Well…here is what I found.
Here in my particular area, there is a lot of new construction. With construction, TomTom is not updated. POI’s are no longer where TomTom says they are. This is of course new construction only. For most POI’s this is not a problem.
TomTom sent me in the wrong direction on a couple of occasions. This is frustrating for me in the area that I’m in, and wish it were more accurate, but understand this is not real-time. Again these particular issues were related to (new) construction where traffic may be diverted.
So my TomTom has become more of a ‘get me in the general area’ tool, more so then how do I get to the door step tool. When looking for a retail store, it’ll give you the bulk of the trip, once you can see a sign and what not, I just take over and navigate myself. So initially I was a little more dependent upon the TomTom, now like I said, I’m just using it to get me close, and I take it the rest of the way in.
I still love it for finding me POI’s and just general navigation as I get around town. Over time it may spend more time in my glove box than out telling me how to get somewhere.
Still a great tool, and still recommend for someone who travels to new places often. As I decide to travel more throughout Cali, I’m sure it’ll come in handy.
http://basketcase.wordpress.com/2007/09/03/tomtom-go-720-review/
http://basketcase.wordpress.com/2007/09/08/tomtom-revisted-1-week/
http://basketcase.wordpress.com/2008/04/19/tomtom-update-final/
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