Comments on: New TomTom Models – 730 and 930

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:06:44 +0000

Hi,
I’m currently testing both the Garmin 780 and the TT 730 side by side. Garmin’s street view is like a cartoon, I can’t tell where I’m supposted to be driving, while the TT 730 has much more realistic looking (and easier to follow) visuals. Today the Garmin told me to turn left where no left turns are permitted, while the TT had me turning .25 miles ahead, as is correct. The Garmin also told me to turn left on a street while the TT had me turn right to get to the same address. TT was correct, Garmin had me 2 entire blocks away! BUT, I LOVE the Garmin’s POI’s, any way of getting better POI’s on the TT 780? Oh, and the TT has voice recognition, Garmin has you typing in the address & city. When will TT connect to the T-Mobile G1?? I can’t use the handsfree or traffic which is a big loss. But…I’m sending the Garmin back.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:09:11 +0000

Keep in mind though that the Nuvi isn’t compatible with any phones for the purposes of downloading data like traffic.

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:47:48 +0000

Hi,
I just bought the 730 and really liked it, but it won’t connect with my T-Mobile G1. It says it’s paired but not connected, so all I can do is hands free phone calls, no traffic info or all the other good stuff I thought I would get with my data plan. Any chance that Tomtom will be adding the G1 to it’s list of approved phones? Otherwise I’m thinking of returning it for the Garmin Nuvi 780, same price but the Nuvi will connect to the G1.

By: Stuart

Stuart — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:31:41 +0000

Many thanks

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:41:00 +0000

Yes, the same procedure applies.

By: Stuart

Stuart — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:41:33 +0000

Hi, it was mentioned earlier that there are map and software updates to upgrade the 920 to the 930. Does anybody know whether the same upgrade path is available for the 720, to a 730?
This is a great website. Very helpful.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:00:58 +0000

See our article on Refurbished GPS Devices for more information on them generically. You see more of them this time of year due to holiday returns where people received something they either didn't want or in duplicate.

By: Claire

Claire — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:51:37 +0000

I have decided on the TomTom 930 which was recently on sale for $359. I was waiting for it to drop to $350. It’s now back up to $499. There are refurbished 930s everywhere for $249. What’s up with that? Are they being returned at an alarming rate? What are the risks of purchasing a refurbished model? Is a new model scheduled to come out that includes Europe?
Thanks for your help.

By: Mark Courtemanche

Mark Courtemanche — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:19:41 +0000

I have had a Tomtom 730 for six months and on a recent trip from Toronto,Ontario to Pomano Beach Florida the lane guidance feature came on once! I also have a Navigon 2120max ungrade with fresh maps and the lane guidance comes at all major intersections. I am very disappointed with the Tomtom and use the Navigon exclusively. Although the Navigon does not have all the bells and whistles I believe it does a better jog of guidance. Also, the free traffic seems to work great.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:36:45 +0000

The 930 includes more memory, maps of Europe, a remote control, and an “Enhanced Positioning System” that facilitates tracking if the GPS system is temporarily lost (like in tunnels).