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TomTom GO 720

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Pros
Big, clear display is easy to read
Lets you customize and share maps
Cons
Spoken directions are sometimes late
Lacks a pedestrian mode

$253.27 - $499.95
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User Reviews for TomTom GO 720

Reviewed by: Anderso

Duration of ownership: 1 Week

Strengths: Easty to read, large screen. Seemingly function-rich.

Weaknesses: Maps were woefully inaccurate. I could not locate my own home within 1.5 miles. Given the rural location of this spot I tried a test to find the Post Office in a nearby town. It was in error there by approximately 200 ft. An error of 200 ft. for a mapping program is not satisfactory. I returned the unit, purchased a Magellan which seems to know exactly where my home is and is accurate in the extreme. Also found it somewhat easier to setup and use. As a follow up, the user help from Tom Tom was woefully inadequate and basically repeated the instructions describing how to submit an error report....not much helt

Overall Evaluation: As they say in Texas, "All hat and no cattle." This is a unit that looks great, seems great and with such inaccurate mapping as to render it of very questionable value.
Reviewed by: GeekyTech

Duration of ownership: 1 Week

Strengths: Text to Speech. Storage Space. Bluetooth connection, easy to setup, map share

Weaknesses: havent found any yet.

Overall Evaluation: Just started using this a little over a week a go, and it's been great so far. I previously used a TomTom ONE, but I wanted to go for an upgrade. The screen is wider which is great for people with bad eyesight (like me!) and I love the text to speech, although it gets a little funny with street names sometimes. I'd recommend it to anyone who asked. Very easy to use.
Reviewed by: FEdward

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Good Maps, User Interface, Beacoup Features, Mount Good, MapShare, Quite Customizable

Weaknesses: Battery Level Hidden, Mac Home application is still a work-in-progress.

Overall Evaluation: I join the pro-GO 720 reviews, and find the unit to be very good at what it does. Was affordable and the mount is very good despite other's experiences. Also find support to be very good and my experience with them as been a positive in all respects. The MapShare ability is great and so far very accurate. Easily paired with my Motorola V3 and have found it altogether a joy. Does much more than just get me from here to there, and I heartily recommend this product. Hasn't steered me wrong even once.
Reviewed by: jimmathis

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Strengths: Bright large displayEasy programmingExcellent directionsExcellent update engineNew s/w feature includes faster startup acquisition

Weaknesses: Computer Software interface is Windows functional, not Windows application. e.g. Capital letter shift key has to be moused, not shift on keyboard.Different order of address entry.Bluetooth below

Overall Evaluation: I have used this unit on the west coast and the east coast. It acquired it's (new) location much faster than prior GPS's I have used. Normal startup in same location was very fast. The address sequence is different (State, City, Street, House number). You can change the display from street ##### to ##### street, but the entry order stays the same. I am already adjusting my internal process to get use to it. I have found several areas of the map that is wrong (turn down one way street, streets were moved 10 years ago, etc). It has a method of reporting these errors, I need to not be in a hurry next time and try out the error report. Users can upload corrections to TomTom for us to download. Bottom line - Excellent unit. Bluetooth capability - Very small selection of phones. My phone is not included e.g. only 2 LG phones are supported.
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Strengths: Accurate, Up-to-date maps, FM transmitter, acquires signal quickly

Weaknesses: mount, doesn't show remaining battery life on front screen

Overall Evaluation: I've used this device for some time and never had a problem with it. It is always accurate and gets me where I need to go. I found the maps to be up to date and there are tons of POIs which I use frequently. This device acquires a satellite signal quicker than any other GPS I've used. The most unique feature has to be the FM transmitter which allows you to play the audio directions from the device through your car speakers. Very cool! I would definitely recommend this device to a friend.
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Strengths: Reliable, easy to use, accurate maps and bluetooth

Weaknesses: None.

Overall Evaluation: This is a great GPS. It has helped and saved me many times - when I get lost or need to avoid a traffic situation. I use it when commuting to work and for travel. The maps are accurate the unit is easy to use. I highly recommend it.
Reviewed by: aarthiiyer

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Strengths: Sleek,lightweight,big screen,fast routing

Weaknesses: None so far.

Overall Evaluation: One of the best full featured 4.3" Car GPS for the money. Tons of cool features.With mapshare,help me feature,text to speech and quick re-routes.I have had tomtom 700,garmin 660,tomtom 3rd edition...but tomtom 720 is the best so far.will recommend to everyone.

TomTom Go 720 Review

by Dennis O'Reilly

- Go down the roster of top-of-the-line GPS features, and the TomTom Go 720 has them all covered: text-to-speech pronunciation of street names; the ability to play audio files from an SD Card through your car's stereo; and clear, colorful 3D maps displayed on a big screen. About the only thing missing is the high-end price--the Go 720 retails for $500. That's less than the cost of comparable devices, such as the $675 Garmin Nuvi 680.

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