Rated 
TomTom GO 910 [Reviewed]
- Good Overall Design - Easy to Use & User Friendly Interface - Wide range of Voices & Accents all w/ Superb Clarity of Speech - Feature Rich (BT, iPod etc.) - Huge Hard Drive w/ Built-in-Maps
- A bit bulky to easily store in a bag/purse/pocket - Just a tad too heavy - Reset Button is a little difficult to locate - Windshield Mount Device is impossible turn/lock!!!
Posted Jun 7, 2007 - Overall this is a Great product!!! Anyone looking for a Navigation solution would be more than pleased with this device. It's Attractive; has a Large Display; Is Easy to Input, Read, Hear & Understand; about 95% accurate (in all uses I've put it through on the East Coast, across America & throughout Europe - will test Canada, PR & HI soon ;-) And it's FAST!!! What else can one ask for in a Good GPS/Navigation Solution!? Did I mention you can use it for Biking and Pedestrian navigation!? Separate Paths & Directions are displayed when either of these options is specified. As a pure GPS/Navigation solution this unit would be fantastic, but throw in all the added bonuses like the Huge Hard Drive, iPod Compatibility and ability to pair w/ your BT Phone for Hands free calling and it's 'almost' perfect! Yes 'almost'! It's not perfect for just the few reasons I mentioned above...weight/bulk, and the elusive reset button (not that you will need to reset the device often). I believe with present technology, this device could be made thinner and lighter, thus more portable. I'm not sure why it's as heavy as it is (besides the HD) but it makes carrying it in hand for pedestrian navigation a little awkward. My only REAL issue is with the almost impossible to turn fastening, suction hold on the windshield mount! I've only been able to turn it one notch to the 'set/hold' position...never to the actual 'Locked' position. Granted, the unit stays secured to the windshield throughout my trips, but the reassurance of it being locked in place is very difficult to achieve. It's a combination of requiring too much force to turn the control, while the device is mounted and the reach/position is very difficult for 2 finger turning. I've often had to ask the Front Seat Passenger to turn the device to the Set/Hold position for me, because it's so difficult to do from the Driver's seat, if you're mounting it on the center of the windshield of a sedan (or any vehicle with a slightly deep dashboard). That's very poor design and should be fixed by TomTom. Other than that, the device is so feature rich, it's a bit absurd. The ability to do stuff like get traffic & weather updates (service fee required) and alternate routes on the fly is great. The screen views are terrific (allowing you to see your route out ahead of turns etc) and customizable, allowing for nighttime driving screen adjustments etc. If you select one of 2 computer voices, they can actually annunciate street names and such. Great if you like the re-assurance that you are on the right track without having to look to the screen. Map updates still don't reflect some road changes that have been in effect for about a year or more now in the US but like I said before, it seemed to be about 95% accurate. It was a snap changing to the pre-loaded maps for Europe, and if you've ever driven in Europe w/ a foreign car with foreign language written/spoken navigation instructions (if you're lucky enough to get such a sophisticated GPS in your rental car) you'll immediately appreciate a familiar voice and accent to guide you on your route. And just in case you need to ask a foreign-local for more specific directions, your device speaks multiple languages as well, so you can switch languages to accommodate a local/guide or to help your Taxi driver find that remote location you're trying to get to...That's an A+ in my book! If you intend to use this device w/ a PC (not a requirement) you will find the ability to use the device’s screen on the PC very familiar and comfortable. You can interact with the device to pr-program routes etc. as easily as you would if it were in your hand. You will need to connect to your PC to get any firmware updates and for iPod syncing etc. The TomTom Go Home application’s structure is a little weird and takes a bit of getting used to, but you’ll get the hang of it eventually. I can't say enough about this device. It's a Winner for anyone's taste! The price is a bit steep, but if you shop around - like I did - you can find discounts in the $50 - $100 range which is even nicer, considering all you get for the price. Definitely worth the money and then some. You won't go wrong on this purchase!!! EM
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TomTom go 910---- STOPPED WORKING
Wow! I love this GPS. It has so much! But there is a problem.....
