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GPS Units

TomTom GO 500

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TomTom GO 500 4.00

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RRP

$1299.00

Review Date

Tuesday, 30th of August, 2005

What's Hot

Touchscreen LCD, excellent mapping software, Bluetooth capabilities, extremely customisable

What's Not

Address searching could be improved, no speed camera or safety warnings, no external volume control

The Final Word

The TomTom GO 500 adds handsfree capabilities to an already impressive set of GP features.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Multi language voice notifications

Yes

General

Length (mm)

115

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

Weight (g)

310

Warranty (Months)

GPS Features

GPS Recommended Usage

In-car

Built-in Antenna

Yes

Input Devices

Finger Operated Touchscreen

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

Transflective Colour TFT (Active Matrix)

Colour Support

4k Colours

Screen size

3.5 in

Screen Resolution

320x240

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

32 MB

Multimedia Features

MP3 Player

Organiser

Remote Control

Yes

Navigation Features

Mapping Software

Whereis Version 12

Navigation Features

Avoid Tolls, Route Recalculation, Shortest Distance Routing, Quickest Time Routing

Map Modes

Destination Searching

By State, By Suburb, By Street

Route Demonstrator

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

ARM920T

Processor Speed

400 Mhz

Software

Operating Systems

Proprietary

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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