TomTom have based the new Go 1000 on a WebKit platform and tell us that it has been optimised for third-party expansion. At this point in time, there is little evidence of this sort of expansion, and you have to question whether you want apps in the satnav device. Perhaps a McDonald's finder with special offers might appeal, or an English Heritage site finder and so on, over and above what the POIs offer you. It's a great way for you to rack-up loyalty points at a hotel chain, if this is the intended use. As it is, the TomTom Go 1000 looks like a great satnav device and we found it worked perfectly when driving.
The TomTom GO 1000 is one of the best-equipped GPS navigation devices on the market, making it ideal for those who use a sat nav every day. The user experience is slick, functional and very well designed. However, less frequent users will get better value out of cheaper units, and the included MyTomTom software currently seems a step below the previous iterations.
As with its TomTom LIVE predecessors, the GO 1000 is not a cheap sat-nav and despite its abilities, if youۉre only an occasional traveller it will be overkill. For those in this category, a more modest option would make better economic sense. But for those who make frequent journeys or just want the most advanced satellite navigation, the GO 1000 is the most capable device currently on the market. Yet again, TomTom has set the standard other satellite navigation devices will need to beat.
The TomTom GO Live 1000 is one of the best-equipped GPS navigation devices on the market, making it ideal for those who use a sat nav every day. Less frequent users will get better value out of cheaper units, but the GO 1000 is slick, functional and very well designed, making it a highly recommended purchase.
(Les notes de la presse sont données à titre indicatif et représentent une interprétation du test par Numerama)
