TomTom GPS following one year of using this gadget!
one) The battery is holding much less cost than final year, however it nonetheless lasts 6-8 hrs with out needing a cost. Not an issue for me, because I exploit the automobile adapter most of time.
2) I drove to Canada, and also the maps had been accurate! In fact, I liked that TomTom nonetheless told me the speed limits of the roads. (Sign stated 100kph speed restrict, TomTom showed sixty mph restrict.) I found this useful so I didn’t have to squint at the small “kph” on my car’s speedometer. I’ve produced this trip prior to within the previous (with out my TomTom), and I chose to “Avoid Tolls” on this trip. TomTom found a really nice route that I had not recognized about. It utilized IQ Routes to get me around the rush-hour traffic as well! I utilized the “Itinerary” feature for the very first time, and found it labored fairly well. I programmed 6-7 locations the evening prior to my trip. The next day, I simply opened the Itinerary and it asked me if I wanted to journey towards the 1st one. I also ended up re-ordering a destination to later on within the trip, and found an option to re-order. Extremely useful!
three) I updated my map just once (correct prior to my trip to Canada). I installed this on a brand new computer. I used to be anxious that TomTom wouldn’t ‘know’ that I used to be qualified for free maps on my new computer. But, I had no issue in any way! For all those of you who do not know, all your map updates, downloadable color schemes, icons (and so on) are done via the TomTom Home software program. You create an account with TomTom, and also the TomTom Home software program uses that account to ‘know’ you are qualified for Lifetime Map updates.
four) I did uncover one piece that does not function for me. I can’t make use of the “Safety Cameras” add-in from TomTom Home. I haven’t researched it though. I got an error message when trying to include it. No large deal for me, because I only prepared to include it for curiosity. A fast Google search didn’t expose it as being a widespread issue. I’ll update this review if I discover a cause/solution.
five) Yes, the GPS nonetheless “pops off” the mount as well easily. It bugs me from time to time, but nonetheless not sufficient to purchase a different mount/base.
six) Am I within the marketplace for a brand new GPS? Nope! Still extremely pleased with this particular one. (I got ill of every other GPS inside six months of using it. But, knowing I nonetheless adore this TomTom following one year says a great deal!)
Great job TomTom, you exceeded my high anticipations. Thank you!