TomTom talk

I bought my TomTom 4 years ago and it uses the "TomTom HOME" application on my PC. When I backup my device it does a file-by-file copy to a folder named

TomTom\HOME\Backup\GO\Backup01\InternalMemory\

under "My Documents". So, the folder

TomTom\HOME\Backup\GO\Backup01\InternalMemory\North_America_2GB

contains copies of the .ov2 files that my device is using.

TomTom has announced updates to the software for some of their recent models. The announcement itself can be found on the page at:

http://us.support.tomtom.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6420/?l...

Since some extra steps are needed to find the announcement even after you go there, I've copied the relevant text below

Version 11.030

TomTom Home version 2.8.3.2499 is now available.

Is there an easy(quick) way to save your current location in the VIA 1535TM?

Tom Tom 1535M for $140 at Amazon today

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27

Can I program my TomTom to say the name of the road I am suppose to turn on? For example: "Turn left at Loundon Blvd" or "take the Rosemont Exit".

Finally, after only 7 days it arrived in the mail. It's updating now as I type. It looks pretty cool.... So I've been thinking I think I'm going to use this one to experiment with.
Significant other says I'm more excited about the TT than I was picking up my car...
Well.... I dunno about that

I am talking about the warn when near sounds. Not actually the sounds themselfs, but how they are listed to get an idea of what they actally sound like. For example: tomtom says "Bell 1". I would name it "bell gong". Tomtom "Beep 5" to "fire siren".

I wanted to check on the price of a new map from TomTom's website, but after entering my device and the new map, nothing happens. I expected the website to go another page showing me the price, but it didn't.

Has anyone else had this problem?

FYI

Best Buy has the TomTom - Refurbished XL 340S GPS for $49.99 plus free shipping. This is an all day deal.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/TomTom+-+Refurbished+XL+340S+GPS...

I don't know much about them. But it is an XL with IQ route edition. Live Traffic update only.

I uploaded the BOA ATM USA file from here. Then I set out to do some Christmas shopping. I had the "warn when near" to 100yds. I drove past a "branch" office and the alert did not go off soI turned around and went there. It does have an ATM outside. Is this just for the remote ATM machines?

Call my stubborn. But I do not have the patients to read through all the FAQ's that are not on the subject that I have put in the search engine.
So can anyone tell me why the sounds and voices are listed but do not tell you how to download and install them? Is this something you must learn by trial and error or is there actually a place that explains it?

Does it update new businesses in the area or just road costruction? I have a target and bestbuy by me. Was wondering if it would find any other new constructed businesses.

I have just swapped an failed GO730 for a new VIA 1535TM (failed battery - extended warranty)

I have quite a few .tlv POI files that I would like to use with the new unit.

Is there a converter or process to do this?

Is it possible to purchase Lifetime Map Updates for TomTom? There is nothing on the TomTom website and the listing on Amazon has very bad reviews.

880.XXXX edition maps SHOULD be out next Tues. 11/15.

Do I need to have a destination planned before I can usr the "warn when near POI"? I know how to set it so it makes a sound. I just didn't know if I can just set it to go off when I drive near the designated POI. I am referring mainly to Redbox and Navy Federal Credit Unions. Thank you.

I saw the costco add for $55 off. That works out to $110 for me in the chicago area.