I'll be catching up on my reading and rating soon- I've been too busy to go online recently!! Thanks...
I'll be catching up on my reading and rating soon- I've been too busy to go online recently!! Thanks for all rrc's xxxx
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We decided to buy a GPS system when we bought our new car, a Mercedes ML, basically because my husband's friend has got a TomTom 510 and my husband wanted to better him. We chose the GO 710 purely because it was better than my hubby's friend and he could show off more- boys and their toys eh? My husband also has a pathological fear of asking directions- he once spent two hours driving around looking for Teeside aerodrome because he refused to ask for help.
So, the TomTom GO 710 is the middle product of the GO range, slightly better than the 510 but not as good (or expensive) as the 910.
Handsfree Bluetooth car kit comes as standard, meaning you can use handsfree calling immediately, sending and receiving calls by touching the screen. (I still don't trust myself even though handsfree calling is legal while driving- i usually just switch my phone off when as I don't want to risk being distracted while I've got two little ones in the car)
The 4" wide screen is absolutely crystal clear and is anti-glare: it always gives a great view, even in direct sunlight . The touchscreen is easy to operate with no awkward buttons and you can customise the menu and toolbar to suit your preferences so you don't have to scroll through a load of rubbish every time you want to use the system.
Another great feature is the car speed linked volume. (A Built-in microphone notes the noise level in the car and adjusts the volume of voice instructions accordingly.) The Tomtom is 'plug & go' it works straight out of the box, Its portable and really easy to take from car to car. It comes supplied with a docking station which you use as a base in your house, that allows you to easily charge your Tom Tom and manage the contents. You can store points of interest as well as Speed Cameras locations (not that any of us EVER break the speed limit) on the system and refer back to them at any time. The Tomtom database already has details of all listed 'safety' cameras.
Another point worth mentioning is the high quality Li/Ion battery, it has a long lasting 4 hour battery life.
The speaker gives clear spoken, turn by turn directions whilst you drive across Europe. It also goes 'door to door' from one country to another, meaning you can cross borders without having to reload the system. Maps of Western Europe were supplied with our box and loaded via the integrated SD slot. Also supplied were 1GB SD Card Carry Case Home Dock Car Charger Windscreen Dock External Microphone Quick Start Guide
The Link sells this device for £355.00- we bought ours from link.co.uk although you may now be able to get it cheaper on ebay.
The device itself is great, and will truly impress you with its capabilities. It proved it's worth recently when my husband had to go to Great Yarmouth to assess a new electrical contract for the company he works for- he said he'd have never got there without Tomtom. You can also choose from a range of different voices- Our sounds like Felicity Kendall! For any driver who travels a lot to new places or for the less confident driver in getting around, this truly is a great investment as getting lost with this device is impossible.
Car Navigation System - Fixed Monitor - 16:9 Monitor - with Traffic Message Channel, without Traffic Message Channel - with Touchscreen - with Voice Control, Address only
Great review. Is it true you can get the Mr. T voice for these things?
newty1977 20.10.2006 22:10
I can't understand why "most" men never ask directions..... I ask all the time !! ;-)
tigswade 20.10.2006 15:47
I didn't read this when you first posted, so can't compare, but it certainly now reads as a good review with lots of personal insight. Vey helpful as far as I am concerned.
This was considered to be the best visor ever made but unfortunately due to production ... more
cost was withdrawn, but we still have a few left for you lucky guys n gals. Both simple and elegant, the Drumma Visor for Tom Tom GO prevents annoying glare from direct sunlight or bright reflections making your GPS unit easier to read and safer to use. Made from a superior quality material and sporting a TomTom style finish.
Postage & Packaging:£2.90 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Oct 15th, 2006
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