I'm Impressed! (TomTom Go 520)

Name: debby899

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Product:	TomTom Go 520
Date:	12/10/08 (55 review reads)
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Advantages: Plays mp3's, FM Transmitter, Handsfree Phone, easily updateable

Disadvantages: Not found any

I've not had my Go 520 long and decided to treat myself as my old satnav was well past it's sell by date.

I spent a lot of time prior to my purchase researching the various brands and models, I wanted one that would allow me to use my phone handsfree and play mp3s/audiobooks and decided this was suited to my needs.

Firstly, it works straight out of the box and comes complete with car charger, windscreen mount, dock for charging/updating via PC and software.

My mobile phone was easy to set up and works well via bluetooth (Model: Samsung). Anyone thinking of buying this would be advised to check compatible models on the tomtom site.

FM receiver - set up was a doddle (once I'd worked out how to get my standard Renault cd/radio to manually search step by step rather than automatically find the next FM station - and believe me it took some doing!) The sound is clear as a bell with no interference which is great as I love playing mp3 audiobooks on long journeys.

Using additional SD card for mp3's did have me foxed for a while - but soon found the answer on google and created a folder called 'mp3' on my SD card and dragged them into there. Individual Albums/Audiobooks are placed in their own folder within this folder.

Voice recognition - I've read reports of it not working for some but it works instantly for me every time. Just say the town, it asks for the street, etc.

Satnav itself hasn't taken me wrong yet - map correction worked for the closed off road just round the corner from my house and no longer routes me that way.

Plenty of warning given for speedcameras and usefully also shows the maximum speed limit.

I've read of problems with the mount falling off the windscreen, not happened to me yet.

No problems with the TomTom home software - just connected it up to my PC and automatically installed the latest software and updated my maps and speedcameras. Another great feature is the backup facility and that was one of the first things I did - very handy should I mess up.

In summary, I'm absolutely delighted!



Please Note: I also review on Amazon under username Big Bertha and this review (or a version of it) may appear on there.

Summary: Very Good Value with lots of features