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4.0 stars
"Excellent Device"
Pros: Full Featured Reliable and Accurate
Cons: No Phone To Auxillary Speakers and No Specific POI By Voice
Summary: I have been using this unit for a few days and I like it a lot. I had the Tom Tom Go 720 for a brief period and replaced it with this unit. If you are considering the 720, spend the extra money. You will not be sorry. I was disappointed with the 720 because, like the 920, even though a 1/8th jack is provided for an external speaker, the unit switches internally back to the built in speaker when using the bluetooth phone feature. I must say that the phone interface is one of my favorite features as I am on the road everyday for my business and handsfree is the only way to go. Both the 720 and the 920 pair fairly easily, but the 920 seemed to be the better of the two. I loved the fact that I can transfer all my contacts from my Motorola Razr2 V9 directly to the hard drive on the units via bluetooth. It only takes a few seconds and my client list is huge. That allows for calling through the GPS without touching the phone. Where the 920 stands head and shoulders above the 720 is that the unit speaker volume sounds twice as loud as the 720. I was having problems hearing the person I was connected with when I had the 720 and that is why I purchased an amplified external speaker, which was of no benefit because the unit reverts back to the rear speaker on calls. Tom Tom should address that issue. The volume on the 920 is so much louder that it is not an issue at all. I actually have to lower the level a couple of notches when listening to directions because it is so loud. The other feature that makes the 920 stand out is the remote. You can do practically everything with the remote and avoid leaning forward to touch the screen when driving. I found on the 720 that I was often dialing the wrong person because it was difficult to be precise while moving and trying to touch the correct name on the screen. The same goes for selecting cities when programming destinations on the fly. The voice activated feature is nice but it usually takes more than one try to make the unit understand which city you want. Another major drawback that could be easily corrected by Tom Tom is the limited compatibility with wireless services for immediate traffic updates and weather. Neither my particular phone or my carrier was supported (I have U S Cellular). I also purchased an alternate mounting device from Tom Tom, a long neck flexible extension that I mounted on my dash, but has a very secure lock down suction base that would work much better that the standard unit on the windshield. This allows me to bring the unit closer so my voice can be better heard through the front microphone. The GPS functions has proved to be accurate and easy to set up. I traveled about 250 miles to Reston, Va recently using interstate going and back roads returning. The Tom Tom was flawless. I always feel much better prepared and without concern when exploring knowing it is handy. Do not leave it in your car overnight though. They do not like extreme temperatures.
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TomTom GO 920:
$209.95 - $404.95
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