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User Reviews for
TomTom GO 720 GPS Receiver
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Best I've used
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Reviewed
September 24 2007 12:22:14 PM
14
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15
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
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Pros:
clear, best features, top of the line |
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only one mount option The 720 is by far the best GPS unit I've used. It as functions like Map Share, bluetooth, FM transmitter, mp3 player, etc and it has been just as easy to use and understand like the other TomTom units I've used. The screen is very clear and easy to read and if there is any problem with it, it is that there may be too many choices in the menu to go through - but i think you can change that. Also the unit only comes with the window mount, but you might be able to buy something else later. 720 is a great unit for someone who likes having the best GPS on the market.
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great features
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Reviewed
November 20 2007 10:34:40 PM
8
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8
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
out of 5
Pros:
Accurate, easy to use, POIs, text-to-speech |
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mount I've been using the GO 720 for a while now and have had nothing but positive experiences with it. I've used it on several long road trips and it has worked flawlessly every time. The 720 acquires a signal very fast and after you input your direction it calculates your route in a few seconds. I've found the maps to be up to date and routing to be extremely accurate. It's very convenient that the device has text-to-speech and reads the names of the streets instead of just saying "turn right." This is very handy in the city or on the highway so your not always looking at the screen. The 720 also has a built in FM transmitter which lets you play MP3s through your stereo.... very cool.
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Great Value, Excellent Features
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Reviewed
November 2 2007 8:26:04 PM
7
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7
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
4
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Pros:
Map share, accuracy, POIâs, Maps, Recalculation |
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Too many features I highly recommend the Tom-tom Go 720. My Tom-tom is not only more accurate and precise than my old system but it calculates routes that are much more efficient and economical. Their maps that are made by teleatlas maps are extremely detailed - it was able to capture a recently paved private driveway in front of my home that I thought no one knew existed! Iâve cut down the time on many of my routes, and theyâre not as complicated! My old GPS would take simple routes and turn into more complex ones. I now find alternative routes while stuck in traffic, useful shortcuts, and the POIâs seem almost infinite. Needles to say, I never switched back!
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Excellent and updated GPS
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Reviewed
March 25 2008 1:23:37 AM
2
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2
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
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Pros:
Quickly recalculates routes |
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It will show you a block away every now and then I bought this unit from Walmart and I love it. The MapShare feature always keeps the map current. It quickly recalculates routes when you make a wrong turn. As long as you sync the GPS on the provided USB cradle, you will get a satellite signal almost instantly. If you keep the unit off the cradle for a couple of days, expect there to be some delay time acquiring the satellite signals. Every now and then it will show me one to two blocks away from my current position, even after I soft reset and update the unit. That seems to be the only quirk. It hasn't done that in a long time though and the hands-free speakerphone works great with my phone, even though its not compatible with the TomTom PLUS services. It even downloads your entire phone book from your cellphone into your TomTom. Lastly, I had to use it in an emergency to call 911. Not only did it dial 911, but it gave me a 'script' to read to the 911 operator to let her know exactly where I was and it also provided my exact GPS coordinates. This unit is a Must HAVE!!!
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Fantastic GPS
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Reviewed
April 2 2008 2:17:36 AM
0
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users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
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Pros:
Easy to use, very accurate, great maps |
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battery life I have found the TomTom GO 720 more accurate than the factory GPS in the Lexus and Lincoln. The maps in particular are terrific. It is extremely easy to use. I would recommend the TomTom over the other GPS I have used. In sum, it is a terrific and affordable GPS.
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TomTom Go 720
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Reviewed
January 16 2008 12:08:25 PM
1
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3
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
3
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Pros:
Solid, great looking unit |
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Points of interest is extremely limited The TomTom Go 720 is controlled by your computer. If you disconnect before it is finished updating you will cause serious problems. The different voices offered on the unit are limited. Downloadable voices are expensive and limited also. Bluetooth compatibiity with cell phones is difficult. I had to bring the unit to Verizon to pair together. If you are looking for a unit with millions of point of interest - look elsewhere. This unit must be getting kick backs from Walmart, Target and a few other chain stores and resturants because those are the only POL available.
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Not worth the hassle...
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Reviewed
December 26 2007 8:20:52 PM
0
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2
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
1
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Pros:
Features and Display |
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Software and Map Updates I must say the navigation display is really good and it is logical to move around. The features are also plentiful and it was the least expensive of several comparably equipped competitive models. My problems started out the day I received it as a gift. Right out of the box, I tried to put my address in as my Home. Unfortunately, my address in this 3 year old housing subdivision was not listed. It turns out my map was out of date. I needed to get a map update apparently and this seemed easy because I qualified for a free map update according to the website. Unfortunately, the North American map update takes 30 minutes to download and it failed to complete, but not until the last 60 seconds. (TomTom's HOME software told me that there was an internal server error and to try later. Of course, the "later" was unspecified.") It turns out that there was still a problem with the website the next day. In searching TomTom's website for support (you can't reach anyone easily by phone) I noticed that the HOME software supplied with the unit was out of date and the website recommended upgrading it (still for free) to the new version (2.0). So I uninstalled the version I installed the day before and installed the new version 2.0. The second after installing version 2.0 I opened the program (after restarting the computer) and discovered that there was a new software update and that I should update to version 2.1. After the 'you've got to be kidding' moment, I installed v2.1 and attempted to install the North American map again. This time I received a software error message at the end of waiting 30 minutes. Having invested more than 3 hours into this, I took it back to Best Buy and instead paid $75 more and got the Garmin 660. I have had it for 1 day and it has all of the same features (except it works really well). I am glad I switched.
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