Best In-Car GPS (TomTom Go 510) |
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 TomTom has a long and respected history in the GPS navigation industry so there's plenty of experience and knowledge behind each of its devices. The TomTom Go 510 is one of the company's very best. There's a 4in touch screen LCD and 50 different voices and 36 languages to choose from. It's perfect for the road warrior. (Compare Prices) |
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The TomTom Go 510 has an impressive widescreen LCD that offers 480 x 272 pixels and 64,000 colour display. The processor is rated at a speed of 400MHz and 64MB of memory makes calculating routes and general operation very snappy. The lithium-ion battery will give you four hours of cordless navigation time though you can, of course, plug the unit into the power socket in your car.
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 Maps can be displayed in traditional 2D formats or for even more accurate navigation 3D.
The range of voices available means that you'll be able to find a driving companion whose voice suits you. The supplied maps are on an SD memory card and include thousands of points of interest such as petrol stations and restaurants. You can search these from your current location or proximity to your route.
Keeping you on track is one thing but if the traffic's going nowhere it's no fun. The TomTom Go 510 can alert you of jams and road conditions during your journey. Not only that - the device can also let you know where speed cameras are located. (Compare Prices) |
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 The supplied accessories are impressive with a home dock for connecting to your Mac or PC when updates are required and an in-car mounting and charging kit supplied. You also get a soft case to protect the unit when it's not in your car.
The TomTom Go 510 has won plaudits from a wide range of experts. PDA Essentials magazine awarded its Editors Choice award noting that the TomTom Go 510 was a "superb PND with widescreen display".
MacUser editor Nik Rawlinson in a test of several GPS devices wrote: "The TomTom team has produced a first-class product that was never bettered on the rest of our trip. It quickly gets a strong fix on the satellite constellation, speaks only when necessary, and would be a welcome addition to any dashboard. As such, it’s our Lab winner."
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| TYPICAL PRICE - £250/$520 |
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