I've had the 520T for 6 months now. It was my first Sat Nav and I'm very pleased. The main device is very easy to use and has been genuinely helpful, even though I rarely drive long distance without a passenger. The plug-in traffic aerial only gives information on major roads like motorways and hasn't always been accurate, so next time I'd get just the 520 without Traffic (Tom Tom are bringing a new Traffic add-on to the UK next year, which promises to be much better, though more expensive).
I'd give the 520 itself five stars and the current Traffic aerial two stars, hence four overall.
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I've been using my Jornadas for years now and been quite happy with them, so you can imagine how wonderful it was to find this PDA for 140 quid from a seller on Amazon.
Upgrading from a Jornada 928 was really a leap so you might be thinking that I'd think any of the new PDAs were brilliant. But, I have to say, this has all the features you could possible want for email, internet browsing (even though the mobile version is more limited than the PC version).
Browsing is quick - pictures and text are loaded quickly from internet sites. You can use it for eBay. I am a seller and I use it to check my sales and the wap version of the eBay site loads fine and is easy to use (I had trouble loading it on my phone - it was ... Read More:
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I can't comment on how good the TX is once up and running, because I never got that far. It may have just been a fault in my product, but I never got the synchronisation software to work. There is an efficient technical help system, which started off being helpful, but when an essential supporting software failed they said I had to buy my own version, even though it came with the TX and I couldn't work it without it. They stopped replying to my requests once I threatened to return the TX. Amazon, on the other hand, were increadibly efficient and helpful and gave me a full refund no questions asked.
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One very important thing is that when you buy GO 720 and do all the online upgrades to latest software and latest maps (via Map Guarantee) you have pretty much most of the functions of the GO 740 which is about twice as expensive. What you will not have is HD traffic but you can still have regular traffic service which is a lot cheaper. I actually do not like HD traffic because how it works. TomTom tracks every user in real time and uses that information to detect traffic congestions. I am not very keen to be tracked that way even if TT says that it's anonymous.
Basically this unit has the same internals as GO 740 plus FM transmitter but lacks space for SIM card. Nevertheless GO 720 can connect to TomTom services via external mobile phone and ... Read More:
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It is not made clear that this item is not compatible with the 500 series ie not the 510 only the 500 and presumably the same for the 710
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After much research on the web, including reading Amazon reviews, I opted for this unit against other contenders from Tom Tom and Navman. I have so far been extremely happy with it. I haven't experienced any slow start-ups as some have reported. Bluetooth works perfectly with a range of phones (probably because it's Parrot based). There is good support from Garmin and updating via the web is a breeze. You can also find things like free POI files on the web. The range of features is impressive, although the map isn't current with a local section of the A428 that has been turned into a dual-carriageway in the last year or two. It's useful to know that the unit comes with a protetcive case, the power-cable/traffic aerial, a windscreen swivel suction mount and a dashboard ... Read More:
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This bit of kit is brilliant, I need to be able to look down and get a grid for my current location instantly and this does that for me. Unfortunately I have now lost 2 units because the bloody pins that retain it to the strap are far too weak.
I'm buying a third but make sure you use duct tape or something!
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Its ''says'' its compatible.. yes.. it is.. BUT.. you need to use the Installation CD which comes with it FOR THE DRIVERS.. However.. Once You Do That.. you can only transfer 5MB Data tops... The CD is a evaluation version... i complete waste of time.. unless you're transferring things under 5MB ... i certainly dont recommend using Windows Vista.
Windows XP on the other hand, you dont need to installation CD.. and for some REALLY strange reason.. it automatically installs the REAL and PROPER version of the software you need.. BUT.. without the 5MB limitation, you can transfer any amount of files.. Please.. to save yourself .. use Windows XP only to use this product.
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I'm afraid some reviewers have missed the point with this device, ok, if you can reach the switches easily, then that isn't a problem, but for so many of us having all the wiring, sockets etc tucked out of the way like mine, then this is a godsend!
Turn your PC on and 5 seconds later all the peripherals are on, no problem.
I'm definately getting one for the TV etc next.
Hope this is of some use.
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