-- "Ceterum autem censeo, Carthaginem esse delendam"
“When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”
I current use the British girl voice, but I keep thinking Beavis and Butthead might be fun. The possibilities that could be substituted for "recalculating" are almost endless with those two as the voice...
PigTones has a Beavis and Butthead voice. I usually alternate between that one and NavTone's K.I.T.T..
another vote for US Jill here ... but that may change soon
intrigued to try out the Aussie's chick voice
I now recall some years ago I downloaded a sort of Death voice (Dr. Nightmare I think he was actually) when Garmin released it during Halloween, that was fun to listen to the guy ... got boring after a while though
I found non-American TTS voices do not follow naming conventions in the US. For example: CA 92 means "California route ninety-two." Jill would say this correctly, but non-US voices would say "CA 92."
The new 2012 Garmens stop saying Recalulating? Since I got my new 2455, I have not heard it. I know that I did not follow it sometime, Sort of miss that, Lets me know if I really did miss my turn!
Maybe there is a setting for it?
-- Bobkz - Garmin Nuvi 3597LMTHD/2455LMT/C530/C580- "Pain Is Fear Leaving The Body - Semper Fidelis"
hmmm, that's an interesting point. is it confirmed that non-US speakers will incorrectly pronounce the state route names? we have gazillions of those in New Jersey.
on next longer trip I will give Karen a try and listen to how she speaks.
ianlin wrote:
I found non-American TTS voices do not follow naming conventions in the US. For example: CA 92 means "California route ninety-two." Jill would say this correctly, but non-US voices would say "CA 92."
She is not TTS and I guess her name is a secret or something. I drive a diesel pickup and she is the only one who's voice punches through. Frustrating Garmin chose to make her less functional.
Samantha is just sloppy as she bleeds words together
"turn right on eighteast" on what? Or british " take romp on right".
Jill
I used Jill too..That would be the only woman who you should listen too..LOL
my favorite is
Jill
"Ceterum autem censeo, Carthaginem esse delendam" “When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”
Me too...
British Daniel
I can understand him better. I am hard of hearing, and the female voices don't work for me...
"Backward, turn backward, oh time in your flight, make me a child again, just for tonight."
Jill it is. Tried some of
Jill it is. Tried some of the other voices but I keep going back to Jill.
Thanks, Dave
Beavis & Butthead and K.I.T.T.
I current use the British girl voice, but I keep thinking Beavis and Butthead might be fun. The possibilities that could be substituted for "recalculating" are almost endless with those two as the voice...
PigTones has a Beavis and Butthead voice. I usually alternate between that one and NavTone's K.I.T.T..
Jill
of course!
-Garmin Nuvi 760 & 765T-
Jill
funny thread
another vote for US Jill here ... but that may change soon
intrigued to try out the Aussie's chick voice
I now recall some years ago I downloaded a sort of Death voice (Dr. Nightmare I think he was actually) when Garmin released it during Halloween, that was fun to listen to the guy ... got boring after a while though
Garmin nuvi 2595LMT; Android 5.0 (Samsung GS3)
you can
Most definitely the Aussie "Karen".
After months of listening to Karen, her voice is starting to sound very monotonous.
Wouldn't it be really great feature to be able to record and use your own voice?
I know that post I am replying to is 5 yrs old by now, but anyways, here it is
http://www.garmin.com/us/products/ontheroad/voicestudio
Garmin nuvi 2595LMT; Android 5.0 (Samsung GS3)
Aussie as well.
Aussie as well.
The Garmin site has Darth
The Garmin site has Darth Vader and Yoda. There are samples to listen to. Sounds like fun but these voices might get old on a long trip.
Thanks, Dave
Garmin 1100LM
This is a non TTS unit and the Yoda voice is my fav so far, Thank you all for the POIs.
Jack
I find him less grating. Probably has a lot to do with too many directions from women.
What voice do most of you use?
Years ago, I started with Karen, the Aussie but in time switched to the Yankee, Jill.
Voice
I use Jill most of the time.
johnm405 660 & MSS&T
I use ...
... Jill. Worked well so I've never tried another.
Nuvi 2460
Jill now
Although I did like the Austrailian lady on my old model (she is not on my current model)
Jack
Used Jill for years but now prefer Jack.
I use Jill but would prefer someone else...
I found non-American TTS voices do not follow naming conventions in the US. For example: CA 92 means "California route ninety-two." Jill would say this correctly, but non-US voices would say "CA 92."
More TTS Voices?
Most definitely the Aussie "Karen".
After months of listening to Karen, her voice is starting to sound very monotonous.
Wouldn't it be really great feature to be able to record and use your own voice?
I know that post I am replying to is 5 yrs old by now, but anyways, here it is
http://www.garmin.com/us/products/ontheroad/voicestudio
That voice studio creates Non-TTS voices. Kind of a neat idea but I'd really like to find some other TTS voices besides Jack and Jill.
Garmin: GPSIII / StreetPilot / StreetPilot Color Map / StreetPilot III / StreetPilot 2610 / GPSMAP 60CSx / Nuvi 770 / Nuvi 765T / Nuvi 3490LMT / Drivesmart 55 / GPSMAP 66st * Pioneer: AVIC-80 / N3 / X950BH / W8600NEX
I Like..
the British lass.
RKF (Brookeville, MD) Garmin Nuvi 660, 360 & Street Pilot
I use the default
I use the default voice.
but, for alerting me to redlight and speed cameras I use a recording of my own voice.
British Dude for me.. I
British Dude for me.. I enjoy the mispronunciations he makes.
I use...
Jack
Nuvi 660
Voice Used Most.
I actually use "Jack". I got tired of Jill nagging at me to turn here!!!!!
JG - Nuvi 2460
Plain old Jill. Keeps me on
Plain old Jill. Keeps me on my toes when she gets testy. Don't want her to get mad or she may say 'TURN RIGHT NOW' where there is no road.
Karen
Most pleasant voice on our ears.
Drivesmart 66, Nuvi 2595LMT (Died), Nuvi 1490T (Died), Nuvi 260 (Died), GPSMAP 195
Aussie "Karen"..!!
Aussie "Karen" Need I say More?
Nuvi1300WTGPS
I'm not really lost.... just temporarily misplaced!
Karen
Been using Karen Lately
Australian
I can't stand the American woman -- is she from New Jersey, or what?
Is it me or ...
The new 2012 Garmens stop saying Recalulating? Since I got my new 2455, I have not heard it. I know that I did not follow it sometime, Sort of miss that, Lets me know if I really did miss my turn!
Maybe there is a setting for it?
Bobkz - Garmin Nuvi 3597LMTHD/2455LMT/C530/C580- "Pain Is Fear Leaving The Body - Semper Fidelis"
Australian
I use the Australian woman's voice and call my Nuvi 'Sheila' (for obvious reasons).
None Better
Daniel is the better voice, even when I change I always return to his voice.
"Destination Eternity" Garmin 765T, & Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
I listen to the Australasian lady.
Seems quite clear.
Australian
That works for me
My grandchildren rock
I use Sponge Bob downloaded from the internet with him rowing a boat as a vehicle.
Active Voice
Active Voice
When you are dead, you don’t know that you are dead. It is only difficult for the others. It is the same when you are stupid.
thats interesting
hmmm, that's an interesting point. is it confirmed that non-US speakers will incorrectly pronounce the state route names? we have gazillions of those in New Jersey.
on next longer trip I will give Karen a try and listen to how she speaks.
I found non-American TTS voices do not follow naming conventions in the US. For example: CA 92 means "California route ninety-two." Jill would say this correctly, but non-US voices would say "CA 92."
Garmin nuvi 2595LMT; Android 5.0 (Samsung GS3)
Most of the time Jill
Most of the time Jill
Phoenix
Wow, resurrection of a 4 year old thread.
I use British Daniel, I have to take orders from a female at home, I am not taking directions from a female in my own car.
Ree-calculating...
American Jill... probably the same gal who was the backup to Dory in Finding Nemo.
funny how some threads don't
funny how some threads don't die
I am all for the Aussie female as well - I wonder what that says about me...
garmin voice
I am using the Australian chick
One or the other
I use Jill or Jack, mostly Jill. Man this thread has no end!
2597 Sometimes I wonder..."Why is that Frisbee getting bigger?"...and then, it hits me.
Jill is the one
I try other voice but Jill keep me luring back to her.
Val - Nuvi 785t and Streetpilot C340
American English
She is not TTS and I guess her name is a secret or something. I drive a diesel pickup and she is the only one who's voice punches through. Frustrating Garmin chose to make her less functional.
Samantha is just sloppy as she bleeds words together
"turn right on eighteast" on what? Or british " take romp on right".
Karen
The Australian female. Her enunciation seems to get through to my brain better. Wife does not like her, but I am the one driving.
NUVI40 Kingsport TN
well, at least she prononced it
Or british " take romp on right".
romp rather than rump.
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Jill ...
... easiest for me to understand.
Nuvi 2460
Favorite Voice
Australian Karen!
Nuvi 765T, Nuvi 2350LMT
Daniel,
but we call him HAL...
phlatlander