The TomTom GO 730 sat nav unit has been specifically and acutely designed to operate at an above average user interface by creating a community based project that could be compared to driver social networking. It is a rather creative solution to the inevitable missed road changes and delayed roadway updates that plague all personal GPS navigational devices.
The TomTom GO 730 is a small and portable GPS system that is designed to simply be slipped into a pocket or placed on a navigational stand inside your car. It uses portable and user friendly technology to encourage members to participate in data upkeep.
Thus, if a driver notices that a side road has been closed down for repair, it is simple for him or her to document and upload the information in order to keep the TomTom community operating on the latest knowledge. Users are also encouraged to upload local knowledge regarding shortcuts and alternative routes to keep the system as up-to-date as possible.
While this is far from the TomTom GO 730 GPS navigational system’s only feature, it is certainly one of the more intriguing. The good news is that the TomTom company does not just rely on user interface to update its systems and offer the latest road map information.
While the community based project seems to be going well, based on independent reports and user reviews, the additional features keep this particular GPS system on the top of the list. While there have been numerous user and review complaints about the screen’s inability to be read in sunlight, the average user finds that the compact size and the voice features combined with the 730’s ability to offer Bluetooth technology adds to its overall value.
The 730 is not the most advanced of the TomTom collection, but for its middle of the road price tag it offers a wide range of interactive and safety features. Some reports of difficulties in urban areas where too many tall buildings interfere with the system navigation requirements have recently been addressed by TomTom and the situation is improving. However, it may take more time for the development of “urban tunnel” capabilities to be 100% perfect.
The Mp3 player addition to the 730 has been well received. The company is striving to bring navigational tools to the general public that provide features that are not found anywhere else. Thus far, it can be said that the 730 is a good step in that direction and with a little tweaking the system should be one of the more productive and fun GPS systems on the market.
With easy reach emergency services, weather option, real time traffic updates, and community based traffic and direction logging the company has introduced an entirely new concept in GPS programming. The community based programming has helped to eliminate many of the general flaws associated with personal GPS navigational aids. Of course, a user must be willing to download updated maps on a regular basis, but the good news is that this can be done as efficiently as charging an Mp3 player.
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