Product Description: The new TomTom Go 920 brings you the best in satellite navigation. The devices come preinstalled with complete maps of the United States, Canada and Europe on the 4 GB of internal memory, which display clearly on the 4.3" wide screen. Features new to the GO 920 include the Enhanced Positioning Technology for a more continuous navigation experience, even in circumstances where there may not be a direct line-of-sight connection to a satellite (for example, when driving in a city with tall buildings, underpasses or bridges. It also comes with voice prompted address entry, allowing users to speak the address to which they want to drive so the device can automatically calculate the route. TomTom Map Share? enables users to make easy changes to the map and to share map corrections with other TomTom customers so that users always have the most up-to-date maps available. It even comes with a remote to operate the GO 920 from anywhere in the car! The GO 920 is compatible with an RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver to receive up-to-date traffic information and is Bluetooth wireless capable. Built-in FM Transmitter Clear voice instructions and text-to-speech -enables reading of street names, places, traffic alerts and text messages New customizations, including recording your own driving instructions, view documents, exchange positions via SMS and Bluetooth? wireless technology TomTom desk dock to easily charge the TomTom GO 920 range and connect to a computer and TomTom HOME software (included free) TomTom compatible with RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver Full range of accessories to suit your style - leather carrying case, iPod charger, etc.
Amazon.com Product Description -- 10/02/08: The GO 920 and it's sibling, the 920T, are TomTom's new flagship portable GPS navigators, replacing the GO 910. The GO 920T comes bundled with TomTom's RDS-TMC traffic receiver and a one-year subscription to the Clear Channel traffic service, which allows users to receive real-time traffic information. The traffic receiver is sold as a separate accessory for the GO 920.
The icon-driven menu system makes using TomTom's snap.
Emergency menu gives you fast direct access to emergency numbers and direction to the nearest assistance.
Voice instructions are available in over 30 languages (complete list below)($33.99). You can even record directions in your own voice, download specialty voices free at TomTom's website, or purchase celebrity voices. Listen to sample clips.
Free download samples
Sylvia
Celebrity voice samples
Dennis Hopper
Curt Schilling
Gary Busey
Or record your own directions in your own voice.
The 4.3-inch (diagonal) 3D driving view offers a clear picture of the road and maneuvers ahead (actual size).
The first big difference you'll notice is that the 920s are much thinner than the 910. TomTom introduced this slim form factor with last year's ONE. With the release of the top-of-the-line 920s, TomTom now offers a full range of units in the new form factor (see a feature comparison for all of TomTom's GO and ONE devices($33.99)). When you turn it on, you'll also notice the increased performance and features the 920s packs into their slimmer form.
What's New -- Enhanced Positioning Technology TomTom’s new Enhanced Positioning Technology uses movement and gravity sensors to calculate drivers’ positions when GPS signals are unavailable. This helps the device continue to navigate to its destination, even when there may not be a direct line-of-sight connection to a satellite (for example, when driving in a city with tall buildings, underpasses or bridges).
What's New -- Voice Prompted Address Entry Voice prompted address entry gives users the option to speak the address to which they want to drive. Users can simply speak the city, street name and address number they would like to travel to, and the device will automatically calculate the route.
MapShare lets you add your own map corrections and POIs, then share them with the entire TomTom user community via the TomTom HOME website
What's New -- Map Share The GO 920 includes TomTom's innovative new Map Share technology. Map Share enables users to make easy changes to the map and to share map corrections with other TomTom customers so that users always have the most up-to-date maps available.
Widescreen View and FM Transmitter See more. Hear more. The GO 920 offers a 4.3-inch, extra-wide, touch-screen LCD display that features anti-glare technology for easy viewing even in direct sunlight. Realistic and clear visual instructions are provided with high-quality 3D graphics, while spoken instructions tell you where you need to go in your own language. As an added convenience, text-to-speech functionality provides you with actual street names. The built-in FM Transmitter to play music and navigation instructions over the car stereo.
Hands-Free Calling In more and more places, it is becoming illegal to use cell phones while driving without a hands-free kit. The GO 920's Bluetooth capability, microphone and speaker lets match it to any bluetooth-capable phone to make hands-free mobile phone calls.
Maps The GO 920 comes come preinstalled with complete maps of the United States, Canada and Europe on 4 GB of internal memory. The GO 920 range has the most complete set of pre-installed maps available in TomTom’s entire portfolio.
Remote control The TomTom GO 920 range comes with an improved Bluetooth remote control. The remote control enables drivers to operate the device safely from anywhere in the car without having to reach over to the device.
Help When You Need It Extensive safety features including ‘Help Me’ menu, to give drivers direct access to emergency services and roadside assistance;
Fun Extras to Personalize Your TomTom Record your own driving instructions. View documents, exchange positions via SMS and Bluetooth wireless technology and select a favorite car icon on the screen.
Full range of accessories to match the design and finish of the new GO range, including a leather carry case, a soft touch carry case, iPod cable and a home charger.
TomTom HOME
HOME is TomTom’s free software that enables TomTom users to future proof and personalize their devices. Via easy desktop access, any TomTom customer can update maps, download the latest application, celebrity voices and more. TomTom HOME allows TomTom customers to
• Update their TomTom device with TomTom’s latest software and services automatically and for free • Easily buy and install the latest maps and European safety cameras • Download celebrity and character voices • Pre-plan trip itineraries • Receive free traffic alerts on their computers
What's in the Box TomTom Go 920 GPS portable navigation device, suction mount, car charger, USB 2.0 data cable, and installation CD with connection software and manual.
The user interface/application comes in the following languages:
Catalan
Latvian
Czech
Lithuanian
Danish
Norwegian
Dutch
Polish
Estonian
Portuguese
Finnish
Slovakian
Flemish
Spanish
French
Swedish
German
Turkish
Hungarian
UK English
Italian
US English
Spoken navigation instructions come in the following languages:
Australian
Japanese
Brazilian Portuguese
Latin American Spanish
Bulgarian
Latvian
Catalan
Lithuanian
Chinese Mandarin
Malaysian
Chinese Cantonese
Norwegian
Croatian
Polish
Czech
Portuguese
Danish
Romanian
Dutch
Russian
Estonian
Serbian
Finnish
Slovenian
Flemish
Spanish
French
Swedish
German
Thai
Greek
Turkish
Hungarian
UK English
Italian
US English
About TomTom TomTom NV is the world’s largest navigation solution provider, developing products with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use and value. TomTom's products include all-in-one navigation devices which enable customers to navigate right out of the box; including the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom ONE range and the TomTom RIDER (for motorcycles). TomTom also provides navigation software products which integrate with third party devices; the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDA’s and smartphones. TomTom WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation technology with leading edge tracking and tracing expertise. TomTom’s products are sold through a network of leading retailers in 25 countries and online. TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
TomTom Go 920 a real winner I've enjoyed my TomTom Go 920 and feel it is a real bargain for the included features. It's easy to use and very accurate. I bought it because of the included European maps, but haven't had a chance to use it in Europe yet.
Tom-Tom Tops It Slimmer, lighter than its predecessors this product packs easily, survives the inevitable drop better and still has all the necessary functionality. International maps for Ireland are good in major cities but not so good in the countryside. Hands free phone functions well. Definite Tom-Tom fan!
Why the Old Maps, Tom Tom? While this device has some positives, the biggest disappointment is that the maps are clearly many, many years old. This becomes evident at unfortunate points in time, e.g., two weeks ago when I was attempting to reach the car rental location near Philadelphia airport, Tom Tom led me astray (after telling me to exit the highway on a non-existent off-ramp into a field) into a rather seedy neighborhood.
I was very near my destination it turns out, but after Tom Tom realized I was lost it rerouted me into a traffic jam on the highway (fastest route does not take into consideration time of day/highway rush hours) instead of the mile or two through back streets. After I took the first exit and used the "avoid highways" route, Tommy got it. Luckily I still made my flight.
Another example is that the Tom Tom 920, sadly, isn't aware of the traffic routing in Manhattan since 9-11. I wasted 45 minutes going in circles because Tommy wanted me to go through streets that have been closed off since that sad September day.
I suspect that Tom Tom loads the old maps on the device intentionally so that, after your frustration mounts, you will pay the $50+ for the "update" for one map region - which is pretty steep considering this device costs so much new.
Russian, Slovak and other Eastern European maps are included in the Western Europe pack, but for some odd reason Greece is not.
Other than this major shortcoming(the maps), the device functions fairly well and the menus etc are reasonably intuitive (although after 4 months of use I recently discovered the shortcut to the volume - which I previously thought was only accessible in the 4th sub-menu. Trust me, it's not obvious).
There are other quirks, for instance, the American voice actors didn't record the words "meter" or "kilometer", so even though you switch to metric (e.g., when in Europe) it still says "miles" and "feet" even though it is written "meters". Confusing, and could have been easily avoided.
The touch screen is nice, the display is nice, and about 80% of the time the maps are accurate - consider how much the roads in your area have changed since 1999, and that's what you'll get.
Still not sure why they didn't include a "scenic route" option, it would have been a nice addition to the "avoid highways" etc., choices.
Good product - needs perfecting If you're new to an area, the TomTom GO920 is the near-perfect companion. Expect issues in urban areas amidst high buildings (probably the case for all navigators, though), and in very remote areas: had a very dangerous experience in Yosemite Park, when it directed me to a road that doesn't exist on the local maps: it didn't warn me that the road was unpaved, very steep and only suitable for 4x4 vehicles. But then again, it was my decision not to make a U turn - so not sure how much of it I can blame on the navigator. On several occasions, the route suggested from A to B changed: one day it suggested one highway, another day another one; sometimes the return leg was completely different from the outbound leg. The commands are easy to use, with sufficient features and settings.The hands-free feature doesn't work with my business cellphone, looks like the phone overrides the navigator's bluetooth commands. No problems however with my private cell: once it works, it's great! I travel a fair bit for work, both in the US and in Europe; this machine came with maps for North America and Europe.I worked out the daily rate Hertz charge us for their Neverlost system: the GO920 pays for itself after 32 working days. Some aspect need improving but all in all very happy with the product.
Minor flaws, but great to have. Most place names are spoken understandably, but both US English readers frequently say "thord" or "thorth" for "third", as well as "thorteenth", "thortyninth", etc., which can be confusing.
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Voice instructions are available in over 30 languages (complete list below)
