Suppport Thread for the TND 500, TND 700 or future Rand McNally products.

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Mark Kling, Apr 16, 2010.

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  1. Mark Kling

    Mark Kling Technology Contributor

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    Rand did indeed verify that you are registered. You got a confirmation E-Mail after you registered which you attached to your E-Mail. Can you let me know what leads you to believe you are not registered?

    Thanks,
    Mark
     
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    laurentiu1 Bobtail Member

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    I sent a reply to your email with the 2nd registration I've got yesterday.
     
  4. Mark Kling

    Mark Kling Technology Contributor

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    The issue at hand is with the registration to the Rand Store. Not with the Maps or being registered for LTM, nor the TND. This is strictly a log in issue with the Rand Store.

    http://store.randmcnally.com/

    I do not handle Store issues, but I have asked who does.

    http://store.randmcnally.com/customer-service We're here to help! Call us at 800-ASK-RAND (275-7263) between 9am - 5pm CT

    You can call the support for the store in regards to your log in issues.

    Thanks,
    Mark
     
  5. Semi Crazy

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    I noticed an ad for the TND720 on page 37 of the June 2012 issue of Landline magazine.

    The bottom strip of the display screen of the TND720 had a weather feature and it read: "Forecasted precipitation intensity and type".

    What I want to know is this what the real unit actually displays or was this a digital graphic mock-up for the magazine ad?

    Because ................ "forecasted" is not a word. The past tense of forecast is forecast. So who is the illiterate dummy here, the software programmers or the ad agency?

    It sure doesn't look good for RMcN products.

    I'm just a stupid truck driver and I find it ridiculous that folks have such trouble with the language they've been using their whole life.
     
  6. Mark Kling

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    fore·cast


    (fôr[​IMG]k[​IMG]st[​IMG], f[​IMG]r[​IMG]-)
    v. fore·cast or fore·cast·ed,
    fore·cast·ing, fore·casts

    v.tr.
    1. To estimate or calculate in advance, especially to
    predict (weather conditions) by analysis of meteorological data. See Synonyms at
    predict.

    2. To serve as an advance indication of; foreshadow:
    price increases that forecast
    inflation.


    v.intr.
    To calculate or estimate something in advance; predict the
    future.


    n.
    A prediction, as of coming events or conditions.


    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    [h=2]Meaning:[/h]To predict the future

    [h=2]Conjugation of 'To Forecast'[/h][TABLE]
    [TR]
    [TD]Base Form:[/TD]
    [TD]Forecast[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD]Past Simple:[/TD]
    [TD]Forecast/Forecasted[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD]Past Participle:[/TD]
    [TD]Forecast/Forecasted[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD]3rd Person Singular:[/TD]
    [TD]Forecasts[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [TR]
    [TD]Present Participle/Gerund:[/TD]
    [TD]Forecasting[/TD]
    [/TR]
    [/TABLE]
     
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  7. Mark Kling

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    In regards to your question.. I cannot see the picture, but if it is a screen shot then it is what the TND 720 will show.

    thanks,
    Mark
     
  8. Semi Crazy

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    You're correct! http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/forecast_2

    Well, I said I'm a stupid truck driver!

    Although "forecasted" is correct wouldn't you want to use the shorter "forecast" on a display as small as seven inches?


    Forecasted sounds like something that would come out of Justin Wilson's mouth though.

    "He done did forecasted the weather and it did gone rained tomorrow."
     
  9. Mark Kling

    Mark Kling Technology Contributor

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    Ah, the internet is a wonderful thing....LOL

    Thanks,
    Mark
     
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    Since we are on the Weather topic... If you have the 720 and when you click on the Weather Icon (Map Screen), on the bottom left you will see an image of a map and a slide bar... use this to control the transparency of the weather overlay at night.

    Thanks,
    Mark
     
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  11. jmroadhog

    jmroadhog Medium Load Member

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    Yes but one needs to know how to use it before posting stupid crap, like maybe fact checking so you don't call others stupid and illiterate and then making yourself look the same.
     
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