GPS POI > GPS Forum > Navman > MY55T Voice Safety Alerts

kenrussell · Posted: 07/29/2009 01:21am Post subject: MY55T Voice Safety Alerts

I'm looking to buy the MY55T which only has audible sound alerts as apposed to voice.

I currently use a Garmin 760 which alerts with a spoken warning. Will I be able to download voice alerts for cameras and school zones etc?

What about speeding alerts as well?

Thanks in advance

Rusty Smile

kenrussell · Posted: 07/29/2009 03:05am Post subject: Tech Service Response

I just spoke to Navman tech service and they tell me that voice alerts are not possible on ANY Navman model Sad

Rusty

cundletown2 · Posted: 08/11/2009 06:10am Post subject: Re: Tech Service Response

I was going to buy the MY 500 but decided in the end to buy a garmin instead just for the simple fact that you could not use voice alerts.

johmazz2006 · Posted: 08/12/2009 08:14pm Post subject: Re: Tech Service Response

blairm333 · Posted: 10/21/2009 01:06am Post subject: MY55 voice files

By voice alerts do you mean wav files associated with a POI group?
Yes, it does do this...

rellis1 · Posted: 12/07/2009 12:01am Post subject: MY55T

I just bought the new MY 55T. The first unit didn't work at all, didn't even load up the maps, but seemed to get stuck on something called 'mio road assistance' - nothing worked, so i took it back to the dick smiths store and was replaced without any fuss. Well done Dick smiths.

The second unit is great, tried it out over the weekend, and worked really well. The 3d maps and landmark images displayed on the maps is a great addition. The TMC alerts worked for me first time. I think you need to be out driving with a road event approaching before you get that alert. At least that is what seemed to happen with my unit. Every road event you receive remains active for about 10 seconds.

Another great feature is the ability to connect you mobile phone to the device, which allows you to import your contacts, send and receive calls. I really like this feature, and will save you the worry of being fined for using your phone while driving. If you have an iphone, forget about connecting to the device, it doesn't recognise an iphone, but nokia, samsung and other brands will work perfectly.

The MY55 doesn't have a camera installed, but each unit can be loaded with safety camera locations and hundreds of POI's. The 4.7' screen is easy to navigate and operate.

So whats in the box: the unit, software for windows XP only doesn't work with windows 7 I confirmed this with Navman tech support (and still no MAC support) and I confirmed this with Navman tech support. There's also a wind screen mount, and cable to power the unit while driving, a handy 'quick start up guide will have you using your unit in no time.

I was disappointed that Navman no longer provides an AC/DC adaptor or carry case with the unit, but these are available for about $30 each... I guess the trade off is Navman now offers 3 years of free map upgrades to all new purchases of the MY series but not for trade ins. You need to buy the unit from a participating store to be eligible for the map upgrades to 2010, 2011 and 2012 (Dick Smiths is one of the participating stores). The unit comes with a 2 year warranty, and Dick Smiths offers a further 2 year extended replacement warranty for about $60.

Final words: the MY 55 is a good unit, and definite improvement on my old s90i, faster GPS readings and a clean map interaction with the driver... many new features, including a handy google search.

I hope this was helpful to people considering a new GPS unit for Christmas or just to upgrade.

Cheers

eli19573 · Posted: 12/21/2009 02:04am Post subject: voice tags

I downloaded the voice files that were on this site and used the navdsk app and they worked well. Had to boost them up a bit with a wave pad program, but othewise good. You can also record yor own voice, save it as a wav file and use that. Suprises passengers whe your own voice gives a warning.

blairm333 · Posted: 02/12/2010 01:42am Post subject: Voice

Agreed this site is brillant - but I wish we had some examples of voice alrt wav's as the stand pingy sounds someties get lost with normal background noise....