I purchase one a few weeks ago, there are a number of practical problems in using a Tom Tom, one you can not plan the journey on the PC, you have to program the route into the Tom Tom, this is a problem. Tom Tom wants to take me down routes I don't want to take, such a Toll Roads, longer routes, heavily congested routes where road works exist.
It doesn't pick up a GPS reception indoors and the battery runs low fast, meaning that unless you are sitting ... ...tom chargings, planning the route is impossible! Try messing with the map in the car when you don't know the longitute and latitute of a car park for a country park or something similar then you're in trouble.
It is actually far easier to go to google maps, take a note of the route and print off anything necessary, than have this doub device screaming out directions you know are wrong!
The other prob is it does not attach to the window as the add ...
jazds 19.02.2009
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Advantages: Full featured, relaible navigation. Disadvantages: None I can think of yet.
...names and road numbers.
TomTom on line support is comprehensive and includes the ability to download predicted satellite positions to speed up acquisition time.
The UK map includes the congestion charging zone in London and will navigate you around it to avoid tolls.
The GPS receiver seems to be improved from the last TomTom I used, the Go 910. The latter frequently got confused when I stopped at traffic lights and kept telling me to do 180 degree ... ...One nice detail I like on TomTom is the 100yd markers shown on the road ahead (you don't get that on Garmin) which helps assess distances to turns, etc.
Mapping, points-of-interest, map error sharing, updates etc are all available on line.
Altogether, very sexy piece of kit. ...
crware 28.08.2007
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Advantages: Simple to use, compact, good PC interface Disadvantages: None I can think of so far, could have had a case I suppose
...below and past experience with Tomtom made me nervous, but my TomTom 720T arrived and with some trepidation I linked it to my PC to update and it was seamless, worked a treat. Couldnt download the latest European map 7.10 as I had 7.5 under their "latest map guarantee" but hopefully Tomtom will sort me out.
Bought a carry case (you need one) from Lindens Ebay for £4.99 in blue. they have black, brillant and it arrived in a flash, cannot understand ... ...my purchase. Although TomTom website help looks great ,there are a number of minor but relevant questions not answered, so you have to go through their process and email and keep your fingers crossed they reply and to date they have.
Only 1 year warranty now, used to be two on previous products so lets hope it stays robust. Paid £256 via "TheLink" with free by 1pm next day delivery, it turned up on time.
Im sure the price will drop now Ive bought ...
Consumer56 01.12.2007
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***Voice recognition on TomTom 720
This product has voice input.
But download the 1.7gb v7.10 latest maps (for North America - TomTom provides them FREE within first 30 days as part of latest map guarantee) and then paste a self made notepad file called supportasr.dat with just the number 1 typed in the file, in your gps's ASR folder.
May work with other maps also...
You get voice recognition and it works flawlessly!
SK ...
Bla_Bla_Bla 02.01.2008 (01.01.2008)
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i bough.t a tomtom 720 after using a tomtom one for 2 years everyday.i eventually wore it out so needed to replace it and after 2 years trouble free bought another tomtom and what a buy . i drive a 44 ton truck.and it gets pretty loud this tomtom copes with that and its fantastic i play music via its built in fm transmitter the handsfree works brilliant and the street name instructions are very good and accurate.. i would highly recommend this item its the business.. i wore out my last tomtom and if this is half as hard wearing then i will be pleased its exactly what i wanted in one small neat package buy buy buy ...
CUTS1 20.01.2008 (18.01.2008)
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Advantages: none that I know Disadvantages: 300 pounds device and it doesn't work at all
...scenario repeated again ?!
TomTom adviced me not to download their latest application next time (the device is currently in the shop for restoring original software).
Is it not supposed this to be the best TomTom device in the market - in the sense that you expect at least to work ?!!!!!?
Will sell it on ebay and NEVER, EVER WILL BUY TOMOTOM AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My next device will be 980 from ViaMichelin. ...
WOLFIE665 23.10.2007
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Back in November I walked into Halfords and bought one of these! The price scared me a little but not to intimidating! The next day I returned it as it had software problems and was quickly given a replacement.
The day after this i woke early and drove to France with several friends and i can not say that the journey was unpleasant or stressful in the slightest. I turned it on when i got there and it took me straight to our house! ( Five hours from Calais!)
The voice recognition is excellent and the bluetooth handsfree system is much better than in previous TomToms.
Overall if you're looking for a great satnav with all the 'bits', you're looking right at it.
A definite buy! ...
hotshotta 19.03.2008
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Advantages: dont get lost Disadvantages: need to keep it up todate
...up todate.
take the tomtom plus service and always go for traffic with speed camaras, its a must. sometimes the traffic can make your journey longer but just use traffic system as a report and press alternative route missing out bit with a jam.
speed cameras are kept up todate, even were they stick the mobile units and roadwork ones.
screen covers a large area, i turn the 3D mode of the map version work better, noght mode is good change the standard ...
bazza111375 18.09.2008
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Advantages: excellent navigation, much details Disadvantages: none
...Bluetooth, Mapshare, 4.3inch widescreen The Tomtom GO 720 is a very nice piece of hardware. It's sleek looking and feels solid and well built. Unfortunately, that is all the good I can say about the product based on my experience with it. I bought this GPS because you could add music or extra maps to an SD card and playt it wirelessly through your car speaker. I was very dissapointed with the static i got. It's possible that it could work differently ...
AgatkaOchab 13.02.2009
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Advantages: Very easy to use, good size Disadvantages: Need to take it out of the car, and clean sucker marks
...easily get lost! However, the TomTom Go 720 is awesome. It is very easy to follow and has mant options.
It has an extra wide touch screen, so its so easy to use. I didnt even use the instructions that came with it!
You can even update the maps too.
For something so small, just has such a big impact. So much better than using a map (men will love it has a present. My other half doesnt leave the house without it!).
I found the battery life okay, ...
rosieboorman 23.06.2008
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Car Navigation System - Fixed Monitor - 16:9 Monitor - without Traffic Message Channel, with Traffic Message Channel - with Touchscreen - without Voice Control, with Voice Control
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