Re: Garmin MapSource 6.1.1 Beta

Fred wrote:
> On Sat, 21 May 2005 23:03:23 GMT, "Alan Burnstine"
> <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> No Name wrote:
>>> "Removed real-time tracking from MapSource. Use nRoute for PC
>>> real-time tracking applications." Does this mean that you can't use
>>> mapsource and your GPS to do real time tracking on a PC? If so,
>>> don't think I'll upgrade to the version. I like using the pc in a
>>> vehicle and tracking progress with the GPS, especially in off
>>> roading excursions.
>>
>> nRoute is a free download form Garmin. It used your existing
>> Mapsource maps and can open your existing mapsource files if you
>> have saved routes, tracks, and waypoints. The difference is that it
>> is dedicated to real-time tracking and navigation. Even provides
>> voice notification of upcoming turns.
>>
>> Alan
>
> But its voice notifications are very generic. Bear left, turn right
> but NO STREET or highway names or numbers are provides. You'd think
> that with Garmin's resources, they could implement more powerful
> software to pronounce (screen read) street names.

nRoute is virtually identical to the voice guidence built into their GPS
receivers that do voice navigation. That is it's whole point.

There are applications available that will do text to speech, but then
again, they aren't free.

Alan


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