TomTom GO 510 4-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Factory-Refurbished)

TomTom GO 510 4-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Factory-Refurbished)
Average customer rating:

Passable, but problematic

TomTom GO 510

Total piece of junk buyer beware

Great Navigator

Tom Tom---buy something else

TomTom GO 510 4-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Factory-Refurbished)

Manufacturer: TomTom
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

4-inch, widescreen WQVGA touch-screen display with 480 x 272 pixels of resolution

Clear, accurate, turn-by-turn voice instructions in more than 36 languages with more than 70 voices

Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling, and USB interface for loading data

3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope for enhanced navigation

Weighs 10.5 ounces, and measures 4.2 x 3.1 x 2.5 inches (W x H x D)

ASIN: B000LT0JOM
TomTom GO 510 4-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Factory-Refurbished)

Amazon.com Product Description

The TomTom GO 510 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator improves upon TomTom's line of all-in-one portable navigation solutions that work straight out of the box. The 510 features a new cutting-edge design that includes a high-quality, extra-wide, four-inch LCD touch screen that offers the ultimate in readability and ease of use.

The Go 510's wide array of functions ranges from detailed maps of the U.S. and Canada--all pre-installed on a 1 GB SD card--to clear spoken turn-by-turn directions to a handy Bluetooth hands-free car kit that lets you make and receive cell phone calls simply by touching the screen. All this in a compact, lightweight body that measures a mere 4.2 by 3.1 by 2.5 inches (W x H x D)--the perfect size for moving from car to car, or even storing in a backpack.

The GO 510 has a bright 4-inch widescreen and comes complete with MP3 playback, a docking station, and a complete points of interest database.

The TomTom interface has set the standard for navigation with complete 3D navigation tools.

Bright and intuitive icons make navigating the menus a snap.

Linguists can't help but admire the Go 510's versatility, as it not only speaks some 36 languages in more than 50 different voices. To determine a location, simply enter a street and house number, a postal code, a city center, or an intersection, and the Go 510 determines the quickest or shortest route to get you there. Should you want your trip to follow specific parameters--such as avoiding freeways or toll roads--the Go 510 follows along by recommending an alternative route. Users can even preview and test TomTom's proposed route before setting foot in the car.

Of course, not all trips go from point A to B, which is why the Go 510 allows you to plan an entire itinerary before leaving the house. Need to make 15 stops while driving to your sister's? No problem. And should you miss a turn or instruction, the TomTom instantly recalculates the route and provides all-new directions. Plus, it's possible to access millions of points of interest, including restaurants, parking garages, movie theaters, amusement parks, and more. If you're running low on gas on a long drive, don't fret, as the Go 510 can locate the nearest gas station in seconds.

The Go 510's unique touchscreen activation eliminates the hassle of dealing with extra buttons or unnecessary hardware when calculating a route. And thanks to the high-quality 4-inch LCD screen--which delivers crystal-clear 3-D graphics, a 480 x 272 pixel resolution, and 64,000 colors--you'll feel in control wherever you are. Users will also dig the screen's anti-glare coating, which ensures an optimal view at all times, even in direct sunlight.

Even with the touchscreen, GPS navigators can be tricky to figure out. That's why TomTom included an extensive guided tour that explains how to get the most from your purchase, along with a batch of useful onscreen tips. And if you're not crazy about the default onscreen interface, you can customize the status bar to show only the information you need.

The Bluetooth connection is another user favorite. Not only can you connect the Go 510 to your mobile phone or headset for hands-free calling, but you'll enjoy such features as echo cancellation and noise reduction to ensure topnotch communications. And answering calls couldn't be easier--just touch the screen when a call comes through. The external microphone, meanwhile, optimizes the quality of your voice, ensuring the people on the other end have no trouble understanding you.

As if that weren't enough, the TomTom Go 510 is also compatible with a wide range of TomTom Plus services and downloads (subscription required), including real-time traffic info and weather reports, access to a host of city and regional maps, downloadable audiobooks for long drives, thousands of extra points of interest, and much more.

Other features include a speeding alert that tells you when you're going too fast, an iPod connection for 3rd generation and later iPods (except the iPod shuffle), and a home dock that cradles your Go 510 while you download info from a PC or Mac. The device also carries a two-year warranty.

What's in the Box
TomTom Go 510 GPS navigator, SD card, carrying case, home dock, car charger, windshield dock, external microphone, product code card, documentation pack (with quick-start guide, accessory leaflet, and CD), user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

Passable, but problematic.......2007-12-31

I've used the TomTom GO 510 for about 8 months ago, and feel like I'm qualified to say that you can do better. There are several problems with the device. First, as many users have stated, the windshield mount is horrible. It sags under the weight of the device, and is prone to breaking. I've gone through 2 mounts -- and they're not cheap to replace ($50 or so). After the first mount broke, the company replaced it for free... but no so for the most recent one.

Second, the device is too bulky. It looks like a miniature tube TV set.

Finally, my device often takes a long time -- up to 15 minutes -- to located a GPS signal. This is weird, because I live in the suburbs, and am not surrounded by tall buildings (which might block the signal). I'm not in the boonies, either. If I'm only going on a short trip, I occassionally arrive before the device can find a signal. Big problem.

In short, pick a different GPS.

TomTom GO 510.......2007-12-30

This GPS tracks a new destination within 2-3 seconds and has gotten me to every location I have chose to drive to in the last month. It is easy to use and easy to navigate with and I would recommend this to anyone who wants to be able to get somewhere and feel confident that they can get there. It also asks if you have to be there within a specfic time frame and can choose a different course based on this. I had another GPS before it and it was not very accurate. This is the best GPS I have ever used. I give it a 5 out of 5.

Total piece of junk buyer beware.......2007-12-30

Shame on Amazon for even having this on there site to sell. You buy this refurb your going to get freeze's reboots and a host of other software and map problems as soon as you upgrade the software. Its not a certified refurb according to tomtom so help is limited as i was told.

Very disappointed in amazon about this. I have sumbitted my return request and will now stick with a quality product from garmin.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!!!!

Great Navigator.......2007-12-22

TomTom GO 510 4-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Factory-Refurbished)This is a very good inexpensive navigator Easy to use. Much better engineered than the Pioneer.

Tom Tom---buy something else.......2007-12-18

I got a Tom Tom 510 for christmas last year. What a waste of money.
The battery must charge about an hour in the car before the device can be turned on. Most trips are over by then. It must charge several hours in the house before it can be turned on as well.

The website and program for it would not run on multiple computers (mine, my friends, etc.). It took months to get it to work. And, what for? There is nothing helpful.

Customer service is poor and not helpful.

TomTom GO 510 4-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Average customer rating:

Save time, energy and frustration
bad news
Great Product!
A GPS, a paper clip and a map
psumom

TomTom GO 510 4-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Manufacturer: TomTom
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

High-quality, extra-wide, four-inch LCD touch screen; perfect size for moving from car to car
Includes detailed maps of the U.S. and Canada--all pre-installed on a 1 GB SD card
Speaks 36 languages in more than 50 different voices; Bluetooth integration
Instant route recalculation, trip planning via PC, and massive points of interest database
Measures 4.2 x 3.1 x 2.5 inches (W x H x D)

ASIN: B000F007JY
Release Date: 2006-07-14
TomTom GO 510 4-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Product Description

TomTom GO 510 is a smart, easy-to-use, portable navigation solution. The crystal-clear widescreen display, 3D graphics, and clear, accurate turn-by-turn voice instructions help you find your way to any address in the US and Canada. The built-in Bluetooth connection and integrated microphone let you easily make or receive calls hands-free with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones. Control your iPod playlists directly from the touch screen. The home dock lets you connect to your PC for itinerary planning and downloading additional maps, voices, and more. Dimensions - 4.2 x 3.1 x 2.5 inches Weight - 10.5 ounces Manufacturer's limited 2 year warranty

Amazon.com Product Description

The GO 510 has a bright 4-inch widescreen and comes complete with MP3 playback, a docking station, and a complete points- of-interest database.

The TomTom interface has set the standard for navigation with complete 3D navigation tools.

Bright and intuitive icons make navigating the menus a snap.

Linguists can't help but admire the Go 510's versatility, as it not only speaks some 36 languages in more than 50 different voices. To determine a location, simply enter a street and house number, a postal code, a city center, or an intersection, and the Go 510 determines the quickest or shortest route to get you there. Should you want your trip to follow specific parameters--such as avoiding freeways or toll roads--the Go 510 follows along by recommending an alternative route. Users can even preview and test TomTom's proposed route before setting foot in the car.

Customer Reviews:

Save time, energy and frustration.......2007-11-25

The unit arrived as promised. I took it out of the box. Read the "quick start" instructions and fired it up. It took about three minutes to fire up and locate itself. My wife and I used it on a trip to a new area with about 20 stops to be made. Except for two streets which were very new the TOM TOM did a perfect job. Smart buy.

bad news.......2007-11-24

I have old maps on my tomtom 510, I have lived in my house for about
2&1/2 years and the tomtom has not my street but no streets around my block, My house I have in havasu az is not in my tomtom They need to update there maps. I would like to return this one!!!!!

Great Product!.......2007-11-24

Hi,
At first it was hard to get to understand the software and all, but after getting thru that, I love it. There isn't a place it hasn't taken me straight there everytime.

Love it!

John W. Young

A GPS, a paper clip and a map.......2007-11-24

We were so happy when we bought our first GPS unit 8 months ago.

But our experience with TomTom GO510 has been a frustrating one.
The unit requires frequent resets, sometimes right in the middle of unfamiliar places.
If we ever forgot to bring a pin, we had to resort to the good old map to get us out of the jam.

To TomTom's credit, it did replace promptly our dead unit after initial 2 months of use.
But the unit consistently failed to find our California home, even after a most recent map update. Granted, the housing development was only about 2 years old. But, we had reported its coordinates to TomTom right after we received the unit.

It was even more ridiculous when the unit reported errors during a recent route computation
from New Jersey to the JFK Airport.

TomTom 510 is not worth the price.

psumom.......2007-11-10

I bought the Tom Tom GO 510 for my daughter for her birthday. She was getting married and moving from the east coast to the west coast. We drove cross country with her using the Tom Tom and it was great. Not one missed turn. She uses it all the time to get around her new city. She would be lost without it. We also liked the fact that it was bluetooth ready without having to subscribe to any additional service.

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