Which Tomtom - I've searched all day and still not sure

200bhpmx5 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 29, 2008 Posts: 7

Hi guys I used to be a member on here a long time ago (when I bought my TomTom One) I'm hoping someone might be able to help me.

I've now decided to upgrade as I'm going to Europe and for the cost of the maps I thought I may as well have a new one and give the old one to my wife.

The only other feature I'd like is Itinerary Planning as I like going driving in Wales etc and it takes me some terrible routes so I'd like to be able to select the route.

From searching it seems to me that I either have to buy:

One V2 (as itinery was removed from V3 and V4) but I'd have to buy secondhand and the maps are likely to be old

Or a Go 720

I've found a V3 Europe for £119
and a Go 720 for £180

I really don't need any of the other 720 features and I can't justify £60 extra just for itinerary so is there anything else I've missed ?

I have considered the Garmin 255T but some say the interface and mapping are more awkward than the Tomtom and really I'm very happy with my One V1 except for the two features I 'need'

Your suggestions please.

mikealder · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:34 pm Post subject:

It is possible to put Itinerary planning on a One Third Edition by using version 7 software and running a custom menu, the downside is that you loose some of the newer features such as HelpMe and MapShare.

Otherwise the 720 is probably the best bet as you get full functionality from the device, shop around for the 720 though as they were for sale back at Easter for under £155 - Mike

200bhpmx5 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 29, 2008 Posts: 7

Thanks, I had seen that thread but didn't read the full 17 pages... it seemed a bit complicated and I was hoping there might be an alternative.

Just noticed the One XL (which I presumed was just a wider screen) has an SD card and B Tooth so does it also have Itinerary ?

mikealder · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:21 pm Post subject:

The original One XL certainly does have ITN support and BT, the BT is only there for a data connection though it will not offer hands free for the mobile phone. The newer One XL units I am not too sure about as I have never tried one in anger so to speak as yet.

Putting a custom menu on the device is actually very easy, if you don't fancy creating one I could always send you the TomTom.mnu file to put on the device - Mike

alanji · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:31 pm Post subject:

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