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Electronics : TomTom GO 720Rating: - Complete solutionOne very important thing is that when you buy GO 720 and do all the online upgrades to latest software and latest maps (via Map Guarantee) you have pretty much most of the functions of the GO 740 which is about twice as expensive. What you will not have is HD traffic but you can still have regular traffic service which is a lot cheaper. I actually do not like HD traffic because how it works. TomTom tracks every user in real time and uses that information to detect traffic congestions. I am not very keen to be tracked that way even if TT says that it's anonymous. Basically this unit has the same internals as GO 740 plus FM transmitter but lacks space for SIM card. Nevertheless GO 720 can connect to TomTom services via external mobile phone and bluetooth. As for navigation this unit works very well. Thanks to latest IQ Routes 24/7 (same as in 740) it estimates arrival times very accurately and also chooses best road depending of day and time of day. Maps are are detailed, map share works and is very convenient, lane guidance is handy. Overall very good unit and I definitely recommend it. Rating:  - 720 is a failureI bought a TomTom 720 in March 2008 and totally regret doing so. Soon after purchase the device would occasionally turn itself off for no reason.These episodes got more regular until it eventually only stayed on for a few seconds. I sent the unit back for repair, being told that it usually takes 5-7 working days to turn around. After some very expensive 'hold the line' phone calls to the elusive customer support and a 1 month wait (waiting for parts they said), I received the repaired unit back. They obviously are not competent in the repairs field, as the unit still does not work. To make matters worse, as well as returning my device, they also sent me a repaired device belonging to another customer, which I now have to return. Incompetence again. My advice to would be purchasers is to type 'tomtom 720 switches off' into Google and read what others have to say in the forums. It is a common fault. Steer well clear. There are other brands on the market as good if not better. Rating: - Good little unit.I bought this unit to replace version 6 running on a PDA. I have now had it for 2 months and have found it very reliable. I have updated it to Version 8 software and maps and the upgrade using TOM TOM home version 2 went very smoothly. Remember to click Disconnect Device before removing it from the cradle. I think that where people go wrong. I bought this for £174 which was the cheapest at the time, but I notice the price has gone up to £196, so shop round or look at the 730 which has come down, now the 740 has come out. I cannot keep up. Rating: - first satnavI bought this tomtom for my daughter who moved to spain. (her words) "we'd have been lost without it dad"! seems to be versatile and eliminates 'map stress' I like the clear speech and the easy programming Rating:  - Very clear and easy to use Sat navI was looking for an easy to use and accurate sat nav device and this TomTom fulfils the criteria. User interfaces are very easy to use and the lag between where the TomTom thinks you are and reality is minimal. Probably don't use all the flashy features but basic stuff like setting favourite addresses, speed cameras and changing the speaking voice are great. Nice big screen as well which made me choose over the more budget models. Items that stop a score 5 are 1) the battery is rubbish, barely an hour or two and as a result now never use without the car charger plugged in in case battery dies whilst driving at a key turning, and 2) can take a little while to find the signal when you first fire up (but not as bad as some friend's Sony sat navs though that take ages!) |
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