We have some sad news to report out of Holland today. TomTom has announced that it will release nearly ten-percent of its employees as the company works to reorganize and move away from the personal navigation device market. The struggling firm previously stated that it would trim €50 million from its annual operations budget, and many of TomTom’s employees will now face the ramifications of this effort. Moving forward, the company will focus primarily on in-dash navigation equipment that’s pre-installed by automotive manufacturers, along with fleet management for delivery companies. Hopefully we’ll see some better times ahead for the Dutch firm. Frankly, we don’t know what we’d do without the likes of Mr. T, Han Solo and Burt and Ernie leading the way.

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I’ve had family and friends calling as well as sending emails asking me about a couple of points associated to Garmin Nuvi Voices . Primarily, many of them have purchased a Garmin Nuvi and are interested in figuring out the way to get Garmin Nuvi voices free downloads. You may also be enthusiastic about free Garmin voices or maybe you like custom Nuvi voices or the Premium. What ever your Garmin Nuvi Voices make you’ll discover something here.

Garmin Premium Voices

Many people are looking for premium GPS voices. They want to take pleasure in what they hear while driving. Browsing the web it’s possible you’ll come throughout voices equivalent to Snoop Dogg, Homer, Stewie, Mr. T, GOzzy Osbourne and lots of extra which can be premium Garmin voices. Nonetheless, there are only two premium voices endorsed and promoted by Garmin. These are the SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer.

SpongeBob SquarePants

SpongeBob SquarePants is a voice most individuals love. If you are driving alone, you’ll actually benefit from the firm of a good friend who has his eye on the highway and might still make you laugh. The SpongeBob bundle contains enjoyable SpongeBob car icons to liven up your Garmin map screen.

Dora the Explorer

The Dora the Explorer Premium Voice is the candy voice of a true explorer. It is laced with quite a lot of excitement. I personally want this Nickelodeon’s Dora voice to the SpongeBob SquarePants Premium voice.

Premium Voices Price

As you’ll anticipate, the SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer Voices are not free Garmin voices. They come at a price. My research signifies that as at May, 2011, they each sell for $5.99 on the Garmin website.

Custom Garmin Voices

Garmin is aware of that some people abhor the thought of being instructed what to do; they don’t like someone playing the lord over them. If that is you, and you’ve got the time and persistence, Garmin isn’t troubled with you being your individual boss.

The garmin updates web page gives you with device to create your personal voice prompt so no one has to tell you what to do. In case you are snug with a pal or member of the family telling you what to do when driving, you can have them do it for you. You possibly can as effectively get President Obama to do same for you.

Garmin Nuvi Voices Free Downloads

In case you are excited about Free Garmin voices, this is the place you need to pay more attention. There are a number of free Garmin voices you may download immediately on the Instruments page. Notable among these Garmin Nuvi voices free downloads are Yeti, Elfred the Elf, Squirrely the Squirrel and Dr. Nightmare!

Yeti

It is a primary reality that Yetis do quite a lot of driving. More often than not their trips which are cross-nation in nature see them often charting unfamiliar terrains for which purpose, a GPS machine is a must have.

With the Yeti Voices, Yetis can get pleasure from their drives even more. Nonetheless, in case you are not a Yeti, I cannot suggest that you simply get this voice. I attempted it and will hardly hear the voice prompts accurately; you do not wish to be second-guessing which route to take. Why did you get the GPS device in the first place?

Elfred the Elf

This free Garmin voice is composed to put you in the holiday mood. You’ll take pleasure in Elfred’s nice data and humorousness in your vacation vacation.

Squirrely the Squirrel

Squirrely the Squirrel is a enjoyable and pleasant voice prompt. Nonetheless, just like the Yeti, chances are you’ll find it difficult deciphering all of the voice prompts.

Dr. Nightmare

You should understand how this voice sounds from its name even before you ever hear it. It may be real enjoyable listening to this haunted voice pack. Nevertheless, it is for the brave. I don’t know how courageous your family is however I don’t recommend this voice within the automobile that takes the youngsters to school.

Voices Compatibility

These voices are appropriate with most Garmin Nuvi makes. You can download voices and upload to the 200 Collection up by way of the high-finish 3700 Series. Even the a lot older Nuvi 5000 can be loaded with any of the GPS voices you choose.

Some exceptions exist though. The voices aren’t suitable with the Garmin Nuvi GPS devices listed beneath:

·           Nuvi 300 collection

·           Nuvi 600 series

·           Zumo collection

Or something like that.

This will go great with my "Simpsons Sing the Blues" cassette.

(Credit: TomTom)

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