Couple of Tom Tom questions!
Discussion
Hi, looking to get a Tom Tom very soon.
Wonder if people can help me with a few things?
1. TomTom 300 is the basic UK map high detail model?
2. TomTom 500 is UK maps in detail plus Europe in low detail (+ bluetooth)?
3. TomTom 700 is whole of Europe high detail (+ bluetooth)?
TT700 also comes with everything on hard disk as opposed to SD cards.
Now, if I were to go for the TT500 is everything preinstalled on the SD card? Want to avoid swapping of map sets. If not, can I buy a bigger card and swap them around?
Also, does the PC software enable you to download your "tracks" to the computer so you can see where you've been? What's the PC software like, can you plan your routes on that?
Does it "read out" road names like some other (Garmin?) systems do?
How does it stack up against other similar systems?
What's the difference between TT One and TT 300 (same price!) other than form factor?
Cheers!
Wonder if people can help me with a few things?
1. TomTom 300 is the basic UK map high detail model?
2. TomTom 500 is UK maps in detail plus Europe in low detail (+ bluetooth)?
3. TomTom 700 is whole of Europe high detail (+ bluetooth)?
TT700 also comes with everything on hard disk as opposed to SD cards.
Now, if I were to go for the TT500 is everything preinstalled on the SD card? Want to avoid swapping of map sets. If not, can I buy a bigger card and swap them around?
Also, does the PC software enable you to download your "tracks" to the computer so you can see where you've been? What's the PC software like, can you plan your routes on that?
Does it "read out" road names like some other (Garmin?) systems do?
How does it stack up against other similar systems?
What's the difference between TT One and TT 300 (same price!) other than form factor?
Cheers!
NiceCupOfTea said:There is no PC software unlike Garmin and NavMan kit, its all on the unit, so (in version 3 which is the last I've used) there are no "breadcrumb" track features, but someone might have written one, as the nav software is extensible.
Also, does the PC software enable you to download your "tracks" to the computer so you can see where you've been? What's the PC software like, can you plan your routes on that?
Does it "read out" road names like some other (Garmin?) systems do?
What's the difference between TT One and TT 300 (same price!) other than form factor?
No road names as yet, I beleive thats currently a USP for Garmin.
AFAIK the One replaces the 300
In answer to my direct comparison question :
Seems that the Garmin "i" range is entry level, and the "c" range is slightly higher up. Difficult to tell exactly how they compare though, much more is written about the TomToms.
Why do these manufacturers sell all these different ranges without making clear to the consumer what the difference is? Surely it only puts people off?
Seems that the Garmin "i" range is entry level, and the "c" range is slightly higher up. Difficult to tell exactly how they compare though, much more is written about the TomToms.
Why do these manufacturers sell all these different ranges without making clear to the consumer what the difference is? Surely it only puts people off?
Tripps said:
There is no PC software unlike Garmin and NavMan kit, its all on the unit, so (in version 3 which is the last I've used) there are no "breadcrumb" track features, but someone might have written one, as the nav software is extensible.
Really? I have just ordered one, but I think I'm going to have to cancel it in that case! Half the fun with my current GPS (Garmin GPS V) is that when you have been on a nice drive you can get home and work out what roads you have been on. Can anybody confirm whether there are and 3rd party add ins to do this??
I have a 300 & a 500 and as far as I am aware there is now record of wewre you have been and it doesnt remember routes but it does remember your destinations and Vias.
so at the end of the day you can see were has been programmed in but it doesnt proove youve been there.
I hope this helps
so at the end of the day you can see were has been programmed in but it doesnt proove youve been there.
I hope this helps
Thanks for that 
Retrograde step as far as I'm concerned. I like to drive, and then when I've had enough tell the GPS "Home James" - then when I get home I find out where I've been.
I have cancelled my order and will stick with my trusty Garmin GPS V until I find one that isn't a downgrade!
Retrograde step as far as I'm concerned. I like to drive, and then when I've had enough tell the GPS "Home James" - then when I get home I find out where I've been.
I have cancelled my order and will stick with my trusty Garmin GPS V until I find one that isn't a downgrade!
NiceCupOfTea said:Must say that's a feature I missed since selling the GPS V, I bought the GPS V after seeing a post on PH with it showing the recorded track for the Nurburgring (I think) and realised I had to have one - although never got around to using it for that purpose, but for finding that excellent road you come across on a Sunday afternoon it was an excellent feature.
I have cancelled my order and will stick with my trusty Garmin GPS V until I find one that isn't a downgrade!
Indeed. I have had mine for 2.5 years and until recently it's done the job admirably.
Just a few things that I would like to improve on it :
1) more memory! Only 19MB internal memory means whole of M25 area and not much else.
2) USB - serial only connection means waiting an hour to upload new map sets
3) voice direction would be useful
4) postcode location - seems to offer support for this but it doesn't work.
5) bluetooth handsfree as per TomTom 500/700
A couple of times recently it has not worked properly - for example, while stuck in a big jam in East London I was trying to get to Enfield, but when searching for Cities (By Name) it would only show ones very close to me in east London as if I was using Cities (Nearest). In the end I had to pull over and use the map cursor to manually find Enfield.
A few other annoyances - like finding somewhere on the map and holding "enter" to mark it as a waypoint - only it marks your current actual GPS position.
Still, it's excellent considering its age. You can still buy them now for 250 quid from gpsw.co.uk!
If it had more memory then the slow serial link wouldn't be an issue, but there's no way of addressing that sadly. Ah well.
My brother used a GPS V on his bike for ages, he has upgraded to a Garmin Streetpilot 3 which has a lot of the upgrades mentioned above. Almost gets the whole UK in, has voice navigation. Don't know if it does the 3D view like the modern ones (quite useful to get an overview of your route) - not bad for 150 quid on ebay.
>> Edited by NiceCupOfTea on Wednesday 28th December 12:41
Just a few things that I would like to improve on it :
1) more memory! Only 19MB internal memory means whole of M25 area and not much else.
2) USB - serial only connection means waiting an hour to upload new map sets
3) voice direction would be useful
4) postcode location - seems to offer support for this but it doesn't work.
5) bluetooth handsfree as per TomTom 500/700
A couple of times recently it has not worked properly - for example, while stuck in a big jam in East London I was trying to get to Enfield, but when searching for Cities (By Name) it would only show ones very close to me in east London as if I was using Cities (Nearest). In the end I had to pull over and use the map cursor to manually find Enfield.
A few other annoyances - like finding somewhere on the map and holding "enter" to mark it as a waypoint - only it marks your current actual GPS position
. Still, it's excellent considering its age. You can still buy them now for 250 quid from gpsw.co.uk!
If it had more memory then the slow serial link wouldn't be an issue, but there's no way of addressing that sadly. Ah well.
My brother used a GPS V on his bike for ages, he has upgraded to a Garmin Streetpilot 3 which has a lot of the upgrades mentioned above. Almost gets the whole UK in, has voice navigation. Don't know if it does the 3D view like the modern ones (quite useful to get an overview of your route) - not bad for 150 quid on ebay.
>> Edited by NiceCupOfTea on Wednesday 28th December 12:41
Buster44 said:
Does anyone know if it is possible to add mobile camera sites to a Tom Tom 700 in the same way that you can add user sites to a Road Angel????
I am considering simplifying my sat nav pda / road angel to just one system and was considering a Tom Tom 700.
Only just got mine so not done it yet but I understand you can download them for free somewhere (seen it in another thread on here). You then load them as Points Of Intrest and tell the system how far in advance you want to be warned. You can also choose what warning sound it will make. Not sure if it is sensative to direction of travel like the RA.
Steve
Edit: Just noticed you said 'Mobile Cameras'.
tomtom will sell you the camera files for €69. They come as a POI list so you can just add your own ones to the list or start another POI catagory for mobile ones.
>> Edited by steve_D on Friday 30th December 22:34
Just a note - The downloadable safety camera files are not direction aware so you will get alerts for evey camera - but I dont see this as a major problem. The one I use (checkpoint) is free and includes hotspots where mobile cameras like to sit, but only works with the ipaq or similar. Its saved my licence several times over. There are other generic databases that I understand work fine with TomTom GO products.
The best thing about checkpoint is that if you pass a camera thats not on the database for some reason you can hit a button to save it then upload it back to the database for everyone else.
The best thing about checkpoint is that if you pass a camera thats not on the database for some reason you can hit a button to save it then upload it back to the database for everyone else.
Hi got a Tom Tom One last week downloaded the free Camera Database and Verbal warnings, to replace the beeps chimes etc to Gataso Mobile Specs 30/40/60/70 etc. I paid £224 and have to say its excellent, very quick Satellite aquisition and easy to use controls and operation. I was told it the same as the 300 but smaller. Go on get one you wont be disappointed, apart from the fact you have to buy Europe on cards or CD to be put onto SD cards.
I suppose with the TTGo, if you want to remember a particular road, the easiest way would be, whilst on the road, hit the "Add favourite" button, then the "GPS position" button, and that will save your position on the road, and you can then later add it as a planned route or whatever.
Me, myself and I all have a TomTom go 700.
I bought it the day they came out in June (just missing Le Mans) after reading reviews.
I have now done 6,000 miles in it through 9 different European countries.
Conclusion: f**king brilliant!
The 700 has all maps of Europe preloaded (that is HOUSE NUMBER maps... of ALL of Europe), and I have tested this thoroughly (although there are still countries I haven't been to yet!).
The navigation is wonderful with clear voice instructions (can download others) and a 3D or map down view. It also has bluetooth connection to your phone to get GPRS traffic information or answer your phone or read a text message.
You can download traffic camera locations (www.pocketgps.co.uk do it for free), which works well.
My one reservation is the traffic information - the system works well, but the data is not as accurate as it could be. Having said that, on our 3,000 mile European driving holiday it did warn us a few times and save us from a horrid traffic jam. It tells you how far away the traffic is on your route (87.7 miles), how long before you get there (1hr, 15 min), what the cause of the congestion is (accident), how long in distance and time the delay is expected to be (6 miles, 1 hr). It then gives you an "AVOID" button... recalculates and tells you the difference in mileage and time in the new route. When this all works, its great, but the data is only about 60% correct in Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland).
Buy one - you will not regret it!!!!!!!!!
I bought it the day they came out in June (just missing Le Mans) after reading reviews.
I have now done 6,000 miles in it through 9 different European countries.
Conclusion: f**king brilliant!
The 700 has all maps of Europe preloaded (that is HOUSE NUMBER maps... of ALL of Europe), and I have tested this thoroughly (although there are still countries I haven't been to yet!).
The navigation is wonderful with clear voice instructions (can download others) and a 3D or map down view. It also has bluetooth connection to your phone to get GPRS traffic information or answer your phone or read a text message.
You can download traffic camera locations (www.pocketgps.co.uk do it for free), which works well.
My one reservation is the traffic information - the system works well, but the data is not as accurate as it could be. Having said that, on our 3,000 mile European driving holiday it did warn us a few times and save us from a horrid traffic jam. It tells you how far away the traffic is on your route (87.7 miles), how long before you get there (1hr, 15 min), what the cause of the congestion is (accident), how long in distance and time the delay is expected to be (6 miles, 1 hr). It then gives you an "AVOID" button... recalculates and tells you the difference in mileage and time in the new route. When this all works, its great, but the data is only about 60% correct in Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland).
Buy one - you will not regret it!!!!!!!!!
Agree fully with Mr Pikey.
Had my 700 for 6 months now and have used it in Belgium, Holland, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria and obviously UK.
Only problem is with brand new roads and the numerous underpasses in Barcelona.
Otherwise, it is worth its weight in gold. One of the "must haves" of continental motoring.
Had my 700 for 6 months now and have used it in Belgium, Holland, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria and obviously UK.
Only problem is with brand new roads and the numerous underpasses in Barcelona.
Otherwise, it is worth its weight in gold. One of the "must haves" of continental motoring.
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