I have read a number of reviews that pretty much tell you to steer clear of TomTom and go for a Garmin. These reviews claim that the TomTom is buggy, slow to find a GPS signal, and gives incorrect driving instructions.
I did not find this to be the case. This is my first GPS device, but I it seemed quick and the instructions it gave seemed reasonable. I Especially loved the simplicity of the interface and the clear indication of the current street name and next upcoming turn. The newer computer voices (you can choose from several) are actually remarkably lifelike, and I found that they correctly pronounced many of the tricky street names in my city. The device also has all kinds of customization options: screen color schemes, MP3 playback, custom graphics, additional voices, etc.
A free update from the TomTom website added a massive collection of restaurant and store locations, as well as gas stations. These can be searched through like a phonebook, and the TomTom even connected to my bluetooth Nokia phone so that I could call stores - hands free - from the car using their interface!
My only complaint is that the TomTom would not allow me to quickly transfer all of my GoogleMaps custom locations and routes. Most things have to be entered by hand. TomTom announced support for Google Maps, but the feature seems just plain broken. I can't get it to work.Get more detail about TomTom GO 720 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator.
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