TomTom GO 920/920T review

UPDATE: The TomTom GO 920 and 920T are being replaced by the TomTom GO 930 / 930T.

The TomTom GO 920 / 920T is TomTom’s new top-of-the-line GPS navigator. This one has it all — pre-loaded maps of the U.S., Canada and Europe, voice commands, FM transmitter, Bluetooth, text-to-speech, Map Share, remote control and an included traffic receiver. The TomTom 920 has everything except that the traffic receiver, which is available as an optional accessory.

The really hot new features on this unit are voice commands and what TomTom calls Enhanced Positioning Technology (EPT). This uses dead reckoning sensors to help keep track of your position when you lose satellite coverage (in tunnels, etc.).

Step down to the TomTom GO 720 and you’ll lose the EPT, voice commands, remote control and you’ll have to pay extra for the traffic receiver. To see how the TomTom GO 920T compares to other units, check out our TomTom comparison chart.

TomTom GO 920 T European maps

Detailed coverage in Western Europe:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark,Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, San Marino, Spain (including Canary Islands), Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, and Vatican City.

Detailed coverage in Eastern Europe:
Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and the Russia Federation.

Road Connector coverage in Eastern Europe:
Coverage of major roads to allow guided navigation from city to city and around the borders of neighbouring counties: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine.

Compare prices on the TomTom GO 920T

GPSReview.net has posted the first hands-on TomTom GO 920T review, which focuses extensively on voice commands, the remote control, and the traffic receiver. I’m glad to hear the positive reports on the latter, since earlier TomTom traffic receivers have seen less than stellar reviews.

More TomTom GO 920T reviews

• The first TomTom GO 920 reviews written by consumers have been posted at Amazon.
• GPSLodge has posted a thorough TomTom GO 920 / 920T review.
• YourNav gives a thumbs up in their TomTom GO 920T review.
• PC World gives a 4 out of 5 star rating in their TomTom GO 920 review.
• And the first consumer-authored TomTom GO 920T review has been posted at CNet.
• Chromatic.net has posted a TomTom GO 920T review, a followup and part three.
• Crowded Brain gives an 8.5 out of 10 rating in their TomTom GO 920T review.
• GpsPasSion reviews the TomTom GO 920.
• PocketGPSWorld has posted an in-depth TomTom GO 920T review. And here is a TomTom GO 920 review thread at Pocket GPS World, along with another one reviewing the TomTom GO 920T.
• GPS Magazine has posted a detailed TomTom GO 920T review.
• Canoe takes a critical look at voice commands on the TomTom GO 920.
• This TomTom GO 920T review compares it to three other GPS navigators.
• Here’s a 5 star Epinions review of the TomTom GO 920T.
• And a New York Times review compares the TomTom GO 920T to several other units.
• T3 reviews the TomTom GO 920, giving it a 4 out of 5 star rating.
• About.com gives a 4 out of 5 star rating in their TomTom GO 920 review.
• TechRepublic reviews the TomTom GO 920.
• The Toronto Sun also reviews the TomTom GO 920.
• A brief, but positive review of using the TomTom GO 920 in Europe.
• The Inquirer has posted their own TomTom GO 920T review.
• DevHardware has also posted a TomTom GO 920T review.
• Ben’s Bargains reviews the TomTom GO 920T.
• TechRadar gets in the act as well with a TomTom GO 920T review.
• Yet another TomTom 920 review.
• Digital Trends reviews the TomTom GO 920T.
• The Globe and Mail posts a positive TomTom GO 920 review.
• A TomTom 920 review posted on the TomTom Forums.
• Here’s a comparison of the TomTom GO 920 and Garmin StreetPilot c550.
• I’ll be posting more hands on reviews of the TomTom GO 920T as they appear, but in the meantime, here are some…

Other TomTom GO 920 resources

• Another handy TomTom comparison chart.
• Use the TomTom product advisor to help determine which unit works for you.
• The official TomTom GO 920T web page.
• TomTom has posted a video introducing the TomTom GO 920.
• There are several good TomTom message forums:
  • yourNAV’s TomTom ONE XL, GO 520, GO 720  and GO 920 forum.
  • GpsPasSion’s TomTom message forum.
  • A U.S.-based TomTom forum.

Compare prices on the TomTom GO 920T at these merchants:

• Check the current TomTom GO 920T price at Amazon.
• Get the
  TomTom GO 920T Automotive GPS System with Voice Recognition, Transatlantic Maps & Traffic Receiver (PRE-ORDER)
  at TigerGPS, where you get free shipping on orders above $250.
• Get the TomTom GO 920 for an amazing price on eBay.

From the press release announcing the TomTom GO 920T:

TomTom GO 920 range replaces the current TomTom GO 910/510 and offers the best in navigation and performance. The TomTom GO 920 comes
preinstalled with the latest navigation software and features, such as:

• Large 4.3 inch touchscreen with high quality graphics, an intuitive user interface and building footprints to view drivers’ surroundings better;
• TomTom Map Share™ Technology: that allows users to instantly correct maps, share changes with other users, and benefit from improvements made by other users;
• TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver to give users the most-up-to-date traffic information (RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver and one year traffic subscription come in the GO 920T box);
• Voice Prompted Address Entry: voice prompted address entry to easily direct drivers to millions of cities and street names;
• Enhanced hands-free kit with high-quality sound system to allow drivers to keep their eyes firmly on the road while making phone calls in the car;
• Extensive safety features including ‘Help Me’ menu, to give drivers direct access to emergency services and roadside assistance;
• Most-up-to-date traffic information through TomTom’s Traffic subscription or through the TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver;
• Built-in FM Transmitter to play music and navigation instructions over the car stereo;
• Clear voice instructions and text-to-speech, to enable street names, places, traffic alerts and text messages to be read aloud as part of the spoken instructions;
• New smart & fun extras to personalize users’ devices, including recording your own driving instructions, view documents, exchange positions via SMS and Bluetooth™ wireless technology and select a favorite car icon on the screen;
• TomTom desk dock to easily charge the TomTom GO 920 range and connect to a computer and TomTom HOME, TomTom’s free software application;
• Free TomTom HOME software to access ready to use online services such as Traffic and Weather;
• Full range of accessories to match the design and finish of the new GO range, including a leather carry case, a soft touch carry case, iPod cable and a home charger.

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