Verdict of Tom Tom Go 910 Satellite Navigation System
Summary
Small and savvy the new TomTom GO 910 Personal GPS Sat Nav Navigation Device is at the top of the popular Go range and includes a good range of features. The Go 910 includes US, Canadian and European maps as well as other special location features such as restaurant and tourist attractions. It also includes an integrated MP3 player.
Users rated it fairly highly in road tests on release although like many sat nav devices it needs to be handled with care and common sense. You need to get to know its quirks.
Its plus points appear to be its clear spoken and visual instructions. Most agree it is easy to follow.
Did You Know?
The TomTom GO 910 was the first portable navigation device to feature multi-continental mapping for the whole of Europe, America and Canada.
Mounting
TomTom threw in a new car mount design with this model including a suction cup for attachment to the windshield and a socket on which the GO is clicked. Both parts are connected by a ball hinge which can be moved in any direction. The new mount also holds connectors an external aerial connector, the 12 Volts connector and a special TomTom connector for a TMC antenna or an iPod. There's also an audio-out and a microphone-in connector for the external microphone. Several reviewers have complained about the mount but Tom Tom have subsequently issued a new mounting bracket which appears to have helped the problem.
About Tom Tom
TomTom NV is a provider of personal navigation products and services including all-in-one navigation devices. TomTom also provides navigation software products which integrate with third party devices.
TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe, North America and Asia.
Review Centre Reviews
Only one reviewer has recommended this product so far being pleased by the level of mapping in obscure locations but all reviewers to this site have found problems with this product, the failure of the mounting to hold the device being a common problem highlighted both at Review Centre and on other sights, as were mapping problems. Have you tried this product why not have your say and write a review.
Main Features
- Handsfree Bluetooth car kit integrated as standard, a larger 4 wide screen and a plethora of features unrivalled by any other PND.
- The device is set to be supplied with a docking station for use in your home, that will allow you to easily charge your Tom Tom GO and manage the contents including your Points of Interest including Speed Cameras locations.
- As well as an integrated SirfStar III GPS receiver, the new GO 910 will also have the ability to playback MP3 files and the new additions to the TomTom Plus service have been adjusted to reflect this with audiobooks scheduled for availability to Plus members.
- Mention has been made of a text to speech function which will apparently read out street names.
- The integrated speaker offers clear spoken, turn by turn directions whilst you drive across Europe and US. Maps of Western Europe, US and Canada will be supplied.
Spec
- 4.0in widescreen WQVGA screen (480x272 pixels, 64,000 colors)
- CPU 400 MHz
- RAM 64MB
- Lithium-Ion battery (4 hours operation)
- 20Gb Hard disk
- Full maps of the UK, Europe, USA and Canada
- High sensitivity SiRF Star 3 GPS chipset
- Dimensions: 4.2 x 3.1 x 2.5
- Weight: 12 Oz
Detailed Features
- Works straight out of the box.
- Portable and easy to take from car to car.
- Easy to operate touchscreen
- Extra wide 4 inch high quality LCD screen with crystal-clear 3D graphics, 480x272 pixels and 64,000 colors. For optimal visibility.
- Best routes: New maps: Detailed maps of the USA, Canada and Europe, all pre-installed on a 20 Gb hard disk. Seamless navigation without having to switch maps.
- Plan your route to fit your requirements, such as: quickest, shortest, and avoiding toll roads, by required arrival time, etc.
- Points of Interest include restaurant, parking garage, movie theater or gas station. 1000's of POI's pre-installed. Search by proximity to current location, on your route, near a specific city, etc.
- Huge choice - TomTom GO 910 speaks 36 languages in over 50 different voices.
- Hands-Free Calling and Hi-Fi audio.
- Bluetooth connectivity - Connect your GO to your mobile phone, headset, car speakers or headphones .
- Extras include 20 Gb hard disk, mp3 player and Text-to-speech.
- TomTom GO 910 can announce street and place names and even read you out your text messages.
- Text-to-speech in 8 languages - German, UK English, US English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch and Portuguese.
- Remote control - You or a passenger can operate your GO from anywhere in the car. Making your journey easier and safer.
- Home dock - Easy-to-use home dock is the smart way to download from your pc or Mac, upgrade your GO and manage your files, all while automatically charging your device.
TomTom
- Up-to-the-minute traffic information, jam alerts and road condition warnings.
- Real-time weather reports including 5-day forecasts for the place you're going.
- Safety cameras: Receive and report alerts when there are safety cameras coming up, fixed or mobile.
- Speeding alert: Alerts you that you're speeding, even if youre not in navigation mode.
Verdict
The TomTom GO 910 appears simple to install and easy to use. Wide-screen and text-to-speech capability with this product have definitely taken the Go range forward. Despite some concerns raised about the mount it is definitely a sat nav product worth considering.
