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| TomTom GO 720 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: TomTom
Category: CE
List Price: $449.95
Buy New: $319.95
You Save: $130.00 (29%)
New (7) Used (3) Refurbished (4) from $234.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  164 reviews
Sales Rank: 2104
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: Unknown
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 3.2 x 0.9 x 4.7
MPN: 1M00.780
Model: 1M00.780
UPC: 636926017114
EAN: 0036926017112
ASIN: B000SATCUQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Mac Client Stinks; TomTom Plus Worthless January 5, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Big warning to all the Mac users, the TomTom 720 is not Mac compatible. TomTom has a Mac client, but it's missing 90% of the cool features found in the PC version. Also, the TomTom Plus traffic feature requires a subscription and a cellphone with bluetooth. The list of supported phones is too short and it took me over 2 hours to get it to work. The unit itself is okay, but without a true Mac client and wonky bluetooth data connection, it's not worth the price and pain.
 Problem with POI's January 5, 2008
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
Just got the TomTom 720 from Amazon to compare head-to-head with the Garmin Nuvi 650. The TomTom blows the Garmin away in terms of features and configurability; no comparison. I haven't taken the 720 outside for a road test yet; I don't need to. It failed on the POI test.
TomTom tech support told me that there are different ways of gathering data that a manufacturer can use to build their POI database. According to TomTom, Garmin actively goes out and does research to build its POI database. TomTom relies on retailers sending data on themselves in to TomTom. And that would seem to explain the poorer POI performance on the TomTom.
When I was putting the 720 through its paces I went into the POI screen looking for the category of "grocery stores". Not there. I then tried to search for a couple of grocery stores in my neighborhood, by name. Some it found, some it didn't. I went in to the "Shop" icon. The pre-defined list of stores was quite limited, and when I tried to search for a Big Lots near my house...nothing. I kept investigating the POI's on the 720, and ended up deciding that this weakness was fatal for me. I picked up the Garmin and did the identical searches and it came through *every* time. Every POI that I felt should be there was. I much prefer the overall design and features of the TomTom, but when I pull into a new town and need a gallon of milk, and I don't know the name of the local grocery stores, I have to have confidence in the GPS's ability to show me what's available!
The TomTom goes back.
dave
 THE TOMTOM 720 IS THE BOMB! January 3, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I did a LOT of research before deciding on the TomTom 720 as my new portable GPS. It has more features than I can count and features that you haven't thought of yet - it probably has! It's accurate, good looking, and has a great battery life.
Other reviewers were complaining about old maps and European maps not working - bull sh**... the maps are VERY up to date. Read the instructions instead of trying to wing it like a school kid and it will work great! A+++++
Great compact GPS !!! January 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this Tom Tom GO 720 just a day before we started our road trip to Southern California. At first I was thinking to get GO 920T which by the way $ 200 more expensive than GO 720. I then decided to go with GO 720 since all the features are the same, except there is no "voice command" feature which I am not going to use anyway.
Since I had to leave for the road trip the very next day, I didn't get a lot of time to read the manual. Surprisingly the device is very simple and easy to operate for a not too computer savvy person like me.
I enjoy some features such as bluetooth, MP3 and was able to up-date my device by connecting it to my PC after the trip ended. There is an open slot at the back of the device to slide a memory card that I assume to add a capability to store more memory such as maps, songs, etc.
I really like this GPS and recommend to others that looking for a unit that is looking great, slim and not heavy, easy to up-date. I am glad that I chose Tom Tom over Magellan that is not very impressive with technical support located in other country.
Highly Recommend January 1, 2008
I got a GO 720 this past week and I love it. I used it a few times now in the Philadelphia area and it works great. Very smart unit. I had no problems connecting and updating from my computer. Have not used the Bluetooth or FM yet but I'm sure I will as I become more familiar with these features. After some research and comparing with other GPS units the GO 720 has the best bang for the buck and Amazon has by far the best prices. I bought mine for $350 including shipping, $50 to $100 cheaper then other retailers.
I don't know why some people are having problems with this, its very user friendly. Like anything new, there is a learning curve, but no problems here. Highly recommend. Note: I don't work for TomTom or Amazon; I just know a good deal when I see one.
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