Free lifetime maps - always drive with the latest map
5 inch touch screen
Advanced lane guidance - gives you extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions
Spoken street names - helping you keep your eyes on the road
Free daily map changes for life from the TomTom map share community
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kruger1
9 May 164#3
For those who don't know: you can use apps such as Maps.me from android play store with free unlimited world maps updates. There is also an app from nokia with everything free (do not remember the name). Both work offline. Both can be used with your new or old smartphone. Both cost 0.
tuziol84 to kruger1
9 May 163#4
Nokia = HERE maps.
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pnaylor39
9 May 16#1
For the price can't complain given its got lifetime map updates. I've got go 630 , without lifetime maps.
pnaylor39
9 May 16#2
given 1 years map update on my original would cost more than this. tempted until saw a comparison with my existing go 630( kindly done by an Amazon reviewer), maps not as clear and can't see into the distance abd no travel via function on start 25 , so although free lifetime maps tempting I'll give it a miss. end up doing map update on my existing one or purchasing comparable one with lifetime map updates
kruger1
9 May 164#3
For those who don't know: you can use apps such as Maps.me from android play store with free unlimited world maps updates. There is also an app from nokia with everything free (do not remember the name). Both work offline. Both can be used with your new or old smartphone. Both cost 0.
tuziol84 to kruger1
9 May 163#4
Nokia = HERE maps.
tech3475 to kruger1
9 May 16#8
There is also navmii but you do have to be careful with it at times.
lord_trumpington
9 May 16#5
Nokia Here maps is great for off roaders' who like the challenge of hill climbs and mountain peaks. Awful app....
KiNG
9 May 16#6
here maps will soon stop getting supported.
thel33ter to KiNG
9 May 161#12
This is only on Windows Phone. Support is continuing on iOS and Android.
Personally I'm a massive fan of Here Maps. Their actual navaigation may not be class leading compared to Google Maps or Waze but having built in speed limit data and the ability to download maps for use offline is extremely useful. Used it for a trip from UK to Switzerland over easter and it didn't miss a beat. Unless you don't have a smartphone I can't see any need for a dedicated GPS these days.
parabola117
9 May 161#7
Anyone know about using a TMC receiver to get traffic updates into this TomTom?
I have one of these.
I have had one for 5 years or more now and compared to something like Waze they are hit and miss.
1) For whatever reason I struggle to pick up a transmission on my daily drive to and from work of about 35 miles. However this does seem to be a problem mainly for the region where I live (NG13) as I have been on many UK holidays/trips and can pick up a signal in minutes typically if elsewhere.
2) It only highlights the big issues. So road closures yes and long standing roadworks that cause you to slow down more than usual but if you have a broken down vehicle blocking 1 lane on a dual carriageway for instance then no report.
I have been using Waze on my phone for the past year or so sometimes alongside my Tom Tom for the bigger journeys but also I have speed cameras loaded onto my Tom Tom and the Waze is far better for covering issues. I know the routing can be a bit 'interesting' at times but for highlighting issues ahead of you it is loads better.
As I say I have a lot older version but with regard to the information it is receiving I have no reason to think I am getting any better or worse information than that of one bought today.
pablomalin
9 May 16#9
shame they don't offer go 40 with full eu maps, those 5 inch sat navs are too bulky for small cars
johnmeeson
9 May 161#10
Silly question but does the Western Europe version cover the uk ?
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5 inch touch screen
Advanced lane guidance - gives you extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions
Spoken street names - helping you keep your eyes on the road
Free daily map changes for life from the TomTom map share community
Top comments
All comments (42)
Personally I'm a massive fan of Here Maps. Their actual navaigation may not be class leading compared to Google Maps or Waze but having built in speed limit data and the ability to download maps for use offline is extremely useful. Used it for a trip from UK to Switzerland over easter and it didn't miss a beat. Unless you don't have a smartphone I can't see any need for a dedicated GPS these days.
TomTom RDS-TMC Micro USB Traffic Receiver https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IB7OWIU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KAdmxbRGPT2VD
I have had one for 5 years or more now and compared to something like Waze they are hit and miss.
1) For whatever reason I struggle to pick up a transmission on my daily drive to and from work of about 35 miles. However this does seem to be a problem mainly for the region where I live (NG13) as I have been on many UK holidays/trips and can pick up a signal in minutes typically if elsewhere.
2) It only highlights the big issues. So road closures yes and long standing roadworks that cause you to slow down more than usual but if you have a broken down vehicle blocking 1 lane on a dual carriageway for instance then no report.
I have been using Waze on my phone for the past year or so sometimes alongside my Tom Tom for the bigger journeys but also I have speed cameras loaded onto my Tom Tom and the Waze is far better for covering issues. I know the routing can be a bit 'interesting' at times but for highlighting issues ahead of you it is loads better.
As I say I have a lot older version but with regard to the information it is receiving I have no reason to think I am getting any better or worse information than that of one bought today.