TomTom Features
TomTom Feature List
When choosing a GPS unit it can be so confusing. Many of the features sound good but just exactly what do they do? Are the same features available on other GPS units? How much will I use the features that cost the most? These are the features found on the TomTom GPS units with a description of what they are and what they do for you.
Voice Input - Voice Recognition
- TomTom GO 520
- TomTom GO 720
- TomTom GO 720T
- TomTom GO 920T
- TomTom GO 920
This is a great safety feature and a cool one as well. Use your own voice to enter a destination address. No need to tough the TomTom at all.
TomTom GO 930 (NEW!)
TomTom GO 930 with IQ Routes
Recordable Voices
- TomTom 920T
- TomTom 920
- TomTom 720
A variety of voices can be downloaded to make your trip more fun and comfortable
Text-to-Speech
- TomTom ONE XL - S
- TomTom GO 720
- TomTom GO 920
- TomTom GO 920T
Text-to-speech gives you the advantage of hearing the names of streets rather than just the direction to turn.
Enhanced Positioning Technology
- TomTom GO 920T
- TomTom GO 920
I have not seen this feature on other GPS units. This feature keeps track of your location even when you are in an area without good reception. If you travel through a tunnel or through a big city with tall buildings you will not loose your directions.
Extensive traffic information/options
- TomTom GO 920T
- TomTom GO 920
- TomTom GO 720
- TomTom GO 720T (free lifetime traffic updates)
- TomTom GO 520
- TomTom GO 520T (free lifetime traffic updates
- TomTom GO 520 Music edition
- TomTom ONE T Regional Traffic (free lifetime traffic updates)
- TomTom ONE 3rd Edition
Select TomTom GPS units work with the RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver. This will require a one year subscription. The cable and one year subscription are included with the TomTom Go 920T
Maps of US, Canada and Europe
- TomTom GO 920 T
- TomTom GO 920
Maps available out of the box
TomTom Map Share technology
- TomTom GO 920 T
- TomTom GO 920
- TomTom GO 720
- TomTom ONE XLS
- TomTom ONE XL
- TomTom ONE
When a user knows of an updated route or a new housing addition they can share the information with other TomTom users. TomTom offers a service that lets these users update the maps for everyone.
Built-in FM Transmitter
- TomTom GO 920 T
- TomTom GO 920
- TomTom GO 720
The FM transmitter allows you to listen to music and navigation instructions through your car stereo.
Bluetooth (cell phones vary)
- TomTom GO 920 T
- TomTom GO 920
- TomTom GO 720
- TomTom GO ONE XL - S
- TomTom XL
This feature provides hands-free calling for your cell phone. Compatible cell phones vary. This list includes several models. Nokia 3660, 6103, 6230, 6600, 6620, 7610, E62, - HTC P3300, TyTn - Sony Ericsson T610, T637, Z520a. Z525a, - Motorola L2, V330, V360, V551, MPX220, RAZR 3, RAZR V3, PEBL U6, RAZR V6, RIZR Z3, ROZR E1, SLVR L7 - iMate JasJam, Audiovox SMT 5600
Bluetooth remote control included
- TomTom GO 920 T
- TomTom GO 920
Allows the user to control the TomTom from anywhere in the car. No need to touch the Unit.
Help Me Menu
- TomTom GO 920T
- TomTom GO 920
- TomTom GO 720
- TomTom ONE XL S
- TomTom ONE XL
- TomTom ONE
Gives drivers access to emergency services and available roadside assistance
TomTom HOME software
- All TomTom ONE units
- TomTom GO units
Software resides on your home PC that helps to manage and update your TomTom GPS unit. Purchase and install maps, download updates and back up your navigation data
Wide Screen 4.3 inch
- TomTom GO 920T
- TomTom GO 920
- TomTom GO 720
- TomTom ONE XLS
- TomTom ONE XL
Larger viewing surface to read maps and menus
As of April 2008 there are a few new additions that will be added to the TomTom lineup. The TomTom 930 and the TomTom 730 will also include a new technology called IQ Routes, Advanced Lane Guidance as well as all of the previous features available on other TomTom GPS units.
What is IQ Routes? TomTom has taken the average speeds that have been actually driven on roads instead of the posted speeds. This enables the fastest routes to be shown to drivers.
What is Advanced Lane Guidance? On large highways and interstates the correct lane is very important for accurate directions. You will see improved map navigation for individual lanes. Road signs on the TomTom will match those on the road so that visually you will recognize your surroundings compared to the TomTom view.
While researching this Hub I realized how extremely difficult it is to keep all of this information accurate. Sometimes features are called similar yet different names. If I have made given any inaccurate information - please leave a comment and I will correct it. Also, I'd love to hear about your favorite feature.
