GO 1000 Live - Reviewed

[Darren]

Rather annoyingly, Pocket-Lint have posted a review of the pre-production GO 1000.

A number of us have the device but the NDA forbid us from reviewing until given the green light. Only after querying this review with TT were we told that we could now discuss!

So ahead of a full review, we'll summarise the unit and our impressions here to get the ball rolling.

The software is a not the revolution that was promised, the calculation speeds are better but not as lightning fast as claimed and the pre-production software is still flaky. As it's not the release version it is unfair to dwell too much on this.

But the loss of access to the file system is a huge disappointment. The 1000 does not appear as a disk drive on your desktop and so, currently at least, the install of custom POIs and of course our speed cam POIs is not possible.

Aside from the new design, new mount and updated software there is very little to mark this as a huge improvement on existing models.

Likes:
The mag-mount cradle is great, works well, simplicity itself to attach GO and remove.

Dislikes:
No more desktop access to file system, the HOME client is now web based and as yet we have no method for installing custom POIs.
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Darren Griffin

[EricWB]

So unless things change its unlikely that any users of this Forum will purchase the device when its finally launched.

[PaulB2005]

Where does the GO 1000 fit into the current line up?

[mikealder]

[Seamaster]

So, you're basically saying the (yet again) redesigned mount is an improvement and, er, that's it?

[Darren]

[Anita]

[Guivre46]

Assume it will be cheaper for TT to support, and easier for the mass market to understand?
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Mike R [aka Wyvern46]
Go 530T - unsupported
Go550 Live [not renewed]
Kia In-dash Tomtom

[Wazza_G]

So with this now "reviewed" how about doing a review of the Garmin 37xx series?
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[MaFt]

[Darren]

[Darren]

The mooted benefits of this new architecture have yet to materialise. the ability for apps etc has been over hyped in my opinion, I've still seen nothing in writing that confirms this was ever intended.

For me, this seems to be a move to lock the system down and take full ownership of all the additional revenue opportunities. Wholly understandable of course and TomTom have every right to choose to do so.

BUT this is a marked change in the ethos of TomTom who started in this business as the most open and accommodating of manufacturers. They were always keen to develop and nurture relationships with community web-sites and stood out as offering the best support for custom POIs and other bolt-ons made by and supported by the community.

If this is no longer to be the case then TT will lose the one big USP that allowed them to stand out in a very competitive market.
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Darren Griffin

[AndyVaughan]

From what I have heard (not seen ) it will be time for a Garmin when I next renew a satnav.

The lack of Custom POI support, the locking down of the device and the flakey HOME mean my current device will probably be my last TT.

They have really lost the plot!!

[Wazza_G]

My TT750 is going to be sold, I've had enough of its abysmal mapping and the updating is absolutely dire.

Its taken me nearly 9hrs for me to get it usable again after doing an update via Home 2,7, never again and as for the map update palaver & the zoning of maps.....

What amazes me is if I follow it properly, I'd need to be driving along two railway lines to be spot on! I've compared the maps to 18 months ago and they've not changed a thing, in fact they've got worse.
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