TomTom model recommendation please.

MarkMarkB · Regular Visitor Joined: Dec 07, 2008 Posts: 80

I have a 930T and am thinking about getting a similar device for my sister for Christmas. I want the ability to plug in a TMC receiver, but only really need UK (or possibly European) maps. TomTom are currently offering refurbed 530 at £150 and 730 at £180. Am I correct in thinking these will both take a TMC receiver?

What about earlier models like the 710 or 910 or 920?

Are refurbed units from TomTom a good idea?

Thank you.

mikealder · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:13 pm Post subject:

Any of the Go-x10/ x20 or x30 units can accept the RDS-TMC device, the Go-x10 is quite a bulky device compared to the later models, if all you want is UK&ROI maps then the 520 can be found for a bargain price from Here and as its new once its updated to the latest application and map all for free, it will have the same capability of a 530 at considerably less cost - Mike

MarkMarkB · Regular Visitor Joined: Dec 07, 2008 Posts: 80

Thanks very much.

1952kev · Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:32 am Post subject:

I am considering one of these 520 models..............

I remember reading somewhere about some FM capabilities being disabled in the past.

What can it do/not do in that respect?

Are the GO mounts that fit in car cupholders any good?

..........I am still running my original ONE V1 without problems. Will I appreciate the upgrade??????? Rolling Eyes

Andy_P · Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:04 pm Post subject:

Andy_P · Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:12 pm Post subject:

1952kev · Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:45 pm Post subject:

Thanks for your usual help Andy.

Just a couple more novice questions please...........

Can you play mp3 while navigating? ie does it interrupt music for directions and camera voice warnings?

If I sell my ONE do I have to remove all PGPSW camera info from the device first?

Andy_P · Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:58 pm Post subject:

Yes, you can play mp3s while navigating.
You can set the music to come from the same output as the nav. instructions or a different one (internal speaker/line out/FM transmitter or Bluetooth transmitter (to a suitably equipped car radio).

The music always pauses for a nav instruction, UNLESS you use the Bluetooth output when you have the option of pausing it or not. There has been a long campaign to get TT to implement that option on the other outputs, but no luck so far.

There can be a problem sometimes finding a free FM frequency on the radio, especially in London.
I use the Bluetooth output into a cheap Sony radio that has BT capability and find the quality better then the FM.

As for selling the One, you should definitely remove the PGPSW camera database first. The data is not transferable and if the buyer should "share" it, or it somehow ends up on one of the internet pirate software sites, it will be traced back to you and you're the one who gets banned!

I've always thought there should be a "demo" version of the data that you could leave on a unit when you sell it, as it could be a very good advert for the database and the site as a whole, but there isn't one currently.

Andy_P · Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject:

To explain a bit more... at first, it sounds sensible and a good idea to have the music pausing for an instruction, but if you are driving round town (especially if there are a lot of roundabouts) you end up getting so many instructions (three for each roundabout) that the constant stop/start of the music gets annoying.

If you were listening to the ordinary car radio and had the nav instructions coming from the normal internal speaker, you'd automatically adjust the volume of the music so you'd be able to hear both, so I find having it NOT pause when you're using the TomTom as the music player is fine.

1952kev · Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:08 pm Post subject:

Thanks Andy. I have ordered the 520 from CPC.

That's a great idea about having a demo version of the camera database. I will include a recommendation & details of our cameras in the sale when the ONE is sold in any case.

I assume my Audi radio in a 6 year old A3 will be suitable to use the FM link. I am not yet into the world of Bluetooth.... Rolling Eyes

mikealder · Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:46 pm Post subject:

The FM Tx should work fine in your Audi, if you fancy adding Bluetooth to the car rather than fitting a different car stereo have a look at the iO-Play accessory, you can read about this product Here it works very well with a TomTom Go device - Mike

1952kev · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:27 pm Post subject:

Got the 520 up to App 8.351 and Map Guarantee 840.2562

Cameras, voice warnings, car icon & splash screen all on...........but I have yet another question.

How do I know if I have IQ Routes & Advance lane guide? Haven't had a chance to test it and I don't live near any major junctions etc.

I have an icon called Hide/Show lane images.........is that all I should have?

Daggers · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject:

Hide/Show Lane Images indicates that you have Advance Lane Guidance.

You will have IQ Routes with that combination of software/map. You can prove it by planning any journey using the Fastest Route option - when it gives you the summary screen, there will be some text saying that IQ Routing has been used.
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1952kev · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 5:16 pm Post subject:

Thanks Dagger. It does indeed say Fastest Route - IQ Routes.

What a good bargain this 520 is from CPC. I would never have gone for it without help from this forum.

Next thing to consider is Mike's Bluetooth iO-Play recomendation but I certainly wouldn't be able to tackle that myself............

1952kev · Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 1:01 pm Post subject:

Are there any recommended FM frequencies to use for particular ares of the country...........or is it a painstaking trial and error job?

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