In terms of your first impressions...
- What was your initial impression of the TomTom GO 500?
I was very impressed. Sleek design. I'm a sucker for a manual, though, and don't like the trend towards wordless pictorial instructions. Also, I felt that for the price bracket, a UK plug adaptor and case should be included. I'd also like more than one air vent clip so the cable can be neatly routed.
- How easy did you find it to set up your TomTom?
Very easy. Updates were quick.
- What journeys have you made so far with your TomTom?
I've made several school runs, a trip to a shopping centre using a route I was unaware of. Trips to a city.
I haven't found the voice recognition easy. For example, the need to say 'number three' rather than simply saying 'three'. VR had only recognised 1 address out of many I tried. Partly because, for instance, I know a place as 'Whiteley Village' but the TomTom uses 'Whiteley Village Outlet Shopping Centre'.
Also, the speed limit alert is out of date on one road I used, telling me it was a 60 zone when in fact it was 40.