REVIEW COMMENTS: TomTom GO

Dave · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2004 6:54 pm Post subject:

Yeah it doesn't quite make it clear on the front face of GO. Also the pre-production models were extremely difficult to remove and to place back onto the pin connector on the base of the mount, but I believe the production models are a lot easier now.

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Dave · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2004 9:28 pm Post subject:

TomTom may be in a position to offer it earlier, but they do have GO to contend with manufacturing and releasing across Europe, so this will be tying up considerable resources within the company. Hopefully it won't be long to wait!

OZ · Regular Visitor Joined: Mar 17, 2004 Posts: 165

Phily, no worries buddy, i would be a liar if i said it didn't have me stumped for a while when i got my unit. I too thought the right button was for releasing the SD card.[/list][/quote]

phily · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 4:28 pm Post subject:

Where is everybody??

It is so quiet out there.....everyone out playing with their TTG or are they all lost!!

Not much to say, SHE who must be obeyed keeps telling me where to go, but my TTG is working fine and a great improvement on the old ipaq/navman. Some strange routes sometimes, but gets me there in the end.

Thanks OZ for the information that TTG works at 36,000 feet, now where do I get the maps, maybe your friends at e-donkey can help Laughing

That is it for now, I hope everyone gets home O.K.
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GraemeSpencer · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 4:36 pm Post subject: Based upon this review......

....I placed an order with one of the online shops listed on the tomtom web site (handnav) who after lots of searching over the past few days were by far the cheapest at £444.46 inc vat and delivery. If anyone can beat that price please advise. Anyway, I'll give you my personal critique upon receipt of the same.
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OZ · Regular Visitor Joined: Mar 17, 2004 Posts: 165

Phily, i wish it worked. All that you get is the GPS status screen, obviously, but nonetheless it was impressive to see the little box fire up so quickly. I suppose being up there with no obstructions would be a major benefit when it comes to locating sat's, and i suppose 747's dont use heated screens!!.

TartanGiant · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: Based upon this review......

chim450 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 20, 2004 Posts: 4

I am on the verge of ordering a Tom Tom Go, but I still can't see from reading this thread whether speed camera detection will be implemented via POI or 3rd party app. I have held off buying Sat Nav until such a system comes along. Is anyone able to tell for sure whether this will happen with Tom Tom Go?

MikeB · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 6:49 pm Post subject:

OZ · Regular Visitor Joined: Mar 17, 2004 Posts: 165

Dave has posted untold matter on this subject of poi's and 3rd party app's for Go.
How i understand it is that yes we will get poi's at the end of the summer approx. As for 3rd party apps thats a bit more complicated, we need TomTom to issue SDK licences before we can expect to get things like speed camera and 7 digit postcode lovelies.

chim450 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 20, 2004 Posts: 4

Thanks Mike, I assume if I bought one now I in theory would be able to add Speed Camera detection functionality at a later date?

MikeB · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 7:19 pm Post subject:

Yes, there will be a (presumably free) upgrade available. Which is user installable.
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OZ · Regular Visitor Joined: Mar 17, 2004 Posts: 165

Nice one MikeB, you have us all like the child in the sweetshop - you have given us a glimpse but no touch!!.
Seriously though of course we all understand the Non disclosure pact, but come on is it good?.
Alright, we'll wait for the official release.
On a more serious note, the last two days i have had trips up to Heathrow ans today to the BBC at White City, both round trips of about 4 hrs. Both times my Go got rather light on battery power, which is acceptable, but when i got it and used it on similar trips it seemed to last longer with no sign of getting dangerously low.
OK i know i have the power cord but it's just something i noticed more so today.

MikeB · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 10:29 pm Post subject:

The ones we were using to test with lasted about 5.5 to 6 hours. This didnt seem to make much difference with use.
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