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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: $398.00
You Save: $51.95 (12%)
New (7) from $398.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 2501
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
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
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 Super interface, but some significant faults, too August 28, 2008
I bought the TomTom GO 730 to replace my StreetPilot 2720 (which actually replaced a newer unit, the Nuvi 660--long story). In the week that I've had this unit, I've gotten a pretty good sense of what I like and don't like about it.
Likes:
- Acquires satellite signal *very* quickly.
- Entering routes/itineraries/POIs is a snap.
- Quick and smooth BlueTooth hands-free pairing with my cell (ATT 8525, WM5)
- Search by zip code (Garmin! Why did you get rid of this on your US models?!)
- Quick and easy searches for destinations. For instance, you can search for "Springfield" in only your state, or you can expand your search to include Springfields throughout the US. Between the quick signal acquisition and the fast-and-easy destination searches, I hit the road a lot faster with TomTom than I did with Garmin.
- HOME software installed smoothly and easily
- Routing seems better than on my Garmins. They would make some pretty flaky suggestions sometimes.
- More flexible and intuitive process than Garmin for deciding what you want displayed in the status bar.
In general, the TomTom interface is more powerful than the Garmin interface. The latter feels kind of "dumbed-down," and while easy to use, gives you fewer options than the TT does.
Dislikes:
- Biggest dislike: It doesn't tell you, in routing directions, when one route changes to another. On my morning commute, I take 85N, which ends at/turns into 101N; twenty miles after the change, I get off 101N for 92E. TomTom simply says "take 85N to 92E."
- Second biggest dislike: The text explanation of the route (essentially driving directions) are very spare, almost to the point of being useless. I found the Garmin text routes much clearer
- The speaking voice is almost unintelligible when it tries to pronounce place names. This problem most commonly arises when the unit tries to pronounce Spanish place names (of which we have many in CA); but it happens on the English ones, too. Of course, Garmin was nothing to write home about, either.
- The mount sucks (uh...literally). They give you the suction cup/ball-socket assembly for the windshield. I've had lousy experiences with suction cups and GPSs before; I'd much rather they included a friction solution like Garmin does. Also, in some states (like mine), a windshield mount is actually illegal. Instead, you have to stick the suction cup to the dashboard, atop a hard-plastic, adhesive disc provided for this purpose. My experience with such discs is that they warp in hot sun, ruining the surface for suction cups. (The heat also degrades the adhesive badly, so that the disc also gets loose and falls off.)
- Lack of data connectivity with my phone. TomTom's website says that my phone should be compatible with the GO 730 for data services. But this appears not to be true. Maybe I need a newer version of Windows Mobile on my phone? But if so, the support site should say this, and not just give a blanket endorsement of the phone.
 Perfect for the price August 27, 2008
I was able to pick this up for $359 on Amazon. I previously owned a TomTom One 3rd Edition which I gave to my wife so I am familiar with the TomTom Nav software. One of my co-workers owns a Garmin. I could never get over the bone jarring female voice on the Garmin that you are stuck with. The bluetooth/handsfree was also sub-par. I decided to try the TomTom instead. It is much easier to re-route using a TomTom. I drive over 3,000 miles monthly and re-routing is essential. The I.Q. feature really works well. I also purchased the traffic update. The 730 connected to my Blackberry; however, it wasn't straightforward as I had to dig to find T-Mobile's APN settings. Overall I am very satisfied with the TomTom 730.
Maps are more up to date than Garmins. August 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just bought the TOMTOM GO730 and have been using it for a few days.
I also have a Garmin 2720 that I bought a couple of years ago.
TOMTOM Maps seem to be more up to date.
We had recently moved so I bought the Garmin Map Update 2009-City Navigator North America NT. I was very annoyed to see that my new address was not shown in the so-called 'updated' Garmin map. Even my street was not there!
The TOMTOM map had it.
GO TomTom!
Best GPS Ever July 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my second GPS unit and all I can say is WOW. If your are thinking of buying a TomTom GPS - Just go ahead and do it!
Very Good Product. Like it better than Garmin Nuvi July 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have used a PPC related GPS software program as well as the Garmin Nuvi which my daughter owns. This product is by far more superior in comparison to the PPC program. Routing is very reliable and more accurate than that of Garmin, though Garmin's attachment to the windscreen works better. This GPS locks on almost instantly ... my PPC has taken up to 10 mins! Very convenient and user friendly. Particularly appreciate the fact I can find most POI by simply typing in the name.
However, I do have two issues with this:
- Living in California, it's against the law to have it attached to our windscreen. So, cannot conveniently see it while driving.
- The screen is not as bright as the Garmin products in bright sunlight.
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