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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..
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.
With TomTom Map Share you can update your map directly on your device as and when you spot road changes, and download daily updates from millions of Map Share users worldwide via your computer.
 | 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:
You can check as many times as you like within 30 days from the date you first use your TomTom device. |
Enhanced Positioning Technology
| Enhanced Positioning Technology uses movement and gravity sensors to calculate drivers' positions when GPS signals are unavailable. Enhanced Positioning Technology ensures the device continues to navigate to its destination, even in circumstances where 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), to provide a smoother navigation experience. |
Voice Address Input
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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.
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TomTom HOME
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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
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TomTom Traffic
 | 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 . Key features for both Traffic information options
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| 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 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". | |
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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.
Pass on this one! June 14, 2008Horse Racing Fan (California)
44 out of 58 found this review helpful
I am a real estate appraiser in Central California and a long-time Garmin GPS user. After reading an article about the new TomTom 930, I thought I would give it a try as my Garmin was past its prime (its maps were outdated and it took forever to pick up a satellite signal).
I was very excited when my new TomTom 930 arrived a couple of weeks ago. I loved the look and feel of the unit as it appeared to be well made and from quality materials. I quickly downloaded all the most recent firmware/software updates as recommended by other reviewers. I was even more excited when it picked up a satellite signal within seconds of being turned on. The graphics were great and appeared to be more detailed than my old Garmin. However, my initial excitement quickly turned to disappointment when the unit was unable to accurately detect my home location. It had me out in the middle of a field a quarter of a mile away even though my house and street are over 10 years old and are located in an established area. It also had the spelling of my street incorrect and had "circle" instead of "court." This was a sign of things to come.
Although disappointed, I was willing to give the unit a try because everything else seemed OK. Being a residential appraiser and driving to many different addresses in different cities throughout the day, mapping accuracy is a must as you can imagine. I decided to test it by driving to a location that I was familiar with. I knew the optimum route would take only a maximum of 30 minutes. The TomTom routed me the long way which actually took over 45 minutes. The unit seems to have a penchant for highways when many times back roads and side streets are actually much quicker. At least it got me to the right location this time. My next stop, however, was off by three or four city blocks and on the opposite side of a highway. What should have been a 10 minute drive from my previous location actually took over 20 minutes by the time I figured out how to get back across the highway. Unfortunately, this seemed to be the rule and not the exception for the TomTom 930.
Compared to my old Garmin, the accuracy of the TomTom maps and directions are horrible! More often than not, this unit was off by more that a full block which is unacceptable for my profession. And, the routes chosen by the TomTom were consistently longer and more troublesome than one would expect from a highly touted GPS device. Frequently, the unit had no mapping information for residential subdivisions that have been around for 3 or more years. The TomTom 930 has "Map Share" which lets the user update and correct maps and mapping errors among other things. The fact that the TomTom even has this feature says a lot about the accuracy of its maps. Furthermore, why should I have to take the time to make these corrections? This shouldn't be necessary for a $450 "high-end" GPS unit IMO.
As noted in other reviews, the display, which looks great inside, is almost impossible to see in the daylight even when the unit is in the shade. The estimated time of arrival was useless in most cases due the inaccuracy of the TomTom's maps. The remote control is another useless feature unless you are driving from the backseat (think limo). The "points of interest" feature is great but seemed to be dated for the TomTom. For example, a local Home Depot had moved more than two years ago, but the TomTom still had it listed at its old location. I was also very eager to use the voice feature which supposedly allows the user to speak the address instead of physically typing it into the unit. This was unbelievably inaccurate. The only thing it ever got right was the state. Never once did it understand the city or street correctly and this was from the quiet of my living room. I can't imagine how bad it would be from a moving vehicle traveling 70 mph on a highway. Forget about it! I even had my wife try to get it to work but she had no luck either with this worthless feature.
To recap: The TomTom 930 is an attractive well made GPS device with lightening quick satellite reception. But that's it. This unit failed in every other respect according to this reviewer's experience. All the bells and whistles sound great, but if the TomTom 930 can't get you from point A to point B in an accurate and timely manner, what's the point? Needless to say, I sent this TomTom back to Amazon and ordered a Garmin 760 which is about $100 less but has worked flawlessly in the week or so that I have owned it.
TOMTOM 930 June 5, 2008Vedat Bahadir Doganalp (Morristown, NJ USA)
43 out of 46 found this review helpful
Hello,
I have recently moved in USA and it is a big challenge to drive in USA w/out efficient and reliable GPS. As soon as I landed, I bought Tomtom 930 because Tomtom is very famous in Europe. Just recently, I have bought Garmin 680 for my wife and I have been using for for 3 days and can make proper evaluation despite time is short to make an accurate evaluation:
PROS and CONS of Tomtom 930 & Garmin 680
1. Tomtom is a lot more user friendly with remote control.
2. You can find the locations with Zip Codes (I have not seen such spec in Garmin yet at least)
3. Tomtom's guidance is a lot better in complex areas (And with Lane help, it is even better).
4. Tomtom's map is not as good as Garmin's at least for USA. Garmin can find more destinations and more side streets. Tomtom is great only if you don't need every single street in each and every city.
5. Garmin has a lot better view on the screen when compared to Tomtom. It is more clearer and tells you on the screen the next street you must take and the distance left. I may feel it complicated on Tomtom's screen because I am color blind. So, suggest you do not rely on this evaluation too much.
6. EPT is a great feature for Tomtom which guides you even there is no satellite reception. However, this feature sometimes crashes and turns the device off.
7. Tomtom follows different ways for the same origin and destinations. It is so strange but I do not really know the reason.
Last but not least, Tomtom is a great product with great features when compared to Garmin 680. However, if your occupation is sales like me, you need Garmin to find where you need to go in all details. But, Garmin's features are a lot less than Tomtom's. I wish there was a GPS which compiles all pros together in one device. You should also compare the price difference between two devices I own.
TOMTOM 930 VS GARMIN 760 June 27, 2008J. Mursuli (Palatine, IL United States)
18 out of 20 found this review helpful
I've owned Garmin's for more than 5 years and I currently own a NUVI 760. I've heard the great news about the TOMTOM 930 with IQROUTES, lane guidance, and the HOME feature so I decided to buy the 930 so I can give it a spin and compare it to the NUVI 760 with MSN DIRECT.
TOMTOM Pluses:
Arrival time -
The arrival time with IQROUTES are MORE accurate than Garmin's. The NUVI keeps updating the arrival time during the trip. I compared the arrival time from the start and the TOMTOM was more accurate. TOMTOM is constantly collecting the travel times and updating their database. When you sign in to the HOME program the IQroutes from your trips are uploaded to the TOMTOM server.
Routes:
If anyone writes a review about a GPS and states that routes are 100% accurate then they are lieing, I have not found the perfect GPS with perfect routes.
The routes on both the 930 and the NUVI 760 have been identical. With the 930 I see minutes left on the trip, time left, and arrival time. I can even tell the 930 what time I would like to arrive at my destination.I can AVOID any of the roads on my trip. You CANNOT avoid roads on the NUVI 760.
TRAFFIC:
I'm using traffic on the 930 through my ATT Tilt phone and it seems to work and it is accurate. It uses my Tilt to access the traffic on the TOMTOM server through the Internet. If you have cell coverage you should have traffic data.
MSN Traffic on the 760 is not accurate and the avoidance feature does not work that well. The bad thing about the MSN Direct feature is that it does not have good range. I live in Chicago and the service does not work in many of the outlying suburbs.
PLUSES:
Iqroutes are more accurate than the NUVI.
Lane guidance works in my area.
Avoiding roads on your trip.
Being able to correct street names, closed streets, one ways, and many other errors is a big plus.
Traffic works well.
The GPS chip has not lost reception. I've lost the signal numerous times on the NUVI.
More information on the 930 screen than on the 760.
TOMTOM minuses:
The screen is hard to see in sunlight.
The maps are not bad since I loaded the Garmin map look on the 930. I even have the magenta route line on my 930.
The battery does not last more than 1 hour.
The Text to speech does not work all the time. The street names are not pronounced as good as the NUVI.
You don't get the constant reminders that the NUVI 760 provides. Sometimes I don't think that I drive the 930 with my eyes close. With the 760 you can close your eyes and not miss a turn.
I cannot locate an address by ANY city like the NUVI. Sometimes the 930 cannot locate an address if it thinks it's in a different city. You have to input the surrounding city names to get the correct address and route.
930 a good PND, but not much different from the 920 June 9, 2008Warren Merrill
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
Pros:
Much improved trip time estimates
Better routing choices than previous TomTom models
Interface customization options
Cons:
Hard to see screen in bright light
No route optimization
TeleAtlas map accuracy (at least in Florida)
Inability to route to off-road locations
Operating System stability
I've had the 930 since the end of April, running it side by side with a Garmin 760. Overall, it's been a fine performer. But it's also pretty much a 920 with only one real updated feature. . . IQRoutes. TomTom added (via navcore8) historical speed data to the TeleAtlas mapset, greatly improving not only it's estimated trip times but it's routing decisions. Whereas TomTom devices have been among the poorest in drivetime estimates, the 930 is now pretty much dead on for most trips. In fact, my Garmin, which has always had excellent drive time accuracy, now is matched and even sometimes bettered by the 930, depending on time of day. Both units can be trusted in this regard. Routing is also improved. During rush hour, if the TomTom 930 recommends a different route than my nuvi, I tend to go with the TomTom. In the evenings, or at light traffic times, the 760 may be a bit better, tho not always. In fact the 930 and Garmin 760 will now frequently recommend nearly the same route. This is really the only step up feature from the 920 for all practical purposes. The other two touted features, Active Lane Guidance and Static Interchange Images, will rarely, if ever, be seen by most users. In 6 weeks of driving in Central Florida I've seen ALG perhaps three times and Static images never. Not even once. The only users who seem to ever see them are in the countries densest metro areas: San Francisco, Chicago, New York, etc, and no frequency even there. So if these are the features that interest you, buy a TomTom 920 instead (or better yet a Navigon). The hardware, features and performance of the 920 and 930 are otherwise identical. For the current price difference between the 920 and 930, my recommendation is the 920. Just not yet enough difference to justify the extra $150-$200 price premium for the 930. Until IQRoutes takes time of day into consideration in it's route computions, the usefulness is still somewhat limited. Currently the options are three: Mon through Fri / Saturday / Sunday. No time of day or weekday option.
A couple of issues I have with this TomTom are system stability and the TeleAtlas maps. In Florida, at least, the TA map, while very detailed, is much more error-prone than the Navteq maps (used by several others, including Garmin, Google and Magellan). There are a lot of "imaginary" roads, some highways misdrawn, and others no longer existing or misnamed. The maps do appear to reflect many new road additions, but are slow to show corrections to existing roads. This level of error is not seen in my Navteq map, tho it too is far from perfect or all-inclusive.
My 930 has rebooted for no obvious reason on several occasions and required one system reset so far. In contrast I've never had to reset my 760 in nearly 8 months of use and can remember only one spontaneous reboot. The TomTom OS is suspect with regard to stability in my opinion. Speed limits data is seldom seen, unlike my 760 and Navteq's extensive speed limit displays. Map updates have also been somewhat problematic. The only other issues of note are listed at the top of the review, with the screen being the most apparent problem for most users. The Garmin 760 display is very bright with vivid colors and clean text, easily seen in my truck with the brightest sunshine. The TomTom 930 screen is sometimes nearly unreadable under the same conditions. Moving it off the windshield, using an optional vent mount for example, improves the viewing quite a lot.
Voices are very good, not quite the quality of the Garmin voices, but usually a little louder. Some limitations on enunciation , but not enough to cause an issue for most users. The included remote is more of a novelty than truly useful, IMO, as I can touch enter addresses faster than I can with voice entry and with less aggravation. It should be noted tho that the only way to move backwards in the menus is with the remote.
Overall, the 930 is a very good automotive gps, better than my 760 at some things, worse in others, but worthy of consideration, tho the 920 (or nuvi 7x0's) is a better value for the features.
Nice features and software, but poor display and USA maps June 24, 2008Adrian Corduneanu (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I purchased TomTom 930 today, and I am writing this review after driving about 60 miles with it. I also went to a local BestBuy and compared the interface with a Garmin.
TomTom 930's software has a few revolutionary features which makes it superior to any Garmin:
* MapShare let's you correct the map, and share the corrections with many other TomTom users. This makes TomTom superior to Garmin, given that many people in your neighborhood use TomTom. Unfortunately, it seems that not that many people use TomTom in the US, as the map still has many errors.
* IQ Routes is also revolutionary. TomTom automatically collects information from all drivers on the average speed at different times of day on any road, and uses this database to determine the best route to take. This is really high-tech software, not matched by any Garmin.
* Every time you connect to the PC, TomTom downloads the positions of the satellites in your area. This allows finding satellites much faster than Garmin.
* TomTom has many bells and whistles that make Garmin devices seem dumb. It's software is quite intelligent and well packaged, and very dependable and useful.
Everything good so far, but TomTom fails in 2 major areas:
The USA map supplied by Teleatlas is less accurate than Garmin's Navteq. This can be quite an annoyance, because it results in inaccurate routing. For example, TomTom did not know that I can make a U-turn on El Camino Real, Mountain View, California, thus it came up with a routing that lead me through an intersection very far from my destination, to avoid U-turns. Also, TomTom can be a few blocks away from your destination, since it may not have the correct house numbers on the street you are going to. I found the navigation to be quite good until you actually get close to destination, where it can lead you in circles because it misses features of the local neighborhood.
On the other hand, TomTom is much better than Garmin on the European maps. There is really no contest here: TomTom wins hands down for Europe, and if you are planning to get one for your next trip to Europe (like I do), get one!
The other way in which TomTom falls short compared to Garmin is the display. Garmin's is a pleasure to look at, being much much brighter, with antialiased roads, and a good color scheme. TomTom looks dull in comparison, and the road edges are pixelated and jagged. Unfortunately, this may be a deal breaker for many, as Garmin's screen does make people fall in love with it.
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