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Monday, February 06, 2006

SatNav

Gorse Fox bought a portable SatNav (TomTom ONE) system for the Silver Vixen's new car. Yesterday's trip to Covent Garden was an opportunity to try it out.

The Gorse Fox was impressed. The screen, whilst small was clear and easy to read, without being a distraction. Best of all, however, was the voice directions. This meant that clear instructions were provided as junctions were approached. What made it so useful, however was the fact that once in areas that GF was unfamiliar with, he didn't have to continually check for street signs, or badager the Silver Vixen to check the map again. He could concentrate on the road and enjoy a stress-free journey.

One thing that was evident, however, is that there is a market for additional voices and tones. The standard voice was patient and clear... What GF wanted, however, was one that injects a note of disapproval, or sarcasm when you deviate from her instructions.


"So you think you know best, eh? Well get on with it, I'm having a nap."

"What's the matter can't you take simple instructions?"

"I said TURN RIGHT, stupid."

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