Tomtom GO 730 GPS
The Tomtom GO 730 is a GPS device with a 4.3 inch touch-sensitive widescreen 16:9 format LCD WQVGA touchscreen with 480 x 272 pixels resolution. It is powered by a 400 MHz, 64MB RAM processor and is supported by a 2 GB internal flash memory with removable memory capability via an SD card slot that is compatible with SD and MMC cards (cards not included).
The TomTom GO 730 also has high sensitivity GPS receiver with an integrated FM transmitter. The unit is powered by a lithium-polymer battery that provides up to 5 hours of operation time. The TomTom GO 730 measures 4.65 x 3.27 x 0.94 inches and weighs 7.75 oz. / 0.49 lbs. The TomTom GO 730 allows users to enter location on the touchscreen or use voice address entry and start driving anywhere with guided by turn-by-turn spoken instructions, including street names.
The device also has IQ Routes Technology that gives users the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel on route to calculate trip rather than only posted speed limits. It also has Advanced Lane Guidance that uses photorealistic images for clarity to multi-lane exits; TomTom Map Share technology that allows users to modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn restrictions on the device; Bluetooth® hands-free calling (compatible mobile phone required) and added safety features for accessing local emergency providers. The TomTom GO 730 comes bundled with a windshield mount, desk dock for connection of the device to a PC or Mac and charging the unit at home or hotel; USB cable, car charger with a 12 – 24 V cigarette lighter adapter that can also be used in trucks, a CD that contains TomTom HOME software and manual, and a Quick Start guide, accessory/services leaflet.
The Tomtom GO 730 is a GPS device that features best routes calculation via its IQ Routes™ technology, extensive traffic information/options that provides clear overview of traffic density on route and provides users with the choice of alternative routes to avoid congestion. This feature also allows users to fix routes for quick traffic check of daily route that is integrated into the navigation view via the traffic bar. The TomTom GO 730 also features accurate positioning with its high sensitivity GPS receiver and TomTom’s QuickGPSfix™ service. The Tomtom GO 730 also features text-to-speech functionality that announces street names, text messages and traffic info so that users can stay focus on the road; enhanced Points of Interest for a wide range of preloaded points of interest with detailed information including pictures, overview maps, phone numbers and descriptions; TomTom Map Share™ technology that enables users to add to, update and personalise maps, and share them with fellow user’s changes daily and automatically via TomTom HOME; 30 day latest map guarantee, voice address input, location search and selection right down to street and house number, and is all powered by a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery that provides up to 5 hours of battery life. The unit also features customizable status bar that facilitates readability by showing information needed, on-screen tips that help users and guided tour that help users learn features quickly. The TomTom GO 730 also has safe driving features like lane guidance, hands-free car kit that is supported by Bluetooth® technology with dual microphone support and built-in high performance speakers (full duplex), automatic answer for safety, personalise shortcut menu that accesses main functions direct from navigation view, and safety preferences that recommends driving breaks, warns when approaching places or worship or schools, unpaved road warnings, reminds users not to leave device in car, hides map view above a selected speed and reminds users which side of the road to drive when abroad.
The TomTom GO 730 also features TomTom HOME software that allows users to stay connected to the world of TomTom and its users via TomTom HOME that allows users to share and exchange content, do route planning, download POI’s and additional voices, maps and free software upgrades. The device also features an MP3 player with earphone connector that is supported by an optional SD card that allows users to enjoy music on the go, record their own navigation instructions, choose their own icon to display on map, photo viewer that allows users to load, store and preview photos from digital camera; device to device content sharing for file exchange (of photos, songs, HTML documents, etc) between the devicr and any other Bluetooth®-enabled device. The device also supports real-time weather reports to check the current weather and road conditions on route and get up to 5 day forecasts for places being visited and buddies function that locate, invite and add friends to the Tomtom GO device. It allows users to see who’’s in the area and to check where one’s buddies are at the moment.
