TomTom Wireless GPS
TomTom Wireless GPS

TomTom Wireless GPS

This navigation system could be the key to finding your destination with ease.

Written by David Ludlow, Computeractive

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Verdict:

Overall:

Good navigation software but an expensive product.

Rating:

4

Price:

£395

If you're tired of constantly getting lost en route or just want a friendly helping hand when navigating unfamiliar territory then the TomTom GPS navigation system is a great product. Its clear instructions and excellent interface turn a standard Pocket PC into a driving aid that will always get you to your destination.

We first reviewed the product earlier in the year but noted that it trailed a lot of cables across the dashboard. We had hoped therefore that this Bluetooth version of the product would be cable-free. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

A Pocket PC really needs an in-car charger, which requires a cable. The GPS receiver is battery powered but you can wire it into a car's power supply, which means another cable. Not ideal.

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That aside, we soon had our Bluetooth Pocket PC up and ready to dish out instructions. TomTom's software is still the best out there and it's also easy to use.

Our only problem with this product is the price. It's significantly more expensive than the standard wired version and to have lost just one cable for that extra cost is a poor show to say the least.

Contact: TomTom +31 20 446 9469
www.tomtom.com

Manufacturer: TomTom

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