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| Accuracy | 8.4 |
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| Design | 8.6 |
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| Ease of use | 8.8 |
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| Size | 8.2 |
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| Value for money (at time of purchase) | 8.7 |
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| Overall rating | 8.6 |
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Score 9.0/10
Colin, Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire
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Very comprehensive user interface that is a delight to use. Ability to add POI (Points of Interest) that are easily downloadable (free) from the internet. Firmware and Operating System can be easily updated from TomTom's website. Interfaces well to the car & phone. Complete maps of Europe available in the 700 version. Bluetooth works well too.
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Relies on TeleAtlases maps which can be inaccurate and they are slow to update them. (not really TomTom's fault actually) TomTom's online services are expensive when you can actually get some for free (SpeedCamera database is one example). Got to the PocketGPS site instead. Clock doesn't update automatically (from the satellite) but I guess this may change in a future OS update.
53 of 53 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Oct 2005
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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very easy to use
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wasn't clear that tomtom go features werent available with all bluetooth phones
48 of 48 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Oct 2005
Score 9.0/10
David, Felixstowe
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Post code navigation is great.
Door to door cross europe planning with the trafic updates saves time in big hold-ups. Easy to follow mapping.
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Gps signal can be lost in built up areas, I have noticed this in London.
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Oct 2005
Score 9.0/10
Simon, Telford
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Absolutely quality product - I'll never get lost again!!!
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None really - almost perfect
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 23 May 2006
Score 7.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Full European mapping and navigation to a postcode.
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The Tom Tom Go 700 unit is too deep (front to back), if you have to take itfrom the car when parked. The Tom Tom One is better in this regard.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 10 Apr 2006
Score 9.0/10
Mike, Swansea
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Compactness, ease of use
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Speaker at rear of unit faces windscreen and under certian road conditions it is difficult to hear. Those with impaired hearing may have problems. I have a motorcaravan which is diesel and there is siufficient road noise to the sound even at 90%.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 27 May 2006
Score 7.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Clear instructions/screen and directions fairly accurate - more so, seemingly, in France than in the UK.
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The 'free' speed camera facility was impossible to download. In fact the whole Tom Tom website is pretty hopeless.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 28 Mar 2006
Score 6.0/10
Harriet, Andover
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It's good to be able to choose what voice,home location etc.
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To try and download the safety camera data is an absolute nightmare. Even though I followed the instructions properly they just don't work.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 17 Feb 2006
Score 10.0/10
tim, southend
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clear screen,easy to use,accurate, recalculates almost immediately.lots of user options, support website
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no battery status indication on screen when being powered from internal battery
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 25 Mar 2006
Score 9.0/10
Paul, Ipswich
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First class equipment, saves me loads of time when visiting customers
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Have not been able to down load speed camera locations
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 24 Apr 2006
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Just come back from touring Spain and France. TomTom was amazing, we found places on route that would have been impossible with a map.
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Just one critism, TomTom blacked out for no reason and there was no info in the guide book as what to do, after a while we found that there was a reset button, no mention of this in the user guide!!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 08 May 2006
Score 9.0/10
Frederick, Woking .Surrey
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Allows my wife to see the scenery when we tour in France instead of looking at a map most of the time
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None that I have come across as yet .if there are any ,which I doubt.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 11 May 2006
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Privides relaxed navigation
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Website confusing and emails not responded to. In particular I cannot find out if there is a new GB map available and cannot therefore cash in my free update voucher. A provision to exclude narrow or steep roads from routing would be inaluable as I tow a caravan.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 17 Apr 2006
Score 8.0/10
michael, london
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easy to use
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some times doesnt allow for street alterations such as one way streets
purchased 12 Apr 2006
Score 8.0/10
George, Maldon Essex
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Very easy to use whilst stationary
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Speed display is 5 miles an hour slow on my Skoda Octavia
purchased 31 Mar 2006
Score 7.0/10
Glenn, Farnborough
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A Godsend, door to door routes!
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A little bulky.
purchased 01 Apr 2006
Score 9.0/10
Fred, Ipswich
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Finds satellite signals quickly after switch-on. Voice guidance excellent
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 21 Jan 2006
Score 9.0/10
Martin, BENFLEET, ESSEX
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I own a company and have to travel up north to see customers, the tom tom has made my life less stressful. I recommend it to every one!!!
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 23 Feb 2006
Score 7.0/10
shaun, robson
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quick connection to sats
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could be more updated with uk maps
purchased 24 May 2006
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Easy to use, directions are precise, voice prompts are clear, many popular destinations are already pre-programmed.
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A slightly bigger screen would be nice.
purchased 13 Apr 2006
Score 9.0/10
Steve, Rochdale
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Easy to use, remote control is good. Use as handsfree for mobile phone, SMS messages easier to read than phone display.
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Having to take it out of the car every time, to avoid theft.
purchased 29 May 2006
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Easy to use, and accurate on roads which have not been changed in last 6-12 months. Convenient to store in glove box when not in use.
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Some maps out of date when bought.
1. Twice tried to direct up a one way street
2. Did not recognise that we were on a new stretch of the A1(M).
purchased 19 May 2006
Score 8.0/10
Gary, Plymouth
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Great price compared to new TomTom range.
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Mounting bracket could be more stable.
purchased 25 May 2006
Score 9.0/10
Malcolm, Liverpool
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Very comprehensive European maps. Good clear display and easy to use. Even obscure French roads identified.
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No real bad points.
purchased 12 Apr 2006
Score 8.0/10
chris, blackpool
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easy to operate
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the hands free on the 700 is rubbish
purchased 03 May 2006
Score 10.0/10
michael, burton on trent
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very clear sound very good graphics.
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maybe too many language options
purchased 24 Mar 2006
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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good gadget, easy to use , no problems for now
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nothing really
purchased 20 May 2006
Score 9.0/10
mark, kings lynn
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spend a lot less time looking for customers houses.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 20 Apr 2006
tina, wembley
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very good
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 27 May 2006
Score 9.0/10
Frank, Barnsley
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Easy to use, wealth of points of interest,good mapping
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Difficulty in accessing promotions
purchased 29 May 2006
Score 9.0/10
John, Dover
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Easy to use
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nothing significant
purchased 06 Mar 2006
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Excelent reliability and map accuracy. Very simply to use and set up. Blue Tooth connection to mobile phone is excellent, hands free works a treat and very easy to use text messgaging is a bonus!
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None
purchased 02 May 2006
Score 8.0/10
Peter, Broadstairs
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Easy to use. Accurate. Gets you exactly where you want to go.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 17 May 2006
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Works well in all lights.
Software and access to files via USB is great.
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Not easy to use around town from your pocket due to shape
purchased 20 Apr 2006
Score 9.0/10
Adrian, Welwyn Garden City
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Ease of use, good GPS fixing, brilliant product
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It's a bit rotund!
purchased 15 Mar 2006
Score 10.0/10
Reg, Cowes
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Easy to use and only gives instructions when necessary.
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I have not found any yet.
purchased 01 Feb 2006
Score 9.0/10
Rosemary, Southampton
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We have fallen in love with TomTom! It is great. It only gets confused when the road has been replaced with for example a new roundabout, but it very quickly regains its bearings.
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We are still trying to work out all the menus!
purchased 04 May 2006
Score 8.0/10
Kailas, Leeds
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Great product at a very good price
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 07 May 2006
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Screen is very clear. Touch screen operation very easy to use. Quickly recalculates position very quickly.
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Some postcodes in remote areas not recognised. Some new roads not recognised on system but quickly recalculates direction and gets you back on the correct road. On-line manual and instructions are fine if you own a computer!
purchased 14 Apr 2006
Score 9.0/10
Ian, Glasgow
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Easy system to use and maps are really accurate. You can also get updates very easily. Post Code works particularily well, my brother got lost on way to same destiation using another system - TOM TOM wins hands down!
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Voice become annoying after a while, but all Sat Navs will be similar.
purchased 20 Apr 2006
Score 10.0/10
COLIN, HAY - ON - WYE
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Excellent Throughout
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NONE
purchased 16 May 2006
Score 6.0/10
Alan, Wantage Oxon
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Easy to view screen, loud clear instructions and easy to set.
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Does not allow for towing vehicles and does send you into blind, narrow lanes, as I have experienced.
purchased 23 May 2006
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Long battery life.
Good functions.
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Size - A bit big and bulky.
Uk database not up to date, has got many roads missing.
purchased 25 Dec 2005
Mick, Chatham
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Easy to use.
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It can take you the wrong way to both destinations set by the user and points of interest.
eg it has told me to "Turn right then turn around where possible" i.e. it knew it was taking me down a dead end!
purchased 03 Jan 2006
Score 1.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
purchased 28 Dec 2005
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Easy to set up and use.
Clear direction given.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 30 Mar 2006
Score 9.0/10
Stuart, Derby
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Clear instructions, repeated immediatly prior to the manoevre. Clear graphics on the screen to enable confirmation of manoevre, a quick glance is usually sufficient.
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Screen size is a little on the small size.
Difficult to read the route statistics, such as arrival time, distance to destination, speed, etc.
purchased 19 May 2006
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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features ( ie bluetooth , points of interest , speed camera locations etc
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the size ( ie to fat and bulcky to put in pocket
purchased 09 Apr 2006
Score 9.0/10
John, Preston
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Very easy to use
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The cancel route option should be on the first menu screen
purchased 17 Feb 2006
Score 10.0/10
Nadia, Cardiff
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Easy to use, transferable to different vehicles, good link up with website, bluetooth
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none really!
purchased 12 Dec 2005
Score 8.0/10
keith, northampton
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very easy to use,clear instructions with out needing to look at screen
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not that good at telling you what to do when you need to download speed cameras or traffic could do with more concise instructions and not assume every one is a computer buff
purchased 07 Mar 2006
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Takes the stress out of getting places you've never been to before
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Can take up to 10 minutes to pick up a signal so make sure you leave early!
purchased 02 Apr 2006
Score 9.0/10
Stephan, Cardiff
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fantastic while we travelled europe
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rounded shape behind screen does not "sit" when in the hand
purchased 07 Apr 2006
Score 10.0/10
Rod, Guildford
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very good only got confused once in france (new road) and once in spain
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 18 May 2006
Score 8.0/10
Rod, Leicestershire
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Good screen size - remote useful
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Lack of ref manual - frustrating to resolve problems when in car
purchased 17 May 2006
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Very Accurate
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You do need to faoolow the map function as the voice can give the wrong directions
purchased 20 May 2006
Score 7.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Generally very good to use
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Occasionally the device delivers directions to the wrong destination.
Place recognition in Northern France was poor.
purchased 20 Apr 2006
Score 10.0/10
Roger, Aylesbury
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Ease of use, post code tracking, does not have to be connected to power source.
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mapping sends you down unsuitable roads sometimes, mapping up to 2 years old when purchased
purchased 30 May 2006
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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happy with my tom tom 700
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 25 Apr 2006
Score 7.0/10
Balvantrai, Milton Keynes
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Easy to follow instruction good 3d maping
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difficult to plug in from cigarette lighter to back of unit not enough clearance for plug to be push in
purchased 23 Feb 2006
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Good product that is easy to use.
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Tom Tom website not easy to get, update software.
purchased 04 Mar 2006
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Really easy to use and good value for money
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 05 Apr 2006
Score 8.0/10
David, Wolverhampton
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Fast recalculation time when one goes off chosen route and easy to program.
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Not easy to slightly amend route e.g. when one wants to go on M6 Toll or via Eurotunnel. In latter case had to find postcode for terminal. The plug-in to the cigarette lighter is bulky and gets in the way and it would be better to have a curly-type power cable. Program does make some mistakes (like trying to make us go the wrong way down a one-way street in Brussels), but this is the exception.
purchased 29 Mar 2006
Score 10.0/10
Nora, Cambridge
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Excellent device, I feel so much more confident driving with my Tom Tom now as my sense of direction is hopeless!
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None
purchased 07 Mar 2006
Score 5.0/10
Folajimi, London
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It will guide you from A to B especially on an unknown route.
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It sometimes loses signals which could be frustrating. The product will never take you through the shortest route even though you programmed it to take you through the shortest route.
purchased 21 Mar 2006
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Easy to use
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 03 Apr 2006
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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easy for me where find place or travel
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no bad
purchased 06 Mar 2006
Score 9.0/10
Stephen, Folkestone
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tomtom works very well
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maps out of date, had to get tomtom to update maps FOC
purchased 30 Mar 2006
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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really handy gadget if you are somewhere unfamilier
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None
purchased 03 Apr 2006
Score 10.0/10
peter, luton
purchased 04 Mar 2006
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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No installation required, easy to use,clear instructions at all times.
Our recent trip to Germany couldn't have been smoother and easier, thanks to the TomTom700!
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In bright daylight the screen is difficult to see.
purchased 17 Mar 2006
Score 3.0/10
Machloop, S-o-T
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It's easy to work. Simple to plan aan modify a route. The voices are clear and give good warning of turns. You can find many 'free' voices on the internet. For anyone who is frightened of maps (or getting lost) this is a brilliant piece of kit!
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Like all SatNavs this unit is no substitute for a good map and a navigator. It does not take you the fastest or even the best way most of the time buy it does get you there !! On occations it has placed me on the wrong side of a duel carriageway which indicates that the road is placed wrongly on its map. The bag supplied is pretty useless - it will not protect the unit from anything other than dust. A much stronger, harder case is required as you can not leave this on show in the car or you will have your side-window smashed!
purchased 02 Apr 2006
Score 7.0/10
cathy, lanarkshire
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will eventually take you to the desired destination
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takes you up one way streets etc and not always totally accurate
purchased 29 Mar 2006
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Very easy to use, fab
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 28 Mar 2006
Score 9.0/10
Simon, London
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Clear screen, accurate instructions, straightforward to use.
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Does not accept house names only numbers.
purchased 04 Apr 2006
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Easy to use
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Problems getting the Safety Cameras POI to install & operate.
purchased 11 Mar 2006
Score 9.0/10
Peter, Rochdale
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Takes the stress out of navigating. Especially good when travelling alone.
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Can occasionally lead one to an unsuitable minor road or track.
purchased 08 Mar 2006
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Fairly simple to use.
No free safety camera update was included whereas other offers included this. Contacted Tom Tom who were most helpful and sent me a voucher for downloading the information.
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Road maps could be more up to date.
Section of A1M North of Leeds not in . Asks you to turn off as shows you are in a field!!
Fairly bulky for carrying.
purchased 06 Mar 2006
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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clear instructions
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fiddly finding addresses some times
purchased 29 Mar 2006
Score 9.0/10
Gerry, Glasgow
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Fairly easy to use. Does a great job of taking you exactly where you want to go efforlessly - even the smallest of unnamed roads are included.
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manufacturer backup is by email only and, although speedy, is not particularly easy to follow.
purchased 04 Apr 2006
Score 8.0/10
Howard, Worthing
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Pretty accurate most of the time - ver y easy to use
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spped display should be bigger. Has taken me down a few odd routes (but mostly good)
purchased 28 Mar 2006
Score 10.0/10
Maryann, Leicestershire
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Hands free car kit via bluetooth. Touch screen. Easy to navigate through menu.
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Sometimes difficult to mount on cradle.
purchased 28 Mar 2006
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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the size, design and functionality is brilliant.
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while you are driving it is always not possible to use navigation system. the system is sometimes too fast to furious to pick up.
purchased 06 Mar 2006
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Good deal
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None for this purchase
purchased 06 Mar 2006
Score 10.0/10
Ian, Truro
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Brilliant
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 17 Feb 2006
Score 9.0/10
Richard, Ripon
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This is a brilliant piece of technology which I wish I used more than I do.
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Cost to update maps, but how often would you do this.
purchased 06 Apr 2006
Score 10.0/10
GFL, Newtownards
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ease of use
great size of screen
sturdy manufacture
all road maps pre-loaded
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can't think of any
purchased 05 Mar 2006
Score 10.0/10
javid, chesterfield
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the tom tom go 700 is everything that i needed as i travel all over the uk.
post code recognition is fantastic takes you straight to the door.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 28 Mar 2006
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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good to use easy to sort out but
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FINDS ROADS THAT YOU CANNOT USE LIKE SLIP ROADS ON TO M25 FOR EMERGANCEY USE ONLY
purchased 02 Apr 2006
Score 9.0/10
robert, blackpool
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all good very clever piece of kit
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none as yet, still to really test.
purchased 28 Mar 2006
Score 10.0/10
Robert, Durham
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Does what it says on the packet and more
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Could be a shade less boulbous
purchased 03 Apr 2006
Score 7.0/10
Tracy, Manchester
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Simple to set up and use immediately
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Downloading free offers from Tom Tom site was complicated
purchased 01 Apr 2006
Score 5.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Not used enough
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Not used enough but they brought out a newer model just after I had purchased this one
purchased 06 Mar 2006
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