Sat nav voices
Sat nav systems provide both visual and spoken navigational
guidance, and any motorist who has used one of these systems
to guide them to an unfamiliar location or through an
unknown area will be aware of the importance of selecting
sat nav voices that will effortlessly enhance the driving
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Sat nav systems, which use GPS global positioning system
technology to triangulate a position anywhere in the world
before referencing it against mapping databases in order to
provide drivers with tailored instructions to guide them to
their destination. |
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All drivers know the importance of installing an in car
navigation system. The sat nav is now a common feature of
modern motoring offering drivers access to detailed
directions at the touch of a button.
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While most in car units come pre-loaded with standard sat
nav voices, many users find that these tones can become
stale and monotonous after hours of use.Which is why a
number of companies are available offering sat nav voices
downloads in order to inject some variety into the sat nav
voices arena. Sat nav voices downloads are available in a
number of different styles. Choose from a range of
straightforward generic voices offering clear instruction or
opt for something a little different. Choices of sat nav
voices available to buy and download to sat nav systems
including those from TomTom, Garmin and Navman include
comedy, character and even celebrity selections. |
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Popular celebrity sat nav voices include John Cleese, who
issues instructions in the hassled tones of Basil Fawlty,
Kim Cattrall, who purrs directions in the voice of her
popular Sex in the City character Samantha, and Mr T, who
barks out order in the style of his iconic on screen
alter-ego BA Baracus from the A-Team.
As well as celebrity sat nav voices, motorists can choose to
download impressions on public figures which are a tongue in
cheek nod to some of the most recognisable motor mouths in
our midst, while character voices designed for amusement are
also available to buy.
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Another popular option to replace the standard issue sat nav
voices that come on in car systems from suppliers such as
Medion, Snooper and Pioneer are self-recorded sat nav
voices, where users can capture their own tones or those of
their loved ones to give their navigation system that
personal touch.
Whatever sat nav voices motorists choose to use, UK motoring
association the AA advises that the selected voice package
is one that is agreeable and understandable to anyone who
may be driving the vehicle in question.
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