TomTom GO 720 Review

The TomTom GO 720 is an amazing new GPS device that offers plenty of high quality features without breaking the bank. It has a lot of innovation, and shares a lot of similarities to its big brother the GO 920.

TomTom GO 720 GPS Navigator

Style

One of the big draws to the 720 is its stylish looks. It has a high quality exterior and is also easy to carry around. In fact, it is so small that it can easily fit in a shirt or pants pocket. This is great news for those who are looking to get away from bulkier models that can be more hassle than they are worth.

The screen is an impressive 4.3 inches wide and offers excellent touch screen functionality. For those who are tired of squinting and straining to try and see the screen properly when driving, It's refreshing to note the anti-glare properties of the screen. That means great style and easy functionality.

Usability

The GO 720 is renowned for its easy to use interface. There is no need to labor for days trying to figure out what different symbols and functions mean. It is basically ready to go right out of the box. That is very important for those who just want to get on the road and go.

Travel

Travel is easy with the all-inclusive collection of maps in the USA and Canada. Of course, maps aren't the only important thing. The 720 also gives an in-depth look to current travel conditions such as the weather and traffic data.

These maps make it easy to make travel plans and put in one's own points of interest. It will take user suggested POI's as well as what the company has researched and entered into the system.

Actual user review:
• "Because this GPS has been around for a while, the hype has settled and the price has therefore lowered significantly. It has amazing features that the most expensive GPS units offer. The newer model, the GO 730, has the new IQ routes and lane guidance features, however i don't think that these features alone would be worth the extra $100 (50% of the units cost!). The handsfree works perfectly with my verizon LG phone. It connects automatically when I turn the unit on and I can keep my phone in my pocket. The navigation works well and the speaker is loud. The screen is bright and clear. I love that this unit allows you to add POI's and make map corrections right on the device." - S.Weinberg (USA)

Up to Date Maps

When many people purchase a GPS device they are often worried that the maps will be outdated very quickly. This is not a problem for the TomTom GO 720. There are constantly new maps and information available for free download from TomTom's Home website. This is a great bonus over those companies that require their customers to pay high fees for up to date maps.

TomTom also has their "MapShare" technology that makes it easy for people to upload maps and add corrections. That means it's possible to drive like a local no matter what since there are always so many people contributing to the database. This is all made possible through the TomTom Home software.

Advanced Features

Though this GPS device is very easy to use there may come a time where a feature isn't automatically obvious. For cases like this there is a "Help" function that can really come in handy. That means no matter what, it's easy to figure out exactly what to do.

TomTom Plus service is an excellent advanced feature that is available for 720 users. It easily checks the weather and traffic conditions anytime and anywhere. It's even possible to download different voices to further customize the experience and reporting on this device.

Complaints

One complaint people have of the TomTom is that while it's easy to make additions and corrections to maps, as well as get new ones released by TomTom, it is not possible to install other maps other than through the HOME online interface. This is generally a minor inconvenience as TomTom is constantly adding new maps and it's easy enough to use the online system.

Summary

The TomTom GO 720 is an all around good purchase. It's not top of the line like the 920, but it offers a great size and function. The TomTom user interface and HOME system are second to none. Since travel information is constantly changing it's nice to know that it's easy to gain access to the latest data, whether it be a change in a map or a change in the weather. Those who decide to explore the 720 will certainly not be disappointed.

More user reviews:

• "I really love the 720. I have tried the Garmin Nuvi and just didn't like the software nearly as much as the TomTom. Entering addresses is really fast and you only see towns in the state you are looking in. This means no more having to scroll through 30 different Springfields to get to the one you are searching for. You can hide the keyboard to see a long list of close matches so instead of having to type out the full city or street name you can just hit the first few letters and then pick from a list." M.Selez (CA,USA)

• "Managing an office staff with a fleet vehicles, everyone in my group has a GPS. We originally purchased the Garmin IQue 3600, but it was time for an upgrade. We purchased a Garmin Nuvi and a TomTom Go 720 for comparison purposes since they were both the same price. The TomTom Go 720 was our favorite for many reasons. First, the TomTom is more of a traveller's unit. The features fit what we needed to do the most. Second, the Tom Tom has an online update feature. The TomTom can remember personal changes to the map and even update itself when connected to the internet. Finally, the Tom Tom computer software and interface is a dream and virtually non-existant on the Garmin. Overall, we purchased 10 TomTom Go 720 Units and everyone is very happy." - J.Kinney (WA,USA)

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