Strengths: Text to voice very clear precise; animation and display clear; fast route calculation, very portable.

Weaknesses: Battery life not even close to advertised 5 hours. Actual time is about 45 min.max. Screen washes out under bright sunlight. Bluetooth volume inadequate.

Summary: This is my first GPS system, although I have seen and been in cars with others who have built-ins and portables, and am fairly knowledgable about the devices in general. On the whole, it is a pretty decent unit, and I find most of the positive comments put forward by the reviewers here to be correct, however I have several major issues with this product,which taken together, cause me to feel that if I had it to do over, I would buy a comparable Garmin instead. My main beef is the battery life, which is advertised as 5 hours. In actuality, I have not had it last more than 45 minutes, at most, sometimes less. This is a major disappointment and a huge variance from Tom Tom's claim. Additionally, as others here have noted, the screen does washout under strong sunlight. As well, although the voice giving directions is plenty loud, the same can not be said of the volume when using it as a bluetooth phone. The only way I can hear someone on the other end of the phone line when the car is moving is to hold it up next to my ear, which negates the whole purpose of the bluetooth feature. I might as well just use my Jawbone earpiece or just hold the phone itself up to my ear. I also would prefer an external volume control Now to the Tom Tom customer service. Well, honestly, it is almost non-existant. Unless the issue you have can be answered by the FAQ's or other website help, you can forget any relevant help from Tom Tom. I think this is another pretty big issue, because as all non-computer-whiz technology users know, these devices and the problems with them that crop up can be pretty difficult to deal with, and with un-co-operative or non-existant user support, the usefulness of the devices can be seriously compromised. Additionally, although the protective carrying case for my model is listed as an accessory on their website, it has never been available for purchase, and I have not found one anywhere else to buy. (Garmin and some other manufacturers include a fitted case with their products.)

Strengths: Millions of POI's, Simple UI, Accurate, MAPSHARE open source maps

Weaknesses: nothing

Summary: I love this system. Text to speech is clutch and it has millions of POIS! Also Map share is out of this world. Users update maps online and then you just plug in your tomtom to your computer and viola! you have a free up to date map in seconds. Any technologists, would love the intriguing features, and even the technically inept would find it easy to use (just ask my gf). Highly recommend this product, great gift for the holidays, they will be very thankful for it!

Strengths: Millions of POI's, Simple UI, Accurate, MAPSHARE open source maps

Weaknesses: nothing

Summary: I love this system. Text to speech is clutch and it has millions of POIS! Also Map share is out of this world. Users update maps online and then you just plug in your tomtom to your computer and viola! you have a free up to date map in seconds. Any technologists, would love the intriguing features, and even the technically inept would find it easy to use (just ask my gf). Highly recommend this product, great gift for the holidays, they will be very thankful for it!

Strengths: Maps and user friendly

Weaknesses: None

Summary: This unit is so easy to use, I opened the box, plugged it in and used it!! The maps are awesome, very reliable! I use all the time, even when just driving down the street to the market! I love it!

Strengths: Maps, Size, Features

Weaknesses: N/A

Summary: Great features, love the map share and Help Me features. TTS is amazing and comes in handy. The maps are accurate and the POIs are extensive. It's a great deal for all that the 720 offers.

Strengths: TTS and Mapshare

Weaknesses: N

Summary: Great GPS unit! Love the overall design, the large face is amazing with really great graphics. The features like TTS and MapShare are very helpful. The device is also really easy to use. The maps are very dependable and I would trust them to bring me anywhere.

Strengths: Sleek,lightweight,big screen,fast routing

Weaknesses: None so far.

Summary: One of the best full featured 4.3" Car GPS for the money. Tons of cool features.With mapshare,help me feature,text to speech and quick re-routes.I have had tomtom 700,garmin 660,tomtom 3rd edition...but tomtom 720 is the best so far.will recommend to everyone.

Strengths: Reliable, easy to use, accurate maps and bluetooth

Weaknesses: None.

Summary: This is a great GPS. It has helped and saved me many times - when I get lost or need to avoid a traffic situation. I use it when commuting to work and for travel. The maps are accurate the unit is easy to use. I highly recommend it.

Strengths: Accurate, Up-to-date maps, FM transmitter, acquires signal quickly

Weaknesses: mount, doesn't show remaining battery life on front screen

Summary: I've used this device for some time and never had a problem with it. It is always accurate and gets me where I need to go. I found the maps to be up to date and there are tons of POIs which I use frequently. This device acquires a satellite signal quicker than any other GPS I've used. The most unique feature has to be the FM transmitter which allows you to play the audio directions from the device through your car speakers. Very cool! I would definitely recommend this device to a friend.

Strengths: Bright large displayEasy programmingExcellent directionsExcellent update engineNew s/w feature includes faster startup acquisition

Weaknesses: Computer Software interface is Windows functional, not Windows application. e.g. Capital letter shift key has to be moused, not shift on keyboard.Different order of address entry.Bluetooth below

Summary: I have used this unit on the west coast and the east coast. It acquired it's (new) location much faster than prior GPS's I have used. Normal startup in same location was very fast. The address sequence is different (State, City, Street, House number). You can change the display from street ##### to ##### street, but the entry order stays the same. I am already adjusting my internal process to get use to it. I have found several areas of the map that is wrong (turn down one way street, streets were moved 10 years ago, etc). It has a method of reporting these errors, I need to not be in a hurry next time and try out the error report. Users can upload corrections to TomTom for us to download. Bottom line - Excellent unit. Bluetooth capability - Very small selection of phones. My phone is not included e.g. only 2 LG phones are supported.

Strengths: Good Maps, User Interface, Beacoup Features, Mount Good, MapShare, Quite Customizable

Weaknesses: Battery Level Hidden, Mac Home application is still a work-in-progress.

Summary: I join the pro-GO 720 reviews, and find the unit to be very good at what it does. Was affordable and the mount is very good despite other's experiences. Also find support to be very good and my experience with them as been a positive in all respects. The MapShare ability is great and so far very accurate. Easily paired with my Motorola V3 and have found it altogether a joy. Does much more than just get me from here to there, and I heartily recommend this product. Hasn't steered me wrong even once.