{"id":10082,"date":"2014-07-21T14:49:07","date_gmt":"2014-07-21T18:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=10082"},"modified":"2014-07-21T14:49:07","modified_gmt":"2014-07-21T18:49:07","slug":"tomtom-go-600-gps-success-secrets-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/tomtom-go-600-gps-success-secrets-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"TomTom GO 600 GPS success secrets revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy a GPS \u2013 you want a smart GPS.\u00a0 Not one that was smart a year ago. You want one that is smart this minute.\u00a0 Before you pull out of your drive, wouldn\u2019t it be nice to know about the traffic jam at the north end of your street or that darn backup \u00bc mile after you enter the freeway.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9446.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10084\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9446-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"TomTom GO 600-9446\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9446.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9446.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9446.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9446.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With the TomTom GO 600, (or the TomTom GO 500) you\u2019ll have the latest up-to-datest information possible through a free Lifetime Traffic via Smartphone app for iOS or Android. Your GPS will communicate with your smartphone and as the screen comes on \u2013 whammo \u2013 you can see the whole neighborhood around you and any delays or accidents in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Worried that it will cost a fortune on a limited data plan?\u00a0 I must admit, that\u2019s the first thing that came to my mind.\u00a0 Surprise!\u00a0 An hour\u2019s worth of data each day in peak traffic time equals only about 7MB of data per month. Shoot. That\u2019s less data than it takes to stream three music tracks (3 MB\/ track.) Just make sure your phone is charging, as it will use some battery life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can it get better than that?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sure.\u00a0 My favorite feature of the TomTom GO 500 or GO 600 is the way they have improved the Quick Search.\u00a0 First of all, you get to pick whether you are looking for something or somewhere:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On the current map<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Near me<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In a town or a city you can name<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">d)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Along the route I\u2019m following<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">e)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Near my planned destination<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">f)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At a specific Latitude\/Longitude<\/p>\n<p>Then as you start to type, you don\u2019t need to define what you are looking for, just start typing.\u00a0 As you type, various suggestions will start popping up in one of two columns below.\u00a0 The suggestions in the left column will be locations \u2013 addresses and cities.\u00a0 The ones in the right column will be different type points of interest.\u00a0 As soon as you see what you\u2019re looking for, tap it and your route planning is done.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Search1.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10086\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Search1-600x348.png?resize=600%2C348\" alt=\"Search\" width=\"600\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Search1.png?resize=600%2C348&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Search1.png?resize=150%2C87&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Search1.png?resize=300%2C174&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Search1.png?w=744&amp;ssl=1 744w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can also take advantage of a new visual interface when planning your route.\u00a0 Zoom in or zoom out by squeezing or spreading a two-finger touch on the screen. Merely find the place you want on the map and hold down your finger tip for a second or two.\u00a0 A popup will occur with a Driving Wheel symbol.\u00a0 Touch that and start driving. Super quick for long distance travel where you don\u2019t need to program in specific destinations yet.<\/p>\n<p>The route bar up along the right side of the screen has been updated as well.\u00a0 Now you\u2019ll know what type of delays are coming up in the next 30 miles as well as hold long each will delay you.\u00a0 You\u2019ll have the option to select alternative routes if that will save your time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to beat the delays<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even if I don\u2019t plan to change routes, I find the route bar especially valuable when planning pit stops.\u00a0 Might as well stop early if I\u2019ve got to stop anyhow. Hopefully by the time I\u2019m done, things will have cleared up.\u00a0 If they haven\u2019t, at least I\u2019ve got a fresh beverage to help pass the time.<\/p>\n<p>My other favorite update is the suction cup and new mount for both the GO 500 and GO 600.\u00a0 A simple twist of the ring tightly adheres the suction cup to the glass, even better than their 2013 models.\u00a0 And the GPS simply tips into place on the holder.\u00a0 Nothing to press, or tabs to disengage.\u00a0 Tilt up or tilt off.\u00a0 Works great.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9443.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10083\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9443-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"TomTom GO 600-9443\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9443.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9443.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9443.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9443.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Voice recognition is another nice feature but performance for me varied depending on how quiet the environment was and how non-ambiguous the destination was.\u00a0 No voice recognition system is smart enough to know whether you want North Sea Drive,\u00a0 North C Drive or North See Drive.<\/p>\n<p>The TomTom GO 500 is a 5\u201d color screen, weighing 8.3 oz. and measures 5-2\/3\u201dx3-5\/8\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The TomTom GO 600 is a 6\u201d color screen, weighing 10.6 oz. and measures 6-2\/3\u201d x 4-1\/8\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Check out their whole line at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomtom.com\/\">www.TomTom.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class='et-box et-shadow'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'><\/div><\/div> <a href=\" http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/seniors\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6556\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Recommended-for-Seniors-600-web.jpg?resize=600%2C104\" alt=\"Recommended for Seniors\" width=\"600\" height=\"104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Recommended-for-Seniors-600-web.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Recommended-for-Seniors-600-web.jpg?resize=150%2C26&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Recommended-for-Seniors-600-web.jpg?resize=300%2C52&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>DougBardwell.com<\/strong> awards their <em><strong>Senior Citizen\u2019s Thumbs-Up<\/strong><\/em> rating for this item. Easy to set up and easy to use, this item is something that would make an excellent gift for that special senior on your gift list. See other &#8220;Recommended for Seniors&#8221; products on our special Seniors page. <div class='et-box et-shadow'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'><\/div><\/div>\n<p>-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<\/p>\n[easyazon_block add_to_cart=&#8221;default&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; asin=&#8221;B00I9UKRZ6&#8243; cloaking=&#8221;default&#8221; layout=&#8221;top&#8221; localization=&#8221;default&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; nofollow=&#8221;default&#8221; new_window=&#8221;default&#8221; tag=&#8221;thetra03-20&#8243;][easyazon_block add_to_cart=&#8221;default&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; asin=&#8221;B00I9UKS6O&#8221; cloaking=&#8221;default&#8221; layout=&#8221;top&#8221; localization=&#8221;default&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; nofollow=&#8221;default&#8221; new_window=&#8221;default&#8221; tag=&#8221;thetra03-20&#8243;]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy a GPS \u2013 you want a smart GPS.\u00a0 Not one that was smart a year ago. You want one that is smart this minute.\u00a0 Before you pull out of your drive, wouldn\u2019t it be nice to know about the traffic jam at the north end of your street or that darn backup 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you buy a GPS \u2013 you want a smart GPS.\u00a0 Not one that was smart a year ago. You want one that is smart this minute.\u00a0 Before you pull out of your drive, wouldn\u2019t it be nice to know about the traffic jam at the north end of your street or that darn backup \u00bc mile after you enter the freeway. With the TomTom GO 600, (or the TomTom GO 500) you\u2019ll have the latest up-to-datest information possible through a free Lifetime Traffic via Smartphone app for iOS or Android. Your GPS will communicate with your smartphone and as&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"3 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9446.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9446.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9446.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/TomTom-GO-600-9446.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">GO 500<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">GO 600<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">GPS<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Lifetime Map Updates<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Lifetime Traffic<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Live Traffic<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">TomTom<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">GO 500<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">GO 600<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">GPS<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Lifetime Map Updates<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Lifetime Traffic<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Live Traffic<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">TomTom<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":3,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 12 years ago","modified":"Updated 12 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on July 21, 2014","modified":"Updated on July 21, 2014"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on July 21, 2014 2:49 pm","modified":"Updated on July 21, 2014 2:49 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-2CC","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":13595,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/congested-tomtom-thinks-you-are\/","url_meta":{"origin":10082,"position":0},"title":"Congested?  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