TomTom GO 530 (GPS)

TomTom GO 530
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Product Age Average review date: 14-03-2009

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alaScore 63

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126 reviews

May, 2012

Expert Reviews (5)

User Reviews (121)

Great cheap Sat nav.

By MattHobbs (ciao.co.uk) Read the full review

I was very dubious when buying this to begin with. I've always driven using road signs, maps and a good sence of direction. Apon buying the Tom Tom Go 530 in late 2008 and turning it on I very quickly changed my mind. The device is very simple to...

Extremely easy to use, visually looks nice, has GPS updates via PC etc

Wish it came with a hard carry case for when not plugged in

Dec, 2009 2009-12-21   5

TomTom Go 530 UK and Ireland

By Mansour (reevoo.com) Read the full review

easy to use and traffic update sharing options

size could be smaller I think, still a bit big to carry and would like battery to last longer

Aug, 2009 2009-08-11   4

TomTom Go 530 UK and Ireland

By Marek (reevoo.com) Read the full review

big, easy to read, screen ; very nice design ; simple one-touch setup ; eye-catching graphics

maybe for that price it would be possible to get a carry case

Jul, 2009 2009-07-14   4.5

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TomTom's top of the range x30 range, featuring Map Share, IQ Routes and advanced lane guidance.

Manufacturer's Description

PRODUCT FEATURES: IQ Routes technology Advanced lane guidance TomTom Map Share technology Voice address input Hand-free calling Built-in FM transmitter

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Review summary for the TomTom GO 530

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alaTest has collected and analysed 126 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the value for money. The usability is also appreciated.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the TomTom GO 530 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 63/100 = Good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-19 alaScore 63 3.2

TomTom Go 530 GPS receiver

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Better than the entry-level offering?

All in all, this is TomTom doing what it does best. As a navigation solution, we think this is the best around.

All in all, this is TomTom doing what it does best. As a navigation solution, we think this is the best around.

Jun, 2008 2008-06-24   4

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TomTom GO 530 Review: The Youngest Sibling of the X30 Family

By Arutha (gaj-it.com)

Overview Welcoming the Youngest Sibling of the TomTom family, the TomTom GO 530. With it being the youngest sibling of the family and cheapest, it's not as feature packed as its older brothers. This unit comes in both a traffic or non-traffic version....

May, 2008 2008-05-23 No rating -0.1

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TomTom GO 530 GPS: The Best to Ever Cross Your Path

By Kathy Hall (associatedcontent.com)

If you are searching the market for a good navigational system, then this is probably the thing that you are looking in terms of GPS system.

Nov, 2009 2009-11-26 No rating -0.1

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alaTest has collected and analysed 75 user reviews of the TomTom GO 530 from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Jun, 2008 to Aug, 2010. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 75 out of 100.

  62 Users positive 13 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the TomTom GO 530 from ciao.co.uk. This user review was collected in 2009-12-21, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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Great cheap Sat nav.

I was very dubious when buying this to begin with. I've always driven using road signs, maps and a good sence of direction. Apon buying the Tom Tom Go

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the TomTom GO 530 from play.com. This user review was collected in 2009-01-01, with a rating of 80 out of 100.

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Excellent

Good bit of kit. Good points are ease of use, bluetooth for use of mobile phone. Check yours is compatible. FM transmitter to link with your radio for

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 6 user reviews of the TomTom GO 530 from reevoo.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2008 to Aug, 2009. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 90 out of 100.

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TomTom Go 530 UK and Ireland

easy to use and traffic update sharing options size could be smaller I think, still a bit big to carry and would like battery to last longer

TomTom Go 530 UK and Ireland

big, easy to read, screen ; very nice design ; simple one-touch setup ; eye-catching graphics maybe for that price it would be possible to get a carry

TomTom Go 530 UK and Ireland

Reviewer left no comment Original windscreen not adequate ; No carry case provided

TomTom Go 530 UK and Ireland

excellent product easy to use actually knows were its going ,i have used this in france found it to be just as good there mounting bracket is really b

  6 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 10 user reviews of the TomTom GO 530 from reviewstop.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Jul, 2008 to Jun, 2009. The average user rating from reviewstop.co.uk is 62 out of 100.

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The TomTom GO 530 sat nav came with a clear instruction booklet, easy to read and easy to follow. A CD was included which made for...

more expensive is much better?

This TomTom GO 530 SatNav is my first introduction to satellite navigation systems was when I bought a cheap Tom Tom One V3. Price...

better than the tomtom540live

i purchased the TomTom540live in dec 2008 and i didnt think much of it but my partner liked it alot so now he as the 540live and i...

Upgraded to redundancy

Since the latest (compulsory) software update my TomTom GO 530 SatNav is now useless to me, as it requires the input of a house nu...

  7 Users positive 3 Users negative

TomTom GO 530

TomTom GO 530: product specifications

Brand

Battery
Run Time (Up To)
5hour(s)
Built-in Display
Diagonal Size
4.3"
Diagonal Size (metric)
10.9 cm
Resolution
480 x 272
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
8.3cm
Height
2.4cm
Weight
220g
Width
11.8cm
GPS Software
Maps Included
United Kingdom
GPS System
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Recommended Use
Automotive
Type
GPS receiver
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Manufacturer
TomTom
Model
530
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
TomTom GO

Manufacturer's Description


PRODUCT FEATURES: IQ Routes technology Advanced lane guidance TomTom Map Share technology Voice address input Hand-free calling Built-in FM transmitter

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