Is the XL330S obsolete already?

[astro57]

I received the XL330S as a gift, connected it to the computer, tried to install the upates and got the message that I needed to free up memory to install updates, is there files it doesn't need or is this a sign that I have a useless obsolete unit? Seems like poor planning.

Dave

 

[theparson]

You certainly can delete any voices you don't want to use. Be sure and keep the computer voice, the only one that is capable of text to speech.

 

[mbaker]

I received the XL330S as a gift, connected it to the computer, tried to install the upates and got the message that I needed to free up memory to install updates, is there files it doesn't need or is this a sign that I have a useless obsolete unit? Seems like poor planning.

Dave

Actually, I think the XL 330S is a fairly new model. It's similar to the newer ONE models, in that it has 1GB of memory and no SD slot. The newest USA and Canada map is about 50-60MB larger than the old one, which is why it doesn't fit along with the other stuff the device comes with. I ended up removing the points of interest, which I don't use anyway. Another option is to use a smaller, regional map; although if you travel widely that might not work too well.

Mark

 

[astro57]

Thanks, it just seems odd that we have to delete stuff right out of the box. I hope it doesn't get worse.

 

[bolie4]

I have exactly the same problem. I would rather not delete my POIs but "downgrading" my map to just the USA or just my region of the country means I have to fork over more money. I wish I could just trade for a smaller map.

Oh, and the text-to-speech voice is the biggest one, taking around 30 MB while the recorded voices are around 0.7 MB each... so deleting them won't help much.

 

[Gilbert]

I have exactly the same problem. I would rather not delete my POIs but "downgrading" my map to just the USA or just my region of the country means I have to fork over more money. I wish I could just trade for a smaller map.

Oh, and the text-to-speech voice is the biggest one, taking around 30 MB while the recorded voices are around 0.7 MB each... so deleting them won't help much.

The first thing I did, after backing up, was remove my Guam map. Never been there, don't know anyone there, don't plan to go there in my lifetime... Being French speaking, I deleted Suzan to make room for Juliette. Then I got my SD card and was able to load a few different voices, the large POI from the GO 9x0 etc.

 

[owen]

what if i didn't back anythin up and lost it all?? how do i get it all back?