TomTom announce the New range of GO devices one week before

jean · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 05, 2005 Posts: 150

Well - I have had a play with it and I got the hands free to work fine although it wasn't clear on the other end - didn't find the microphone till after so will try that tomorrow!
My next problem was it wouldn't pick up a GPS signal at all. I tried it out of the car and in the car but nothing. It is a very clear night so not sure if that is the problem. I have it set to Western Europe and was able to put all my favourites in but as soon as I try to get to a destination I cannot get the signal.
Will try tomorrow to see if it is any better - don't really want to pay out for an antenna unless it is really necessary.
I presume the old one from my Mio168 won't work with it?

Gmonkey · Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 11:40 pm Post subject:

Where are you guys getting your 910s (or 510s) from?

I know a lot of people aren't selling them yet.

dllord · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 29, 2006 Posts: 3

Halfords, currys, dixons, pcworld, comet.

plant · Regular Visitor Joined: Nov 26, 2004 Posts: 86

Jean,

If you are trying to get a lock for the first time, it can take up to 5 minutes. Thereafter, it should be fast. It should easily get a lock out of the car. Mine seems to have achieved a lock indoors - very impressive!

Had to laugh reading your post on the 910 being in German - I had a real mad moment and just brushed the screen during set-up and ended up in Swedish or Finnish. Glad the icons are user friendly or I'd well and truly stuffed!

Haven't had a chance to play yet and probably shan't until the weekend Crying or Very sad

Thanks to EasyDevices for a quick delivery - confirmed yesterday @ 4pm, City Link at my door at 9am this morning.

NickG · Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 10:05 am Post subject:

A friend of mine said that his new 910 took over an hour to get a lock the first time he turned it on. So I wouldn't worry if you don't get a lock at first - just leave it switched on out in your garden for a while and I'm sure it will get a lock.

Gmonkey · Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 4:57 pm Post subject:

jean · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 05, 2005 Posts: 150

Well I set it up to go to work today (sad I know!) and it took about 10 mins to lock in then it was fine and I was quite happy.
On the way home tonight it still took a while to lock in so hoping it will improve as time goes on.

plant · Regular Visitor Joined: Nov 26, 2004 Posts: 86

As with all GPS devices, it is quicker to lock on if the unit is stationary (and has clear access to the sky) - once locked, you're away!

I STILL haven't played with mine, other tham having it linked ot the PC.

Damn, I wish I could drive!

Colin58 · Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 12:19 am Post subject: Tom Tom 910 availability

I managed to buy one today from Comet in Glasgow and they had the 510 and 910 in stock.

Col...

jean · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 05, 2005 Posts: 150

Loving my 910 so far - all working well and now picking up signals pretty quick.
Doing a long trip to London in a couple of weeks so looking forward to seeing how it goes there.
I like the style of Tom Tom anyway having already had tom tom 5 on my Mio so am quite happy.
Really fancied this one for the added maps - we go to Florida twice a year and also go to Germany and Spain so it will be useful then. Also the phone connection works brilliantly.

Chippychap · Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 7:12 pm Post subject:

I,m a bit miffed that, everyone else barring W H Smith are stocking 510's yet Maplin are sticking to their 13th of May despatch date.
So much for their powers as a big retailer. Sad

plant · Regular Visitor Joined: Nov 26, 2004 Posts: 86

Maybe they are waiting for everyone to run out of stock and then bump their prices up?

8O

Tumbleweed · Frequent Visitor Joined: Aug 30, 2004 Posts: 315

jean · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 05, 2005 Posts: 150

Thanks Tumbleweed.
I checked it out and today it clicked in ok. I still do not see it much faster than the old one but at least it works fine.
I am going to try setting it all up with the tomtom home on the pc at the weekend.

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