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UK Mumsnetters needed to test TomTom’s top Sat Nav - the GO 5000 worth £259.99 NOW CLOSED

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AngelieMumsnet · 15/09/2014 13:38

We have been asked by the team at TomTom to find 100 UK MNers to try TomTom GO 5000.

We're looking for Mumsnetters who are regular drivers.

TomTom says: "We all know that traffic jams can take seconds to build up and then last for hours. There is nothing more frustrating than sitting in a jam or in slow moving traffic and not knowing how long you will be there. Especially, when your time is tight and you have children to pick up or drop off.

TomTom satnavs know the precise traffic situation on most UK roads at all times, in real time. The satnav you’ll be given to test is a “live device,” this means it is constantly searching every possible route option to find you the fastest route available. So, if the traffic situation suddenly gets bad on your “normal” route, it will automatically search other options to find a new, faster route and give you a new arrive time."

If selected, you'll be sent the TomTom GO 5000 to try for a few weeks and so long as you add feedback as required you will be able to keep the product.

If selected, you will be sent the TomTom GO 5000 at the end of September, and asked to try it for two weeks. You will then need to try it and add feedback to a thread on Mumsnet. At the end of the testing period, we’d also like you to post a review on the Mumsnet review pages and fill in a short survey. In order to keep the product, you would need to add your feedback by the 26th of October, so please only apply if you are able to do this.

Please also note that TomTom may use your anonymous feedback comments on their website and social media channels, as well as elsewhere.

If you'd like to take part, please add your details here: www.surveymonkey.com/s/RKBRB3K

We will be in touch with selected MNers ASAP.

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

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WeAreEternal · 07/10/2014 09:36

Xpost.
The text messages must have all gone out at the same time.

ineedausername · 07/10/2014 09:39

Yip, I got it too except mine says the 9th :)

CMP69 · 07/10/2014 09:42

Me too - 8th as well, don't think I have ordered anything else Wink

Allisgood1 · 07/10/2014 09:43

I had the text from widget too and wondered what it was! Yay! I really am looking forward to getting it!

ChippingInLatteLover · 07/10/2014 10:06

I got the text too. I wish they could say between x & y though. I can be home most of tomorrow, but not all of it and I don't want it left with the neighbours. If only people would send things by Royal Mail my life would be easier :) I think I'll just keep my fingers crossed that it arrives before I have to go out.

Quite exciting.

yes, my life is that boring right now

whoops · 07/10/2014 10:08

Am I the only one who hasn't had a text Hmm

ChippingInLatteLover · 07/10/2014 10:08

I want to know whose voice we have - Stephen Fry I'm guessing. I don't think my Bugs Bunny vote won the day! I was quite looking forward to 'That's all folks' instead of 'You have reached your destination' Grin Maybe he will be one of the ones you can pay to download?!

ChippingInLatteLover · 07/10/2014 10:11

Whoops Maybe they're doing it in batches or something, there were supposed to be 100 testers and only a few of us have posted.

ilovemonstersinc · 07/10/2014 10:19

I got a text too. Im due 3 deliveries so was wondering which one it was. The other2 are ds1 medical supplies and they never text. And the text was from widget so im guessing its from tomtom Grin
Just in time for 2 appointments next week!

alemci · 07/10/2014 10:36

i haven't heard anything either.

BiscuitsAreMyDownfall · 07/10/2014 10:42

Nothing for me, but I think I gave them my home number.

whoops · 07/10/2014 11:07

Ooh had a text Grin must stop being so impatient!!

IAmAPaleontologist · 07/10/2014 11:10

No text for me either

IAmAPaleontologist · 07/10/2014 11:18

I wonder if the satnav will know where my house is? I have never yet met a satnav that does Grin.

Very clever of tomtom really, the traffic gimmick is all about seeling satnavs to people who don't travel to unfamiliar places and want one to stop getting lost. Will be interesting to see how well it works.

CMP69 · 07/10/2014 12:18

Yes they are on their way. Email from the lovely Angelie Grin

Rhumba · 07/10/2014 12:25

No text here either...

IAmAPaleontologist · 07/10/2014 12:28

Oh no! I have an e-mail too. Delivery tomorrow. Nobody will be in tomorrow. I'm on a long shift and dh will be in another city. Hope the neighbours are in!

alemci · 07/10/2014 12:33

yes I got email but fortunately can wait in. very excited.

ChippingInLatteLover · 07/10/2014 14:20

Email and text - boy do I feel loved :)

Grin

I've asked Angelie if she can tell us the results of the poll (or not).

Hopefully the 'one hour window' will be when I can be home - fingers crossed!

daylight · 07/10/2014 14:25

no email or message - don't think I'm in :(

ChippingInLatteLover · 07/10/2014 14:27

daylight the first emails went out last Wednesday, did you get one?

ChippingInLatteLover · 07/10/2014 14:28

Sorry, maybe that wasn't clear. The people who were successful got an email last Wednesday. The emails/calls today are follow ups from that initial email. So if you didn't get an email last Wednesday, you wont have got one today.

You could always PM Angelie if you want to check.

SocksRock · 07/10/2014 14:42

Mine is coming tomorrow wahey! And am working from home so should be in to receive it :-)

Off to wales for half term so can give it a proper workout hopefully...

KraggleLego · 07/10/2014 14:56

Oooo mine is coming tomorrow too, I am very excited. I just wonder if I will be able to keep it from DH's thieving hands Grin

AlfieandAnnieRose · 07/10/2014 17:36

ChippingInLatteLover they text again tomorrow to let you know the one hour slot.
I've changed my delivery date to Thursday as I'm not in all day tomorrow.