Best option is to get the latest VIA models with the 500MHz processor and 128MB RAM, but that's probably overkill for my needs. Another reason why I don't want to go for the newer models is because they don't support user-upgradable maps, if you know what I mean. So I settled for the TomTom XXL IQ Routes Edition - 64MB RAM, 5" 16:9 screen with 64k colours.
Upgrading the navcore and maps is the same as before. Firstly, update the PND using TomTom Home. Make a backup of the upgraded navcore and maps. Delete everything on the internal memory. Copy in an SE navcore. Copy over the voice files from the backup. Copy over the LoquendoTTS folder. Install latest maps and "activate" using FastActivate. As usual, remember to add meta codes for your maps in the meta1.txt file in the temp directory. In my case, temp directory is appdata\local\temp\ folder of the user.
Some tips:
- As far as I can tell, you can use either SE_GO or SE_ONE navcore for the TomTom XXL. I went for the later because of the wide splash screens.
- Removing the Outsourced directory obviously uses up more memory (10MB more), but I reckon it should make the device faster. As I have 64MB, I don't really mind.
- For best results, use model:ori in setconfig.txt. While x40 or x40light gives you more features, I found it to be slower and doesn't support computer voices, which is required for spoken street names.
- Looks like switchfiles are mandatory. I figured I don't want to use any emulation, so I removed the whole Config folder. TomTom can't boot up anymore.
Get the latest maps here (v920 as of this writing):
http://gpsunderground.com/forum/tomtom-maps/23232-all-new-maps-920-collections-only.html
Meta codes from http://gpsunderground.com/forum/tomtom-maps/23304-meta-codes-v920-maps.html
Latest safety cam maps from http://www.austech.info/tomtom/36148-tomtom-speed-camera-au-updates.html
If the download links are not showing up properly, search for the print or archive version. Any recent recent meta file will work for these maps.
Latest SE navcore from http://gpsunderground.com/forum/tomtom-navcore/22274-navcore-9-530-se-tonyzeta.html
Get the older versions from http://gpsunderground.com/forum/tomtom-navcore/1396-list-navcores-available-forum.html
Some FAQs and user guides:
Happy upgrading!
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