Showing posts with label 730. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 730. Show all posts

Saturday, August 13, 2011

TomTom Carrying Case and Strap for the GO 720 and 730 GPS Review

TomTom Carrying Case and Strap for the GO 720 and 730 GPS
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Here's the case that is a MUST if you have the TomTom 720. It fits (as the saying goes "like a glove." The sides zipper, and the inside is orange with the inside sides having an elastic on them so that the case does not "flop" open all the way when unzipped. There is a lanyard included that can be put on the one end so enable the case to be carried on your wrist or such.
The case is hard, but not the what I'd call reinforced so that you could expect the case to hold up to several pounds of pressure on it. But it's good to protect against bumps and such, and is better than a soft case.
If you're going to spend the money for a portable GPS, then you need this protective case.
My only negative is that these necessary extras should be included as some other brands do (but with cost this is becoming less). The only other thing I'd advise would be is to purchase a pack of screen protectors (they usually come in a pack of 4 or 5 but you only need to use one then save the rest) and apply it to the screen to protect against finger grease and scratches.

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Compact & made from a durable molded EVA with a detachable wrist strap. This case has understated good looks with a black cover and lining in contrasting red

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Thursday, July 7, 2011

TomTom Deluxe Leather Case for 4.3-inch XL and GO Series GPS Review

TomTom Deluxe Leather Case for 4.3-inch XL and GO Series GPS
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This item was a combo item with TomTom XL 340 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator . It fits the Tom Tom itself however on the back where the windshield attachment piece could not be placed into the case or it would not close properly.
I felt it was kinda useless because where am I suppose to put the windshield holder piece? Also this version of the Tom Tom did not have a place to put the strap on, so again it was useless.
Requested refund.


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The case is ONE XL/720/920 leather carry.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

TomTom GO 730 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator Review

TomTom GO 730 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
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We purchased the Tomtom 730 unit about 1 week ago and really like it. We were Garmin fans but decided to give the Tomtom a try after my brother swore up and down about how well it worked. We have owned and used Magellan and Garmin GPS units.
Likes:
Voices are good
Routing is execellent
Ability to reroute around 1 road is awesome
Tomtom support is very helpful. They speak english and seem to be located within the US.
Much better software than other GPS providers.
Most accessories for the 720/920 work for the 730 including the Traffic antenna
Dislikes:
Screen washes out in sunlight - We will have to look for a sunshade
Mounting system - What were they thinking? It fell off the window twice and doesn't even clip into the mount. Had to purchase a 3rd party mounting system (Ram mounts work)
Should come with some type of case to protect the unit.
Really wish the speeding and red light cameras were supported in the US
POI doesn't seem to be as robust as a Garmin. Tomtoms have millions of POI but just not the stuff we normally look for such as grocery stores, etc.
We almost took the unit back because the screen washes out in sunlight without some type of sunshade. We took the 730 and compared it directly with the Garmin 770. The garmin seemed to find more points of interest around us and everything was much easier to see in direct sunlight. We finally decided to keep the Tomtom because it calculated the routes much faster and allowed us to reroute around a single road, the garmin doesn't give you any control and reroutes the whole route which was the deal breaker for us. My wife also noted that the Garmins felt very unrefined after she had experienced a Tomtom. The Tomtom 730 is a great device but plan on spending at least 50 dollars more to purchase better accessories such as mounts, sunshades and cases.
9/30/08 5 months later
I still have a few gripes regarding this unit. The battery life is awful. When turned off, the unit will keep a charge for 4 days before it needs to be recharged by the computer adapter. The car charger does not charge the unit but instead supplements battery power. In the case of low battery, the unit will run totally off the car adapter but will not charge. I have called Tomtom two times regarding this issue and was told this behavior was normal for these types of electronics. REALLY? A co-worker has a Garmin that can go a couple of weeks turned off before it complains about a low battery.
Another complaint I have is the screen, it just wasn't made for the Arizona sun. It washes out and becomes nigh impossible to read during the day. Sunshades help reduce the issue but it is still an issue.
I am tired of spending money on accessories just to bring the unit up to what it should have been. If I could redo this purchase, I would get a Garmin. I know they aren't perfect either, but the Tomtom just isn't pulling its weight for the price paid.

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TomTom GO 730's award-winning software means groundbreaking new technology for the ultimate driving experience. Switch on and it's ready right out of the box. Just enter the address on the touchscreen or use voice address entry and start driving anywhere in the U.S. and Canada. TomTom guides you door-to-door with turn-by-turn spoken instructions, including street names.


IQ Routes technology gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel to calculate your trip rather than posted speed limits. Advanced Lane Guidance uses photorealistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be more confident on the road.

TomTom has the most accurate maps, and with TomTom Map Share technology, you instantly can modify street names, street direction, points of interest, and more on your own device.

And with the "Help Me!" menu, added safety features enable you to easily access local emergency providers. The GO 730 makes driving even safer with Bluetooth hands-free calling.*

The TomTom GO 730 is the ultimate car navigator.

*Compatible mobile phone required

GO 730 Features
Maps of the U.S. and Canada with TomTom Map Share
Bluetooth hands-free calling
Spoken street names
IQ Routes technology
Advanced Lane Guidance
Voice address input
FM transmitter
iPod-ready

All TomToms Feature
Plug and Go--Works right out of the box.

Pre-loaded Points of Interest--Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more on your route.

30-Day Latest Map Guarantee--Up-to-date, off the shelf.

TomTom Map Share--Modify your own map and benefit from other users' verified changes with TomTom Map Share.

Help Me! Emergency Menu--Easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations, and hospitals.

TomTom HOME--Always-up-to date.

Traffic-Ready--Optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver accessory keeps you up-to-date on traffic events to minimize potential delays.

Fuel Price Service (optional)--Know more, pay less.

Why TomTom? TomTom believes that personal navigation should be as easy and safe as possible. TomTom develops smart technology that gives you straightforward solutions and innovations to make life easy.
Easy to Use

Award-winning navigation software
Plug and go

Best Maps

30-Day Latest Map Guarantee
Modify your own map and benefit from other users' verified changes with TomTom Map Share

Best Routing

QuickGPSfix
Traffic-ready

Leader in Safety

Help Me! emergency resources menu
Safety preferences menu

What's in the Box GO 730 device, windshield mount, USB cable, adhesive disk, car charger, and user's guide.
About TomTom Founded in Amsterdam in 1991, TomTom has established itself as a global leader in navigation by being an innovative company with a strong brand, clear customer focus, and high-quality products and services.
TomTom is a leading navigation solutions provider, with navigation products sold in 30 countries and in over 20 languages. To further its commitment to car navigation, TomTom acquired Tele Atlas maps in 2008 so that the company can continually provide the most up-to-date maps and intelligent routing.

TomTom has its own mapping company!

Did you know that every year, roads change by up to 40% in high-growth areas? Tele Atlas manages this by using the world's most comprehensive systems to identify and incorporate these changes into our maps with unprecedented levels of speed and accuracy. All TomTom devices benefit from the Tele Atlas advantage--more coverage, more points of interest, and more freshness and accuracy.


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