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| TomTom GO 730 4.3-inch Touchscreen Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth | 
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| Brand: TomTom Category: CE
List Price: $449.95 Buy New: $429.89 You Save: $20.06 (4%)
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Avg. Customer Rating: 2 reviews Sales Rank: 1529
Color: Black Media: Electronics Batteries Included: No Shipping Weight (lbs): 1 Dimensions (in): 3.3 x 4.7 x 1
MPN: GO 730 Model: GO 730 UPC: 636926020138 EAN: 0636926020138 ASIN: B00160GOR6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Condition: BRAND NEW PACKAGE WITH FULL FACTORY WARRANTY AND ALL SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
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| | Touch-screen: 4.3 inch full TFT color LCD (480 x 272 pixels, supports 64K colors) | | | Spoken directions & street names | | | Maps: Pre-loaded maps of USA & Canada from TeleAtlas | | | Advanced Lane Guidance | | | Bluetooth: for Hands-Free calling, PLUS services and audio output |
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Product Description portable GPS satellite navigation unit with built-in antenna * 4.3" color (480 x 272 pixels) touchscreen control * 5 million points of interest * SD card slot * Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology for hands-free calling with a compatible phone *
Amazon.com Product Description--May 8, 2008 TomTom's 2008 730 model brings their newest community-based navigation advancements together with thei plug and play ease of use, rock-solid navigation, and sleek designs we've come to expect from them. For a couple of year's now, TomTom's been building a foundation for some powerful community-driven navigation features, and this is the year they really start to harness that power. They began by introducing with Map Share, which lets you instantly modify street names, street direction, and custom locations called points of interest (POIs) on your own device, then upload them to TomTom's HOME network and download changes made by all of the other users. When you do this, TomTom gets to find out what routes your device has been taking. The data is anonymous, but it's given TomTom an enormous pile of route and speed data, which they've used to tie community data to routing with their new IQ Routes feature, which calculates routes using the actual recorded average speeds of travel to calculate your trip rather than posted speed limits, giving you an extremely accurate prediction of how long any given route will actually take at any given time. There are a host of other interesting features, and you can read about them here. As last year, the difference between the 730 and the 930 models is the "Enhanced Positioning Technology". The 930 contains some onboard accelerometers and gravity sensors that help it figure out where it's going even if you lose satellite signal for a few minutes, which can be incredibly useful in cities with a lot of tunnels or "urban canyons" of tall buildings, so if you live in an area where that is an issue, you may want to consider bumping up to the 930. Otherwise, this is a superb navigator that will give you everything you need and expect, and then surprise you a bit.  Key Features and Benefits - NEW--IQ Routes always the smartest route based on actual average road speeds (Learn more)
- NEW--Advanced Lane Guidance makes difficult junctions easy to navigate (Learn more)
- Easy to Use right out of the box (Learn more)
- Latest Map Guarantee means if a new map is released within 30 days of purchase, you can download it for free from TomTom HOME (Learn more)
- Voice Address Input lets you speak your destination, and TomTom will do the rest (Learn more)
- TomTom Map Share lets you instantly modify street names, street direction and POIs on your own device and benefit from others' corrections (Learn more)
- "Help Me!" Emergency Menu gives one-touch access to local emergency providers such as police, fire stations and hospitals
- Bluetooth lets you use your TomTom as a hands-free phone kit with your compatible Bluetooth phone.(Learn more)
- FM Transmitter lets you get navigation instructions or play MP3s through your TomTom over your car stereo
- Preloaded Complete Maps of the US, Canada and Europe with TeleAtlas data
- Branded Location Icons help you easily find your favorite gas station, restaurant, hotel and more
- Traffic-Capable for two services, TomTom Traffic with a compatible bluetooth cell phone and data plan, or RDS-TMC with optional receiver (Learn more)
- Daily Fuel Prices (Optional Service) to find the lowest priced gas on your route
Step Up Features - 730T -- Included RDS-TMC traffic information receiver and 1-year subscription to TMC traffic information service
- 930 -- "Enhanced Positioning Technology": Onboard sensors that help it figure out where it's going even if you lose satellite signal for a few minutes, which can be incredibly useful in cities with a lot of tunnels or "urban canyons" of tall buildings.
Learn More  Clear and easy widescreen interface  Enhanced POI information | Buy a TomTom device and it works straight out of the box: Just plug it in and a few taps of the touchscreen later, you're on your way. TomTom's easy-to-use interface has been extensively tested by by independent assessors in the field and at TomTom's unique User Experience Labs. Widescreen View and FM Transmitter The GO 920T offers a 4.3-inch, extra-wide, touch-screen LCD display that features anti-glare technology for easy viewing even in direct sunlight. Realistic and clear visual instructions are provided with high-quality 3D graphics, while spoken instructions tell you where you need to go in your own language. As an added convenience, text-to-speech functionality provides you with actual street names. The built-in FM Transmitter to play music and navigation instructions over the car stereo. Worldwide Maps The GO 930 comes come preinstalled with complete maps of the United States, Canada and Europe. Remote control The TomTom GO 920 range comes with an improved Bluetooth remote control. The remote control enables drivers to operate the device safely from anywhere in the car without having to reach over to the device. Help When You Need It Extensive safety features including `Help Me' menu, to give drivers direct access to emergency services and roadside assistance; |  Icon-driven menu system  Emergency menu gives you fast direct access to emergency numbers and direction to the nearest assistance |
New -- TomTom IQ Routes  Did You Know? IQ Routes technology gives you a faster route in over 50% of all your journeys. | TomTom provides the fastest and most efficient routing possible. IQ Routes uses historical road-speed data from millions of TomTom users to calculate your optimal route for that specific time and day. Giving you local knowledge on a global scale.. We all know traffic is different during a Monday morning rush hour from a lazy Sunday afternoon. And we all want the best shortcuts to bring us to our destination in the fastest way possible. But heavy traffic, speed bumps, traffic lights, rotaries and even pedestrians or shopping crowds can slow you down. That handy shortcut you're looking for changes depending on the time and day so the shortest route isn't necessarily going to be the fastest all the time! Let's take an example: - The standard shortest route from Leominster, MA to the downtown Boston shopping district at a relatively quiet time, and without any hold-ups, should take an hour and 18 minutes (screen 1).
- Infographic IQ Routes: However, that same shortest route will typically take you 20 minutes longer during a busier period (reality) (screen 2)
- Using `local knowledge' gained from the actual travel experiences of thousands of TomTom users on these very roads, IQ Routes instantly works out your optimal route from Leominster to Downtown Boston. It also calculates your realistic journey time, based on real speeds people are able to drive, not just speed limits. (screen 3)
As you can see, in this case your route is now about 15 miles longer, but will save you 12 minutes (and a ton of stress!). Now that's a shortcut! Twelve minutes may not sound much, but it's over 20% off your journey time. Just consider for a moment how much time that will save you over a whole year
Exactly! And it's not just urban driving. Whether its roundabouts, crossroads, schoolchildren or just good old-fashioned congestion. Anywhere the traffic flow can vary, IQ Routes can make a real difference. How it works - Millions of TomTom users worldwide voluntarily provide us with anonymous historical speed-data from each of their journeys every time they connect their device to TomTom HOME.
- As a result, TomTom now has a huge database, containing billions of miles of real customer driving experience, collected over the years from more than 7 million TomTom users.
- Using this data, TomTom's unique IQ Routes technology calculates your optimal route. This route is based on actual speed data driven on roads, not just maximum speed limits, taking into account any hold-ups that might slow you down (busy junctions, zebra crossings and even shopping crowds).
This data enhances the quality of TomTom navigation across the board, but is particularly helpful in improving the quality of detailed routing we give you for the specific time of day and day of the week of your chosen trip. Drive like local So even if you drive through unfamiliar areas, you still can drive like a local by knowing the short cuts that are based on the collective driving experience of millions of TomTom users. |
New -- Advanced Lane Guidance  | Extra clarity when you navigate difficult junctions. See clearly the lane you must follow at junctions, so you don't miss your turn. At complex intersections, you also get a clear 3D image showing your route through the junction. Leaving you relaxed and safe. When you approach complex motorway intersections, you also get a still 3D image on your screen that clearly indicates the lane(s) you need to take. Advanced lane guidance keeps you relaxed and safe through even the most complex intersections and in even the heaviest traffic. Let's take an example: - You're on the outskirts of Paris, driving on the `Autoroute du Soleil' towards Lille, when a complex junction approaches (screen 1)
- You have your normal 3D navigation view up to 800 metres from the junction. (screen 2)
- From 800 meters until you're through the junction, your TomTom device displays a clear image of the junction. This shows the relevant road signs with numbers and directions, and a blinking arrow that clearly shows which lane you must take. Your screen throughout this has the still image and your status bar remains updated with dynamic information. (screen 3)
- As soon as you're through the junction, your screen reverts to the normal view.
|  | In more and more places, it is becoming illegal to use cell phones while driving without a hands-free kit. The GO 920T's Bluetooth capability, microphone and speaker lets match it to any bluetooth-capable phone to make hands-free mobile phone calls. Plus, you can automatically answer your phone calls, for improved safety and comfort. Compatibiluty AT&T/Cingular: - LG CU575, LG CE110*, Motorola RAZR V3, Motorola RAZR V3i, Motorola ROKR E1, Motorola L6, Motorola L2, Motorola RAZR V3xx, Motorola RAZR 2 v9, Motorola SLVR L7, Motorola MPx220, Motorola Q9H, Motorola ROKR E1, HTC TyTN, Nokia 3650, Nokia E61, Nokia E62, Nokia N75, Nokia 9300, Nokia 9300i, Nokia 7610, Nokia 6230, Nokia 6550, Nokia 6820, Nokia 6820i, Nokia 6131, Nokia 6681, Nokia 6103, Sony Ericsson W550i, Sony Ericsson Z520, Sony Ericsson Z525, Sony Ericsson Z530, Sony Ericsson s710a*, Apple iPhone*, Blackberry 8820*, Blackberry 8300 Curve*, Samsung SGH-A517, Samsung SGH-A707, Samsung SGH-A727, Samsung SGH-i607*, Siemens SX66*
- T-Mobile:
Blackberry 8700g*, Blackberry 8100 Pearl*, Motorola PEBL U6, Motorola RAZR V3, Motorola RAZR V3i, Motorola RAZR V3t, Nokia 3650, Nokia 6600, Nokia 6131, Nokia 6103, Nokia 5300, Nokia 8800 - Sprint/Nextel:
Motorola 1605*, Motorola i870*, Motorola i880* - Verizon
LG VX5400*, LG VX8350*, LG VX8500 (Chocolate)*, LG VX8700*, LG VX9900*, Motorola RAZR V3*, Samsung SCH-U700*, Samsung SCH-u470 Juke* * Hands-free calling only. Access to TomTom PLUS Services not supported. |  | Due to Amazon's high volume of sales and frequency of inventory turnover, just about every portable GPS navigator sold by Amazon.com will come with the most recent map version. TomTom however, goes one better. Because TomTom regularly releases new maps, there's always a small chance that a newer map has been released since the production of your TomTom. With TomTom's latest map guarantee, if the map preloaded on your device is not the latest version, you can download it FREE at TomTom HOME. This no longer requires the map check code. Checking in TomTom HOME is easy: - Make sure you have the latest version of TomTom HOME installed on your computer
- Connect your device to your computer
- In the 'File' menu click 'Use Latest Map Guarantee'. NOTE: if this option is not shown your device has the latest map.
You can check as many times as you like within 30 days from the date you first use your TomTom device. | | Simply speak the city, street name and address number you would like to travel to, and the device will automatically calculate the route. | New -- Send Addresses Directly from Google Maps or Mapquest Search for the location you want.  Pick "Send to GPS".  | Itching to try out a new restaurant, or setting off on a road trip to locate the best donuts on the west coast? Now, it's easy to search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your TomTom. - Install TomTom HOME on your comptur
- Hook up your TomTom to the computer via its USB port
- Search for the location you want. Click the
- Click the Send link in the info window for the address. That will bring up a popup "Send to" form.
- Pick GPS, then pick Garmin and hit the "Send" button.
The address will instantly transfer to your TomTom device, The point will be saved as one of your favorites, and you can navigate to it or view it on a map just like with any other favorite. |
TomTom HOME  | HOME is TomTom's free software program that gives you access to a huge array of services as well as the global community of TomTom users. It is the only tool you need to manage, update and personalize your TomTom to enjoy a premium navigation experience: buy and install maps, make back-ups, download free software updates, shop and much more. - Stay up-to-date - always get the latest TomTom software and updates.
- Personalize - Add new points of Interest, routes, voices, colour schemes and more.
- Enhance - buy maps, subscribe to traffic and safety camera information services (optional).
| QuickGPSfix Starting up can seem like a slow business, particularly if you're in a hurry, because the GPS receiver needs to know exactly where each GPS satellite is to calculate your location. But satellites only broadcast their positions once every 30 seconds. So if any of their signals are interrupted, for example by passing high buildings, the whole position-fixing process has to repeat itself again and again until the perfect fix is achieved. QuickGPSfix takes a smarter approach. QuickGPSfix can speed up the time it takes to fix your GPS position by downloading the latest satellite data via an Internet connection. Just connect your TomTom device to your computer and TomTom HOME automatically downloads `QuickGPSfix' - a special GPS data file that helps your TomTom fix your position quicker, even when the GPS signal is weak or partially blocked. This unique free service - which comes as standard with the GO (920/720/520/910/710/510) and ONE (XL/New Edition) helps you fix your position and get navigating faster than ever. On the road or no access to TomTom HOME? Get the same `QuickGPSfix' data by simply connecting to any TomTom PLUS service, using a wireless data connection (GO 920/720/520/910/710/510 and ONE XL/3RD EDITION and 2nd Edition). As soon as a connection is established, the `QuickGPSfix' data is automatically updated. Note: QuickGPSfix data has limited validity. So to keep on getting a faster position-fix, re-connect your device at least once a week. To minimise the amount of data sent over your wireless data connection, this automatic update is only carried out if the data on your device is over 5 days old. The associated data usage of this service is less than 10 Kb per connection. Please contact your mobile service provider to determine the exact costs. To disable this automatic update, just select `Disable Auto QuickGPSfix' on your TomTom device.
Fun Extras to Personalize Your TomTom | New smart & fun extras to personalize users' devices - Recording driving instructions in your own voice
- Buy fun voices from TomTom
- Exchange files (of photos, songs, HTML documents, etc) between your GO and any other Bluetooth-enabled device (laptop, phone, other TomToms)
- Select a favorite car icon on the screen
- Load, store and preview photos from your digital camera.
- Enjoy music with the built-in MP3 player (earphones connector available via an optional SD card)
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| TomTom offers two distinctive ways of providing traffic information, the TomTom PLUS Traffic service and the TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver accessory. With both options, traffic information is fully integrated into the TomTom navigation experience. Both services are subscription based. The RDS-TMC receiver accessory comes with a 1-year free subscription to the TMC traffic service . Key features for both Traffic information options - Real-time traffic information across the US, using the most accurate and up-to-date sources.
- Detailed incident reports, delay times estimated, alternative routes proposed and if enabled automatic rerouting.
- Accurate real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions ahead (fog, snow, ice and so on) anywhere in Europe, Australia and the US. (TomTom application version 6.0 or higher)
- Clear on-screen animated or spoken (GO 920/720/520/910) traffic alerts as and when you want them.
- Smart push technology which minimizes the amount of data needed to update traffic information on your device
- Smart subscription - when you buy new maps, the Traffic service automatically becomes available in those countries too.
| TomTom Traffic Specifics With TomTom Traffic, you can avoid problems and check the road conditions and weather ahead at the same time. TomTom Traffic is delivered via GPRS signal and requires a compatible mobile phone with Bluetooth and a wireless data connection, such as GPRS, UMTS or CDMA, enable you to use PLUS Traffic information on any TomTom device. The advantages of TomTom Traffic are that it delivers information on road and weather conditions, and GPRS signals may be available for areas in which there is no FM radio signal to transmit TMC traffic information (although if there's no radio, it's questionable how much traffic there's going to be). Important notes about TomTom Traffic: TMC Traffic Specifics With an RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver accessory, you can get traffic information from the RDS-TMC Traffic service, which is delivered over unused FM radio channels. The RDS-TMC receiver is available as an accessory for the GO 930/730/530, 920/720/520, 910/710/510, ONE 3rd edition, ONE XL, ONE (30 series) and XL (30 series). The RDS-TMC receiver accessory comes with a 1-year free subscription to the TMC traffic service With some TomTom models, an RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver is included in the box. This is indicated by the addition of "T" or "Traffic" to the model name. An example is "GO 930T". |
Supported Languages The user interface/application comes in the following languages: | | Catalan | Latvian | | Czech | Lithuanian | | Danish | Norwegian | | Dutch | Polish | | Estonian | Portuguese | | Finnish | Slovakian | | Flemish | Spanish | | French | Swedish | | German | Turkish | | Hungarian | UK English | | Italian | US English | | | Spoken navigation instructions come in the following languages: | | Australian | Japanese | | Brazilian Portuguese | Latin American Spanish | | Bulgarian | Latvian | | Catalan | Lithuanian | | Chinese Mandarin | Malaysian | | Chinese Cantonese | Norwegian | | Croatian | Polish | | Czech | Portuguese | | Danish | Romanian | | Dutch | Russian | | Estonian | Serbian | | Finnish | Slovenian | | Flemish | Spanish | | French | Swedish | | German | Thai | | Greek | Turkish | | Hungarian | UK English | | Italian | US English | |
About TomTom TomTom NV is the world's largest navigation solution provider, developing products with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use and value. TomTom's products include all-in-one navigation devices which enable customers to navigate right out of the box; including the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom ONE range and the TomTom RIDER (for motorcycles). TomTom also provides navigation software products which integrate with third party devices; the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDA's and smartphones. TomTom WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation technology with leading edge tracking and tracing expertise. TomTom's products are sold through a network of leading retailers in 25 countries and online. TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
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| Customer Reviews:
Nice Device but missing vital accessories May 9, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
We purchased the Tomtom 730 unit about 1 week ago and really like it. We were Garmin fans but decided to give the Tomtom a try after my brother swore up and down about how well it worked. We have owned and used Magellan and Garmin GPS units. Likes: Voices are good Routing is execellent Ability to reroute around 1 road is awesome Tomtom support is very helpful. They speak english and seem to be located within the US. Much better software than other GPS providers. Most accessories for the 720/920 work for the 730 including the Traffic antenna
Dislikes: Screen washes out in sunlight - We will have to look for a sunshade Mounting system - What were they thinking? It fell off the window twice and doesn't even clip into the mount. Had to purchase a 3rd party mounting system (Ram mounts work) Should come with some type of case to protect the unit. Really wish the speeding and red light cameras were supported in the US POI doesn't seem to be as robust as a Garmin. Tomtoms have millions of POI but just not the stuff we normally look for such as grocery stores, etc.
We almost took the unit back because the screen washes out in sunlight without some type of sunshade. We took the 730 and compared it directly with the Garmin 770. The garmin seemed to find more points of interest around us and everything was much easier to see in direct sunlight. We finally decided to keep the Tomtom because it calculated the routes much faster and allowed us to reroute around a single road, the garmin doesn't give you any control and reroutes the whole route which was the deal breaker for us. My wife also noted that the Garmins felt very unrefined after she had experienced a Tomtom. The Tomtom 730 is a great device but plan on spending at least 50 dollars more to purchase better accessories such as mounts, sunshades and cases.
TomTom 730 Review May 6, 2008 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Since this is a newer TomTom model and I haven't found much of anything in regards to reviews I will post some of my findings about what I liked and disliked with the unit thus far.
Likes:
- Helio: "Ocean" users can connect to this unit via Blue Tooth even though Helio was not listed as a vendor. I would imagine that means that most if not all Helio phones with blue tooth can connect. I am able to only do Hands-Free calling from the unit which is fine and the calls were very clear from the 730's speakers. I didn't remembers seing Helio listed as compatible so this is verification for all of you Helio "Ocean" owners.
- Voices: My wife and I thorougly enjoyed the free voice downloads, some really good ones from the TomTom community. My wife likes British voices and we found some excellent ones for her including some funny community driven/created for me, the geek, like C3P0, Daleks from Dr. Who and Stephen Hawking :) Keep in mind most of these voices are Free and I wasn't expecting that much. The voices you do need to pay for were very good if not somewhat cheesy and didn't cost too much $6-13 US. I did like the John Cleese voice, maybe I'll splurge.
- IQ Routing: My first thought was "Yeah right, bull@#$&" it won't know my local short-cuts, no other GPS I have used was able to. I entered and locked in my home address and the machine began to route. It recognized I was deep inside the parking lot(No Mans Land) of the store from where I purchased the unit so I was surprised to see the unit pick up my location within about 5-10 seconds(very fast) then navigate me to the parking lot exit via a dotted line to show me that in about 200 feet I would hit the road it wanted me to be on.
Being a local in my area, I know all of the back roads and short cuts which have the least amount traffic lights, stop signs and traffic in general in my area and I was very happy to see the unit did as well. It totally detoured me around those typical boondoggles that plague drivers in the town I'm in. Keep in mind it knew the "entire" short-cut I was going to take like it read my mind, not just part of it. What it didn't know, out-of-the-box, was that they were fixing a overpass on the route and workers had blocked the road. Since this GPS has input to note road blockages, I decided to use it when I got within 200 feet of the blockage. I clicked the appropriate road blockage icon, and the machine immediately noted the blockage and re-routed me around it. I'm assuming now that when I take this route again, should it route me this way in the future it will route me around that blockage, at least that's what is claimed. I like the fact I can remove that blockage which I know in a few months time won't be there anymore.
I'll give it a few more weeks then come back to this review, just in case that was an anomaly with the short-cut. I know other short-cuts to other places I visit, we'll see if this unit has the IQ.
- Text to Speech: Is not turned on out of the box, I read so many complaints from users who were not getting Text to Speech and realized it must just be their stupidity. You need to turn it on! I'm not sure why TomTom doesn't just default it, I guess that's just life. Text to speech worked great, and worked as well as any of the competing GPS models.
- Voice Address Input: Surprisingly, it actually works pretty well, though I'm not sure how much I'll actually use it.
Dislike:
- Default Language(out of the box)on US Model: I don't know if this was just me but I'm going to note this to users who purchase this unit(early adopters). My units default language out of the box was in German! Thankfully I knew a little German so my wife and I fumbled our way through the introductory screens and eventually got screen that listed a bunch of countries. Someone with less aptitude with the German language might be extremely annoyed by this and could be frustrated. Was this a fluke? I hope TomTom notes this review and double checks their US machines are defaulting as English.
As I use the GPS more over the coming weeks I'll add more findings, especially once I start using it on the highway.
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