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Published: Aug 29, 2008 Author: Niko Lupala Editor: Amber Lupala Provider: TomTom Share this article:

First Toughts

If we look back in time just a few years ago we see that the GPS was still quite basic with simple instructions and graphics on how to drive. These days the GPS holds high end graphics, FM transmitters, music players, Bluetooth and video playing functions just to mention a few so we can really see that they have gone forward. Today we are going to look at the TomTom GO 930 which is one of the latest badboys from TomTom. With a pricetag of 500$ this unit better perform extremely well so lets take a look.

About TomTom:
TomTom's products include all-in-one navigation devices which enable customers to navigate right out of the box; these are the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom ONE XL and TomTom ONE ranges and the TomTom RIDER. Additionally, independent research proves that TomTom products have a significant positive effect on driving and road safety.

TomTom offers a portfolio of content and services for TomTom’s navigation products, which are easily available through TomTom HOME.

TomTom also provides navigation software products that integrate with third party devices; the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDAs and smartphones.

TomTom WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation technology with leading edge tracking and tracing expertise

Specifications:
IQ Routes™ technology
Advanced Lane Guidance
Easy access to traffic information
TomTom Map Share™ technology
Enhanced Positioning Technology
Voice address input
Hands-free calling
Built-in FM transmitter 

The product:

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This is our first GPS we look at from TomTom and to celebrate this we are going to also give away this unit in a contest. The product comes packed in a a black box with a picture of the unit and also TomTom´s own logo beneath it.

Inside you will find a accessory catalog, quickstart manual, and a cd with software and the real manual.

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Inside we also found a small docking station which also charges the battery in your unit. There is also a windshield holder for your car, personally I found this holder to be quite pathetic since it will barely hold the unit in place and it vibrates along with the car. I am comparing this vs my 2 year old GPS that I have with a real window holder that will not move or fall of the window like this one does.

You also get a RDS-TMC traffic receiver that you mount in your car.

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You also get a remote control to the unit which also has a mounting clip for the car so you won't lose it. The remote controller is good to use when driving since you don't have to look at the screen and sit and point at it.

The GPS itself has a black case and they have mounted a big sticker on the screen to protect it vs scratches during shipping.

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The TomTom logo on the back actually marks where you install the windshield mount. Push down the button and slide the mount in to place.
On the bottom you will find connectors for the antenna, headphones, the usb cradle, and also a extra slot for a SD memory stick so you can have some more music or movies on the unit.