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TomTom Go 730

 

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  • User Score (581)
    7.4 7.4 from 581 reviewers
  • Expert Score (14)
    7.5 7.5 from 14 reviewers
  • Design (9)
    9.1 9.1 from 9 reviewers
  • Value for money (9)
    6.6 6.6 from 9 reviewers
  • Features (19)
    8.4 8.4 from 19 reviewers
  • Ease of use (17)
    8.6 8.6 from 17 reviewers
  • Reliability (3)
    6.0 6.0 from 3 reviewers
  • Looks (3)
    9.3 9.3 from 3 reviewers
  • Battery performance (3)
    5.3 5.3 from 3 reviewers
  • Installation (6)
    6.3 6.3 from 6 reviewers
  • Audio & image quality (4)
    8.0 8.0 from 4 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    7.5/10
    2 February 2009

    The GO 730 offers a less expensive, but still capable alternative to its big brother the GO 930. A rung below TomTom’s flagship GO 930, the GO 730 offers a ever-so-slightly shorter feature set, and purely superficial aesthetic color swap, in exchange for a $50 price cut. Buyers lose enhanced positioning technology and the ability to upgrade to handle traffic data (which the 930 can only do via Bluetooth with a cell phone and data plan, unless you spend another $50 for... Read more

    • Price; accurate travel time estimates; painless Bluetooth setup; quality mount; included dock and PC software; superior build quality
    • Weak voice input; interface could use a visual update; tricky FM transmitter; not-always-brilliant routing

  2. Electronics Made Easy

    Electronics Made Easy
    8.0/10
    19 September 2010

    Overall, the TomTom GO 730 does not seem to quite match the description of the "perfect GPS," but it certainly does not fall into the category of "beginner's choice" either. This model is great for users who have experienced other, less-featured TomTom devices but want more out of their navigation system. Read more

  3. GPS Tracklog

    GPS Tracklog
    9 June 2008

    Tweet UPDATE: An even newer model, the TomTom GO 740 LIVE , adds connected services such as Google Local search. UPDATE 2: This model has been discontinued. For a list of current TomTom models and their features, please see our TomTom comparison chart . The TomTom GO 730 updates the TomTom GO 720 with several new features — advanced lane guidance (pictured above), IQ Routes TM and voice address input. I’ll delve into those a little later in the review. Read more

  4. GPS Technology Reviews

    GPS Technology Reviews
    20 October 2010

    TomTom’s GO 730 is a premium GPS satellite navigation device. Notable features include a large 4.3 inch touch screen, voice address input, Bluetooth technology for hands-free phone calls, IQ Routes, Advanced Lane Guidance, text-to-speech for spoken street names, QuickGPSfix satellite fix acceleration, TomTom Home Content Manager software, a customizable status bar, FM Transmitter for radio speaker tie-in, mp3 player, photo viewer, 7 million pre-loaded POI and a 30 day... Read more

  5. PC Advisor

    PC Advisor
    16 November 2011

    From a very easy installation, to its built-in intelligence, the TomTom GO 730 delivers a navigation system that is far more than a multimedia presentation of how to get from point A to point B. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Known problems with these units

    Bestbuy
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: roadrunner25, Bestbuy
    22 September 2011

    I have the 730 and it is a problem. I did not use mine much and now it is out of warrantee. I spoke with Technical they told me there was a known problem with this unit and the 630. He tried to reload the application. Did not work and since the warrantee was a couple of months out. I am out of luck also, I thought I was buying a reputable company that is why I spent the extra money. Will never buy another TomTom. Have yours replaced now before the warrantee runs out. Read more

    • Units are defective

  2. 730 is substantially UNimproved...

    Amazon
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: Rich J, Amazon
    3 weeks ago

    Let me say first that I do expedited point to point delivery work, mostly to and from addresses I have not been to before, many times over hundreds of miles of road. General GPS comments: You cannot default to any GPS for shortest and most accurate routes between distant points especially in rural and mountainous areas. I leave it set on Fastest Route, and yet it still treats me like a tourist looking for the best views at times. Read more

  3. DO NOT BUY TOM TOM

    Newegg
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: Vasek, Newegg
    22 September 2011

    Unacceptable quality, worse customer service. Overseas based tech "support" offers little but canned responses and platitudes. I would never consider a TomTom product again, and based on my experience. Read more

    • Wonderful during its short lifespan
    • After roughly 10 uses in 15 months, unit began to rapidly cycle through screen, then call nearest policy station via BT connection to phone. Made the unit completely u...

  4. Not worth the price

    4.0/10
    Reviewer: critter011, epinions.com
    4 weeks ago

    I have used the Go 730 for over 6 months and although there are some features I love like avoiding c Read more

    • avoid part of route feature, fm transmitter, bluetooth
    • outdated maps and inaccurate points of interest (POI's), NSEW direction not specific during navigation

  5. Decent GPS and Good Value

    J&R
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: JCon the GO, J&R
    25 September 2009

    Definitely a feature-rich and easy-to-use GPS. Only complaint was the inaccurate product description in JR.COM. The latest map update was included in the product description but it's actually not provided for this being refurbished. I got partial refund from JR.COM for this issue though. Read more

    • Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
    • No latest map update

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  • Manufacturer's Description

We have an extensive range of in car sat nav products for sale. The TomTom Go 730 sat nav system feature all of TomTom’s usual high quality features and new features including IQ Routes Technology which calculates your route based on the real actual speed measured on roads providing you with the smartest route, saving you money, time and fuel. Also featuring TomTom’s Advanced Lane Guidance giving extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions by indicating which la…

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    GO 730 GPS

Battery

  • Battery Life
    Up to 5 hours operation

Memory

  • Internal memory
    2GB internal flash memory
  • SD Slot
    microSD card socket compatible with microSD cards

Screen

  • Screen size
    4.3" (11 cm)
  • Screen type
    16:9 LCD widescreen
  • Screen resolution
    480 x 272 pixels

Size & weight

  • Size
    118 x 83 x 24 mm
  • Weight
    7.7 oz

Release Date

  • First seen
    10 February 2008

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