Yes, all four models in the GO series are widescreen.
Yes, TomTom GPS is a good brand of GPS. They sell a range of products including handheld GPS systems or GPS to go in your car and be able to drive any where you please.
The short answer is that a tom tom gps is a GPS (global positioning system) device manufacturered by TomTom, a company that started in the Netherlands (though they're world-wide, nowadays). The TomTom website (www.tomtom.com) doesn't have any specifics about the history of their company name, except that the released "TomTom Navigator," their first navigation software for PDAs, in 2002.
Yes, this mount is fantastic! It has not failed me yet. The adjustments, including tilt, are limitless so you can view the screen perfectly in any light.
TomTom makes software that is compatible with certain smartphones. There is a TomTom application that you can download and run from any standard smartphone.
You can compare different gps systems such as tomtom and garmin on any consumer rating site. The best place is to go to the companies page and find consumer reviews.
Tomtom is a company which specializes in making portable GPS devices. They have models which are specifically made to be used on motorcycles and scooters. The name of the device is the Rider and can be purchased at any electronics store.
It has been said that these two GPS systems are comparable in function, but have slight nuances in performance. TomTom systems will usually place you on the right side of the street for any general destination, whereas the StreetPilot does not. Ultimately it is up to you to decide which is a better GPS for your needs.
TomTom is one of the more cheaper GPS programs and they generally cost around 75 dollars. THe average price for any other brand of GPS is generally around 120 dollars-175 dollars.
Yes you can any GPS system can work anywhere on the globe provided you have a good map or an overlay map build in to the system
You can order them off of ebay.com, or amazon.com. You could also order them of the official TomTom site. You could also find them at any office supply store like Office Max, or Staples.
The GPS receiver in your GPS unit cannot do this, it only provides the GPS fix, quality of the fix (typically as CEP), and whether fix is 3D 2D or No fix. It is the responsibility of the navigation computer connected to the GPS receiver to determine if dead reckoning is needed, how to do it, and what indication if any should be given. I have seen units give no indication at all then show impossible driving moves, while other units (e.g. the TomTom) grey the entire screen in that mode.
No, not all GPS systems have voice capabilities. Some GPS devices display directions and information visually on a screen without any spoken instructions.