TomTom 510 on/off switch

Chippychap · Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 12:35 pm Post subject: TomTom 510 on/off switch

The Tom Tom was my first, it only lasted 6 days, Maplins have already had it twice as long as me.
From various threads there seems to be a problem with the on/off switch.
I think mine died due to the pouch not protecting it sufficiently whilst in the pouch in my wife's bag, in theory it could have been pressed by something for the hour it was in there.
Options include leaving it hidden in the car Crying or Very sad

or carrying it round.
Is it a known problem, and are other TomToms better? I want to own one not just borrow it from the shop occasionally

Chippychap · Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 8:39 am Post subject:

Hi Folks,

I wasn't after a hatchet job on TomTom.
Let me put it another way, do all T/T's have the same pouchy thing, coz it seems a little unsupportive of the unit if you have to cart it with you wherever you go.
I like the bigger screen, blue tooth....................ish, Maplins now have a brand new unit waiting for me to collect and I'm really excited.
If this one goes kerplunk, what are my options with units of a similar screen size and similar quality of mapping etc.
My car has a little compartment somewhere, which is where my little beastie will reside whilst away from the house, no more being jumbled about in the memsahib's bag whist shopping.

shauneco · Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 6:29 pm Post subject:

I think the pouch is mainly to prevent dust than to protect the TomTom. If your going to leave your TomTom in the car I suggest you leave you car unlocked at least then when someone steals your TomTom you won't have to replace your locks or windows

lbendlin · Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 7:05 pm Post subject:

tanda · Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 7:21 pm Post subject:

Hi chippy, you could always buy a hard case, I wouldn't leave it in the car, give it to me if you want to loose it, Laughing Out Loud

. Seriously, have a look here, Aluminium case, £25, including postage and packing, It's from one of the companies that anvertise on this site, so you should be able to get discount too.

http://www.pdamods.com/products.asp?cat=120
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Chippychap · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:46 am Post subject:

I was happy to carry it round, it wasn't, it only lasted 6 days of very ocasional use.
The replacement (brand new in the box) just didn't work, it wouldn't read the SD card.
I liked it very much (it was my first so nothing to compare it with) hopefully, when batch 2 comes along that isn't so fragile I'll try again (AND take it with me wherever I go Laughing

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Thanks guys

Chippychap · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:03 am Post subject:

Another way of looking at it guys.
I wipe the sucker mark off the windscreen, take the doodad with me, the scumbag doesn't know this so smashes my window just to find the hidey hole empty :x
Is there no way to have TomTom fry it remotely if it gets taken, like they can do with mobile phones?
I think I'm sliding into another topic here Embarassed

Much respect to you all

shauneco · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 1:28 pm Post subject:

You can put a pin number on it, Although it is easy to wipe the pin off. The only thing you can do is write the serial number down. So that if it is stolen you can reclaim it if it is found.

timber · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 2:24 pm Post subject:

Chippychap · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 2:37 pm Post subject:

Shame they can't transmit their position instead of just receiving.

The look on their face when the police knock on the door.......priceless Laughing

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