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mak_attack Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:13 pm Post subject: tomtom go still worth buying? |
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hi,
a local seller is selling a four month old tomtom go to me for £275.
a new tomtom 300 costs £370.
is it therefore still ok to buy a tomtom go? there is a big price difference in the two. i need it to navigate local routes and tell me speed camera alerts with some poi's coming in handy.
is the tomtom 300 way better than the go version? is the go still able to do its job properly?
any help would be great.
thanks, |
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smallfreak Regular Visitor
Joined: May 31, 2005 Posts: 68
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: tomtom go still worth buying? |
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mak_attack wrote: | is the tomtom 300 way better than the go version? is the go still able to do its job properly? |
No, the 300 is not better. The "classic" has ASN, the 300 has bluetooth for a possible online connection via your mobile to purchase TomTomplus services. ASN might help keeping your track when you loose satellite connection for some seconds (tunnel, bridge). I have read that this (old) feature works much better with the new 5.1 firmware than with the original 4.x that was part of the first series. Updating this firmware should be painless and is free.
Just make sure you get the entire package: GO, accessories, CDs, activation codes, in case it is not a stocked one but a used one. No codes, no operation, no updates.
The maps included are the 2004 edition, the GO 300 is shipped with the 2005 edition map(s). Read the forum and you will see that this does not make that much difference at all. |
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Zuke Regular Visitor
Joined: Mar 29, 2004 Posts: 123 Location: Cornwall
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Also, the package should include a mains power supply, which no longer ships with the new 300. Makes this an even better bargain!
If you don't plan to spend money on added-value services via the BT/cellphone connection, the original TTG is the better choice of the two.
The main difference will be the map version, but if you have a look round the webboards, the latest version as shipped on the 300 is not being well received - most GB map errors are still there! |
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mak_attack Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for the replies.
the seller has told me he has no cds or ac power cable and taking your advice i have backed out of purchase.
i will now look at ebay to see if i can grab a bargain on the 'go' version.
the 'go' is going for around £300 and dixons do the '300' for £345.
judging by what is posted above is it wiser to then purchase the 'go' model?
thanks, |
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sgould Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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The GO is fine if you want to navigate. You only need the 300 if you have to have the weather and traffic reports via your mobile phone. _________________ TTGO 700 (dead)
iPhone 3GS + TT holder
iPhone 5 (hers!)
Western Europe Map
Eastern Europe Map
Kenwood DNX-4210DAB with Garmin maps |
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sgould Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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Beware of used items from ebay. Unless you get everything described above you will have nothing
The boxed and sealed £300 unit seems good. _________________ TTGO 700 (dead)
iPhone 3GS + TT holder
iPhone 5 (hers!)
Western Europe Map
Eastern Europe Map
Kenwood DNX-4210DAB with Garmin maps |
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mak_attack Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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thanks sgould,
if going via ebay i will defo get one that has all included items.
thanks, |
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sgould Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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Full List:
The GO itself.
The SD card with the GB map and system.
Car Charger/Transformer lead (5v output).
Mains charger.
USB cable.
Windscreen mounting bracket.
TomTomCD with the system and maps (already on the SD card) - also the Major roads or Europe map which you can copy over to a bigger card.
MOST IMPORTANT: The CD paper sleeve which has the Product Code on it - without which you will not be able to upgrade, get repairs, replacements or support!! Or recover from a crash. Or upgrade to a bigger SD card.
Also
Carry case
Cleaning cloth
Possibly a registration card with a code (NOT the essential product code) for getting a coloured fascia or something.
Anything I've forgotten?? _________________ TTGO 700 (dead)
iPhone 3GS + TT holder
iPhone 5 (hers!)
Western Europe Map
Eastern Europe Map
Kenwood DNX-4210DAB with Garmin maps |
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mak_attack Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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thanks sgould,
the headache of buying from ebay.
hopefully people are honest and i can bag myself a bargain in time for fathers day.
thanks again. |
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Eldar Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Sep 24, 2004 Posts: 1294 Location: London
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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 8:20 am Post subject: |
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sgould wrote: | Full List:
Anything I've forgotten?? |
Standard TomTom issue resetting tool.... |
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BB695 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 08, 2005 Posts: 21
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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:55 am Post subject: |
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Try Currys or Dixons - The are selling the old ones for £270.00 (brand new, in the box, with power supply etc) |
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Zuke Regular Visitor
Joined: Mar 29, 2004 Posts: 123 Location: Cornwall
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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 10:57 am Post subject: |
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Eldar wrote: | sgould wrote: | Full List:
Anything I've forgotten?? |
Standard TomTom issue resetting tool.... |
Still for sale here |
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Eldar Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Sep 24, 2004 Posts: 1294 Location: London
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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:51 am Post subject: |
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Zuke wrote: | Eldar wrote: | sgould wrote: | Full List:
Anything I've forgotten?? |
Standard TomTom issue resetting tool.... |
Still for sale here |
No, no, no ! - this one is a deluxe version 8O |
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sgould Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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This is a resetting tool!!
I forgot the plastic disc thing to stick to the car for the suction base to go on. Anyone used it? _________________ TTGO 700 (dead)
iPhone 3GS + TT holder
iPhone 5 (hers!)
Western Europe Map
Eastern Europe Map
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Eldar Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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sgould wrote: | This is a resetting tool!!
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Where is the Royal Society for Protection of TomToms when you need them..... |
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