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GPS Units

TomTom GO 720

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TomTom GO 720 4.50

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RRP

$799.00

Review Date

Thursday, 15th of November, 2007

What's Hot

Design, interface, text-to-speech, "help me" safety feature, Bluetooth handsfree, entertainment features

What's Not

No external volume controls, no AC charger

The Final Word

The GO 720 is another fine unit from TomTom. It features a slim design, great maps and navigational performance, Bluetooth for handsfree calling and some great safety features.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

General

Length (mm)

118

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

Weight (g)

220

GPS Features

GPS Recommended Usage

In-car

GPS Receiver

SiRF Star III

Built-in Antenna

Yes

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

512 MB

Input Devices

Finger Operated Touchscreen

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

QVGA TFT

Screen size

4.3 in

Screen Resolution

480x272

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Supported Audio File Formats

MP3

Supported Video File Formats

MPEG-4

Supported Picture File Formats

JPEG

Other Supported File Formats

DOC

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

64 MB

Multimedia Features

MP3 Player

Yes

Remote Control

Navigation Features

Current Speed, Least Use of Freeways, Most Use of Freeways, Avoid Tolls, Route Recalculation, Shortest Distance Routing, Quickest Time Routing, Remaining Time, Remaining Distance, Arrival Time, Current Time

Map Modes

2D, 3D, Day Mode, Night Mode

Custom POIs

Yes

Destination Searching

By State, By Suburb, By Street, By Postcode, Recent Routes, Point of Interest (POI), Home, Favorite

Safety Warnings

Speed Limit Warning, Red Light Camera Warning, Speed Camera Warning

Text-to-speech?

Yes

Power Options

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Run Time (minutes)

Up to 300

Processor

Processor Speed

400 Mhz

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Headphone Jack, USB 2.0

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

1 (mini-USB)

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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