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>I owned a TomTom Classic for over two years until some toe rag just stole
> it from my car. It was splendid with accurate clock and adequate maps and
> clear loud speech. The things I missed most were no voice announcement of
> road names and insensitive receiver (and the need for an external and so
> visible antenna was probably a factor in its eventual demise).
>
> I contacted TomTom and they assured me that I will be allowed by them to
> activate any of my already purchased maps on any new TomTom equipment with
> which they are compatible.
>
> Ive been reading disheartening stories about newer models both having
> flaky clocks and also stalling and rebooting, but I cant tell if these
> are regular events with plain vanilla systems or rare events or connected
> with systems modified by hacking (performing changes not recommended by
> TomTom) to splash screens and the installation of additional applications.
>
> So Im reluctant to plunge back into the market now, both because current
> models are somewhat suspect and also rumours have it that we are on the
> verge of new maps being released for both Europe and North America. Im
> also stalled on choice of equipment model - the new One looks great for
> portability but the voice road name announcements in the 910 is a welcome
> feature. I do not need Ipod, Bluetooth or remote control functionality.
>
> At this point I may wait until post-Christmas sales of the 910, so long as
> it comes with new maps, but any other thoughts on a strategy for how and
> when to proceed will be appreciated. For example - does anyone know about
> the possibility that voice road name announcing will be added to the One?

> Ive been reading disheartening stories about newer models both having
> flaky clocks and also stalling and rebooting, but I cant tell if these
> are regular events with plain vanilla systems or rare events or connected
> with systems modified by hacking (performing changes not recommended by
> TomTom) to splash screens and the installation of additional applications.
>

>
>> Ive been reading disheartening stories about newer models both having
>> flaky clocks and also stalling and rebooting, but I cant tell if these
>> are regular events with plain vanilla systems or rare events or connected
>> with systems modified by hacking (performing changes not recommended by
>> TomTom) to splash screens and the installation of additional
>> applications.
>>
>
> Yep the clock part is a four letter word begining with S. However if you
> want accuracy the satellite data clock (as opposed to TomToms) is always
> correct.
>
> Ive had a 510 for a couple of weeks with only a small amount of use and
> so far it has been good to me, no lock ups at all.
>
> In contrary to Greybeards thoughts the 710 AFAIK does not have text to
> voice. Its only advantage is full european mapping over the 510.

>
>> Ive been reading disheartening stories about newer models both having
>> flaky clocks and also stalling and rebooting, but I cant tell if these
>> are regular events with plain vanilla systems or rare events or connected
>> with systems modified by hacking (performing changes not recommended by
>> TomTom) to splash screens and the installation of additional applications.
>>
>
> Yep the clock part is a four letter word begining with S. However if you
> want accuracy the satellite data clock (as opposed to TomToms) is always
> correct.

>
> Also is the One Rev3 voice loud enough for driving in a noisy car? The
> Classic had a most commanding shout.

> Also is the One Rev3 voice loud enough for driving in a noisy car? The
> Classic had a most commanding shout.
>