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what-are-the-chances
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 Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject: stuttering fixed (maybe) |
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Hi, i tried all the suggestions on this thread to get my go520 (8.3 navcore, 8.15 map) to stop stuttering and nothing worked until i tried AlandEi's s fix of using navcore 8.2 with Loquendo TT7 voices. Tested last night in demo mode, worked great. Tested it this morning going to work, performed perfectly. It even announced my estimated arrival time and that i was on the fastest route.
Don't know what if any functions this navcore disables on the 520 but i did notice that like the 8.3 navcore it no longer allows instructions to be transmitted by FM.
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gatorguy6996
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It also reportedly disables repeating of navigation instructions. May also disable GPRS for Plus Services. Can anyone confirm?
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AndyVaughan
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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| gatorguy6996 wrote: | | It also reportedly disables repeating of navigation instructions. May also disable GPRS for Plus Services. Can anyone confirm? |
Correct - GPRS Plus services not available with a x40 Navcore 8.2
Mine seems to repeat navigation instructions though?
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AndyVaughan
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like TT are ebout to send me my own fix to fix the stuttering voice problem 
| Quote: | Dear ,
Thank you for contacting TomTom Customer Support
Your reference for your query is .
I have spoken with my second line department. We are going to send you a voice file that should work for your 8.15 map. I am waiting to receive the file so that I can send it to you. It will come with instructions on how to install it onto your device. Please bear with us as we get this voice for you.
With Best Regards
Tammy
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AlandEi
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | i tried AlandEi's s fix of using navcore 8.2 with Loquendo TT7 voices. |
I can't take credit what-are-the-chances... it was pretty well a communial effort, and AndyVaughn did a lot of the spadework mate...
Assuming the voice file will be for the 8.3 Navcore Andy, it may cure the stuttering, but you may still be plagued with the slow refresh rate ?.. be interesting to see how it goes.
They could literally add the TTS7 voices to the Go40 Navcore, and re-write the relevant GPRS Services software, then offer it as 8.4... or would that be too simple ?
Alan.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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| AlandEi wrote: |
They could literally add the TTS7 voices to the Go40 Navcore, and re-write the relevant GPRS Services software, then offer it as 8.4... or would that be too simple ?
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Yes, I'm sure that would be possible. The question is if they want to make the x40 graphical interface to us x20/x30 users yet. Maybe the want to keep the distinction between the x40 and the older devices for a little while before they distribute the new Navcore to x20/x30. Only a guess from my side. |
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AndyVaughan
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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| uffe73 wrote: | | AlandEi wrote: |
They could literally add the TTS7 voices to the Go40 Navcore, and re-write the relevant GPRS Services software, then offer it as 8.4... or would that be too simple ?
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Yes, I'm sure that would be possible. The question is if they want to make the x40 graphical interface to us x20/x30 users yet. Maybe the want to keep the distinction between the x40 and the older devices for a little while before they distribute the new Navcore to x20/x30. Only a guess from my side. |
I doubt if they will ever make the x40 skin available to x20 and x30 users, the x20's never received the x30 skin.
I reckon I will still have the map refresh problem - one fix at a time!!
As soon as I get the response/file I will post it so that you can all benefit.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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| AndyVaughan wrote: |
I doubt if they will ever make the x40 skin available to x20 and x30 users, the x20's never received the x30 skin.
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I wasn't aware there was any difference between the x30 and x20 firmware. It would only be the colours in menus that are slightly different, right? |
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Right.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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| AndyVaughan wrote: | Looks like TT are ebout to send me my own fix to fix the stuttering voice problem
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I can't help but think they are going to send you the kate 7 zip file :-) |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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| loriannod wrote: | | AndyVaughan wrote: | Looks like TT are ebout to send me my own fix to fix the stuttering voice problem
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I can't help but think they are going to send you the kate 7 zip file :-) |
Yes, I bet TomTom's support staff are reading this forum to catch up with their products. |
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Andy, I asked about the repeating of nav instructions because a user at a US site reported his 920 wouldn't repeat if there was a long stretch of highway before the next turn. First I'd heard of it. Using Navcore 8.2
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| gatorguy6996 wrote: | | Andy, I asked about the repeating of nav instructions because a user at a US site reported his 920 wouldn't repeat if there was a long stretch of highway before the next turn. First I'd heard of it. Using Navcore 8.2 |
It is reported elsewhere that this doesn't work as well. I will give it a go on mine but hadn't noticed that it wasn't working.
As a short term fix until TT cure the voice and map refresh problem it gives you IQ2 routing functionality that you can't get with any other (functional) Navcore on a x20. |
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| Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:51 am Post subject: |
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| loriannod wrote: | | AndyVaughan wrote: | Looks like TT are ebout to send me my own fix to fix the stuttering voice problem
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I can't help but think they are going to send you the kate 7 zip file :-) |
So do I. It will be interesting to see what they say when I point them in the direction of this thread (again) and tell them we have been running this combination for a couple of weeks and it cures the stuttering but not the refresh.
Still waiting, but seeing as they don't work weekends I suppose it will be Monday before I get an update.
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Having updated my TT GO 720T to V8.300, the functionality of the hands-free function for my Blackberry 8100 has been damaged - rather than a list of names, I now only get a list of phone numbers. Less than helpful! The warning sounds for camera alerts have also become erratic.
TomTom have admitted this is due to bugs in the new version of the software, and have advised that I will have to wait for the bugs to be fixed. (Unfortunately no previous version of the software was stored on my computer to permit a restore).
This is the second problem I've had with software updates in as many months - last time it 'forgot' I had subscribed to the camera updates, and lost the warning sounds completely.
TomTom have evidently become less than adequate in the software quality assurance department, apparently relying on their customers to fully test it out for them. |
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