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| TomTom GO 920T Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator | 
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| Brand: TomTom
Category: CE
List Price: $499.95
Buy New: $383.90
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Avg. Customer Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 1696
Color: black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: Unknown
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 4.6 x 0.9 x 3.3
nv:Type: Receiver
Display: LCD
Expansion Slots: SD Card
Battery Type: Lithium Polymer battery
Battery Life: 5 hours
Antenna: SIRF-GPS antenna
MPN: 1M00.981
Model: 1M00.981
UPC: 036926018324
EAN: 0036926018324
ASIN: B000VLKYVS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | TomTom is the world's largest provider of portable navigation solutions | | • | 4 Gb Internal Flash, 4.3 inch color LCD | | • | Pre-loaded maps of USA, Canada & Europe from TeleAtlas | | • | Bluetooth for Hands-Free calling, PLUS services and audio output | | • | Rechargeable internal 5 hour Lithium Polymer battery |
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Product Description
PRODUCT FEATURES:Enhanced Positioning TechnologyEasy access to traffic informationVoice address inputMaps of US, Canada and EuropeTomTom Map Share technologyHandsfree car kitBuilt-in FM transmitterBluetooth remote control included
Amazon.com Product Description -- 10/02/08
The GO 920 and it's sibling, the 920T, are TomTom's new flagship portable gps navigators, replacing the GO 910. The GO 920T comes bundled with TomTom's RDS-TMC traffic receiver and a one-year subscription to the Clear Channel traffic service, which allows users to receive real-time traffic information. The traffic receiver is sold as a separate accessory for the GO 920. 
The icon-driven menu system makes using TomTom's snap.
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Emergency menu gives you fast direct access to emergency numbers and direction to the nearest assistance. |  Voice instructions are available in over 30 languages (complete list below). You can even record directions in your own voice, download specialty voices free at TomTom's website, or purchase celebrity voices. Listen to sample clips.
Free download samples
Celebrity voice samples
- Dennis Hopper
- Curt Schilling
- Gary Busey
Or record your own directions in your own voice.
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The 4.3-inch (diagonal) 3D driving view offers a clear picture of the road and maneuvers ahead (actual size). |
The first big difference you'll notice is that the 920s are much thinner than the 910. TomTom introduced this slim form factor with last year's ONE. With the release of the top-of-the-line 920s, TomTom now offers a full range of units in the new form factor (see a feature comparison for all of TomTom's GO and ONE devices). When you turn it on, you'll also notice the increased performance and features the 920s packs into their slimmer form.
What's New -- Enhanced Positioning Technology
TomTom's new Enhanced Positioning Technology uses movement and gravity sensors to calculate drivers' positions when GPS signals are unavailable. This helps the device continue to navigate to its destination, even when there may not be a direct line-of-sight connection to a satellite (for example, when driving in a city with tall buildings, underpasses or bridges).
What's New -- Voice Prompted Address Entry
Voice prompted address entry gives users the option to speak the address to which they want to drive. Users can simply speak the city, street name and address number they would like to travel to, and the device will automatically calculate the route.
MapShare lets you add your own map corrections and POIs, then share them with the entire TomTom user community via the TomTom HOME website | What's New -- Map Share
The GO 920 includes TomTom's innovative new Map Share technology. Map Share enables users to make easy changes to the map and to share map corrections with other TomTom customers so that users always have the most up-to-date maps available.
Widescreen View and FM Transmitter
See more. Hear more. The GO 920 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.
Hands-Free Calling
In more and more places, it is becoming illegal to use cell phones while driving without a hands-free kit. The GO 920's Bluetooth capability, microphone and speaker lets match it to any bluetooth-capable phone to make hands-free mobile phone calls.
Maps
The GO 920 comes come preinstalled with complete maps of the United States, Canada and Europe on 4 GB of internal memory. The GO 920 range has the most complete set of pre-installed maps available in TomTom's entire portfolio.
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;
Fun Extras to Personalize Your TomTom
Record your own driving instructions. View documents, exchange positions via SMS and Bluetooth wireless technology and select a favorite car icon on the screen.
Full range of accessories to match the design and finish of the new GO range, including a leather carry case, a soft touch carry case, iPod cable and a home charger. TomTom HOME
HOME is TomTom's free software that enables TomTom users to future proof and personalize their devices. Via easy desktop access, any TomTom customer can update maps, download the latest application, celebrity voices and more. TomTom HOME allows TomTom customers to
• Update their TomTom device with TomTom's latest software and services automatically and for free
• Easily buy and install the latest maps and European safety cameras
• Download celebrity and character voices
• Pre-plan trip itineraries
• Receive free traffic alerts on their computers What's in the Box
TomTom GO 920 gps portable navigation device, suction mount, car charger, USB 2.0 data cable, and installation CD with connection software and manual.
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: Read 23 more reviews...
 Tom Tom 920T July 20, 2008
I used my Garmin 2620 since 2005, weekly, as I travel extensively. I have never ugraded the maps. This Tom Tom was a gift, the idea being newer was better. It has good features, it was easier to enter an address, it recovers from route deviations quicker, it doesn't keep shouting "recalculating, recalculating," and the computer doesn't get confused as often. However, I searched for restaurants, and came up with 5 hits. Garmin gives restaurants from here to the next coast. I searched for an historical POI, got nothing. I thought an historical POI, that has been on the map longer than anyone I know has been alive, should have been preloaded as a POI. Garmin came preloaded with all kinds of restaurants, shopping, hospitals, government offices, entertainment, and more. I see Best Buy offers to help you load POI's. Well, Amazon had the better price. I don't have time for all this manual loading. My GPS came on Monday, and Tuesday, I was leaving town.
That suction cup mount is useles. It stuck maybe 3 times for the duration of my journey. It constantly falls off and hits the gear shift before hitting the floor. Being touch sensitive, all the banging on the way to the floor sometimes resets the GPS. Sometimes, it falls so far away, you can't pick it up without pulling over. The Garmin came with a bean bag that sits on the dash.
It was much easier to see my route layout at a glance while on the road with the Garmin.
I lost signal more often with the Tom Tom.
I couldn't use it straight out of the box. The Tom Tom had to connect to my laptop and download info first. I don't know what language it was communicating in, Norwegion, I think. I had to call Tom Tom for help setting up. The Garmin just wanted to know where I wanted to go.
Sadly, someone just broke into my car and stole my Garmin 2620. I am buying a Garmn Nuvi to replace it. This Tom Tom just does not meet my needs.
Go with a Garmin.
 just love it July 18, 2008
we have used this tomtom on several trips already and are quite happy with the unit. It is easy to use and clear in giving directions. We much prefer our tomtom over the gps in our car.
 Mediocre product, extremely poor service July 15, 2008
I've had this unit for less than six months and it's malfunctioned. It's stopped charging in the car, the screen flickers on and off and the speakers make sudden, loud crackling sounds. I contacted the company - the warranty is two years - and they refused to pay for the item to be shipped even though it's defective. Then I found out that they plan on sending me a refurbished unit back. If I had wanted to buy a refurbished unit, I would have bought it six months ago for a significant price difference. I've contacted the VP of Sales to deal with the problem, and they have absolutely ignored me. This company does NOT stand behind its product. I absolutely do not recommend any TomTom product.
Excellent product July 11, 2008
Very powerful, an excellent choice with good navigation. Only one thing missed : Mexico maps.
 It works but not worth the price June 16, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Summary first:
Plus: (1) Quick in recalculation of route; (2) Maps have street names on them; (3) Satisfactory selection of the places of interest.
Minus: (1) Manual (included and online) can satisfy only retarded reader; (2) Some map errors cannot be forgiven; (3) bad customer service.
This is my first GPS. I have tested it on 1000-mile-long trip (North-Eastern USA). Before the trip, I have updated everything - maps, satellite positions, voices.
First surprise: if you select a human recorded voice for instructions and computer-generated voice for street names, the latter simply doesn't work. There is no place in manuals that would tell you that.
Second surprise: In Pennsylvania, Tomtom map shows "ghost intersections" on hwys 15 and 81 - there is no intersection in fact, it comes in one-two miles. The splitting of 81 north of Harrisburg is shown later than in reality. This mistake can cost you a lot of time and maneuvers, so cannot be forgiven.
City of Ithaca, NY and rural Pennsylvania: in a maze of one-way streets, 920T systematically invited me to make forbidden turns and U-turn on a one-way street. So, be carefull and watch the signs before going along tomtom instructions! You will get to your destination because it can recalculate the route before the next intersection, but this won't be the shortest way. In general, 920T routes were not always the best.
920T has included receiver for traffic information during 1 year. It was less than useful. It did not warn me about 2-hour congestion on 81 south while giving some other warnings which proved to be wrong. Do not pay extra money for it, consider 920 (without receiver) or something else.
I have bought 920T here, at Amazon.com, and it came with promotion of 1 year free new map release. However, Tomtom site has declared promotion code invalid (how that can happen? - I asked customer service three times - no answer). It took me more than a week of interaction with customer service to defend my rights.
So, my opinion is that 920T does its service but, most probably, there are cheaper alternatives with the same (or better?) abilities. So, I cannot recommend it. My next GPS will be Garmin - when they will put the names on the streets on their maps.
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