The new apple sat-nav, the igo. ✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚---- updated (16/06/15) review begins ----✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚*** i try to update this review regularly, but to see the full (and current) list of software updates, visit the tomtom website here http://bit. This review relates to software version 15. 202 and all previous ***this is an in depth product review (updated after around 24 months use) for tomtom's premium navigation device, the go 6000 (but will also largely apply to any of the go x0, go x00/x10 and go x000/x100 devices - for this reason, i have also placed this review within their respective pages). My aim is to provide an honest viewpoint that will help you make a decision about purchasing, whether you're a complete newcomer to sat-navs, or use them on a daily basis. In certain aspects, i will compare this device to my previous sat-nav, a tomtom go live 1005 world. In recent reviews of tomtom's latest sat-navs i have seen a worrying trend of consumers buying a product without really realising what that specific model can, and more importantly can't do.
I will attempt to enlighten you all. ✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚---- tomtom go x0/x00/x10/x000/x100 product range differences ----let's get this out the way. Around may/june 2015, tomtom updated most of their lines of sat-navs, which makes updating this review more than a little complicated. The reason being, just because tomtom no longer sell certain models on their website, doesn't mean that you can't still buy them, so i will try and encompass every model of the go that you can currently purchase - here goes. Go series = three ranges:there are essentially three ranges of sat-navs within the go series.
Pros
- The new Apple sat-nav, the iGO. Toyota won't be happy. Wait, it's made by who?
Features of TomTom GO 500 EU 45 Free Livetime Maps - 5 inch (13 cm) TouchscreenLifetime TomTom Traffic via Smartphone3D-KartenInteraktive KarteKarten from europe Lifetime-Updates
Product Info
- Brand TomTom
- Item Weight 227 g
- Product Dimensions 14.5 x 9 x 2 cm
- Item model number 1FA5.002.09
- Manufacturer Part Number 0636926062855
- Item Weight 225 Grams
Conclusion of TomTom GO 500 EU 45 Free Livetime Maps
✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚---- updated (16/06/15) review begins ----✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚*** i try to update this review regularly, but to see the full (and current) list of software updates, visit the tomtom website here http://bit. 202 and all previous ***this is an in depth product review (updated after around 24 months use) for tomtom's premium navigation device, the go 6000 (but will also largely apply to any of the go x0, go x00/x10 and go x000/x100 devices - for this reason, i have also placed this review within their respective pages). My aim is to provide an honest viewpoint that will help you make a decision about purchasing, whether you're a complete newcomer to sat-navs, or use them on a daily basis. In certain aspects, i will compare this device to my previous sat-nav, a tomtom go live 1005 world. In recent reviews of tomtom's latest sat-navs i have seen a worrying trend of consumers buying a product without really realising what that specific model can, and more importantly can't do.
Around may/june 2015, tomtom updated most of their lines of sat-navs, which makes updating this review more than a little complicated. Go series = three ranges:there are essentially three ranges of sat-navs within the go series. If you're comparing sat-navs within the same range, then as far as i'm aware, the only differences are going to be screen size and screen resolution (resolution improving as you go up screen sizes). All of the go sat-navs have the same software within them. The major (with a capital 'm') feature that differentiates these devices from the other go sat-navs, is that they have a resistive screen.
The mid-range and premium range sat-navs all have capacitive screens. A resistive screen registers pressure on the screen, so it's older technology, therefore costing less. Capacitive screens are what you'll find on all modern smartphones; smooth glass that require no actual pressure on the screen to register input. If you'll be wearing big heavy gloves when using your sat-nav, then a resistive screen will be better (unless of course the gloves are designed to work with touch screens). These mid-range sat-navs use capacitive screens, so in my opinion are better than the entry-level range.
The updated go 510/610 models add lifetime world maps and lifetime speed cameras to the mix. Premium range:go 5000 - go 6000 (both discontinued by tomtom)go 5100 - go 6100these are the premium sat-navs from tomtom. As with the mid-range, the new go 5100/6100 models, now include lifetime world maps and lifetime speed cameras. This time, the charging cable (micro-usb & same length as previous) plugs directly into the back of the mount, never touching the actual sat-nav. To date, this is the best window mount for any sat-nav i have owned/used, it just works.
I purchased tomtom's own universal case for 6 inch sat-navs for £20 from amazon. Once opened you could hold it upside down and the sat-nav wouldn't budge. The interior of the case is designed in such a way that forces me to put the sat-nav in backwards, avoiding the risk of the ridiculously placed positioning material scratching the screen (not the touch screen part, but still the glass surrounding it). My leather case for my old 5 inch sat-nav was a lot better in my opinion, if they ever sell one for my go 6000, i'll definitely get one. Tomtom also do a huge case that i've never used/seen that can hold accessories, as well as varying cases for smaller devices.
I'd still prefer my old case back however✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚✚---- navigation, traffic, maps and speed cameras ----after around 24 months of use, i can confidently say this sat-nav is accurate in terms of arrival times and distances. The speed at which it finds your route is better than any sat-nav i have used before. From the main map screen through to it having properly started navigating me for a 100 mile journey, took exactly 20 seconds. Even while driving at speed, the go series of sat-navs keeps up on the majority of occasions. - things you can do to your current route -- clear route- find alternative- avoid blocked road (yes sports fans, it's finally here - not that i've ever needed it)- avoid toll roads and more- add stop to route- add to my routes (save the route to your favourites effectively)- change route type (fastest, shortest, eco, avoid motorways, walking, cycling)- reorder stops- drive to route- play route preview (watch a sped-up version of your upcoming route)- show instructionswhen arriving at a destination, it informs you of which side of the road the address is on and where the house number is.
- traffic -tomtom in my opinion and experience provide better traffic updates than any other manufacturer. As mentioned previously, with all of the go sat-navs, you get lifetime (the lifetime of the product) traffic for free. - maps -you now get lifetime (of the product) free map updates which results in at least four downloads a year. - speed cameras -on the entry-level range, as well as the older x00/x000 models, you get three months free speed cameras, at which point you can either try and spot those yellow ******** built deliberately behind trees with your own eyes, or pony up £20/year. I use a combination of tomtom speed cameras in my go sat-nav, alongside my phone running the app 'cameralert', with the database from the guys at pgpsw; which from memory is a similar price.
With the new x10/x100 models, you now get lifetime speed cameras - a very handy addition, and something which i think it only fair when you're spending so much on a stand alone device. I fully realise that many, many people will have strong opinions about certain missing features, but at the end of the day, that's why there's more than one company that makes sat-navs. Only recently has the clock found its way to the navigation screen, and this is only when you actually have a route input. If you're just driving around without a route, then no time is visible. -- there is also no battery meter on the main screen, irrelevant of whether or not a route has been plotted or if the device is charging.
If you are charging the device, then you can't actually see how much of a charge is remaining, without unplugging the sat-nav. If you're staring intently at the screen, then this is shown with the screen getting slightly darker. Meaning the sat-nav can die part way through a long journey as it hasn't been charging for hours. Something that means that either immediately as it's unplugged, or when i glance at it 5 mins later, it's clear that it's not charging-- with the new (as of 27/06/14) 'dynamic route bar', you can now have both the remaining time and distance, showed at the same time. If you choose to have the thinner route bar, then you can't view the remaining time/distance at the same time.
My advice (if you're just using the thinner, non-dynamic route bar) is to have it on time remaining only. The distance until the next hazard/traffic/roadworks etc is already on the screen inside the route bar. The speed at which the letters respond to your touch is just (fractionally) shy of the iphone 6 plus (my only real benchmark), which is far better than any sat-nav i've owned in the past. I like the way the maps look, especially now i can have a bright green line showing my route, it stands out and looks good. You can also decide if you want the sat-nav start making aggressive noises if you're driving too fast-- you can now reorder the items on the main menus.
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