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#18 of 37 Re: New Features [blov8r] by pete_l_p Mar 12, 2006 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: blov8r (Mar 11, 2006 5:27 pm) I got my car in July 05'. To me, the voices sound different in STYLE and CADENCE but not timber.   Pete Replies to this message: blov8r (Mar 13, 2006 2:06 pm) wootanga (Mar 24, 2006 6:28 am) docnukem (Mar 24, 2006 7:16 am) and 1 more... nicolasj (Mar 13, 2006 10:23 pm)
#19 of 37 Re: New Features [pete_l_p] by blov8r Mar 13, 2006 (2:06 pm)
Replying to: pete_l_p (Mar 12, 2006 2:00 pm) Clearly different in BOTH style/cadence and timber. Perhaps they HAVE changed their softward.   Bart Replies to this message: wootanga (Mar 24, 2006 6:28 am) docnukem (Mar 24, 2006 7:16 am) wootanga (Mar 24, 2006 8:22 am)
#20 of 37 Re: New Features [pete_l_p] by nicolasj Mar 13, 2006 (10:23 pm)
Replying to: pete_l_p (Mar 12, 2006 2:00 pm) The voices are completely different on mine as well. The voice that says the street names sounds "robotic" while the other one sounds human... Timber is cleary different. Got my M45 in October 2005.
#21 of 37 Re: New Features [blov8r] by zidecar Mar 14, 2006 (9:37 am)
Replying to: blov8r (Mar 11, 2006 5:27 pm) I thought that both nav voices were the same. You must have better ears than me (which is not that hard to do.    Pete ... The voices are so different that I wonder whether they've changed the programming later in the model year; I can't imagine mistaking them for one voice. I got my M the beginning of April, first release, and docnukem got his early as well. Is yours more recent/newer?   You can check the version of your DVD - when the vehicle is stationary - press the "information" button, scroll down to the last entry which is Navigation Info, press enter and it will display the DVD version. I purchased my M35x at the end of August & the DVD is dated April '05. Anyone have a newer version?
#22 of 37 Re: New Features [blov8r] by wootanga Mar 24, 2006 (6:28 am)
Replying to: blov8r (Mar 13, 2006 2:06 pm) The voices are different because one is prerecorded and one is synthesized. The amount of time and data that would be required to pre-record every single street name or junction in a single state would be enormous. To do this for North America is impractical. You'll notice that the "Vicki" voice will sometimes pronounce streets phonetically. We would say McLeod as mu-CLOWD but she would say mc-LEE-odd.   The synthesis module in the M is amazing. It does sound different than the pre-recorded numbers and words from "Valerie" but what amazes me is there aren't incredible mispronunciations all the time.   The fact that many people don't even realize it's a different voice is a testament to the engineering that went into it.   Sometimes it sounds funny but it is pretty amazing that it doesn't sound like Stephen Hawking ALL the time.   Woo Replies to this message: docnukem (Mar 24, 2006 7:16 am) wootanga (Mar 24, 2006 8:22 am)
#23 of 37 Re: New Features [wootanga] by docnukem Mar 24, 2006 (7:16 am)
Replying to: wootanga (Mar 24, 2006 6:28 am) I made an observation yesterday. For interstates, the Valerie voice was used with slightly different timbre. For local streets, the Vicky voice was used. I wonder if this is not why some people think it is the same voice. Perhaps all major thouroughfares are Valerie recordings.   While I agree that the Vicki voice sounds synthesized, there is probably a large database of commonly used names, as not all are pronounced phonetically, yet she usually gets it right. Replies to this message: wootanga (Mar 24, 2006 8:22 am)
#24 of 37 Re: New Features [docnukem] by wootanga Mar 24, 2006 (8:22 am)
Replying to: docnukem (Mar 24, 2006 7:16 am) Yes. The database tells Vicky how to pronounce stuff and if there is no entry she'll give it a try on her own, but it still isn't pre-recorded like Valerie so it does sound a little more robotic.   Valerie has a wide vocabulary including numbers so the system can usually string together enough parts to make her sound great for interstates and highways.   The system is really well done IMO.   Woo
#25 of 37 New 2007 NAV? by sfcharlie May 31, 2006 (7:44 pm)
Found this on Consumer Guide website review of M ... "No big near-term changes loom for these year-old Infinitis. However, the 2007 options list should show at least one new item: an Acura-style navigation system with real-time traffic alerts." Replies to this message: dwyatt1 (Jun 27, 2006 8:55 pm) ghstudio (Jul 17, 2006 11:23 am)
#26 of 37 Gas Mileage and Interior Noise by pearl Jun 15, 2006 (6:06 pm)
those are my two "complaint" areas to improve (also agree re the passenger seat). If you read the Edmunds M35 board, or for that matter any number of other boards, poor gas mileage is one of the most frequently mentioned complaints. Interior noise is another. Yes, this is a sports sedan, but for all its values, it loses in these areas to its competition and re gas mileage - definitely needs an improvement. Two simple ways to deal with both of these are: put in a six speed auto transmission with sixth gear a much higher overdrive to lower rpm and improve both gas mileage and noise. Since it does not appear that this will happen, put in a higher fifth gear to accomplish some of the same. This will still allow great acceleration, but lower rpm/noise and boost mileage on the highway. Seems like a no-brainer that hopefully Infiniti will adopt for the 07 model year. If not, expect some M buyers to head for the Lexus GS350 with a 21/30 EPA listing vs. the M's 18/25.

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