the list. |
Which files - the TTS7 ones I just posted or the previously posted ones which are still TTS6?
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bullyterrier
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| topgazza wrote: | | If they work as they come I'd leave them well alone..... |
This is the whole point of this thread "they dont work as they come" - they are stuttering, and missing names.
AndyVaughan If i wanted to add simon to this file would I just download it from tomtom? (as i never use kate cant stand the way she pronounce roundabouts!!!) But thinking about it it would when trying to add the voice tomtom would probably search my computer for the voice so I suppose I would have to delete it from computer first? Any Ideas |
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scotch_whisky
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| Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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| mikealder wrote: | Can everyone who is messing around with the voice problem please check their POI settings, go the Change Preferences/ Show POI on Map and see what is selected - the 8,3 update seems to be enabling all custom POI files, this will cause problems for those with lots of custom POI on their device.
There is no problem having the POI files on the device, they don't need to be enabled to be useful, and if you didn't have them enabled prior to 8,3 you might be surprised to see they are all switched on - this affects both available memory and processor power - Mike |
I unchecked all the POIs, don't have speed cameras loaded and disabled wireless and bluetooth facilities. i.e. I tried to reduce load on the CPU to a minimum.
It looks like some versions of "Loquendo TTS" use less RAM and/or processing power and improve but don't totally cure the speech problem. |
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topgazza
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| bullyterrier wrote: | | topgazza wrote: | | If they work as they come I'd leave them well alone..... |
This is the whole point of this thread "they dont work as they come" - they are stuttering, and missing names.
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What I meant was if in response to someone being told by Home that there were later versions of the voices. IF the Loqendo replacement works.....as it comes from Scotch-Whiskey....then leave it alone.
But yes...TTs obviously don't work as they come...or at least once you update the OS and maps. TT have really shot themselves in the foot here......but do they care ?
Next door has a Navman 90i...and has not had anything like the problems.
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| Yea I am cheesed right off with tomtom. I have paid for the next 12 months of maps and you cant use the new map unless you update the software, and if you update the software you then lose one of the features that enticed me to buy the 720 in the first place (along with having the fm transmitter that i could have directions read out over the stereo while listening to mp3's- which has now gone as well!!!) and to top it off their customer support is terrible. |
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topgazza
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Its true of course that all Sat Nav products have problems...and that you only here about them by reading websites like this. It can make depressing reading for a potential buyer. Its not necessarily the most accurate picture though.
But in this case, given the amount of TTs out there this is a PR disaster for TT.
The 720 is a great piece of kit, especially the refurb units which are also good value. But the x20 range seem vulnerable to this problem but the x30 are not ...is that a correct assumption ? Maybe its TTs cunning plan to make us all upgrade......although most will probably buy a Garmin or even a Navman after this debacle.....not such a cunning plan.
Come on TomTom...get your finger out......
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Have you ever considered how many people purchase a nav unit and never connect it to their PC let alone update it?
I have seen many units that the owners are quite happy with running very out of date maps and original applications, the devices are often still the same as when the left the shops.
Remember you will also only tend to hear from people with problems on the forum, if something is working fine then they tend not to mention it - Mike |
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topgazza
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Was just thinking the same thing.....I bet the vast majority...of those that buy Sat Nav...never go near a PC with it...and yes Websites can give a distorted view by their very nature.
They would read this stuff and wonder what the heck we were talking about. It did cross my mind...it didn't take long....that maybe...just maybe a lot of the issues are not helped by the amount of map, POI, camera...tweaking that goes on. Not criticising it of course but perhaps the units are just not robust enough for all this and in some models we are reaching the limit of their capability to cope with this.....and TomTom aren't helping with their update quality.
Just musing is all.....
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