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Crocodile Regular Visitor
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:52 am Post subject: x20 Recommended Configuration? |
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Having foolishly bought a couple of 520 refurbs BEFORE checking in here, my head is now spinning. There are multiple threads offering various combinations of software, maps, voices & options.
Any chance of a sticky detailing the currently recommended combination of software (together with links) & a list of options that may be disabled as a result? |
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franb Banned
Joined: Aug 10, 2007 Posts: 244
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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Just connect to TTHome & check for updates & new maps available? |
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Crocodile Regular Visitor
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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franb wrote: | Just connect to TTHome & check for updates & new maps available? | I take it you are totally unaware of the issues then?
Can anyone running 8.204 confirm whether or not voice input works? I get a "wait" prompt followed by "input not recognised" & default to manual entry. |
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MrT Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 14, 2003 Posts: 2143 Location: Surrounded by A1, M1 & M25
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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Why not go through the threads, work out the issues and options then post what you have evaluated here, if it is good, I am sure one of the mods will turn it into a sticky? _________________ Drivelux |
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franb Banned
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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Crocodile wrote: | franb wrote: | Just connect to TTHome & check for updates & new maps available? | I take it you are totally unaware of the issues then? |
More than you'll ever know |
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Crocodile Regular Visitor
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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OK, this was obviously a stupid idea on my part.
Clearly it is far more beneficial for everyone to trawl through every thread on the 8.3 debacle & try all the options for themselves, rather than have those that have already done so consolidate their knowledge. Assuming they can find all the links that are hinted at but not linked to.
Mods please close/delete. |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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No, it's not a stupid idea at all....it's just that you are in as good a position to compile all the links etc. as anyone else. There's no full-time "staff" to do it and it takes a lot longer then you think! |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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With all the different combinations of hardware/ Navcore versions and Loquendo files that have been put in the mixing pot in various threads it would be rather difficult to write this lot up.
I would also be rather reluctant to document such a "procedure" as when TomTom release a fix for the current stammering voices and slow map update rates, any messing around "swapping" files intended for other devices could cause issues with the update.
What I would say is PRIOR to any installation of files from other links that are intended for other devices please make a full backup so you can put the device back to the correct configuration at some future point.
If you mess around without a backup you might end up with a rather costly and highly technical door stopper - Mike |
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Crocodile Regular Visitor
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Please close/delete this thread Mike as it's clearly going nowhere. I'll start a new one that hopefully will be more productive. |
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IanS100 Frequent Visitor
Joined: May 05, 2008 Posts: 870 Location: Southport
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Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:44 am Post subject: |
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I don’t think there ever can be any definitive advice for any TomTom as the same Navcore / Map combination on two seemingly identical devices can give very different results. I’m running a 520 with stock 8.204 / 815 installed on an SD Card & have no voice problems at all, yet others have tried the same & finished up with a mute Sat Nav. All we can do as forum members is detail what we’ve done & with what result. If others then wish to give it a try that is their choice. |
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garcor Regular Visitor
Joined: Feb 10, 2008 Posts: 114 Location: Nova Scotia & Florida in Winter Go 920 App 8.351 Maps NA 850 & C/W EU 830
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Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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IanS100 wrote: | I don’t think there ever can be any definitive advice for any TomTom as the same Navcore / Map combination on two seemingly identical devices can give very different results. I’m running a 520 with stock 8.204 / 815 installed on an SD Card & have no voice problems at all, yet others have tried the same & finished up with a mute Sat Nav. All we can do as forum members is detail what we’ve done & with what result. If others then wish to give it a try that is their choice. |
Can you tell me if your FM radio for MP3 or audio books work?
The reason I ask is that I had installed 8.204 with 8.15 map on my 920 and everything worked beautifuly other than MP3 and autiobooks through FM radio. _________________ Go 920
App 8.35N/A Map 8.50
8GB SDHC card 8.30 C/W EU. |
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