TomTom 720
December 31, 2007
TomTom 720
Easy to operate : It is a portable - pocket sized device that is ready to operate right out of the box. Comes with maps of the USA and Canada pre-loaded. Even though it is so small and compact TomTom has still managed to fit in a 4.3-inch touchscreen.
MapShare : the revolutionary new software only available from TomTom at this stage. Allow you to make corrections to your map if you find inconsistencies, and allows you to share those corrections with other TomTom users.
Spoken street directions : text-to-speech functionality provides you with actual street names
Other ‘fun’ features : Bluetooth functionality, MP3 player, FM Transmitter, a tip feature, a customizable status bar, an extensive guided tour, and even a ‘Help me!’ menu.
Overall customer ratings and reviews
OVer 62% of reviewers on Amazon have given the TomTom 720 GPS either a 4 or a 5 star rating, out of 5. The overall rating for this product is almost 4 out of 5.
Positive points and comments
- Mapshare ability that allows you to quickly correct any outdated information and share it with other TomTom users.
- Text to speech quality is very good.
- Display options that are configurable
- Using the unit is easy and it is dependable
- Making and receiving phone calls using the TomTom 720 bluetooth works well
- Playing music through its radio transmitter also works well (music is muted when a direction announcement is made)
- Routing and maps are accurate and up to date in general
Not so good
- TomTom 720 suffers from too many layers of menus for routine items. The menu items are somewhat confusing as well.
- Compatibility issue with the Mac since it does not recognize the Tom Tom USB, so you can’t charge the device or install software.
- Routing calculations seems to be out for some people (estimated time to arrival, for example)
Overall opinion
Positive, recommended
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