TomTom Go 720 Sat-Nav XL

[woogie]

Hi all,

had my Tom Tom go now ever since they first came out and I think it's time for an upgrade. I was looking at 720 XL europe and wondered if anyone had one of these and if they recommend them. I do a few European trips and although my old one has major roads I would like it to be a bit more comprehensive. I did a week away back in June where I visited 8 countries in 8 days so European maps are a must.

thanks

[Frederick]

Not sure which one you mean as there is a Go 720, and an XL Europe - two different models.

I have a Go 720, I've taken it around Spain and the UK and it's never really put a foot wrong. The XL Euro is basically a pared down version of the Go, no bluetooth, no voice recognition for planning routes, no toys basically.

The 730 is the most current model at the minute, and it's soon to be replaced by the Go 740 Live (within a couple of months), might be worth hanging on for a little bit as the price of the 730's will drop when the '40s come out.

You get Latest Map Guarantee with the 720's (provided it's brand new, unused, still sealed in the box etc) which will update it to the same mapping info and software as the 730 however.

[waremark]

Frederick said:

You get Latest Map Guarantee with the 720's (provided it's brand new, unused, still sealed in the box etc) which will update it to the same mapping info and software as the 730 however.

Does this mean that a 720/920 can have a software update to add the IQ routes and intelligent lane guidance features? Are you sure? On an older unit is this upgrade free or if not does it come with a map update?

[woogie]

Frederick said:

Not sure which one you mean as there is a Go 720, and an XL Europe - two different models.

I have a Go 720, I've taken it around Spain and the UK and it's never really put a foot wrong. The XL Euro is basically a pared down version of the Go, no bluetooth, no voice recognition for planning routes, no toys basically.

The 730 is the most current model at the minute, and it's soon to be replaced by the Go 740 Live (within a couple of months), might be worth hanging on for a little bit as the price of the 730's will drop when the '40s come out.

You get Latest Map Guarantee with the 720's (provided it's brand new, unused, still sealed in the box etc) which will update it to the same mapping info and software as the 730 however.

Hi, I meant this one?

cheers




http://www.trustedreviews.com/mobile-devices/revie...

[Frederick]

waremark said:

Frederick said:

You get Latest Map Guarantee with the 720's (provided it's brand new, unused, still sealed in the box etc) which will update it to the same mapping info and software as the 730 however.

Does this mean that a 720/920 can have a software update to add the IQ routes and intelligent lane guidance features? Are you sure? On an older unit is this upgrade free or if not does it come with a map update?

you never used to be able to, but the version 8 maps are coming over with latest map guarantee at the min, and as long as the system software is v8.010, it will see the v8 maps and utilise them. The v8 maps have lane guidance and iq routes info in them so it will be used, but if you only have v7 software it will give the "no maps found" error.

LMG is only available for 30 days after the first power on of the unit, you can still purchase an update to v8 maps for older units.

The x20 and x30 hardware internally is identical

[Frederick]

woogie said:

Hi, I meant this one?

cheers




http://www.trustedreviews.com/mobile-devices/revie...

Thats the normal 720, i'd have a shop around as you can get the 730 for that kind of price now, it will come down more when the 740 is released

[waremark]

Frederick said:

The x20 and x30 hardware internally is identical

Thanks Frederick, v interesting. I have a 920, and was thinking of upgrading to a 940. Perhaps the sensible step is to buy V8 maps, and update the software. Do you think 940 upgrades on 930 will be worthwhile?

Edited by waremark on Monday 13th October 10:22

[Frederick]

waremark said:

Thanks Frederick, v interesting. I have a 920, and was thinking of upgrading to a 940. Perhaps the sensible step is to buy V8 maps, and update the software. Do you think 940 upgrades on 930 will be worthwhile?

940 is totally different to 930...

it would be pointless upgrading your 920 to a 930, but 940 has full support for TomTom Live (with Road Angel Connected functionality, using the RA camera database), a new powered mount, different hardware etc...

x20 to x30 is a facelift, x40 is a complete redesign! I'm weighing up the pros and cons of upgrading to a 740 live from my 720 at the minute, not sure yet though.

Edited by Frederick on Monday 13th October 00:00

[waremark]

Frederick said:

x20 to x30 is a facelift, x40 is a complete redesign! I'm weighing up the pros and cons of upgrading to a 740 live from my 720 at the minute, not sure yet though.

Edited by Frederick on Monday 13th October 00:00

Interesting that you would go for a 740 rather than a 940? Don't you think the Enhanced Positioning Technology is worthwhile? Much against what I expected when I got the 920, I also find the Remote really useful.

[Frederick]

waremark said:

Frederick said:

x20 to x30 is a facelift, x40 is a complete redesign! I'm weighing up the pros and cons of upgrading to a 740 live from my 720 at the minute, not sure yet though.

Edited by Frederick on Monday 13th October 00:00

Interesting that you would go for a 740 rather than a 940? Don't you think the Enhanced Positioning Technology is worthwhile? Much against what I expected when I got the 920, I also find the Remote really useful.

EPT is simply an accelerometer based movement sensor. When it loses GPS reception, the EPT sensor takes over to tell the unit it's still moving forward, backward, left or right.

The only times EPT should really burst into life is while driving through tunnels as the SiRF3 GPS engine works on weak enough signals that it should get a decent lock everywhere else you go. Plus, since most tunnels are entry - middle - exit, it's a bit difficult to get lost in them! I accept that there are Swiss tunnels (and some in the USA, amongst other places) that have junctions in them, and as such EPT is handy then - but for what I'd use it... it isn't something that's a must buy for me!

The remote isn't a worry for me as on the times I use the satnav, it's within 2ft of me! I also don't foresee going to the states or Canada, but I do venture into Europe!