Hate Your GPS's Voice? Garmin Lets You Record Your Own
. . . "The free download (for PC only) lets users record their own voice directions and load them onto compatible Garmin nüvi devices (Here's the list; all but the nüvi 300 and 600 series are supported.) Garmin says the process of recording directions and loading onto a device takes roughly 30 minutes.
"Voice commands can be recorded for any of Garmin's standard instructions, such as "Enter Roundabout" and "Make a U-turn." Users can also share customized voices with each other, which I bet would make for some great pranks -- "Turn left! No, wait, turn right! Actually, you'd better just turn around. I'm lost. Sigh.' " . . .
How GPS voice-over recording works. "Bob Dylan, one-time voice of a generation, is allegedly mulling offers to become the voice of satellite navigational devices. The default for GPS audio is anonymous and generic, but celebrities like Dennis Hopper and Mr. T have recorded alternative tracks. How do such voice-overs—which contain a seemingly infinite number of specific directions—actually get recorded?" . . .
On the same subject:
Find and Install Fun New In-car GPS Voices "You can now put Homer Simpson of The Simpsons in charge of your personal navigation and safety, thanks to a new deal he has inked with GPS maker TomTom. The authentic Homer's voice will not only provide precision directions, but will comment on your driving ("You are a genius!") and embellish with a cackle. Hear some voice samples, and buy and install Homer's voice via TomTom's Homer page.
On the same subject:
Find and Install Fun New In-car GPS Voices "You can now put Homer Simpson of The Simpsons in charge of your personal navigation and safety, thanks to a new deal he has inked with GPS maker TomTom. The authentic Homer's voice will not only provide precision directions, but will comment on your driving ("You are a genius!") and embellish with a cackle. Hear some voice samples, and buy and install Homer's voice via TomTom's Homer page.
"No telling what will happen without Marge along to be the voice of reason." . . .
Imagine instead of hearing "Recalculating", you hear: