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GPS Units

TomTom GO 930

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TomTom GO 930 4.25

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RRP

$849.00

Review Date

Tuesday, 12th of August, 2008

What's Hot

Design, user interface, maps, all-round package, Bluetooth, FM transmitter

What's Not

No AC charger, iPod cable and TMC receiver cost extra

The Final Word

If you currently own a GO 720, then there is no real reason to upgrade, as most of the improvements are software upgrades. If you are looking for a high-end GPS with all of the latest features though, the GO 930 is excellent, if a little overpriced.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Multi language voice notifications

Yes

General

Available Colours

Gloss Black

Length (mm)

118

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

GPS Features

GPS Recommended Usage

In-car

GPS Receiver

SiRF Star III

Built-in Antenna

Yes

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

4 GB

Input Devices

Finger Operated Touchscreen

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

TFT colour LCD touchscreen

Screen size

4.3 in

Screen Resolution

480x272

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Multimedia Features

MP3 Player

Yes

Remote Control

Yes

Navigation Features

Mapping Software

Sensis WhereIs

Navigation Features

Current Speed, Least Use of Freeways, Most Use of Freeways, Avoid Tolls, Route Recalculation, Shortest Distance Routing, Quickest Time Routing, Avoid Areas, 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, School Zone, Personal (Customisable) Warnings

Text-to-speech?

Yes

Power Options

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Size

Proprietary

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 2.0

*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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