#TOMTOM HOME 2015 BLUETOOTH#

To get motoring put the suction cup to the windscreen and secure it by turning the disk in a clockwise direction. There is a lock and unlock function on the mount which works by turning the dial. This is a fairly straightforward task as the arm simply slides through the rear of the unit and clicks into place. When you purchase the unit this part is separate to the sat nav and you have to attach it yourself. The TomTom Go 50 uses the Easy Port Mount system. Mounting System Easy Mount System suction cup You will then get a list of all of the parks nearby. For example, if your looking for a park to amuse the kids then just type in ‘park’ in the search bar. This option is great when you want to find out what is available to do around your location. The Points of Interest function is solid and it captures the most interesting areas in my vicinity. It’s also worth noting that it does not have a pinch and zoom facility like the more expensive models. The more responsive capacitive screens can be found on the premium models in the range. I didn’t have too much of an issue however, my neighbour found it frustrating when he took the unit for a test run. If you have big hands then you may have issues in getting the unit to respond to your touch first time. Resistive ScreenĪs this is a resistive screen you do need to be accurate in your screen tapping. That’s just personal preference but I found Naoimh less irritating and easier on the ear. I did however have to change the voice of the unit from the American Bonnie to the Irish female, Naoimh. The voice prompts are clear and easy to understand. I found this option to be great when driving in France over the summer as the cost of tolls costs can spiral quickly over a long car journey.

It’s easy to tell the sat nav to avoid toll roads if you require. When you are ready to start your journey it will prompt you if there are tolls etc on the route.

The calculation of your route is quick and straightforward. On the left-hand side of the screen are street names or place suggestions, whilst the right-hand side provides suggested Places of Interest. Once you start entering a street name or place you will receive some suggestions. The search function does take some getting used to but after some practice, it is easy to navigate. Once you turn on the unit you will see that the home screen is a map of the location of where you are situated. A small 3 door vehicle would be better suited to a smaller screen, whilst the large vans or jeeps may be better served by a larger-screened sat nav. The size of the windscreen in your vehicle may also be a consideration. The Go 50 has a 5-inch screen and it isn’t too small that you have to squint to see it, but nor is it too large to be distracting. In my view, the screen size is purely a matter of personal preference. The difference simply relates to the screen size and they range from 4 inches to a 6-inch screen. The functions and capabilities of each model are exactly the same. There are three different models at this level – the Go 40, the Go 50 & the Go 60. The TomTom Go 50 sits at the midway point of the entry-level units. Screen Size The GO 40/50/60 screen size options The unit itself feels light in the hand even with the mounting system attached. The colour is a combination of black with a grey trim and therefore it doesn’t look out of place on the dashboard. The TomTom Go 50 is a standard rectangular shape with rounded edges. Low resolution & sometimes glitchy touch screen.

#TOMTOM HOME 2015 BLUETOOTH#

Can be difficult to pair devices via Bluetooth.

Requires smartphone connection for Live Updates.

So, let’s dive straight in and find out what I liked and what I didn’t like so much…….

I hope this TomTom Go 50 review will provide you with a good understanding of the product along with an overview of the positives and the negatives.

Tomtom home 2015