Most:

- Somewhat sensible (even in large metropolitan)
- Starting rather early even after loss of GPS signal
- Good ergonomics thanks to its wide-screen
- Robust
- System setting to share break-witted
- Speaker Nickel: clear path is understandable
- Software compatible Macintosh (Mac OS X)
- Customizable GPS (for those who like to customize their GPS: image host etc …)
- Ability to recharge the GPS by connecting (via USB) to a computer before departure.
- Autonomy without connection to the cigarette lighter very correct (over an hour) (thus we can use it on foot, in town for example).
- Quality / price excellent
- Recalculates route quickly (few seconds)
- Guaranteeing update map at the first use of GPS (and we have the opportunity to have the last card available to load into the device regardless of the time of purchase)

The -:

- No SD Card, so has limited 2GB memory (no problem if we do not add too many “gadgets”)
- Transfer from one computer to GPS slow (very very very slow: several hours to load a map … Europe!)
- Database radar TomTom pay (but can find free on the internet)
- No cover supplied with the unit
- No adjustment of brightness of the screen (but not very penalizing)

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After several months of use, I think this GPS completed its function, I was reluctant to use this type of device, I am not disappointed.
He took me out of business more than once.
Thus the displacements are stress free …

The software that comes with the GPS is OK but could be improved. (Though to back up his GPS before manipulation, otherwise all is lost …)
I have about this contact the VAS TomTom (problem updating map), the response was rapid but incomplete. Fortunately the internet there are special forums on which TomTom have found solutions.

The device works very well and has an ergonomic enough.
The display although “XL” is not very large, depending on where one places (windshield too remote = low visibility).
The big worry, unacceptable on a camera so successful, is the USB plug that stuck and arranged in L instead of being just right on the cable.
At first use, the plug is stuck so hard that I had to remove it with pliers, and cable is dead!
Thank you to Amazon for free replacement of the cable with another of a different brand (Garmin in this case), which is easily removed.

I am very satisfied with this product in general. It meets my expectations and beyond. The options are very rich.
I hesitate to purchase the GM if mine had a break or other.
However, I find it unfortunate that the options in language, Arabic is not present.

Moving from paper maps to TOM-TOM, it’s like moving from a direction normal to the steering, is comfortable and convenient, right out of the box. We do not know the camera and we went on vacation the next day! In the final paper maps remained in the trunk of the car during the holidays. We appreciated the quick re-calculation of new routes and display the specific determination of the correct file if multi-lane roads. They will continue to test the updating

September 26, 2009

Nothing wrong with the camera itself, except perhaps setting system that is not top when the camera is set flat on a patch for vacuum aspiration because of the suction cup is obviously not great. On important routes (especially when the sun is directly on the cup) it tends to detach … The time of catching the satellite is indeed long (2 to 3 minutes if you have not updated the positions of the satellites (which is very easy to do when the device is plugged into the computer) 1 to 2 minutes only otherwise). This is moderately disabling to the extent that planning is done from the ignition of the device with the stored position when off it. Once the current position update, a recalculation of the route is completed (prior to taking into account the parameters previously set, but further tests deserve to be done to make sure)

Regarding the version of tomtom 8, the Planning IQ activated sometimes “strange”, but travel times are given relatively reliable … A test, however, more! The recalculation of routes where one goes the route shown are fast enough.

Attention radar map that installs on first use is completely obsolete! It is imperative to update!

I’m staying for now broadly satisfied with this purchase.

September 30, 2009

This GPS is easy to use simply mind-blowing. Without reading the manual (very brief) they soon became familiar with the tool.
When you turn the TomTom, it takes a little time to synchronize with a satellite, but once connected, it never loses the signal and route recalculation is very fast. The large screen provides great readability route to take.
Only flat, software usage TomTom Home it is mandatory to use is well done and easy to use, but as stated in other reviews, backups and updates of maps and software are very long because the TomTom has only a USB1 port.
Considering the price displayed and the services provided by GPS is an excellent deal.

Nothing wrong with the camera itself, except perhaps setting system that is not top when the camera is set flat on a patch for vacuum aspiration because of the suction cup is obviously not great. On important routes (especially when the sun is directly on the cup) it tends to detach … The time of catching the satellite is indeed long (2 to 3 minutes if you have not updated the positions of the satellites (which is very easy to do when the device is plugged into the computer) 1 to 2 minutes only otherwise). This is moderately disabling to the extent that planning is done from the ignition of the device with the stored position when off it. Once the current position update, a recalculation of the route is completed (prior to taking into account the parameters previously set, but further tests deserve to be done to make sure)

Regarding the version of tomtom 8, the Planning IQ activated sometimes “strange”, but travel times are given relatively reliable … A test, however, more! The recalculation of routes where one goes the route shown are fast enough.

Attention radar map that installs on first use is completely obsolete! It is imperative to update!

I’m staying for now broadly satisfied with this purchase.

September 16, 2009

I think this GPS has an excellent value for money. Easy to use, pretty, fast, intuitive. Of course it has the characteristics that have made a name for Tomtom and rightly so. MapShare function which allows the card to correct oneself, updating the card personalization GPS … Etc.

I could not find the GPS chose the most logical route but ultimately it has allowed me to explore other routes which are sometimes more convenient and faster because they avoid traffic jams, fires … Etc.

a big positive point: the advance technology that indicates lane, using an accurate representation of the motorway exit, take that. Can not go wrong.

I am very satisfied with my purchase
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