| The incredibly thin TomTom 520 offers a radical | | | | unit while allowing users to save and pre-plan |
| redesign of their previous models. Many faithful | | | | routes. International users will love the fact that |
| TomTom users complained about having | | | | the device has over 20 different language |
| difficulties installing their units and the difficulty in | | | | interface installed and over 30 different spoken |
| transporting and TomTom corrected that by | | | | language directions. Plus there are accurate, |
| slimming down the body and slimming down the | | | | pre-installed maps of North America and Europe. |
| windshield attachment to allow users the ability to | | | | These maps are so accurate, so up to date that |
| stash it in a pocket or a purse. Most importantly, | | | | TomTom will guarantee their accuracy. And of |
| the 520 is among the first GPS units to offer | | | | course, there's the popular 4.3" widescreen, |
| voice recognition for address inputs, allowing users | | | | touchscreen LCD display which renders maps and |
| to easily enter in addresses without distractions or | | | | directions in 64,000 colors. |
| the need of passenger to enter in addresses. | | | | The newest feature on the 520 is the detailed |
| Unlike other voice recognition programs which can | | | | database of safety cameras which will assist |
| be frustrating as can often have you repeating | | | | those more heavy footed drivers avoid speeding |
| yourself, the 520's voice recognition program is | | | | tickets. As soon as you approach a safety |
| highly accurate while offering close alternatives | | | | camera, the unit will alert you with a special icon |
| the user can chose from. And if you're | | | | which will come up on the unit. The newest and |
| old-fashioned, you can also type in addresses. | | | | most exciting development is IQ Routes. IQ |
| Like other TomTom units, the 520 has an internal | | | | Routes is a program TomTom software |
| FM receiver so a user can listen to FM radio | | | | developers designed which can quickly retrieve |
| through the unit, an iPod connector to wirelessly | | | | historical data on traffic patterns for millions |
| use your iPod through the GPS unit and it is | | | | highways and byways, roads and streets to |
| Bluetooth capable - allowing users to pick up and | | | | create a highly accurate reading of the fastest |
| make calls if you use specific providers and | | | | possible routes you can take. Intermediate and |
| headsets. With a SD/MMC card reader, the 520 | | | | advanced users will love the 520's simplicity and |
| can easily become a media player, allowing users | | | | advanced capabilities for their navigation needs. |
| to play MP3s and other music files through the | | | | |