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| TomTom GO 910 4-Inch Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: TomTom
Category: CE
List Price: $499.99
Buy New: $349.99
You Save: $150.00 (30%)
New (3) Used (6) Refurbished (2) from $145.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  180 reviews
Sales Rank: 5346
Color: Black & Gray
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 3 x 4 x 3
MPN: 1V00.980
Model: 1V00.980
UPC: 636926013529
EAN: 0636926013529
ASIN: B000F007K8
Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 impressive August 8, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
a little thin on some instructions, such as how to operate the suction cup device, but beyond that welcome to a whole new world.
My son and wife traveled Seattle to L.A. with it and it transformed the experience. My son, 21, was totally impressed and little in the electronic world impresses him.
 Never received / order canceled August 7, 2006
0 out of 49 found this review helpful
Never recieved item. Order was canceled after almost a month.
 3 tips for using this indispensable tool for driving in Europe August 3, 2006
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
I bought this because I had to drive in Switzerland during a business trip there.
The nice thing about this model is that the European maps are already included at the time of purchase so there is no need to shell out additional $$$$. The thing to note though, is that you have to activate the European maps online using Tomtom Home.
So Tip #1: Don't wait until you get to Europe to activate the European maps.
When I got into Zurich, it was past 10pm. Unfortunately, the unit refused to power up. So I had to ask around for directions to get from the Airport to the Hotel.
At the hotel, I managed to find a paper clip to reset the unit after which it powered up fine.
Tip #2: Don't leave home without a paper clip.
The third and last problem occurred the next morning when I had to drive to Bern for my meeting. The 910 powered up fine but could NOT find the satellites.
I ended up asking around for directions again in order to get on the highway to go to Bern.
While driving on the highway and on a hunch, I reset the Home location to the meeting location in Switzerland. The Home location had been previously set to my home address in California.
Once the home address was set to a location in Switzerland, the unit started to work!
Tip #3 : When changing continents, reset the Home location to somewhere on the continent where you are.
Once I had gone over that last hump, the 910 worked perfectly and brought me all to way to the Avis location in the middle of Geneva after my meeting.
Reading Mixed Reviews? August 2, 2006
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
After gettin a Magellan 360 for my birthday I was quite excited. Needless to say, it was soon replaced with the Nuvi 350. The Nuvi 350 performed alright, until the GPS reciever went out. So after 7 months I had gone through 2 GPS units. I was just going to replace the Nuvi with another, until I saw the TomTom Go 910. I decided to try a different company still, and see what the operation condition was. If you've noticed reviews on this page, most will tell you that it is a great unit, in so many words, but the window mount sucks. I too had the window mount problem at first. But I realized it was due to the fact that the turning mechanism to lock the mount onto the window had not yet "clicked". One it "clicks" the window mount tightens it grip on the unit and is able to hold it up beautifully, no problems. I would like to note, that it seems every bad review of this product lasts only 2 sentances. Not very specific, and not very helpful. As a consumer, it can be frusterating to read a paragraph great review, and then a 2 sentance negative. Taking the risk of buying such a unit is risky. My advice? Go somewhere where you can get a service plan, because when spending this amount of money you shouldn't have to take a risk. My TomTom is a great unit, and after going through 2 GPS units already, this is my definite choice. VERY customizeable, all the maps and features of the unit can be accessed through the PC, no problems charging, GREAT GPS reception, I get excellent reception, and good up to feet.
I will admit the unit has more european support, but that's because that's where it's based. US support is ever increasing, and I haven't had to use it yet anyhow.
You know it sounds cool, just go for it.
UPDATE: After using this product a little longer, I found a key feature was missing. When using the points of interest database, there are no addresses. I found this quite annoying when I was looking for a specific target, walmart, or pizza place. So I finally did one last exchange. The newest Garmin street pilot, with a built in antenna so I don't have problems like I did with the Nuvi, the maps are newer, and no "clicking" issues with the window mount, plus it comes with a nice dash mount!
 Needs improvement for the price!!! August 1, 2006
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Other than having to use the reset button after charging and the very flimsy windshield mount, it does very well. The windshield mount is in big...big...need of replacement with a much improved mount that actually will allow you to charge with the car plug.
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