TomTom GO 930T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic Receiver by TomTom
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Digital camera reviews of TomTom GO 930T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic Receiver
Digital camera Review: Trust, but Verify
Summary: 4 Stars
Generally good directions, but sometimes off and can be frustrating when it is. However, this is true of almost every GPS, as they get their data from the same set of vendors.Digital camera Review: Very satisfied so far...
Summary: 4 Stars
I've owned the 930T for about a month. First, I was totally impressed with Crutchfield and Amazon's delivery. I had the 930T in my hands the day after my estimated ship date, wow. The box had everything I needed, as advertised - car power adapter, traffic antennae, windshield mount, PC cradle and USB connector, remote, and the 930T. The unit seems well constructed, solid, but not heavy. The screen coating is anti-glare, and fingerprints wipe off easily from the screen and the whole device using a microfiber cloth (not included). The windshield mount is high quality, suction is great (and removes easily) and the square head snaps into the 930T quickly. The remote feels comfortable in my hand and works well once you play around with it a while.
I live in PA and travel to NYC and surrounding CT area regularly, so the traffic antennae is very important to me. The map data (I've had one free update already, no issues with the download) seems to be good. I've only had two occasions where there was supposed to be a street, but the street was no longer there. Both times I kept driving and the 930T quickly gave me corrections to go around and find another route. One other time it took me to an address in a business park that was off by about 1/4 mile...I found my way with little effort since I was close. Other than these three events, the map data has been spot on. The GPS acquisition is very fast, within seconds of turning it on, I have 8-10 satellites and no noticeable drift. The traffic data is really amazing, quick updates, shows how far away the congestion is from you, how long the delay is, and asks if you want to avoid each delay. It has saved me several major headaches with the traffic I experience in the Northeast. I have not really tested the battery for more than 1 hour as I typically have it plugged-in. Visibility - no issues, the brightness is manually adjustable or automatic. Sound - no issues, loud enough even with the sunroof open, and the FM transmitter works as advertised. Voice address input is nifty, but I don't use it much as I typically plan my routes the day before. I love the ability to find a place in Google Maps, then send it to the 930T when it is connected to your PC. It pops into your Favorites without typing any address info, very cool and a real time saver. Also while connected to your PC you can manage your Favorites (rename/delete) and type other addresses into it, download POI's, share map data, update maps, change preferences, and basically operate the 930T using your PC keyboard and mouse.
So what's the downside? My only slight problem is with the bluetooth. I can't get it to sync with my Blackberry 8703. Since my car has bluetooth also, that's not a real problem most of the time. However, my wife's car does not have bluetooth, so I would like to get the 930T bluetooth working for that reason. I know the 930T bluetooth does work though, as it will sync with my wife's Treo.
By comparison, I used the Garmin 770 for two weeks of travel in Europe, but thought it had enough flaws to keep me from buying it. Overall, I really like the TomTom 930T and in my opinion, is the best GPS on the market today. By other comparisons though, it seems some people have had issues with it. Like all technology, satisfaction can be subjective, and one bad experience can ruin the whole outlook on a product. For me, the 930T serves my needs very well, and if you choose it also, I hope your experience is just as positive. Happy motoring...and stay out of the left lane unless you're passing (my friendly European-inspired driving tip).
Digital camera Review: WARNING when making updates
Summary: 3 Stars
I've had many GPSs, I traded from a Garmin Nuvi that got me lost from Italy to Germany to this GO 930T. The Tomtom is better in my humble opinion, both in Eurpoe and the US, but I'll tell you what I hate about TomTom that no fine print will tell you: When you do a map upgrade it will wipe your "favorites" (saved addresses) and your downloaded voices. If you were lucky to Backup your device, you can go fish this file called MapSettings.cfg that resides under the map folder. But even copying this back to your device might put it in an endless loop of shutdowns without ever coming back to life until you dig the tomtom forums for an answer.
It would have taken one day of programming for TomTom home to ask you: DO YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR FAVORITES AND VOICES? and then let the software do just that and not let users have to resort to hours of Googling trying to get your favorite destinations back.
Another WARNING. This GO 930T comes with both European maps and North America, BUT if you upgrade either, the maps will be larger and you'll have to remove one of the two, unless you get an SD card of over 2Gigs...and that is not an easy to do operation if you're not a techy nerd like me!
Digital camera Review: Worth EVERY Penny!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love, love, love my TomTom 930T. My husband and I bought the 920 in May '08 and later exchanged it for the upgraded 930 for the extra features! We've used our TomTom all over the country and there is no question we would be lost without it.
I've only noticed I had a problem seeing the screen when I had polarized sunglasses on. When I take those off for a sec, I can see the screen perfectly, even when it's sunny! By the way, the screen is huge.
TomTom tells me the name of the street that I am suppose to turn on, and that for me is a required feature.
My TomTom has bluetooth which I use ALL of the time so I don't have to wear that stupid ear peice.
My husband loves the traffic receiver. You can buy service or we found that we receive the same info by just using the little wire this model comes with. There is no need to pay for the service!
I'll end this by saying again, I love, love, love my TomTom 930T!
Digital camera Review: great navigation device
Summary: 3 Stars
The TomTom GO930T is a very good navigation device, works as advertised, includes maps from America and Europe so far no real complaints. Navigation is very accurate, the lane support is great and acquiring a satellite connection is done in a very short moment. I wouldn't give it a 5 star rating because the internal memory is to small for today's world - 4GB isn't that bad but doesn't allow you to get both included (America & Europe) maps onto the device at the same time. At least you can extend memory with an SD card to get that solved.