Garmin 2730 question: voice prompts

[badger]

On the 2610, the voice prompts say things like, "In 1.2 miles exit right" or "In 500 ft, turn left"

Do the new Garmin units have a different type of prompt? Specifically, do they say things like "In 1.2 miles exit right on Exit 10B" or "In 500 ft, turn left on Thornberry street"

TIA

[Rocket_Cowboy]

You have the option, depending on the voice prompt you pick. Most of the voices have the standard prompts like the 2610, or with TTS (text-to-speech) it will read the exit number and street names back to you.

[RBEmerson]

Keep in mind, though, that TTS means the unit will take a stab at naming a street, with less than 100% assurance you'll have a clue as to what's meant by the prompt.  IMHO, once on the road, 99% of the time "Turn right" or "Bear left" gets the job done.

[Rocket_Cowboy]

Good point ... I use the Aussie chick for me GPS voice. I guess since she's from down under, some of our abbreviations are a good bit different. It took me by surprise the first couple of times, but I've come to expect her errors.

[SuperHans]

Half the time I can't figure out what the hell the things saying. It just doesn't pronounce the street names very clearly. Even fairly simple pronunciations.

[Against The Wind]

My 2720 tells me to turn onto XX St. or whatever it's called. The pronunciation is often hilarious.

[RBEmerson]

Rather makes the point about the value (or lack thereof) of TTS, eh?  

[Rocket_Cowboy]

Works fine for me. The voice might not properly pronounce all the street names because I'm using an international voice, but I can understand it enough to know where to go. I personally like TTS ... although YMMV.