TOMTOM GO 930 Reviews Analysis

"...pricey ; fm/rds-tmc receiver ..."

88

 

"...expensive ; improvements..."

60

 

"...excellent price to value gps device, tones of features, customizable..."

80

 

"...much. waste of good money..."

50

 

"...related. just be warned if you purchase from this company..."

10

 

"...the only problem with this satnav is the price! i never would have got one if i never got mine for free..."

100

 

"...for the price (new product -still a premium price) i expect some sort of case even if it was a bit cheap and flimsy needing a better replacement..."

95

 

"...price) i expect some sort of case even if it was a bit cheap and flimsy needing a better replacement......"

95

 

"...price) i expect some sort of case even if it was a bit cheap and flimsy needing a better replacement......"

100

 

"...acquisition, great value..."

80

 

"...great satelitte acquisition, great value..."

80

 

"... fm transmitter, price, map..."

40

 

"...still expensive..."

80

 

"...fantastic performance on the road ; wide range of extras ..."

60

 

"...tomtom 930t:route calculation not quite as fast as navigon; navigon..."

100

 

"...iq routes feature lets you find faster routes ; lots of extras..."

91

 

"...touchpad. very quick satellite acquisition. able to do some modification to roads, speed limits and poi's and submit them for others to share..."

50

 

"... able to do some modification to roads, speed limits and poi's and submit them for others to share. good windshield mount..."

50

 

"... very quick satellite acquisition. able to do some modification to roads, speed limits and poi's and submit them for others to share. good windshield mount..."

50

 

"...this unit loads road calculations and alternate calculations much faster than my garmin. it's fully functional right out of the box and can be updated anytime you choose to plug into your computer..."

60

 

"...very fast and accurate. clear..."

No rating

 

"...some routes not as fast as iq would have us believe and more obviopus routes faster..."

No rating

 

"... voice input. fast updates for routing..."

100

 

"...reasonably fast re-routing..."

20

 

"...very fast recalculation of route, bluetooth system is good..."

100

 

"...part. it initializes faster than any gps i have used so far. updating and managing the unit through tomtom home is simple and easy..."

80

 

"...fast route and mapping..."

80

 

"...; 4gb of onboard memory ; improved user interface ..."

90

 

"... so please do not drive into them. you can not connect it to a linux computer, that i know, no support..."

60

 

"...garmin. it's fully functional right out of the box and can be updated anytime you choose to plug into your computer. tomtom does not charge you $100..."

60

 

"...memory, design..."

80

 

"...memory, design, maps..."

80

 

"... the portable navigation system also has optimized route calculation based on historical traffic data ; text-to-speech functionality ; integrated bluetooth ; and a wide screen..."

73

 

"... - screen brightness is a bit weak, -..."

100

 

"...- a small bug that displays the wrong trip time on the trip summary, - limitation of iq routes to only weekdays or the week-end, - screen brightness is a bit weak, - the direction of radars is not always taken into account..."

100

 

"...sunlight can really wash out the screen..."

90

 

"...i purchased this and as soon as the sun hit the screen it was all but gone,the sun washed out the screen and you could not see the maps,also the maps were outdated.i took it back the same day i purchased it and purchased a nuv..."

20

 

"...we had ours less than a week when the screen got damaged and discovered that tom tom doesn't have any way to fix damage that isn't warranty related. just be warned if you purchase from this company..."

10

 

"...large screen lane guidence is great on motorways also recalculating route rather than telling you to turn around if possible..."

88

 

"... both useless. air vent mount just flaps around and alternative w/screen mount vibrates so bad you can't see the screen. on a device costing this much, i would have thought it would have included an anti-glare screen but it doesn't..."

92

 

"... on a device costing this much, i would have thought it would have included an anti-glare screen but it doesn't. reflections often obliterate the screen..."

92

 

"...large screen latest iq technology tom tom support..."

92

 

"...clear, and large screen. controls are easy to use..."

90

 

"...clear, and large screen. controls are easy to use..."

90

 

"...large screen ; latest iq technology ..."

80

 

"...unit, screen is too dim, menu..."

40

 

"...compatibility, screen hard to see in sunlight..."

60

 

"...phone compatibility, screen hard to see in sunlight..."

60

 

"...dim screen, poor maps..."

20

 

"...dim screen, poor maps, routing algorithm broken..."

20

 

"...lot of information on the screen, and great graghics..."

80

 

"...cannot see screen very well in sunlight..."

80

 

"...awkward menu system..."

20

 

"... mapping easy to follow and understand. easy menu system. has..."

80

 

"... - software is very practical to use, -..."

100

 

"...- iq routes technology to optimize travel, - remote and fm receiver, - numerous countries are covered, - software is very practical to use, - reactivity..."

100

 

"...easy to use. lane guidance..."

100

 

"... lots of extras, including ipod controls..."

91

 

"...; lots of extras, including ipod controls..."

91

 

"... safety camera and traffic info are second to none, and you get all the bluetooth features your mobile could wish for. in use, needless to say, this is peerless..."

100

 

"... safety camera and traffic info are second to none, and you get all the bluetooth features your mobile could wish for. in use, needless to say, this is peerless. we'd even go as far to say that this is the don dada of mack-navs..."

100

 

"... voice recognition needs some work, too – or perhaps it just doesn't understand the, ahem, colourful vocabulary we use..."

100

 

"...basic use is great......"

30

 

"... but keep your windshield clean for it to work. the fm transmitter is still in need of further development for making it a useful feature..."

90

 

"...extras. how often does anyone use all these extras? the lane selection feature works only on major routes and interchanges..."

60

 

"...com ; i checked out the website, completed one simple offer and met the requirements to receive one for free 3 weeks later in the post! it..."

100

 

"...com ; i checked out the website, completed one simple offer and met the requirements to receive one for free 3 weeks later in the post! it..."

100

 

"...very easy to use..."

88

 

"...simple to use. accurate and with a good deal of futureproofing via the online updating through the simple docking station connection to pc or laptop..."

95

 

"...use. accurate and with a good deal of futureproofing via the online updating through the simple docking station connection to pc or laptop. allows alternative routes to be found for just sections of a journey..."

95

 

"...compact, rapid, quality constructed and easy to use..."

88

 

"... map share. ease of use. compact design..."

92

 

"... and large screen. controls are easy to use. with loud and clear voice directions..."

90

 

"...repeated. mapping easy to follow and understand. easy menu system..."

80

 

"... rapid, quality constructed and easy to use..."

90

 

"...easy to use fm transmitter and bluetooth..."

40

 

"...very fast recalculation of route, bluetooth system is good, very easy to use, customer service is good..."

100

 

"...features, simple setup..."

80

 

"...advanced features, simple setup..."

80

 

"... it initializes faster than any gps i have used so far. updating and managing the unit through tomtom home is simple and easy..."

80

 

"...not good for use in alaska..."

80

 

"...design, user interface, maps..."

85

 

"...design, user interface, maps, all-round package, bluetooth, fm transmitter..."

85

 

"... 4gb of onboard memory ; improved user interface ; iq routes works well ..."

90

 

"... reboots often, user interface is inconsistent. there's no way to select the quick menu from the remote control..."

30

 

"...buggy, reboots often, user interface is inconsistent. there's no way to select the quick menu from the remote control..."

30

 

"...no dashboard mount, too many useless features like voices, can get lost in the maze of menus...not user friendly..."

50

 

"...user guide whilst extensive lacks detail for first time users. once using the device is mastered the guide is ok..."

88

 

"... once using the device is mastered the guide is ok. trouble shooter section missing from user guide..."

88

 

"...black. gui was easy enough..."

40

 

"...have to access user manual on line..."

100

 

"... ept ; map share..."

88

 

"... car cradle ; map detail..."

88

 

"...tomtom 930t: advanced features like map share; navigon..."

100

 

"...share; navigon 8110 :clear maps to make your journey much smoother..."

100

 

"... user interface, maps, all-round package..."

85

 

"... this smarty-pants front-seat driver has a built-in fm transmitter to beam digital music to your radio, mapshare to keep your maps bang up to date and top notch routing throughout almost the entire western hemisphere. safety camera and traffic info are second to none, and you get all the bluetooth features your mobile could wish for..."

100

 

"...better. this smarty-pants front-seat driver has a built-in fm transmitter to beam digital music to your radio, mapshare to keep your maps bang up to date and top notch routing throughout almost the entire western hemisphere. safety camera and traffic info are second to none, and you get all the bluetooth features your mobile could wish for..."

100

 

"...should have included a protective case in the box for the actual gps unit instead of having to buy it seperate as an accessory..."

100

 

"... weak fm signal for playing music. map modification very difficult on gps and clunky with computer. may need extra cost traffic antenna..."

50

 

"...maps are out of date. has a road on map that hasn't been around for over 50 years..."

50

 

"...date. has a road on map that hasn't been around for over 50 years. doen't have a road on it that is over 10 years and these are within 8 miles of my house..."

50

 

"... has a road on map that hasn't been around for over 50 years. doen't have a road on it that is over 10 years and these are within 8 miles of my house..."

50

 

"...they don't tell you that as roads change and you want to update the map, you have to pay 100's of dollars for new maps..."

60

 

"...map, you have to pay 100's of dollars for new maps. there are no free updates after the first 30 days..."

60

 

"...they don't tell you that as roads change and you want to update the map, you have to pay 100's of dollars for new maps. there are no free updates after the first 30 days..."

60

 

"...trafic info not always correct..."

88

 

"...) the maps do not cover all my estate . come on tomtom get your act together with all this feedback of map share you should check it out before you release new maps on a new sat-nav like the top of the range tomtom go 930t ..."

98

 

".... come on tomtom get your act together with all this feedback of map share you should check it out before you release new maps on a new sat-nav like the top of the range tomtom go 930t ..."

98

 

"...outdated maps supplied..."

90

 

"...some roads are out of date by some years so what is the point of paying for up to date maps that are not accurate..."

80

 

"...no trafic cable..."

100

 

"...many features w/ both north america & european maps..."

40

 

"... cost & coverage of services, map update costs..."

40

 

"...compatibility, buggy, cost & coverage of services, map update costs..."

40

 

"...no latin america map available..."

80

 

"...bluetooth, iq routes, dead reckoning, customizable, fm transmitter, price, map share..."

40

 

"...love the software and all the detailed info on the map..."

60

 

"...tomtom map iq, voice..."

100

 

"...tomtom map iq, voice commands and traffic assist is cool..."

100

 

"...screen, poor maps, routing..."

20

 

"...maps are out dated out of the box, remote control is junk..."

20

 

"...horrible!!!!!! map updates expensive and troublesome. buyer..."

20

 

"...gps tracking with music player.great combination..."

100

 

"...lanes, provides maps..."

80

 

"...helps us to choose the shortest lanes, provides maps..."

80

 

"...should have included a protective case in the box for the actual gps unit instead of having to buy..."

100

 

"...large widescreen display ; 4gb of onboard memory ..."

90

 

"...the mounting device doesn't have a locking device, but keep your windshield clean for it to work..."

90

 

"...the mounting device doesn't have a locking device, but keep your windshield clean for it to work. the fm transmitter is still in need of further development for making it a useful feature..."

90

 

"...do not even display majority of lakes, rivers, or streams..."

60

 

"...do not even display majority of lakes, rivers, or streams. so please do not drive into them..."

60

 

"...users. once using the device is mastered the guide is ok. trouble shooter section missing from user guide..."

88

 

"... air vent mount just flaps around and alternative w/screen mount vibrates so bad you can't see the screen. on a device costing this much, i would have thought it would have included an anti-glare screen but it doesn't..."

92

 

"... air vent mount just flaps around and alternative w/screen mount vibrates so bad you can't see the screen. on a device costing this much, i would have thought it would have included an anti-glare screen but it doesn't. reflections often obliterate the screen..."

92

 

"...unit, hard to see the display in the sunlight..."

80

 

"...fairly large unit, hard to see the display in the sunlight..."

80

 

"...dim display..."

80

 

"...fails as a basic unit, screen is too dim..."

40

 

"...fails as a basic unit, screen is too dim, menus..."

40

 

"... mp3 player aweful. unit died w/in 30 minutes of being in sun..."

40

 

"...voice recognition ; text-to-speech ..."

88

 

"...the tomtom go 930 offers address entry via voice as well as lane assistance and 3d renderings of complex intersections. the portable navigation system also has optimized route calculation based on historical traffic data ..."

73

 

"...the voice command feature on the go 930 isn't the most accurate, and often it's just easier to enter addresses using the onscreen keyboard..."

73

 

"...strong voice command system, lane guidance system helps drivers find the correct lane..."

80

 

"...; ambiguous voice commands ; speaker..."

90

 

"... it’s got text-to-speech for sms messages, spoken instructions and street names, and even voice guidance for lane changes (alright, this can be handy at tricky junctions)..."

100

 

"... sometimes the 930t just won’t shut up. it’s got text-to-speech for sms messages, spoken instructions and street names, and even voice guidance for lane changes (alright, this can be handy at tricky junctions). voice recognition needs some work..."

100

 

"... it’s got text-to-speech for sms messages, spoken instructions and street names, and even voice guidance for lane changes (alright, this can be handy at tricky junctions). voice recognition needs some work, too – or perhaps it just doesn't understand the..."

100

 

"... it’s got text-to-speech for sms messages, spoken instructions and street names, and even voice guidance for lane changes (alright, this can be handy at tricky junctions). voice recognition needs some work, too – or perhaps it just doesn't understand the, ahem, colourful vocabulary we use..."

100

 

"... screen is easy to view on full brightness even with sun glare. voice instructions can be heard clearly at full volume with all 4 windows down at 65+ mph. lane guidance great feature..."

100

 

"...* ability to enter address using voice command..."

70

 

"...* voice command feature not as accurate and sensitive as could be..."

70

 

"...bluetooth, voice input really work..."

90

 

"...bluetooth, voice input really work..."

90

 

"... mostly accurate ; helpfull voice text..."

80

 

"...voice guidance accurate..."

20

 

"... tons of options for icons, and voice. automatically reroutes in seconds..."

100

 

"... light weight. tons of options for icons, and voice. automatically reroutes in seconds..."

100

 

"...free. voice input. fast updates for routing..."

100

 

"...voice input when it comes to numbers..."

100

 

"...iq, voice commands and traffic assist is cool..."

100

 

"...inaccurate, short battery life..."

20

 

"...inaccurate, short battery life..."

20

 

"...intersections. the portable navigation system also has optimized route calculation based on historical traffic data ; text-to-speech functionality ..."

73

 

"...navigon; navigon 8110: rather heavy to carry in a pocket..."

100

 

"... sleek design ; lightweight ; portabl..."

100

 

"... lightweight ; portable..."

100

 

"...compact, rapid..."

90

 

"...small. light weight. tons of options for icons, and voice..."

100

 

"...internal hard drive not very big, for fitting own mp3's onto..."

90

 

"...internal hard drive not very big, for fitting own mp3's onto, as with oither models, which have a 20gb drive..."

90

 

"...fairly large unit, hard..."

80

 

"... the portable navigation system also has optimized route calculation based on historical traffic data ; text-to-speech functionality ; integrated bluetooth ; and..."

73

 

"... iq routes system to avoid high-traffic areas, bluetooth..."

80

 

"... safety camera and traffic info are second to none, and you get all the bluetooth features your mobile could wish for. in use, needless to say, this is peerless..."

100

 

"...hands free calling worked better than most bluetooth headsets. screen is easy to view on full brightness even with sun glare..."

100

 

"... i have used it here in usa and europe and it performed very wel. i really like the bluetooth capability for the mobile phone and very easy to transfer all my phone numbers to the device automatically..."

90

 

"...beware limited telephone bluetooth compatibility! check if it works with your phone and service before buying..."

50

 

"...bluetooth and advanced lane navigation..."

50

 

"...does everything you need plus extras like bluetooth hands free phonecalls..."

82

 

"...features, including bluetooth..."

80

 

"...awesome features, including bluetooth..."

80

 

"...bluetooth, lane assistance and good poi's..."

40

 

"...route, bluetooth system is good, very easy to use..."

100

 

"...three-year-old, sometimes the 930t just won’t shut up. it’s got text-to-speech for sms messages, spoken instructions and street names, and even voice guidance for lane changes (alright, this can be handy at tricky junctions)..."

100

 

"...like a sugar-crazed three-year-old, sometimes the 930t just won’t shut up. it’s got text-to-speech for sms messages, spoken instructions and street names, and even voice guidance for lane changes (alright, this can be handy at tricky junctions)..."

100

 

"...brilliant in usa where we would have been lost without it..."

85

 

"... on a device costing this much, i would have thought it would have included an anti-glare screen but it doesn't. reflections often obliterate the screen..."

92

 

"... lane guidance. stylish..."

100

 

"...design, user interface..."

85

 

"... provides clear instructions ; sleek design ; lightweight ..."

100

 

"... ease of use. compact design..."

92

 

"... - remote and fm receiver, - numerous countries are covered..."

100

 

"...static, remote control doesn't attach to steering wheel..."

80

 

"...fm transmitter produced static, remote control doesn't attach to steering wheel..."

80

 

"...sensors. the remote is far easier than trying to hit a spot on the screen while the car is moving about..."

30

 

"... user interface is inconsistent. there's no way to select the quick menu from the remote control. no breadcrumb feature..."

30

 

"...box, remote control is junk, tech support is poor ..."

20

 

"...maps are out dated out of the box, remote control is junk, tech support is poor , doe's not work with vista 64 bit..."

20

 

"...it's black. gui was easy enough..."

40

 

"...it's coated in a stylish black exterior..."

80

 

"... ambiguous voice commands ; speaker quality could be better..."

90

 

"... no fm transmitter anymore, poor quality mapping in some areas..."

20

 

"...tt support, no fm transmitter anymore, poor quality mapping in some areas..."

20

 

"...headsets. screen is easy to view on full brightness even with sun glare. voice instructions can be heard clearly at full volume with all 4 windows down at 65+ mph..."

100

 

"...headsets. screen is easy to view on full brig..."

100

 

"...accurate, and often it's just easier to enter addresses using the onscreen keyboard. the lane guidance feature is only available for major highways and not all roadways..."

73

 

"...the voice command feature on the go 930 isn't the most accurate, and often it's just easier to enter addresses using the onscreen keyboard. the lane guidance feature is only available for major highways and not all roadways..."

73

 

"...day / night sensor doesn't work ; ambiguous voice commands ..."

90

 

"...buying. weak fm signal for playing music. map modification very difficult on gps and clunky with computer..."

50

 

"...system, lane guidance system helps drivers find the correct lane, iq routes system to avoid high-traffic areas..."

80

 

"... lane guidance system helps drivers find the correct lane, iq routes system to avoid high-traffic areas, bluetoot..."

80

 

"...strong voice command system, lane guidance system helps drivers find the correct lane, iq routes system to avoid high-traffic areas, bluetooth..."

80

 

"... the lane guidance feature is only available for major highways and not all roadways. there's also no dashboard mounting disc included in the box..."

73

 

"...compact, rapid, quality..."

90