tomtom 910 DISCONTINUED???

psykik · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 28, 2007 Posts: 28

Was about to make a tomtom 910 purchase from totalpda.com, was informed that the 910 is now discontinued as of last week.

Im a bit surprised by this as I called up tomtom uk support and they confirmed that the 910 has not been discontinued.

So who's right?

More importantly:

1) Should i wait to buy the latest tomtom (want the best there is in the tomtom range)
2) Should i go ahead with the 910 deal?

If 2) I'm looking for the tmc reciever +910, cheapest price is £310.20 inc post from totalpda but thats for refurbished unit.

Any reccomendations?

Thanks

vroomfondel · Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 4:19 pm Post subject: Re: tomtom 910 DISCONTINUED

I think TT are right as they have only just been crowing about the 910 on their website "T3: The TomTom GO 910 is part of this year’s Hot 100!"

Vendor is mistaken, or lying because they want to get rid of refurbs.

psykik · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 28, 2007 Posts: 28

vroomfondel : ta for that, digging up a bit on google on this - looks like at cebit technology expo this year tomtom unveiled a new replacement for the go 710, named "go 715" ----- could be some truth in replacing the 910 with a 915 although couldnt find anything on it

Want to make a purchase for a new satnav, so my options are:

tomtom one xl EU + TMC Reciever <----- advantage: it is the latest, but not same fancy features of 910
tomtom 910 + TMC reciever <------- if buy it, unit might be replaced shortly???

thebinman · Banned Joined: Mar 04, 2006 Posts: 770

mikealder · Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 6:37 pm Post subject:

Don't forget though only the 910 can use the excellent Text To Speech system to read out road names etc. Also the One XL cannot perform hands free for your mobile phone.
The 715 announced recently is intended for the fleet operators IIRC it is not a replacement for the 710. No doubt there will be new models at some point in the future, but the maps are the important issue and TomTom won't be stopping support for the older products, lets face it even the original Go Classic can use the latest maps.
In terms of hardware fitted within the 910 it still has one of the best GPS receiver chipsets fitted, with prices below 300 pounds you can't really go wrong - Mike

psykik · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 28, 2007 Posts: 28

Mike wow, awesome reply thanks m8 - do you have any idea how the refurb 910 with 24 months warranty from totalpda might be vs a new 910?

Would it be the same or would i be takin a chance on the refurb that isnt worth it?

THANKS

mikealder · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 5:20 am Post subject:

With a re-furb you will possibly save money, however a new unit "should" give you the option for a new map, this is down to TomTom's discretion = the units sat on shelves at the moment do not contain the latest map, some people have had a success with the company in getting a free map update with a new device. - Mike

StuartStrangeboy · Regular Visitor Joined: Nov 09, 2005 Posts: 84

It's not the 910 but the 710 that is being dis-continued.

Cheers

Stuart

Noman · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 15, 2007 Posts: 8

daznsaz · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 29, 2006 Posts: 34

I bought a 910 about a month ago (pc world £290), very pleased with it. TomTom also upgraded my maps for free after a couple of e-mails.
Have used Tom Tom customer service a couple of time now and so far they have been very good.

Cheers

dejongj · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 11:29 pm Post subject:

Halfords do the deluxe package for £290, then use quidco for another £12 off...And you have a brand new one much cheaper than a refurbished!

psykik · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 28, 2007 Posts: 28

dejongj: just checked halfords for the deluxe 910 it shows as £329. Perhaps your deal has expired?
Edit once to sort hyper-link mikealder

dejongj · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 10:53 am Post subject:

Gosh yeah the deal has expired already! I only got mine last Friday! In that case I think handtec is offering the next cheapest at £276, but then when you use google checkout you get another £10 discount....Though that deal is ending today...

psykik · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 28, 2007 Posts: 28

dejongj: ta m8, your intention and help appreciated but right now the mere mention of "H****c" is like a red flag is to a bull to me. There's just no way on earth cheap price or cheap price id ever use em again:

Read my story here:
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=56101

However what i might or for anyone else who also doesnt want to use handtec:

1) Pricematch handtec with another gps co like totalpda.
2) Be assured of better customer service than wot i experienced.

Bottom line for me, sorted a deal with Misco on the 910 at £282. A friend gets discount from them at work.

Thanks to all for your advice to date. Much appreciated!

Best Wishes

Bill and Anne

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