TomTom GO 730 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: TomTom
Category: CE
List Price: $449.95
Buy New: $325.00
You Save: $124.95 (28%)
New (11) Refurbished (2) from $315.00
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 923
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
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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| Features:
| • | 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
It's simple to get lost. With Tomtom Go-730, it's easier to find your way. It uses GPS and detailed maps, with text-to-speech instructions, to make you feel like a native where ever you are and whenever you travel. It's the perfect traveling buddy. The GO 730 makes driving even safer with handsfree calling. And with the Help Me menu, there are added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers. The TomTom GO 730 is the ultimate car navigator. Switch on and go right out of the box. Just enter the address on the touchscreen or use voice address entry and start driving anywhere in the US and Canada. TomTom guides you door-to-door with turn-by-turn spoken instructions, including street names. TomTom has the most accurate maps and with TomTom Map Share technology, you can instantly modify street names, street direction, and POIs on your own device. New IQ Routes gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel to calculate your trip rather than posted speed limits. And now, Advanced Lane Guidance brings even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be even more confident on the road. You know where you are with Go 730. Rechargeable Battery (up to 5 hours operation per charge) Optimized integrated microphone and speaker for handsfree functionality IQ Routes - always the smartest route based on actual average road speeds Maps of the US and Canada, Voice Address Input - enter destination details verbally TomTom Map Share - instantly modify street names, street direction and POIs on your own device and benefit from others' corrections Help Me! Emergency Menu - easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations and hospitals Latest Map Guarantee - if a new map is released within 30 days of purchase, download it for free from TomTom HOME Handsfree calling via Bluetooth Branded POI icons - easily find your favorite places
Amazon.com
TomTom 730 Product Description 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 years 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 and Canada 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
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
Comes preinstalled with complete maps of the United States and Canada.
Remote control
An improved Bluetooth 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.
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| In more and more places, it is becoming illegal to use cell phones while driving without a hands-free kit. Your TomTom'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.
|
| 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 computer
- 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 TomTom 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).
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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 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. 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 TomTom 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
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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 the US. (TomTom application version 6.0 or higher)
- Clear on-screen animated or spoken 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 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. Product Description TomTom's award-winning software means ground-breaking new technology for the ultimate driving experience. Switch on and go right out of the box. Just enter the address on the touchscreen or use voice address entry and start driving anywhere in the US or Canada. TomTom guides you door-to-door with turn-by-turn spoken instructions, including street names. TomTom has the most accurate maps and with TomTom Map Share technology you can instantly modify street names, street direction, and POIs on your own device. New IQ Routes gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel to calculate your trip rather than posted speed limits. And now, Advanced Lane Guidance brings even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be even more confident on the road. The GO 730 makes driving even safer with handsfree calling. And with the Help Me menu, there are added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers. Product Description TomTom GO is a stand-alone, portable and easy-to-use car navigation appliance that incorporates navigation software, maps and GPS receiver in one device. Navigation solutions are now accessible to everyone thanks to TomTom GO's ease-of-use, ease of installation and affordability. Complete car navigation solution in one box.
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 years 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
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
Comes preinstalled with complete maps of the United States, Canada and Europe.
Remote control
An improved Bluetooth 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.
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| In more and more places, it is becoming illegal to use cell phones while driving without a hands-free kit. Your TomTom'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.
|
| 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 computer
- 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 TomTom 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 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. 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 TomTom 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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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 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 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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 TomTom 730 Review May 6, 2008
midikris (Jersey City, NJ)
63 out of 64 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.
Very pleased with the Go 730 June 26, 2008
Jeremy (Chapel Hill, NC)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
After about 3 months of research, I had decided I was going to buy the TomTom Go 720. I waited for a few weeks while I shopped around for the best price, and during this time, the 720's successor (Go 730) was available on the market. The 730 now includes IQ routes, which from what I understand, works similarly to the Dash - it gathers speed information from other TomTom users on every road, so if a certain route is known to have a very low average speed at a given time of day, the 730 will route you around that road to avoid the potential traffic. It also has the new lane guidance pictures - I've only seen this once so far in the month or so I've owned it, but it looked cool! At first I was torn between this model and the Garmin nuvi series, but the nice thing about this TomTom that was the selling point for me was that you can easily add/remove/edit points of interest. This is done on the unit (not via new map updates or mapshare) and can be done pretty quickly. The Garmin's brag that they have more points of interest in their bank, and while that might be true, there is always going to be some missing somewhere, so this is a nice feature to have. In fact, in my new town, a nearby grocery store was missing from the TomTom bank. I chose to look up the address of the store online, then store that address in the GPS as this type of POI with this name. You can also accomplish the same thing under the "Browse Map" option and find the proper menu option for adding the point.
Suction cup:
I've seen other reviews online about people having problems with the windshield suction cup mount. All I can say is that I used this GPS during my move from NY to NC, which was about an 11-hour drive. Not once during that time did the suction cup mount fail, however since then it has fallen off the windshield a couple of times. The trick that seems to work is to actually lick a few of your fingers and moisten the suction cup before pressing it onto the windshield.
Washed-out screen:
Some users have commented that in intense sunlight, the screen becomes difficult to see. I've seen this happen maybe once or twice, but it only lasted a few seconds. From what I've experienced, the sun has to be at just the right angle, and this doesn't happen very often. In the absolute worst-case scenario, you have a little trouble seeing the screen for a few seconds, so you simply listen to the voice commands. I don't see that as a very large drawback at all.
Other features and comments:
The nice thing this model does (I'm not sure if lower models do this as well or not) is that it predicts what time you'll arrive at your destination based on the IQ route information, current speeds, etc. I found this to be a handy little feature.
The actual routing seems spot-on so far. Re-routing after you miss a turn is nearly instant (literally 1 second at the most, from what I've seen). Also, initial positioning after powering-on the unit takes only a couple of seconds. I did notice some fun things after coming out of a tunnel - my car seemed to be flying in the middle of nothing for a second or two before all satellite signals were locked on. No big deal, and kind of amusing, I thought. You can also very easily route yourself via roads or POI's. For example, I needed to do some shopping at both Target and Home Depot. I first calculated my route to Home Depot, then went to "Find Alternative", then "Travel via..." and chose Point of Interest. I found Target in the list, and it then routed me to Home Depot with a stop at Target first. My only complaint about this is that when I got to Target, it didn't say anything like "you've reached your first destination" - it's up to you to realize you're there, park, shop, then continue your route to your next stop. As far as I know, you can travel via several (more than 2) stops as well.
I have an Apple computer (Powerbook G4, so not even an Intel mac) and have had no troubles with the TomTom Home software. I was able to download a bunch of free voices, a new car icon, and there's tons of other stuff in there, both free and not.
Another minor feature is that it has a bank of POI symbols for the major chains. For example, McDonald's, Wendy's, Starbucks, and quite a few others have their company logo in there. If you pass by Wendy's (for example) you wont see the typical knife and fork logo for a restaurant POI, you'll see the Wendy's logo on the map.
I was also able to easily pair my Bluetooth cell phone (LG VX8350). A lot of phone numbers for POI's are stored on the GPS, so if you need to call any one of them, it will forward the call to your phone for you.
I haven't really used the spoken road names feature - this is only available on the computerized voice, which is the main reason. Nice feature, but not all that necessary for me. There's also a voice-input feature when you're entering town names or zip codes in your destination search.
Overall this unit seems like a great bang-for-your-buck. I purchased this at $400, and it really is packed with features. I'm glad I went with the TomTom Go 730, and would recommend it to anyone in the market for one. I've had some experience with other brands (Garmin, Magellan) and didn't like their menus, features, or price tag. Hope this helps!
Not What I Expected June 24, 2008
Carlos Sanchez (Houston, TX)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I had done a lot of online research regarding GPS'. I read many reviews and looked at all the options and features for each device. I was leaning towards the TomTom GO 730 as my top choice, however, I did not really want to spend $400 on it. I liked all the features that it said it came with, especially IQ Routes and MapShare. To make a long story short, I went to the store and I bought the Magellan 4250 for $350. You may ask why not spend the extra $50 and get the TomTom, well Magellan was giving me 1 yr free traffic which I thought was the better deal.
Well, the Maestro 4250 was a good device, however, the thing that frustrated me was the outdated maps. The maps for from Q1 2007 and the next update would be out Q3 2008. That is a long time to wait. Another bad feature was that when I chose a route, I could not choose a POI along the route, I had to cancel my first route, and make a different one. The final thing that made me mad was the inaccuracy of arrival time. I am sitting in bumper to bumper traffic and it states I will be at my destination in 20 minutes. I would be if I was not sitting in traffic. So I returned it and bought the TomTom 730.
I am so happy with this GPS. It has all the features I read about plus many more. I truly love the MapShare feature. There are restaurants that went up 2 months ago that are listed as POI's. This is because other Tomtom users create that POI and you have the option of downloading it. This is a great feature. Of course sometimes the POI may be of by a few yards but you can change it. For instance, there is a restaurant located on a main street and someone added the POI to be on that street. Although the building is on that street, you actually have to make a slight right turn to get into the parking lot of the building. I was able to move the POI so that the GPS will tell me to make that right turn. Then I can upload it to everyone else. Very good feature if you like precise directions and accuracy.
the IQ Routes is also a great feature. It gives you an incredibly accurate arrival time. I have no complaints about the feature.
You can also search for POI's while already in a route. The 730 will show you POI's along the route, near you, or near your destination. Awesome!
I just placed a 8GB SDHC card in my 730 for mp3 and photos. Works great!
This is a stellar GPS system and blew my 4250 out of the water. I am very impressed with how accurate it is. I will say that the 730 can automatically change a route if you have taken a different route then it offered the first time. The next time you route that destination, the route you took before will be routed instead of the original one over and over.
Great product!
TomTom v. Garmin v. Magellan November 4, 2008
Elleirdad (Boston suburbs)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
My family now owns a TomTom Go 730, Garmin Nuvi 760, and a Magellan Maestro 4360. I have spent a long time with each of these units and used them on the same routes. They are all excellent devices that I can recommend. But, which one I recommend depends on the buyer. Let me explain:
- The TomTom is best for technically oriented people that like lots of options and will be impressed with the clever IQ Routes routing system.
- The Garmin is best for people that want a system that is straight forward to use with clear crisp on screen graphics/instructions.
- The Magellan is best for people who use the system to look up places by name instead of address. For example, they have a nice feature that tells you the restaurants at the next highway exit.
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I have ended using the TomTom. My top four reasons: (1) I love the IQ routes feature that uses the experience of drivers to calculate the actual typical travel speed on a road rather than the published speed limit. It seems to be time sensitive. Even without traffic connected, the system recommended a different route from work to home at 5pm than it did at 8pm on the same date. (2) I like all of the detailed options and choices, although it is hard to dig through the menus. You can change shortcuts, download graphics, and more. (3) I like the traffic network that uses the data channel on my BlackBerry. No need to get an FM traffic receiver. It connects via the Internet through my BlackBerry to get traffic data. (4) It immediately displays a map of the route you will be going.
My spouse uses the Garmin. The top reason is that it is much easier to know what to do at a glance. For example, I love the speed limit feature that displays the speed limit of the road you a |
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