TomTom GO 510 4-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Problem Riddled… – M. Divar – Corpus Christi, TX
Initially a great deal as a refurbished. But… upload the latest updates and “poof” your voice function disappears. This is well documented on the internet groups. Try reloading the original install disc and you get your voice features back, but… utilize Bluetooth or iPod connector and you’re back to no voice guidance.
On top of that, the iPod is finicky at best. Most likely why they don’t offer it anymore in their current 2009 lineup. Always tells you to connect the player each time you turn off the unit. This requires you to turn the unit off again, unplug the iPod, turn the unit back on, then plug the iPod in AFTER you turn the 510 back on once more. Crazy.
My experience is seriously an issue when considering buying a TomTom again three years later. Were it not for my the built-in MyGig system on my new vehicle, I don’t know if I’d buy another one. As is, I’m relegating this 510 to the carry-on bag for business trips.
Okay, so I am the woman that is always lost. I have lived in the same area my whole life, but if I get turned around, I am hopeless. I started a new job about a year ago where I would be seeing clients all over Los Angeles County, and I knew I was in trouble. I bought a TomTom, and I can’t express how much of a stress relief it has been! I have driven many many places, and it has only been wrong (slightly, and I quickly figured out the problem) twice. I spent a long time researching which GPS to purchase, and I am definitly happy with TomTom. No more Mapquest when I need to go somewhere, I can just hop in my car, input the address, and off I go!
Some of the inputing takes getting use to – i.e. you put the city name first, then the street name, then the number. My only complaint is that you usually have to know if the street is North/South etc. and I forget to ask. You can also download new maps, cool voices, and other features from the website. It has tons of Point of Interests, so I can even go places if I know the name of the venue but not the address. Directions are given with plenty of advance notice, and even includes your next turn so you know which lane to turn into (Turn Right, then Turn Left). TomTom does not tell you the street name to turn onto – only the distance to go, but it has it on the screen.
I don’t have a cell phone, so I can’t tell you about the bluetooth, or the internet features, like live traffic, but overall, I love my TomTom!! TomTom: 1V00.580 TomTom is the smart, easy-to-use, portable navigation solution. Switch it on and GO. The crystal-clear widescreen display, 3D graphics, and clear, accurate turn-by-turn voice instructions help you find your way to any address in the United States and Canada. A few taps of the screen get you going. Pick a destination, choose the type of route, and it guides you door-to-door. The built-in Bluetooth connection lets you easily make or receive calls hands-free. And with TomTom PLUS the GO can re-route you around traffic jams and alert you to bad weather. You can control your iPod directly from your TomTom GO. Just tap the GO’s wide screen to see and select your favorite iPod tunes. The home dock lets you connect to your PC for itinerary planning and downloading maps, voices, and more. The portable, widescreen TomTom GO is the smart and easy choice for every car, every trip, every day. Amazon.com Product Description The TomTom GO 510 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator improves upon TomTom’s line of all-in-one portable navigation solutions that work straight out of the box. The 510 features a new cutting-edge design that includes a high-quality, extra-wide, four-inch LCD touch screen that offers the ultimate in readability and ease of use.
The Go 510’s wide array of functions ranges from detailed maps of the U.S. and Canada–all pre-installed on a 1 GB SD card–to clear spoken turn-by-turn directions to a handy Bluetooth hands-free car kit that lets you make and receive cell phone calls simply by touching the screen. All this in a compact, lightweight body that measures a mere 4.2 by 3.1 by 2.5 inches (W x H x D)–the perfect size for moving from car to car, or even storing in a backpack.
The GO 510 has a bright 4-inch widescreen and comes complete with MP3 playback, a docking station, and a complete points- of-interest database. |
The TomTom interface has set the standard for navigation with complete 3D navigation tools. |
Bright and intuitive icons make navigating the menus a snap. |
Linguists can’t help but admire the Go 510’s versatility, as it not only speaks some 36 languages in more than 50 different voices. To determine a location, simply enter a street and house number, a postal code, a city center, or an intersection, and the Go 510 determines the quickest or shortest route to get you there. Should you want your trip to follow specific parameters–such as avoiding freeways or toll roads–the Go 510 follows along by recommending an alternative route. Users can even preview and test TomTom’s proposed route before setting foot in the car.
Of course, not all trips go from point A to B, which is why the Go 510 allows you to plan an entire itinerary before leaving the house. Need to make 15 stops while driving to your sister’s? No problem. And should you miss a turn or instruction, the TomTom instantly recalculates the route and provides all-new directions. Plus, it’s possible to access millions of points of interest, including restaurants, parking garages, movie theaters, amusement parks, and more. If you’re running low on gas on a long drive, don’t fret, as the Go 510 can locate the nearest gas station in seconds.
The Go 510’s unique touchscreen activation eliminates the hassle of dealing with extra buttons or unnecessary hardware when calculating a route. And thanks to the high-quality 4-inch LCD screen–which delivers crystal-clear 3-D graphics, a 480 x 272 pixel resolution, and 64,000 colors–you’ll feel in control wherever you are. Users will also dig the screen’s anti-glare coating, which ensures an optimal view at all times, even in direct sunlight.
Even with the touchscreen, GPS navigators can be tricky to figure out. That’s why TomTom included an extensive guided tour that explains how to get the most from your purchase, along with a batch of useful onscreen tips. And if you’re not crazy about the default onscreen interface, you can customize the status bar to show only the information you need.
The Bluetooth connection is another user favorite. Not only can you connect the Go 510 to your mobile phone or headset for hands-free calling, but you’ll enjoy such features as echo cancellation and noise reduction to ensure topnotch communications. And answering calls couldn’t be easier–just touch the screen when a call comes through. The external microphone, meanwhile, optimizes the quality of your voice, ensuring the people on the other end have no trouble understanding you.
As if that weren’t enough, the TomTom Go 510 is also compatible with a wide range of TomTom Plus services and downloads (subscription required), including real-time traffic info and weather reports, access to a host of city and regional maps, downloadable audiobooks for long drives, thousands of extra points of interest, and much more.
Other features include a speeding alert that tells you when you’re going too fast, an iPod connection for 3rd generation and later iPods (except the iPod shuffle), and a home dock that cradles your Go 510 while you download info from a PC or Mac. The device also carries a two-year warranty.
What’s in the Box
TomTom Go 510 GPS navigator, SD card, carrying case, home dock, car charger, windshield dock, external microphone, product code card, documentation pack (with quick-start guide, accessory leaflet, and CD), user’s manual.
TomTom GO 510 4-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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