TomTom Go GPS Navigation Unit: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

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Technical Details

Brand	TomTom
Item Weight	299 g
Product Dimensions	20.8 x 20.6 x 20 cm
Item model number	1D00.060
Screen Size	3.5

Additional Information

ASIN	B0002I8VLK
Best Sellers Rank	60,132 in Computers & Accessories (See top 100)
Shipping Weight	1.2 Kg
Date First Available	13 Mar 2004

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When I first cast eyes on the sleek little TomTom Go unit, I decided at once that it was perfect' -- W@MOB Aug 2004

Manufacturer's Description

Nowadays, people are constantly on the move. In an increasingly mobile world, people rely more and more on personal navigation products as a vital tool to facilitate mobility. With illuminated maps and voice-guidance systems, personal navigation products are a natural transition to paperless navigation. Getting directions has never been so stress-free. GPS (Global Positioning Systems) navigation systems give you spot-on navigation, wherever you are and are as easy to use as a mobile phone. And if you need to re-route your journey - to avoid congestion, road works or traffic accidents - GPS navigation systems can do this for you automatically.

Easy to Install and Use:

TomTom has leveraged its expertise to make TomTom GO the easiest to install and the easiest to use navigation device ever. With TomTom GO there is no need for a set-up linked to a PC - in fact no technical knowledge is needed at all. It fits easily into the included car mounting kit, which is simply mounted on your car windshield or dashboard. It could not be easier to use: just turn it on and users can instantly access all the software, maps and colour 3D navigation views, as well as voice-guided instructions in a choice of languages.

By using TomTom GO's unique touch screen activation there is no hassle with multiple buttons or extra hardware when calculating your route. The touch screen is completely intuitive and your route can be planned with just a few taps on the screen.

At the end of the journey, simply turn TomTom GO off with the click of one button then pop it in your bag. There has never been a faster or easier way to navigate your way to where you have to, or want to go.

Uninterruped Navigation:

TomTom GO features a built-in GPS receiver that provides unprecedented new levels of satellite navigation using the latest hardware and software available on the market. For the first time ever in such an affordable all-on-one navigation device, TomTom GO will feature Assisted Satellite Navigation. Assisted Satellite Navigation will provide virtually uninterrupted navigation in tunnels and urban canyons.

Sleek Design:

An increasing number of mobile people want more than just state of the art technology, design is just as important as functionality. With TomTom GO, TomTom has mirrored this trend and carefully crafted an ergonomically designed product that is compact, stylish and unobtrusive, whatever car you drive.

New Wave of Personal Navigation:

TomTom GO provides up to 5 hours of constant navigation, powered by its Lithium-ion battery. TomTom GO is the only all-in-one navigation system that can offer this level of battery operation, effectively eliminating the need for loose power cables.

TomTom GO features a 3.5" transflective display screen that gives clear visibility in any situation from direct sunlight to low light conditions. TomTom GO also features TomTom's unique 3D and top down view that makes the navigation experience more true to life and interactively than many built-in car GPS systems. The intuitive interface is focused, extremely legible and omits extraneous details.

TomTom GO's enhanced, CD-quality speaker volume provides crystal clear sound that allows you to hear the voice instructions above the noise of the engine.

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73 of 73 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, Intuitive and Excellent Value 7 Oct 2004

By A. Horner VINE™ VOICE

I bought the TomTom Go in August after a bit of a cash windfall and a lot of thought. I've always been a GPS user (Garmin, Magellan) but had never owned a vehicle system before. My initial impression was that it had a great screen (very clear and easy to follow), seemed intuitive to operate and was amazingly accurate. I love the variety of voices and have even used some of the European languages for a laugh. I finally ended up with 'Jane' (English UK) and I even talk to her sometimes . . .

The map and zoom features are a bonus when searching for a particular point and it uses addresses, not Postcodes, as destination points. It also allows you to record your GPS position and any location that you tap on the map screen and use them as destinations or waypoints. The screens are exceptionally clear except for the data section at the bottom right of the navigation screen which I can't read because the numbers are too small, but they only cover things like ETA, distance remaining etc. The actual 3D map is superb and the visual warning of the distance to the next junction and what sort of junction it is (which way to go when you get there) make it an excellent aid to reducing stress.

In the first month of use I found my way round Glasgow, visited Liverpool and toured the Lake District with my brother who was visiting from Australia. He started talking to Jane as well . . . It was phenomenal and on the rare occasions I doubted it and ignored the instructions, I was normally wrong. My only complaint (if that's the right word) is that there are inaccuracies, because roads change somewhere in the country on a daily basis and you must be prepared for the odd glitch. As examples I have encountered the following problems.

1. An entry slip road for the M77 in Glasgow is on the wrong side of the road (according to TomTom Go) and it tried to make me cross the carriageway.
2. A junction near Ibrox stadium in Glasgow does not allow right turns but the system tried to make me turn right.
3. I've hit a couple of one-way streets that the system didn't know about.
4. The exact location and layout of the street I actually live in is spot-on (on the map) but the road name is completely wrong.

However, don't be put off. After 2,000 miles of driving I've hit no more than half a dozen inaccuracies, though I'm still working on how to report them (and who to). The beauty of the system is that if you miss a turning the system will attempt to quickly calculate a new route for you, normally with excellent results. I'd give it 9.99999 out of 10 - it's excellent value for money and a fraction of the cost of some systems. Being a moveable system also means my kids can borrow it and I can use it in other cars. I certainly have no regrets and would recommend it to anyone. If I win the lottery I may even give some as presents.

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62 of 62 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Magic! 12 Nov 2004

By andyp

I've bought lots of odds and ends on Amazon and other sites over the years, but this item is the first one to prompt me to write a review and share my thoughts. This product is simply, magic. Arriving with a full battery charge you simply unpack it and away you go. Well designed, well laid out and a fraction of the price of a factory fitted Sat Nav system. Spend a bit of time syncing some additional point of interest off the web and you can navigate straight to any of hundreds, probably thousands of places.

The day I bought it I let it guide me home from work by an alternate route to avoid a long tail back. Although I'd forgotten about a speed camera on this route, the Tom Tom Go reminded me in plenty of time (you download these as POIs). Not that I was driving fast, but on a dark and unfamiliar road it would have been easy to miss the camera and glide past at 36mph!

If you do anything other than a limited amount driving, then a Tom Tom is a must.

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130 of 131 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Lost no more! 8 July 2004

By Barrowfordian

I am hopeless at directions, and am always getting lost. I had tried PDA based GPS solutions, but found they required far more patience to set up than I obviously have; other 'stand alone' GPS systems were simply too expensive to consider. It was with a little cynicism that I read the claims of the 'Tomtom Go' to work straight from the box - but that is precisely what it did! Within half an hour of receiving this I was able to use it. The menus are easy to use - including entering starting and finishing points. There is a vast range of choices which can be made to customise the 'points of interest' that appear on the maps and screen view - but these do not overwhelm the user, nor are they particularly essential. Other choices available include the directional voice commands, and day/night view. The product itself is large enough to be useful, but small enough to be no problem when driving. I used this to take me from the village where I live into South Manchester - a journey involving country roads, motorways and city traffic. This was to be a real test of the capabilities of the system. I found the directions were clear, and gave plenty of warning for turnings and motorway exits; even when I did take a wrong turning it effortlessly recalculated my route.

One slight criticism is that the system is operated by touching the screen. The result of this is that the screen very quickly becomes smeared, and can be difficult to see. To prevent this either a screen saver and/or a stylus can be very useful. All in all a very good product at an incredible price when compared to other stores and similar products. I have no hesitation in recommending this.

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