TomTom GO 730 Portable GPS Navigator With Maps Of US and Canada 1CH7.058.00

Affordable Feature Packed GPS!

Voice address entry, Bluethooth technology and IQ routing are just a few of the high end features in the TomTom GO 730. The 730 portable navigation device offers plenty of features all at a great price, start by looking at the beautiful 4.3” touch screen display that is viewable in any lighting condition. The integrated high sensitivity GPS receiver will ensure the ultimate in satellite reception and accuracy. The internal battery will even power the unit for up to about 5 hours without recharging.

What is Map Share Technology?
The TomTom 730 is pre-loaded with detailed TeleAtlas maps for the United States and Canada, plus millions of points of interest. Because roads change, TomTom has setup the ability for you, the user to edit or change the pre-loaded maps. You are able to mark blocked or unblocked streets, insert the new name of a street, and even reverse the direction of a One Way street. Changes will immediately take effect in your TomTom 730. You are also able to share your changes and capture changes from other Map Share users via the include TomTom HOME software.

Using the TomTom 730 and its voice address input you can simply speak the address or name of the point of interest that you are traveling to and the system will route you there. You can also use the handy touch screen to enter the destination as well. The TomTom 730 gives you 4 different routing options: quickest, shortest, avoid toll roads and by required arrival time. IQ routing makes sure that the route the 730 calculates is the fastest possible by using actual road speeds based on average speed of travel rather than the posted speed limits. You can also chose between a traditional overhead view of the map or a 3-D view for a true perspective of what is ahead. Once you are on your way the unit will guide you along with verbal turn-by-turn directions through either its powerful built in speaker or the built-in wireless FM modulator, which will send them over your car stereo speakers. You will also get Text-to-speech guidance, which not only tells you when to turn but also speaks the name of the street that you are turning onto. If you miss a turn the unit will recalculate your directions and get you right back on track.

The TomTom “Help me!” menu allows easy access to emergency services. With the touch of the screen the 730 can give you details and guide you to emergency services such as police and fire stations, as well as hospitals. And with a Bluetooth phone connected you can call the emergency services with one touch. A compatible Bluetooth phone will also allow you to answer incoming calls or to make calls to your phone book entries or selected points of interest and connect you the TomTom Plus services.

TomTom Plus services can provide real-time traffic and weather, as well as new voices for your TomTom unit. The unit also has the ability to connect to an optional traffic receiver for real time traffic information. The optional traffic receiver will send traffic tie-ups, construction and other delays to the TomTom 730. The unit will then use the traffic data to calculate a new route to get you to your destination with minimal delays. Please check the following link for Bluetooth compatibility. Click Here!

• Enter addresses verbally with Voice Address Input .
• Detailed mapping of the US and Canada.
• Know which lane to be in with Advanced Lane Guidance.
• IQ Routes Technology for fastest route possible using average speeds.
• Features TomTom MapShare and “Help Me!” Technologies.
• Turn-by-turn verbal directions with Text-to-Speech guidance.

TomTom For 2008

Q: What new models of TomTom are there this spring of 2008?
A: At current count, TomTom has released 6 new models: four ONEs and two GOs.

Q: What's new in the TomTom ONE line?
A: The TomTom ONE series represents full navigation function at a small price. The ONE 130 is the budget model, with a 3.5" diagonal touch-screen, pre-loaded maps of the United States and Canada, and basic voice instructions. Upgrade to the ONE 130 S for text-to-speech voice instructions as well. The ONE XL 330 and XL 330 S are similar to the 130 series, but have wider 4.3" diagonal screens.

Q: Really, what does the "S" actually stand for?
A: The "S" in models ONE 130 S and ONE XL 330 S stands for "speaks street names," or "text-to-speech." A model without text-to-speech will simply say "In 300 feet, turn right," but a text-to-speech-enabled model will say "In 300 feet, turn righton Broadway." Thus in announcing street names, there is less chance of confusion as to where to go, especially if there's a fork in the road or two turns next to each other.

Q: How about the new GO models, whats new there? And where the heck are the "T" models?
A: The new GO series consists of the GO 730 and GO 930. The GO 730 and GO 930 can receive traffic updates through a Bluetooth phone with internet service on theTomTom PLUSplan. Or, you can add an RDS-TMC FM traffic receiver as an accessory, which will cost more for the hardware up front but will be cheaper the long run, as TMC traffic service will cost you only about $5/month. TomTom states there will not be a "930T" or "730T" model in this years series.

Q: Well then, what is the bottom line difference between the GO 730 and GO 930?
A: See, both are top-of-the-line units that feature TomTom's latest software upgrades. But, the GO 930 has two minor advantages over the GO 730: built-in maps of Europe in addition to maps of the US & Canada, and Enhanced Positioning Technology that helps keep you on track in tunnels, where there is no signal or city valleys.

Q: Ok then, what do I get with a GO series model that I won't find with a top-end ONE series model?
A: The GO 730/930 models feature voice address input (So you can actually speak instructions to the GPS!), as well as Bluetooth for hands-free calling, an FM transmitter to get your directions through your car stereo, easy iPod connectivity, integrated traffic receiver, new IQ Routes and Advanced Lane Guidance technologies which provide smarter routes and a real-picture style display of difficult junctions. The ONE series ONLY provides basic navigation information without these enhancements.

TomTom 2008 Comparison