REVIEW COMMENTS: TomTom GO

Lampman · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:46 pm Post subject: Screen Brightness

Sorry to hear that AJb is having problems with the lack of screen brightness,up 'til now I don't seem to have any problems with this obviously the sunlight does sometimes obliterate the screen image,but this is only for odd moments and as mentioned the voice prompt will keep me on the straight and narrow.
I wonder if the unit needs resetting for some reason?

TartanGiant · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 8:15 pm Post subject:

Lampman · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 8:22 pm Post subject: Advice

Welcome TG, as a newbie myself both to this forum and TT GO,the basic advice I can so far offer is to ensure you give the battery the required charge,make sure you fix the TT correctly to its mount (a bit fiddly at first)and to give the unit a little time to initially acquire the sats.
I'm sure you will enjoy the TT and will soon receive more advice from the other ,more savvy members.
Cheers Thumbs Up

TartanGiant · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 8:29 pm Post subject:

Thanks LAMPMAN............. I need all the help I can get, I've never had one of these gizzmo's before, and I don't want to screw up by doing something silly at the set-up stage.

I ordered it yesterday, so by the end of the week it should be up and running.

Thanks for the good advice.... I'll do as you suggest.

Cheers

TG

Wads · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 11:22 am Post subject:

TartanGiant · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 11:34 am Post subject: Thanks WADS

Many thanks Wads Thumbs Up

.......... even those little tricks of the trade can make a difference.

You mention the Palm Pilot type stylus, I don't have that machine either, would a good quality plastic cocktail stirring stick do? With a delicate touch, it may equate to my fat finger nail...... ha ha?

Cheers

TG

MikeB · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 11:34 am Post subject:

My best tip for keeping the screen clean is to use an antistatic cloth after breathing on it.

I use the one that Sony Ericsson provided with my T610 phone, it works wonders on the GO screen and my PDAs. I did try using antistatic wipes, but all these seem to do is place lots of liquid streaks over the viewport.

I also try to use the tip of my finger/fingernail when setting the unit up. Having said that I have never suffered much from bad visibility or fingerprint smudges.
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MikeB · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 11:38 am Post subject: Re: Thanks WADS

TartanGiant · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 11:38 am Post subject: Thanks Mike

Hello Mike,

I really appreciate you taking the time to offer your advice and wisdom on the matter..... I know you must be very busy, and answering daft questions a bit of a bore.......... but it's "service" like this that newbies like me thank you all for.

Much obliged :D

Cheers

TG

MikeB · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 11:42 am Post subject:

I dont mind, this stop me doing my real work. Damn I need to do that to get money to do this... Viscious circle.

I am just waiting to get my GO. Most stupid thing I ever did was to give mine back to TomTom. Crying or Very sad

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TartanGiant · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 11:44 am Post subject: Laugh

I had to laugh Mike!

On a serious note, I never drink and drive, although I've had a few prangs in my 40 odd years as a driver, none were due to drink or drugs on my part.

I can't wait to get this GPS machine!

Cheers

TG

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MrRubberGloves · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 2:55 pm Post subject:

Well my TT Go was delivered this morning Thumbs Up

Not much else to say as to what has already been mentioned although the grubby finger prints on the screen probably won't show up when using the Go at night.

Just a couple of points, if I want to go from A to F via B, C, D and E how I program it to do this all I can do is go from A to C via B, is it possible to have more than the one via?

Another thing that could maybe do with changing is that when plotting into a POI ie a Stadium it will have it down as Blackpool fc (bloomfield road) instead of Blackpool FC (Bloomfield Road). I know it's only minor but I'm a perfectionist. Wink

Is it possible for me to adjust the settings so that it will give me a different time of arrival?

Finally my last question, if I want to get to a town without entering an address and just the towns name is it possible?

Anyway if I can get my arse into gear I shall hopefully be driving my taxi tonight to see how well it works.

BTW, you guys at Pocket GPS should be on comission from TT as I wouldn't of bought the Go if I hadn't of read the review on here. Clap

Thanks.

Loxley · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 3:13 pm Post subject:

MikeB · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 5:40 pm Post subject:

The user definable POIs should be available soon. To date there has been no release date mentioned to me though.

The rest of the stuff is vapourware.
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