Go710 to TT. XXL

BinB · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:41 pm Post subject: Go710 to TT. XXL

I have a Go 710 version 7.903. Map version V660.1219. which is excellent but I require a larger screen, I have the menu as I like it, and I have installed the alternative S.C.D.B. and the silent voice file (audible warning for S.C.) but the maps are out of date and to replace the SD card cost £80.00

I can purchase a TT.XXL with Western Europe for £116 at Halfords but my question is can I install the above on a XXL, I travel in Europe a lot and require UK. IR. & Western Europe maps.

I trust you can help.

BinB

Andy_P · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:47 pm Post subject:

Yes to everything.

The XXL is an excellent "traditional" model so you can access the file system and easily add stuff like voices and third-part POI files etc.yourself.

Having said that, you can now do most things on the new models too, but there are still limitations that you don't have with an older one like the XXL.

My only gripe about it is the mount, which I find a bit flimsy and fiddly.
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BinB · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:07 pm Post subject: Go 710 to XXL.

Thanks for your speedy reply Andy, so I can down load you’re SCDB & the silent voice & change the menu system, very good news, now about the mount is it secure or do they fall off.

Andy_P · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:08 pm Post subject:

The mount is pretty secure, mine doesn't fall off, it's just that it attaches to the TomTom with a plastic ring that clips around the loudspeaker "bulge" on the back. I've always found that to be a bit naff.

I just prefer the definite "click" as you mount or release one of the Go models like the x40 or x50 ranges, or the magnetic grip of the Go1000/1005.
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BinB · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:38 am Post subject: Go 710 to XXL.

Thank you for you help & info Andy, how did we manage with out the forums!

I called in to Halfords yesterday to have a play and as you say the mounting is a bit naff, I also noticed that one has to press hard on the screen to make things happen; the GO 710 is much more responsive why?

I also rather liked the Start 25 EU with a card slot (is that where the maps are stored) but with the same fixing, any issues with this model.

Thanks once again.

BinB

Andy_P · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 1:15 pm Post subject:

The Start 20 and 25 are rather nice... FAR better than the original Start and Start2. In fact, they are much more like the VIA models.
There's a review of them in this forum:
TomTom Start 20 series - too good for first-time buyers?

But remember that, like all the new models, they are using the "NAV3" system (the ones that use "MyTomTom") so there's no way to get into the file system to make your own backups or move stuff around.

You can still add your own POIs, recorded voices, map colour schemes, car cursors etc. though.
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