RE: [OT] New Tom Tom One

["Paul Gale" <groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Worth noting that it doesn't have any car kit functionality like TTG500 or
700 IIRC?

Paul.

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> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> patrick_o_matic
> Sent: 25 November 2005 13:22
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> Subject: [ukha_d] [OT] New Tom Tom One
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> Tom Tom recently launched a new self-contained sat nav system, the
> TomTom One, and I bought one to replace a Go that was stolen
> previously. Here's a mini review.
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> The One is much smaller (and cheaper) sucessor to the Go series - it
> is about the thickness of a paperback; it will readily slip into an
> overcoat pocket. The screen is the same size as earlier models but the
> reduced bulk of the unit somehow makes it seem smaller!
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> The GPS receiver is incredibly sensitive - a huge improvement over the
> Go 300, which wasn't bad in itself. Sensitivity is so good that I've
> read elsewhere that this unit can apparently see through some athermic
> windscreens e.g. as found on the Laguna.
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> Functionally it's pretty much the same as a Go 300 - but adds the
> ability to plan routes/navigate on foot and bicycle. Presumably
> because the unit is smaller, real world rechargeable battery life is
> halved to around 3 hours. The car mount design has changed a bit, and
> you have to actually plug the power cable into the base of the One
> itself rather than the docking cradle, which is a minor faff.
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> Woolworths have stock at 275, and you get a
> fiver-off-your-next-purchase voucher back. Staples have spotty stock,
> but if you open a business account with them you can then get 20% off
> purchases on the day.
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> More info etc at www.tomtom.com . Independent reviews and forums at
> www.mytomtomgo.com
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> Patrick
> (usual disclaimers apply - no affiliation blah blah).
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