TomTom's smartest portable GPS navigator yet, the Go 910 combines a snappy design with an easy-to-use touchscreen interface, helping you find your way across town or across the country without missing a beat. The Go 910's wide array of functions ranges from detailed maps of the U.S., Canada, and Europe--all pre-installed on a 20 GB hard disk--to clear spoken turn-by-turn directions to a handy Bluetooth hands-free car kit that lets you make and receive cell phone calls simply by touching the screen. All this in a compact, lightweight body that measures a mere 4.2 by 3.1 by 2.5 inches (W x H x D)--the perfect size for moving from car to car, or even storing in a backpack.
The crystal-clear 3D view and graphics are displayed on an extra wide anti-glare screen. View larger. |
Control your cell phone hands-free with the Go 910's integrated Bluetooth features. View larger. |
The Go 910's 20 GB hard drive includes preloaded maps of the U.S., Canada, and Europe. View larger. |
The unit mounts conveniently on your windshield for easy access. View larger. |
Linguists can't help but admire the Go 910's versatility, as it not only speaks some 36 languages in more than 50 different voices, but it can also announce street and place names in eight different languages thanks to its text-to-speech functionality. To determine a location, simply enter a street and house number, a postal code, a city center, or an intersection, and the Go 910 determines the quickest or shortest route to get you there. Should you want your trip to follow specific parameters--such as avoiding freeways or toll roads--the Go 910 follows along by recommending an alternative route. Users can even preview and test TomTom's proposed route before setting foot in the car. Of course, not all trips go from point A to B, which is why the Go 910 allows you to plan an entire itinerary before leaving the house. Need to make 15 stops while driving to your sister's? No problem. And should you miss a turn or instruction, the TomTom instantly recalculates the route and provides all-new directions. Plus, it's possible to access millions of points of interest, including restaurants, parking garages, movie theaters, amusement parks, and more. If you're running low on gas on a long drive, don't fret, as the Go 910 can locate the nearest gas station in seconds.
The Go 910's unique touchscreen activation eliminates the hassle of dealing with extra buttons or unnecessary hardware when calculating a route. And thanks to the high-quality 4-inch LCD screen--which delivers crystal-clear 3-D graphics, a 480 x 272 pixel resolution, and 64,000 colors--you'll feel in control wherever you are. Users will also dig the screen's anti-glare coating, which ensures an optimal view at all times, even in direct sunlight.
Even with the touchscreen, GPS navigators can be tricky to figure out. That's why TomTom included an extensive guided tour that explains how to get the most from your purchase, along with a batch of useful onscreen tips. And if you're not crazy about the default onscreen interface, you can customize the status bar to show only the information you need.
If the Go 910 were merely a GPS navigator, it would be a steal, but it also offers a ton of smart extras for drivers. The 20 GB hard disk, for instance, can store thousands of MP3s. Why does this matter? Because the Go 910 includes a built-in MP3 player that outputs songs through TomTom's high-quality speaker. Now it's easy to fire up Modest Mouse while driving through the lonesome, crowded west. As an alternative, you can also save digital photos and display them on the LCD screen in slide-show format.
The Bluetooth connection is another user favorite. Not only can you connect the Go 910 to your mobile phone or headset for hands-free calling, but you'll enjoy such features as echo cancellation and noise reduction to ensure topnotch communications. And answering calls couldn't be easier--just touch the screen when a call comes through. The external microphone, meanwhile, optimizes the quality of your voice, ensuring the people on the other end have no trouble understanding you.
As if that weren't enough, the TomTom Go 910 is also compatible with a wide range of TomTom Plus services and downloads (subscription required), including real-time traffic info and weather reports, access to a host of city and regional maps, downloadable audiobooks for long drives, thousands of extra points of interest, and much more.
Other features include a speeding alert that tells you when you're going too fast; an iPod connection for 3rd generation and later iPods (except the iPod shuffle); a home dock that cradles your Go 910 while you download info from a PC or Mac; and an intuitive remote control.
The Go 910 comes with a windshield mount, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a four-hour runtime, a 12-volt cigarette lighter charger, and a carrying case, among other accessories. The device also carries a two-year warranty.
What's in the Box
TomTom Go 910 GPS navigator, remote control, carrying case, home dock, car charger, windshield dock, external microphone, audio cable, product code card, documentation pack (with quick-start guide, accessory leaflet, and CD), user's manual.
