I pulled my Tom Tom out of the box, charged it for the required 2 hours and then started playing with it around the house. It proved super easy to program and I liked that I could see the instructions to my destination in text as well as the normal map view. Then I used it to get to a destination 45 minutes away that I was pretty sure I knew how to get to, but just wanted to be sure and it worked beautifully.
Like any good GPS it re-mapped my route as I detoured to get gas, and the voice instructions were really excellent providing plenty of time to change lanes on the high way for upcoming exits. I liked the large screen display, which is easy to follow (although I generally ignored it as the voice instructions were so good). It asked for when I needed to get to my appointment and navigated me the most direct route (given current gas prices this is critical).
Why not 5 stars? I wish it had a plug in for when I'm home (comes with computer USB plug in and car charger), but I'm guessing I can buy one if I get really annoyed. Also, I wish the volume was louder, I had to keep the radio nearly off to hear the voice. I do recommend purchasing a separate mounting pad (like a non-skid bean bag) to ensure you don't have the tell-tale suction cup mark on your windshield, a sign to potential thieves to break into your car to look for your GPS unit.Get more detail about TomTom GO 720 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator.
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