TomTom GO 910 vs TomTom GO 510 quick review

 by przemek kolodziejek

TOMTOM GO 910 TomTom has updated its Go series of GPS units with three new models, the 910, 710 and 510. At the high end, the 910 comes with maps of Europe, the US and Canada preinstalled, no doubt for those drives from Alaska to Russia across the Behring Strait. It also includes text-to-speech functions and a built-in MP3 player. All three new models come with a 4-inch widescreen touchscreen display, a dock for quick connections to a computer and an optional traffic info receiver. All models will be available in April; pricing has yet to be announced. Oh, and Steve, it'll work with your iPod.

With the TeleAtlas maps for North America and Europe pre-loaded, there is no need to download maps to the TomTom Go 910. Using the touch screen, enter the address or point of interest that you are traveling to and the TomTom Go 910 will route you there. The GO 910 gives you 4 different routing options: quickest, shortest, avoid toll roads and by required arrival time. You can also chose between a traditional overhead view of the map or a 3-D view for a true perspective of what is ahead. Once you are on your way the GO 910 will guide you along with verbal turn-by-turn directions through its powerful built in speaker. You will also get Text-to-speech guidance, which not only tells you when to turn but also speaks the name of the street that you are turning onto. If you miss a turn the TomTom 910 will recalculate your directions and get you right back on track. With the addition of a BlueTooth capable phone you can use the TomTom 910 as a hands free calling device. This will allow you to use the GO 910 to answer incoming calls or to make calls to your phone book entries or selected points of interest. The 910 also has the ability to connect to an optional traffic receiver for real time traffic information. The optional traffic receiver will send traffic tie-ups, construction and other delays to the TomTom GO 910. The TomTom GO will use the traffic data to calculate a new route to get you to your destination without minimal delays.

The TomTom GO 910 also features iPod control, which will allow you to connect your iPod to the GO 910. You can also store MP3 files right to the 20GB hard drive. You can listen to your MP3's through the high-quality built in speakers or use an included audio cable to send the songs through your car stereo speakers. Other features include a home dock, which will allow easy updating of your Tom Tom GO 910, Speed alert to alert you when you have exceeded a designated speed, a light sensor to automatically adjust the units display for any lighting condition, and the ability to view digital photos right on the 4" display. Unit Size: 4.2"H x 3.1"W x 2.5"D, Display Size 4" diagonal, Weight: 10.5 Ounces. One Year Warranty. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Main Features Manufacturer Sku: 1V00980

Brand: TomTom

Model: GO 910

GPS Type: Auto Control Interface: Touch Screen Voice Guidance: (what's this?) With Voice Guidance Display Display: Color Display Size: 4 in Resolution: 480 x 272 Pixels Memory Memory Capacity: 20 GB Additional Features Points of Interest: Displays Points of Interest Traffic Receiver: With Traffic Receiver Connectivity PC Interface: Bluetooth Dimensions Height: 3.1 in Depth: 2.5 in Width: 4.2 in Weight: 12 Oz ----------------------------------------------------------------------- TOMTOM GO 510 TomTom has introduced a full-featured automotive navigation system with an extra wide 4" display. The Tom Tom GO 510's 4" LCD display has 480 x 272 resolution with 64,000 colors allowing you excellent visibility, even in direct sunlight. The GO 510's 4" display is a touch screen, which allows for an easy user interface and the ability to eliminate buttons from the front of the unit. Internally the TomTom 510 has SiRF Star 3 GPS receiver and a Li-Ion battery that will power the unit for up to 4 hours of use. The SiRF Star 3 GPS receiver will ensure a quick and accurate GPS fix to get you on your way.

With the TeleAtlas. With the addition of a BlueTooth capable phone The TomTom GO 510 also features iPod control ---------------------------------------------------------------- Manufacturer Sku: 1V00580

Brand: TomTom

Product Line: GO

Model: 1V00.580

GPS Type: Auto Display Display: Color Display Size: 4 in Resolution: 480 x 272 Pixels Memory Memory Card Slots: SD Media Card Additional Features Points of Interest: Displays Points of Interest Dimensions Height: 3.1 in Depth: 2.5 in Width: 4.2 in Weight: 10.5 Oz --------------------------------- TOMTOM GO 910 20 Gb hard disk mp3 player Text-to-speech Remote control Home dock Real-time traffic Real-time weather reports- Safety cameras Clear & accurate spoken and visual instructions- Speeding alert ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOMTOM GO 510 Safety cameras Clear & accurate spoken and visual instructions- Speeding alert Real-time traffic Real-time weather reports I-pod control Home dock

I travel to Europe or Canada so for me TomTom go 910 is better because all maps are on one 20g hard drive, other than that there is no reason to spend around $200 more. Both can be easily connected to Ipod,

About the Author: Przemek Kolodziejek Przemek lives and works in Michigan area. He runs his businesses which are internet based. Source of article: www.goarticles.com