TomTom GO 720 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
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Customer Review: I love it but...
Summary: 5 Stars
I love the options and all that it comes with... Had a magellan and I am much happier with this unit. I like that if we are on the way somewhere it can tell me if if something is off the route we are taking or on the route. Like food!
I was torn between the One XL or Go 720. I chose this for the map share. WHICH, I called MULTIPLE times to find out if there is a cost and if it is free. WELL, I was told that it was free.... Until those of you who know after purchasing it there is a cost after a year. I do feel like I was mislead and not happy about that. However I like the unit to much to get rid of it! However they have no clue what the cost will be!!!! It being a new product it seems that the customer service team doesn't seem to have all the info... Or from what I was told knew it but it changed.
So, they give you a year to use the map share. I'm concerned about what the pricing will be... The maps to update is $130 or so... For Garmin or Magellan they are around $60-$70 for an updated map. So I hope worse case it is at least and not more then those map updates.
Customer Review: Worked Perfectly on New Zealand Trip!
Summary: 5 Stars
I cannot say enough good things about this device and how it enhanced our New Zealand trip. First of all, before buying, I researched all of the top models. With the Garmin unit, you have to buy a chip for New Zealand, which costs $300!! That costs as much as the unit itself!! The Magellan units did not even have a NZ map, either with a chip or a download. With Tom Tom, you can go to their site and buy a download for a little over $100. The only issue was that the U.S. site was not selling the New Zealand map, so I had to go to the AUS/NZ Tom Tom site and register as a New Zealander, and then it let me purchase the map. But once I downloaded it, the software worked great, and loaded it onto the unit.
I also love the way you can record your own voice (or other voices) for the commands. Very advanced.
When we got to New Zealand, the unit worked perfectly, and knew every road, street, hotel, and landmark in the country. We drove all the way from Queenstown to Auckland (and many places in betwee), and it really helped. I look forward to other road trips with Tom Tom.
Customer Review: Great compact GPS !!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this Tom Tom GO 720 just a day before we started our road trip to Southern California. At first I was thinking to get GO 920T which by the way $ 200 more expensive than GO 720. I then decided to go with GO 720 since all the features are the same, except there is no "voice command" feature which I am not going to use anyway.
Since I had to leave for the road trip the very next day, I didn't get a lot of time to read the manual. Surprisingly the device is very simple and easy to operate for a not too computer savvy person like me.
I enjoy some features such as bluetooth, MP3 and was able to up-date my device by connecting it to my PC after the trip ended. There is an open slot at the back of the device to slide a memory card that I assume to add a capability to store more memory such as maps, songs, etc.
I really like this GPS and recommend to others that looking for a unit that is looking great, slim and not heavy, easy to up-date. I am glad that I chose Tom Tom over Magellan that is not very impressive with technical support located in other country.
Customer Review: Worth The Wait
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for a navigator that works flawlessly with a MACOSX operating system. I read a couple reviews and found that the TomTom Home software was updated to run and update the TomTom GO properly. The TomTom GO 720 works flawlessly with my MAC mini running Leopard. I installed the TomTom Home software and got the updated software in a couple of minutes which allowed the TomTom GO to connect to the Sats. easier. Setting up the preferences was very user friendly, a breeze. The menus takes a little time to get familiar but in time I was skipping through and personalizing it to fit my usage. The built in speakers are great. I like the FM transmitter mode, however the hissing on those blank FM stations are annoying so I use the built in which is clear and loud enough. I love the blue tooth mode for hands free phone conversation. You don't have to shout for this baby to hear you. This is one of my favorite features because I hate blue tooth headphones or holding a phone to my head while driving. The navigations works excellent. I would recommend this to anyone, young or old.Customer Review: Good price and good product
Summary: 5 Stars
I read reviews of many different models and brands of GPS nav's, and thankfully I decided to purchase the TomTom Go 720. Upon receiving it, I connected it and got the latest updates to the software (Home) and the maps. Getting the latest map required a little bit of effort, but TomTom did deliver. The latest version in my 30 day free upgrade period was the 830.2284. I just emailed them through the online pages, with copies of my receipt and they sent me an email to get the latest version.
The product acts like the later and more expensive models since the updates. I especially like having the audio come through my stereo speakers when the FM transmitter is on; it is very clear and I can control the volume a little easier. Another plus was that I could use my cell phone through it, even though it wasn't listed as a compatible model. I just turned the bluetooth on and it recognized it almost instantly. The windshield mount is also very easy to use and very sturdy.
All in all, the Go 720 is a great buy.