I am looking at a 1535tm tomtom. ''''''''''would like to know how voice recognition is...have had trouble with battery issues other tom toms as well.
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I haven't had any problems with my voice recognition. As for the battery, I keep my device plugged up constantly especially when doing updates. The times when I have unplugged the device and used it sole relying on the battery, I have noticed that it will only last a short time, I say between 35 and 50 mins. before the device acknowledges low battery. Other than that, make sure you keep it in a cool place as possible during the hot months of the year.
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Hi Bruce I've barely used the voice feature at all - only to disable vocal annunciation. It seems to work albeit you must speak a bit slowly & certainly clearly.
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Thank you for your reply Sagib, it is very helpful. I think I have now decided on the TomTom one xl due to your comment and the fact that it has a much larger screen. I like the street call-out on the Garmin Nuvi 350 but I think the larger screen outweighs that option.
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I have a Garmin 255WT and TomTom 930. Two totaly different models. The 930 was or is their top unit. The 255 is more of an entry level. When traveling size can matter. A smaller unit can slip into your pocket if you decide to walk in a part of town instead of drive. The TomTom has more features (not difficult). I can view the route by text so if I lose satellite I can still read how to get there. The Garmin does not. The TomTom holds more destinations I have visited than the Garmin, which helps because I go back to some locations - but maybe not for a month or more. The lifetime traffic feature (that's why I bought that model) in the Garmin helps calculate delays. The Garmin is extremely accurate in arrival ETA but doesn't tell me how far I am from my destination, only time until I arrive. The Garmin has Bluetooth and when enabled I can get the address and phone number of POI's. The TomTom is not compatable with my mobile phone. In my area of Southern California I use the Garmin more because of ease of use and creation of Favorites. When I am travelling further from home or to a totally unfamiliar area I use the TomTom. I had to return the Garmin within a year because the battery did not hold a charge. Very good return process. Glad I had a spare. The TomTom battery went out after about a year and a half but again good return process. Both took about 10 days to get the replacement units back.
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I just got the 3790T. I was driving and my wife activated the GPS from the passenger seat. You need to pronounce the phrase like the GPS does. When you input one, it will repeat it back toy ou. I think it works great. I chose "CAPTAIN KIRK" because it had a good 'voice' strength of 80 and the GPS seems to recognize it even when softly talking to it. I mentioned the word to my wife in a conversation and the GPS 'heard' it and switched to Voice Mode.
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Ah, okay I think I know what is going on. The voice stuttering issue that you're describing has been resolved with the latest application (software inside of your TomTom) update (version 8.302). To correct the problem, you will simply need to update your device to the latest application via TomTom HOME.TomTom has instructions on how to update your device here:http://us.support.tomtom.com/cgi-bin/tomtom_us.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=6218Let me know if that works for you!
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I actually have a Tom Tom Gps. Let me try it for you. I will get back to you
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I used mine with a TomTom XXL 540 and the GPS was too heavy for the mount. It shook and vibrated enough that the image was always blurred and hard to see. Then again, what is annoying to me may be acceptible to you. I figured for 10 bucks, what the heck. You can check the weight of your unit versus the XXL540 as I am not familiar with every TomTom model. I hope this helped.
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I got the TomTom 3 yrs ago and it still works well for me. The only reason I got it was the world maps. Compared to today's units, TomTom or Garmin, it's basically an antique. There are so many more features available now, you have to decide on what features are important to you.
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I used it traveling from Germany to France just last december. Coming back to Germany i realized some major roads where outdated, it was as easy as hooking up the tomtom to my mac, create a username on the lifetime update for my unit and there, updated maps for free!!! Beware that they are quite heavy updates, so depending on your connection speed it may take a while. Feb 24, 2014 by joshzaid
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I have a Garmin 255W and a TomTom XL340S. I am giving my daughter the Garmin and keeping the TomTom. Both are great units but the TomTom blows away the Garmin with useful features. The Garmin's voice is better as the TT has ploblems with Spanish street names. If I were to choose I would choose the TT but the Garmin is very good so whatever you choose, you will be happy.
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I had this problem too. On the TomTom Home application, the computer voices were listed as not being usable by the device (even though they came pre-installed on the device). I tried the factory reset (holding down power button on the unit for 15 seconds until it restarts). This did not work. Then I followed the instructions to reinstall the TomTom application on the device from here: http://www.tomtom.com/9091 . This worked. I also should have tried restarting the TomTom Home application before or after the factory reset of the device. That may have worked.
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I have the grand touring model with the tech package. I'm not sure in what ways the models differ. The voice commands that come stock no longer work as the software was contained in the stock stereo. But I found the voice controls did not work very well anyways.
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I bought the 260 and can recommend it (although later Garmin changed the interface to the 2x5 series ... which may or may not be a positive). My new 765t doesn't route me any better than my 260 did (it just has a few bells and whistles that I liked and needed ... lane assist for one).I've never owned a TomTom, so I cannot compare the two.
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HI, Scott. I have BOTH (don't ask why... long story!) TOSS A COIN! If PRICE is a consideration, the TomTom has a HUGE advantage - it's typically $50 bucks cheaper than the Nuvi. For me? I WOULD PICK THE NUVI. Here are some OBJECTIVE points to consider: 1) Nuvi is FAR, FAR more intuitive, with MUCH nicer menus. 2) Nuvi can be used as a picture viewer. 3) Nuvi has SUPERIOR trip data details - just touch the lower left of the screen for a VERY nice summary window that is EASY to read. 4) Nuvi can outblast the TomTom in terms of volume. 5) Nuvi has SUPERIOR windshield mount - TomTom is piece of crap by comparision. 6) Nuvi is smaller - better "in-the-hand." 7) TomTom has more features, many I miss on the Nuvi (like speed warnings, for example.) 8) TomTom has an online "community" that can be very useful (Garmin does not - at least not yet.) 9) TomTom offers much greater flexibility - you can download and/or save your own modified maps and routes. 10) TomTom feels slightly more substantial than Garmin - it is slightly larger (thicker); very nicely designed and built. 11) The BIG one: As others have mentioned, the TomTom DOES have a slight edge in navigational accuracy. There is no question it's able to get you closer to the front door in SOME circumstances. That is, it has NEVER missed; the Nuvi has gotten me close a half dozen times in the short time I've owned it. (In FAIRNESS, though, the Garmin is NOT a toad in this arena. I don't expect the thing to drive my car, for crying out loud. And if you get me within a block of where I'm going, I'm a happy guy.)
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You can get a new battery on e-bay and there is probably video of the proceedure on youtube, otherwise will need to purchase a new GPS. I would recommend a Garmin as I like the Garmins much better than the Tomtoms and I have owned two in the past. I hope this helps!
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I've owed my TomTom for a number of years now. The first one with the Traffic charger went after 1 year (which I believe is the warranty period). I got online and bought a new one which I've had no problems with. I used to roll it up pretty small. The newer one I loosely coil. I believe that's made the difference. TomTom has excellent customer service by the way.
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TT maybe more up to date with the updates, you would need to pay on the M. If you dont mind the voices on the TT saying meters and yards instead of miles and feet, you can get a TT. I have the M and I'm enjoying it. Havent really sat in a car with this TT model, but a better model. M is still better for me. I enjoy my M very much.