TomTom GO 720

New from TomTom comes the Tom GO 720 which builds on all the main features and qualities of the previous systems available from the TomTom "GO " stable.

Entering destinations was never easier - full address and full postcode lookup are just two of the main options. It is also possible to simply enter a town or city and the GO 720 will navigate you to the central area within your chosen destination.

The GO 720 is simple to operate with all features being accessed through the touch-screen menu system for which TomTom has become famous.

The GO 720 comes with 2GB of internal flash storage and an SD card slot is also built into the case for taking SD and MMC memory cards (which are available separately).

The unit comes with a Lithium-Ion rechargable battery already installed - the system is ready to use straight out of the box. The GO 720 comes with a large 4.3-inch widescreen and an anti-glare coating ensures the system can still be used even in the brightest of conditions.

Modern satnav systems come with state-of-the-art satnav receivers and the GO 720 is quick to acquire and hold satellite signals. This improved operating capability means the TomTom GO 720 is quicker to go from a cold-start and less likely to lose the satellite signal, due to trees, buildings, built-up areas etc. once captured.

Text-to-speech functionality is now included, which allows the GO 720 to actually speak road names. This allows the driver to concentrate on the road ahead and not have to keep looking at the satnav screen to work out which road to turn into.

The TomTom GO 720 comes pre-installed with mapping data for most of Western Europe:-

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain (+ Canary Islands), Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican City.

When coupled with a bluetooth mobile, the TomTom GO 720 can also allow for safer hands-free use of your mobile phone when driving - the GO 720 can also be programmed to automatically answer incoming calls when the user is driving.

TomTom HOME software included within the box. This software allows the GO 720 to be connected to a PC via the USB cable also supplied. The TomTom HOME software allows map updates to be installed, downloading of additional POI's (points of interest), sharing content with others, easy route planning in advance as well as many other features.

TomTom MAPSHARE allows you to alter and share mapping information and because TomTom has the most users in the UK, the information is upto date.

The TomTom GO 720 is also enabled to use the TomTom PLUS services. These are subscription services and more details can be found on the TomTom website.

TomTom PLUS services can really enhance the user's driving experience. Real-time weather and traffic information can be received by your TomTom GO 720. The traffic information such as road jams ahead are relayed to the GO 720 using a bluetooth-enabled mobile phone (not included).

This is a truly comprehensive satellite navigation system and will be of great benefit to those looking to buy their first satellite navigation system as well as those moving on from one of the older systems.