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- TomTom GO 720 Traffic Edition
- The ultimate car navigator
- All the great features of the TomTom GO 720, including the RDS-TMC-receiver and receive FREE traffic updates for life!
- Latest Maps guaranteed of Western Europe
- Easiest to use
- Speech recognition for fast address input
- Large 4.3inch screen
- Best Maps
- Latest Maps Guaranteed and TomTom Map Share
- Future proof via TomTom Home
- Best Traffic
- RDS-TMC included
- receive free traffic updates for life!
- Safe and Efficient Driving
- Pre Installed Safety Camera Database
- Hands free car kit via Bluetooth
- Help me! menu
- Fun and smart extras
- Record your own navigation voice
- Built in FM Transmitter
- Finding your way isn't just knowing the route. It's also knowing the routes to avoid. And TomTom offers you a way to keep up-to-date with the latest traffic situation
- The RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver
- receive free traffic updates for life! Just plug the RDS-TMC receiver into your TomTom and as soon as a ��TMC�� update is received, your TomTom automatically adds the update into your routing, calculates your new journey time and suggests alternative routes
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Product Description
Manufacturers Description
Sleek Design
The new TomTom GO 720 features a new elegant slim design with high quality finish, making it fit perfectly in any car or shirt pocket. The large 4.3 inch touch screen has TomTom’s renowned easy-to-use and intuitive user interface with 3D graphics including building footprints that ensures drivers have an even better overview of their surroundings.
Unique TomTom Map Share™ Technology
The TomTom GO 720 also sees the introduction of TomTom’s unique new map improvement technology, TomTom Map Share™. This technology enables drivers to easily and instantly improve their own maps. It also lets users share improvements and benefit from all other users’ improvements, daily, automatically and easily via Tom Tom HOME – TomTom’s free software application. TomTom has the world’s largest satellite navigation community with over 10 million users. TomTom Map Share™ users can contribute and exchange all their improvements amongst each other, making the best maps available for all of them. Tom Tom Map Share™ means TomTom drivers can always have the most up-to-date maps and inside local knowledge at their fingertips
Best Speech Recognition (*)
Other new and updated features include speech recognition (*), meaning users have an extra option to select the address they want to drive to. Users can choose to select the speech recognition button and then simply speak out the city and street name they would like to travel to.
Enhanced Hands-free Kit
The enhanced hands-free kit features a new high quality sound system offering users the best hands-free calling experience via Bluetooth®. With optimised acoustic design, enhanced noise reduction, echo cancellation and an automatic answer function, the TomTom GO 720 and TomTom GO 520 ensure drivers can make and receive calls easier than ever whilst keeping their eyes focussed on the road.
New Safety Features
Safety is a key priority in the development of all TomTom products. The new TomTom GO 720 comes with uniquely designed safety features so drivers always have direct access to extensive safety and roadside assistance information wherever they go. The extensive ‘Help Me!’ menu includes information such as the way to the nearest hospital, car maintenance information and first aid instructions. Another new safety feature is the short-cut menu, which enables drivers to jump straight to their favourite, most accessed information with just one touch on the screen for even easier and safer navigation
Help Me
The new safety options include a ‘help me’ button in the menu. Users can use this button to access links to useful locations, phone numbers, car maintenance information and other information (including medical info), and get assistance with a large number of different problems. The ‘help me’ button provides direct access to the most relevant car assistance services of a certain country. TomTom has made cooperation deals with a lot of services for this, such as: The British AA, the Irish AA, the Dutch ANWB, the Italian ACI, the Luxembourg ACL, the Portuguese ACP, the French ACTA, the German ADAC, the Finnish Al, the Danish FDM, the Swedish Motormännen, the Norwegian NAF, the Austrian ÖMATC, the Spanish RACE, the Polish Starter, the Belgian SOS Touring, the Swiss TCS and the Czech UAMK.
The TomTom 720 contains a complete database of important locations and phone numbers, like the numbers of emergency services, but also information on the nearest car dealer, pharmacy or police station which are all displayed very intuitively. The user can dial the phone number which is displayed on the screen, while the TomTom system pinpoints where the user is, both on the map, and in text, and even with satellite coordinates, precise up to one metre. In the mean time, or instead, the user can plan his route to the nearest location. This can be by a car or a pedestrian route. Thanks to the seamless software integration and TomTom’s handsfree functionality, the system also offers the possibility of directly dialling the number of a car assistance service via a handsfree connection to a mobile phone with Bluetooth connection.
Traffic Ready (**)
The new TomTom GO 720 offers the latest and most up-to-date traffic information through its compatibility with RDS-TMC Traffic and TomTom’s Traffic subscription, making drivers’ journeys more efficient and stress-free. The enhanced traffic information user interface provides drivers with the most accurate route calculation by taking into account the current traffic information on the road and giving precise information about traffic incidents.
Audio Options & Built-in FM Transmitter
The new TomTom GO 720 comes with extensive audio options for flawless integration with the car stereo and user’s phone. Drivers can play their favourite songs through the integrated MP3 player or by connecting their iPod to the TomTom GO 720. In addition, music and navigation instructions can be played seamlessly through the car stereo via the built-in FM Transmitter.
Smart and Fun Extras
With the new Tom Tom GO 720, drivers can choose from a host of smart extras, making sure the destination is reached in a relaxed and enjoyable way. A number of personalisation options, such as recording your own driving instructions, have been added for the first time so users can easily record their own voice, or be guided to their destination by the voices of their children, family or friends. Drivers can also view documents and pictures and exchange positions, destinations and other content with other TomTom GO users, through Bluetooth® wireless technology.
To compliment the new GO range, TomTom will bring to market a full range of accessories which have been designed specifically to match the design and finish of the new GO range. The range includes a leather carry case, a soft touch carry case, a remote control and a home charger.
TomTom HOME and TomTom PLUS
As with all TomTom products, the new TomTom GO range comes with TomTom HOME. TomTom’s free software application for PC/MAC, TomTom HOME is the essential tool to keep the TomTom up to date at all times. Through TomTom HOME customers can easily download new software versions and download the latest maps. TomTom’s large satellite navigation community can contribute and exchange all their map changes amongst each other through TomTom HOME, making the best maps available to everyone. In addition, the new TomTom GO range comes pre-installed with the latest safety camera database and a host of other TomTom PLUS services, including TomTom Weather and TomTom QuickGPSfix (for extra fast connection between the TomTom and GPS satellites). Furthermore, users can shop for more services, prepare trips and receive free traffic alerts on their computer.
TomTom GO 720
TomTom GO 720 comes pre-installed with the most up-to-date door-to-door maps of Western Europe with maximum detail stored on the internal memory. The TomTom GO 520 comes pre-installed with door-to-door maps of the local region. In selected countries the new TomTom GO 720 will be available with RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver.
Door-to-door planning across Western Europe
TomTom GO 720 comes with the latest and most complete maps of Western Europe. Door-to-door accurate navigation anywhere across the continent.
Future Proof
New maps and free software upgrades through TomTom HOME. So you’ll never be out-of-date.
TomTom Map Share™ technology
Add to, update and personalize your maps instantly, download others’ changes daily.
Product Description
Tomtom Go720T Europe Sat Navigation
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
I've had several sat nav solutions over the past few years and all have been OK - but having got this for the wife I have to admit that I am blown away by how much this kit has advanced (and how cheap it now is!).
This is easy to use. Plug in, charge up and go. Unlike the other reviewer we had no problem whatever getting it fixed up in the car in a safe, easily readable position. The touch screen is excellent and pretty idiot proof. You don't need to be a computer whizz to get it to work. The voices are loud enough and clear. If you had satnav four or five years ago you may remember the difficulty in getting a 'position lock' when you first turn it on. Not a bit of it with this - I had a lock virtually instantly indoors!
I even found it very easy to pair with my wife's mobile phone so she now has a hands free kit in the car (in fact it also read her address book from her phone so she can use this to quickly dial people.) We haven't yet played with all the features - but I like the idea of the new map share to get updates from other users, and I also imagine at some point we will investigate connecting the ipod to it.
But regardless of its plethora of features the important thing to know is that it does it's main job superbly. To ask it to get you from A to B is a cinch it directs you well and warns you of speed cameras.
The only niggle is that the plug in FM/RDS traffic reciever thingymabob isn't the most tidy solution (a long wire with suckers on that go on your windscreen) and will be a faff if you like to hide the satnav when you park. I can imagine I wont always use this, which is a shame because that seems to be the difference between the 'T' edition and the regular 720. I'm surprised they haven't integrated that bit into the unit.
That's a minor niggle though. Great kit, easy to use, and just works from the box at it's main job and a load of extras for when you get used to it. I'm impressed and pleased with the buy.
This is easy to use. Plug in, charge up and go. Unlike the other reviewer we had no problem whatever getting it fixed up in the car in a safe, easily readable position. The touch screen is excellent and pretty idiot proof. You don't need to be a computer whizz to get it to work. The voices are loud enough and clear. If you had satnav four or five years ago you may remember the difficulty in getting a 'position lock' when you first turn it on. Not a bit of it with this - I had a lock virtually instantly indoors!
I even found it very easy to pair with my wife's mobile phone so she now has a hands free kit in the car (in fact it also read her address book from her phone so she can use this to quickly dial people.) We haven't yet played with all the features - but I like the idea of the new map share to get updates from other users, and I also imagine at some point we will investigate connecting the ipod to it.
But regardless of its plethora of features the important thing to know is that it does it's main job superbly. To ask it to get you from A to B is a cinch it directs you well and warns you of speed cameras.
The only niggle is that the plug in FM/RDS traffic reciever thingymabob isn't the most tidy solution (a long wire with suckers on that go on your windscreen) and will be a faff if you like to hide the satnav when you park. I can imagine I wont always use this, which is a shame because that seems to be the difference between the 'T' edition and the regular 720. I'm surprised they haven't integrated that bit into the unit.
That's a minor niggle though. Great kit, easy to use, and just works from the box at it's main job and a load of extras for when you get used to it. I'm impressed and pleased with the buy.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
This is just the GO 720 with an RDS receiver, the RDS signal is generally not strong enough to be of much use, as far as free traffic updates for life this is not technically true as RDS is free once you have the receiver/ariel it is not a subscription based system. The unit is self is just the same GO720.
This new design has all of the great feature you expect from TomTom but coupled with a more usable mounting system and a great widescreen display. Both myself and my wife spent a large amount of time investigating the various models on the market and found the features and ease of use of the TomTom Go 520/720 were clearly the best available. Coupled with the iPod cable I can now use both my TomTom and iPod through my car radio and not have difficulty hearing instructions over the music. On the downside my Mobile phone, an orange SPV3100, does not want to work with the hands free option provided; this is a bit of a disappointment to an otherwise perfect solution.
This new design has all of the great feature you expect from TomTom but coupled with a more usable mounting system and a great widescreen display. Both myself and my wife spent a large amount of time investigating the various models on the market and found the features and ease of use of the TomTom Go 520/720 were clearly the best available. Coupled with the iPod cable I can now use both my TomTom and iPod through my car radio and not have difficulty hearing instructions over the music. On the downside my Mobile phone, an orange SPV3100, does not want to work with the hands free option provided; this is a bit of a disappointment to an otherwise perfect solution.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
The TomTom 710 was good. This is much, much better.
In terms of its core specifications, it functions very well: it locates satellites quickly and accurately, even indoors (not that's really important), smoothly updates its position, has a reasonably up to date map -- though, despite MapShare, not an entirely up to date one -- and has a good set of configuration options to help you set it up to suit your driving style. Everything runs a bit quicker and more smoothly than its predecessor. The software for MapShare and some other new functions is available as a free upgrade to the 710, though you need to buy the new maps to make it work, but most new features work better on the 720.
It's the additional functionality, though, which really makes this a massive improvement over the 710.
First, its bluetooth connection to mobile phones gives much better voice quality, and responds much more rapidly to, say, downloading your entire phone book. Since complete hands-free is now a legal requirement if you want to use your phone in the car, this is probably the most important feature after the main navigation functions. Interestingly, the TomTom no longer requires an external microphone, which means less wires in the car.
Second, the TMC aerial works more smoothly than the old one. A lot of people are very critical of the traffic information aerial. Personally I found that it worked well on the 710, although lots of users complained that it didn't work at all. Perhaps it depends on where you live. This one is (for me) even better. For people who couldn't get the old one to work, this may be no improvement. I can only report my own findings. Certainly TMC information saved me from hundreds of hours of traffic jams on the 710, and this one worked as soon as I plugged it in.
Third, the iPod connectivity is finally worth having. On the 710 you could plug your iPod into the TomTom, but there wasn't much point in doing so, since if you had a line input to your stereo you would be better off plugging the iPod in directly, and if you didn't, then the sound quality was just the tinny sound of the TomTom. The 720 has its own FM transmitter -- these became legal in December 2006 -- which is substantially better than most of the FM transmitters on the market. It gives great connectivity from iPod to stereo, and, significantly, it works with the iPhone. This is important because the iPhone doesn't work with other FM transmitters, including (at the time of writing) the ones marketed as 'compatible with iPhone'. Clearly you would never buy the 720 just to get iPhone connectivity, but, if, like me, you have been struggling to find something that worked, it's a happy outcome.
Fourth, the security has been upgraded, with PIN number security for the device (though no apparent lockout, so it probably wouldn't deter a determined thief), and a more thief unfriendly suction grip. This is slightly disappointing, as the suction grip was more motorist-friendly on the old Tom-Toms, since you could leave all the wires plugged in. Of course, this was only a benefit if you left the suction holder on the windscreen, which the police strongly urge you not to do. The wires now plug directly into the TomTom, which is more cumbersome, but reduces the convenience of leaving it set up, thereby encouraging you to be sensible.
Just a couple of minor gripes. The TomTom home software works well on a PC, but there is no current version for Macintosh which works with all of the 720 features. Unlike the old model, it doesn't come with its own case, which is a bit cheap, although the new slim design means you can put it in your coat pocket. Finally, you can't plug in the TMC aerial and the iPod connector at the same time, and (among the plethora of third party accessories) no one makes a splitter. Oh well.
In any case, a well deserved five stars: this is a much improved product.
In terms of its core specifications, it functions very well: it locates satellites quickly and accurately, even indoors (not that's really important), smoothly updates its position, has a reasonably up to date map -- though, despite MapShare, not an entirely up to date one -- and has a good set of configuration options to help you set it up to suit your driving style. Everything runs a bit quicker and more smoothly than its predecessor. The software for MapShare and some other new functions is available as a free upgrade to the 710, though you need to buy the new maps to make it work, but most new features work better on the 720.
It's the additional functionality, though, which really makes this a massive improvement over the 710.
First, its bluetooth connection to mobile phones gives much better voice quality, and responds much more rapidly to, say, downloading your entire phone book. Since complete hands-free is now a legal requirement if you want to use your phone in the car, this is probably the most important feature after the main navigation functions. Interestingly, the TomTom no longer requires an external microphone, which means less wires in the car.
Second, the TMC aerial works more smoothly than the old one. A lot of people are very critical of the traffic information aerial. Personally I found that it worked well on the 710, although lots of users complained that it didn't work at all. Perhaps it depends on where you live. This one is (for me) even better. For people who couldn't get the old one to work, this may be no improvement. I can only report my own findings. Certainly TMC information saved me from hundreds of hours of traffic jams on the 710, and this one worked as soon as I plugged it in.
Third, the iPod connectivity is finally worth having. On the 710 you could plug your iPod into the TomTom, but there wasn't much point in doing so, since if you had a line input to your stereo you would be better off plugging the iPod in directly, and if you didn't, then the sound quality was just the tinny sound of the TomTom. The 720 has its own FM transmitter -- these became legal in December 2006 -- which is substantially better than most of the FM transmitters on the market. It gives great connectivity from iPod to stereo, and, significantly, it works with the iPhone. This is important because the iPhone doesn't work with other FM transmitters, including (at the time of writing) the ones marketed as 'compatible with iPhone'. Clearly you would never buy the 720 just to get iPhone connectivity, but, if, like me, you have been struggling to find something that worked, it's a happy outcome.
Fourth, the security has been upgraded, with PIN number security for the device (though no apparent lockout, so it probably wouldn't deter a determined thief), and a more thief unfriendly suction grip. This is slightly disappointing, as the suction grip was more motorist-friendly on the old Tom-Toms, since you could leave all the wires plugged in. Of course, this was only a benefit if you left the suction holder on the windscreen, which the police strongly urge you not to do. The wires now plug directly into the TomTom, which is more cumbersome, but reduces the convenience of leaving it set up, thereby encouraging you to be sensible.
Just a couple of minor gripes. The TomTom home software works well on a PC, but there is no current version for Macintosh which works with all of the 720 features. Unlike the old model, it doesn't come with its own case, which is a bit cheap, although the new slim design means you can put it in your coat pocket. Finally, you can't plug in the TMC aerial and the iPod connector at the same time, and (among the plethora of third party accessories) no one makes a splitter. Oh well.
In any case, a well deserved five stars: this is a much improved product.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent - Gets you there
Purchased a few years ago but not reviewed. Used mainly on continental holidays where it has normally performed excellently. Read more
Published 9 months ago by anglerpw
tomtom Go 720T
absolutely better than my older Go. The screen is thinner and has reduced glare which is much better in the strong sunlight when abroad. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by Friends fan
Marriage Saver!
Had this for 2 years now. I'm not a big gadget man, but this has been much more than a navigation aid. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2009 by David Field
OK, but...
I had the TomTom Go 700, which is a fantastic piece of kit, so when my daughter moved to University I thought I would treat myself to a new TomTom 720 and give my old 700 to my... Read more
Published on 10 May 2008 by Phil
Some features and up-dates need reviewing
I've used this sat-nav for courier work. Although it has some helpful features, some of them seem to lacking in functions and need to be reviewed and updated with more depth. Read more
Published on 30 April 2008 by D. P. Wells
A Nice Piece Of Kit
Used a Navman N20 for the last 6 months and liked it I decided to upgrade to the new Navman S901i.Liked the idea of an integrated traffic facility but as I checked out other... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2008 by Essefox
Good navigation, unstable firmware
I really wanted to like this product, and in some ways I still do. It performs most functions very well but in just one month of ownership I have spent 10 to 20 hours battling with... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2008 by D. Smith
over-hyped, and useless traffic updating
If the Garmin site was half as good as the excellent TomTom site, I suspect the former might sell a lot more. But it is so much hype. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2008 by D. A. Wilson
It broke down in less than 6 months!
I bought the GO 720 in September last year and used it mainly at weekends. The device itself is brilliant, it does what says on the box. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2008 by A. Popescu
A great little gadget
I own it now for 3 weeks and am enjoying it a lot. As I do a lot of driving, both in the UK as well as on the continent, I could try most of the features. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2008 by Gert van Beest
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