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TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav

TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe Sat Nav with 5" colour fluid touch screen, Search & Go with Expedia and TripAdvisor & 3 years of LIVE Services is included free.
Average Customer Rating:
4.545 out of 5
4.5
 out of 
5
(66 Reviews) 66
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Rating Snapshot (66 reviews)
5 stars
45
4 stars
15
3 stars
4
2 stars
1
1 star
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61 of 65(94%)customers would recommend this product to a friend 
Customer Questions & Answers:
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Customer Reviews for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Review 1 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Excellent for trip to Spain,
June 19, 2013
By TrapperJim
from Ribble Valley
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: choice of methods of route navigation.
Cons: time taken to download maps (90mins)
"This SatNav took me best route from North of England to ferry terminal at Plymouth without problem. Same again in Spain in some remote areas in the Picos de Europa. The road ahead was clearly marked on the winding mountain roads and GPS signal was always active. Best use of the SatNav is obtained by downloading the TomTom manual and studying prior to actual use.
Information is clearly displayed during use and a good choice of voices obtainable. No inaccuracies were noticed in route calculation in a trip of over 1000 miles.
Would thoroghly recommend.
"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 65 & Over
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
Which Store did you visit? BLACKBURN
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Review 2 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Satnav,
June 18, 2013
By Acspud
Quality 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Value 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Pros: the look and feel of the unit
Cons: it currently doesn't work!
"I purchased this yesterday and I'm disappointed to find that the screen is locked and I have no obvious way of resetting the device. For the 1 minute that it was working it seemed very good, I'm hopeful that this is a minor glitch as all of the other tomtoms that I've had have all been excellent"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? ANDOVER
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Review 3 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
shah je,
June 17, 2013
By saqib87
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Excellent product and great features i love it......"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
0points
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Review 4 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav,
June 16, 2013
By ttaylor45
from Sussex
Quality 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Value 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
"We have not had time to use this yet but are sure that it will be very useful."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 55 - 64
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
Which Store did you visit? HORSHAM
-2points
0out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 5 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
If you want a top end Sat Nav, wait for the imminent new model,
June 15, 2013
By Waxwell
from Harrow
Quality 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Value 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Pros: routing, hd traffic, windscreen mount, 3 years' live services
Cons: slower gps lock than my old unit, no google search, slow connection to live services, my tom tom is fiddly to set up and use
"Bought the unit to replace my old "Go" because it's good value. Overall it's an improvement, especially the screen mount, but surprisingly it takes longer to get a GPS fix. The unit sometimes feels sluggish and takes a long time to connect to Live Services. Tom Tom Places replaces Google Search, but it's inferior. I find the Sat Nav on my smartphone is much faster to get a GPS fix and find unusual addresses, but the screen is smaller and the routing is not so good. The "My Tom Tom" interface to update the unit is fiddly to set up and worse than the old "Tom Tom Home". It's worth buying this unit to get the map updates, the excellent HD traffic and routing but give smartphones a couple of years and I think they will be better than standalone GPS units on all counts."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Age Group: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Expert
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? WATFORD
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 6 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
100% Recommended,
June 14, 2013
By Anonymous
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Excellent product now has lifetime maps well done TomTom"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 65 & Over
How many cars: 2
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
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Review 7 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Good product,
June 11, 2013
By TTDriver
from Surrey, UK
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
"Been using Tomtom units for quite a few years now, so when my Go720 started having trouble getting a fix, it was time for a new one. Everything is very familiar, but the larger screen is nice, and the rouch sensitivity seems to be improved compared to older models. Lifetime maps was a nice added extra, but I'm hoping the HD traffic feature will be even more useful - seems to work pretty well so far.All in all, another good satnav from Tomtom which should keep me moving for another few years again. Would like to see "windy roads" option added to everyday satnavs (you get this option on Tomtom Rider units, and would be nice for the odd Sunday drive)."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Attitude to Shopping: Pro-Performance - I'II always buy the best quality regardless of price
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Expert
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
Which Store did you visit? CROYDON - PURLEY WAY
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 8 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
SET-UP a nightmare,
June 07, 2013
By Dave0044
from Teesside
Quality 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Value 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Pros: large screen
Cons: website
"Instructed to connnect to TOMTOM'S Get Started in order to register device. It was like a maze. After following on-screen directions I found myself back at the opening page of Get Started with no indication that my registration had been successful. I eventually phoned TOMTOM and spoke to an American who was no use at all. After 6minutes he hung up on me. Today I phoned again, spoke to Conor who requested my email address and immediately informed me that the registration had been successful on day one although there had been no such confirmation on screen.
I have just now discovered that the USB power cable long connector for use in the car prevents the device being placed in the stand so charging is not possible. The purchase of the alternative cable (shown in the 'What's in the Box') seems to be required. Not satisfactory.
"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 65 & Over
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? MIDDLESBROUGH
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 9 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Once you get used to it...,
June 06, 2013
By Mets49
from Tunbrdige Wells
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"...it's really very good. Maps and instructions are easy to understand. This is my third TomTom and while it's more complex that my last one it's very good. Only problem I had was with bluetooth pairing."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
Which Store did you visit? TONBRIDGE
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Review 10 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
TomTom 1000s Live,
June 05, 2013
By Countess16
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: good value, big screen
Cons: took a while to get the live services, takes ages to download latest version of maps
"Great sat nav, easy to use and nice big clear screen."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
How many cars: 1
Who will use this Product? Just Me
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 11 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Tom Tom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe,
June 05, 2013
By Lotsaspots
from Bedfordshire
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Apart fro ma the several hours of updates upon initial connection to the PC I can't fault this device. The traffic information and suggested reroute feature is great."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? STEVENAGE
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 12 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
How to make something good really awful to use,
May 29, 2013
By CJHF
from Manchester
Quality 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Value 
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Features/Spec 
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Pros: good size screen and accurate gps placement
Cons: poor software to support services
"Ideal product if you have too much time in hand so here we go. Bought on bank holiday weekend so quick set up and go- no change. Firstly software not compatible with LION OSX so 30 minutes to resolve this. Then no map updates or lives services. 15 minute call to Halfords to confirm it is not there problem speak to TOMTOM however they only work 9-5 on week days. Had to wait without use of satnav over bank holiday weekend.
Manage to get hold of TOMTOM weekday at last but on hold for 13 minutes at 14p/min. Then had to fight as they will only give 1 year live services unlike advert on Halfords website. Won the argument in end but have to send copy of website and proof of purchase so that they can explore. Life time maps code arrived 6 days after registration and at present still no live services but the part that work is much better than my Garmin. So if you have a lot of time and patience I think this will be a good device once you get it working. This has been my experience with TOMTOM- poor product support and software but once working they are better than all the others.
"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Pro-Performance - I'II always buy the best quality regardless of price
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: More than 3
Attitude to specs and technology: Expert
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
Which Store did you visit? MANCHESTER - WHITE CITY
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 13 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav,
May 28, 2013
By mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
from north shields
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
"4th tom tom i have had over the last 10 or so yrs.
nice size display, new features in general are good, easy to attach to windscreen not fallen off yet like older models. menu could be easier to navigate,
dislike the 3 menus bottom of the main screen, would like to be able to remove them,
the warning tones, in time i will check for some download tones,
the worst is at motorway speed taking a junction heading to a roundabout this tom tom has a long lag before it tells you which way you are going to turn.
i have not had the time to look at the distruction's yet to see if i can resolve any of my dislikes,
"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Value for Money - I like things to be as cheap as possible
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? NORTH SHIELDS
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 14 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Wobbly start,
May 28, 2013
By betjeman
from Mansfield
Quality 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
""Out of the box" Not quite. A computer is needed to set up so not ideal for those not au fait with same or indeed without one. At the outset a call to TomTom took ages-13th in queue to register necessary as serial number not recognised and also to set up "free' MAPS but excellent service when so contacted. Then computer then e-mailed advice to download updates BUT unit had been hard wired using supplied cable into car so unable to do so without another second cable. Local staff however excellent and very helpful throughout"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 65 & Over
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? MANSFIELD
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 15 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
not as good as expected,
May 27, 2013
By trusky
from dorset
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Features/Spec 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
"not as easy to use as my 960 live can not go from map to new destination/post code takes for ever to get to navigate to a new destination not so user frendly to a non technical person"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? POOLE
0points
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Review 16 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Very easy to use, value for money,
May 27, 2013
By Neilb65
from Essex CO5 8GF
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: great
"Great sat nav, easy to use and set up, and really good value for money with the added 'Free' features"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Value for Money - I like things to be as cheap as possible
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? COLCHESTER, COLNE VIEW
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 17 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Tom Tom Go Live 1005M,
May 27, 2013
By StueyBu
from Derby
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: :)
"Excellent product and superb value for money. Good buy"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: More than 3
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
Which Store did you visit? DERBY - WYVERN
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 18 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Fantastic,
May 25, 2013
By Kaycee66
from Redditch worcs
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Good quality fantastic price bargain of the century"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 65 & Over
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? SHIRLEY, BIRMINGHAM
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 19 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Greatest sat nav I have ever have,
May 25, 2013
By janil
from London
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Great sat nav, save me a lot of time, you driving instead siting in the traffic especially in London. Ones again good job, highly recommended."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? CHISWICK
-1point
0out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 20 for TomTom GO LIVE 1005M HDT Europe - Sat Nav
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Tomtom go 1005hdt & m,
May 25, 2013
By Habs
from St albans
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Excellent product, has all the features you want, also got lucky and got it at knock down price , thanks halfords for the best price on the market . Very happy"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? WATFORD
-1point
0out of 1found this review helpful.
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