Product Information
The TomTom GO 500 mobile GPS navigation system has been completely redesigned, putting you in complete control of your device. Make the smartest driving decisions to get safely to your destination on time. The TomTom GO 500 lets you know what is going on around you and what lies ahead as well as showing you buildings and landmarks in 3-D so you know exactly where you are. TomTom GO 500 comes with TomTom Traffic to help you avoid areas with the most cars on the road and get you to your destination faster and more efficiently than ever. TomTom Traffic uses precise and accurate real-time information to give you a vivid picture of traffic conditions as they evolve. You will be in the know as you drive with this important traffic information sent to the TomTom Go 500 via your smartphone. TomTom’s traffic information is crowd-sourced from driver data for real-time traffic info. TomTom Traffic utilizes the largest pool of crowd-sourced traffic data from more than 350 million drivers worldwide, so you can rely on the traffic information provided to you. TomTom Traffic also covers more roads than any GPS brand and has the capability to pinpoint precisely where traffic delays start, enabling you to know the fastest route to your destination. Avoid traffic jams wherever you are in the world. Whether on a highway, major road, secondary road, or residential road, TomTom Traffic covers them all. TomTom GO 500 is an intuitive GPS system that helps you find your destination faster using the Quick Search function that starts to find your destination as soon as you start to type. You can store more than one favorite location to personalize your maps on TomTom GO 500 with the My Places feature. It allows you to find your favorite places repeatedly without the need to search each time. Check traffic as you go, and always be on time. This is a fully interactive unit with a 5-inch touchscreen. You can zoom in quickly on the map and move it around easily with your fingertips to get a better view of your surroundings. The map is interactive, allowing you to pinch-zoom in on the screen to find local places of interest and zoom out to see what lies ahead. Tapping on the map with your fingers will give you an instant route to your destination. It has a click-and-go mount that holds the device securely in place for safe and easy viewing. You can even connect the TomTom GO 500 GPS to a compatible smartphone to set your itinerary before you get in the car to drive. Your phone communicates with TomTom GO 500 via a Bluetooth connection. The TomTom GO 500 has an advanced lane guidance feature that gives you plenty of notice when you need to make a turn or lane change. It also has a Parking Assist function that lets you find nearby parking at your destination. You can even choose to navigate directly to the nearest parking garage when planning your route. The device includes free lifetime map updates, with which TomTom will support your device with software updates, services, content, and accessories.Product Identifiers
BrandTomTom
MPN1D00.560, GO 500
UPC0636926065962, 0636926007467
ModelGO 500
eBay Product ID (ePID)82024090
Product Key Features
FeaturesCompass
Screen Size3.5"
Additional Product Features
Battery Type and QuantityProprietary Li-Ion
Battery Life4h
Display TypeLCD Tft Display
Number of Channels12 Channels
Trip CalculatorShortest Time, Shortest Distance
User InterfaceVoice Command
Installed Memory32MB
Antenna TypeExternal Antenna Hook Up, Built-In
Map CapabilitiesMap Cartridges / Data Cards
Expansion Slot TypeSd (Secure Digital) Card Slot
Resolutions320x240
PC InterfaceBluetooth, USB 1.1, USB 2.0
UsageAutomotive Mountable
Audible FeaturesVoice Navigation Instructions
System TypePortable, Fixed