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Not so long ago, if you wanted to not get lost and have driving assistance to get to your destination, one of the most popular navigation devices was
Not so long ago, if you wanted to not get lost and have driving assistance to get to your destination, one of the most popular navigation devices was TomTom, which is a GPS with maps that you integrate into your car. You no longer need to buy an extra device or pay for maps (though you can) thanks to your mobile phone and different navigation apps, or your car’s infotainment system if you prefer a larger screen and a simplified interface. TomTom continues to market its products TomToms but it also has two apps: TomTom Go (with paid subscription) and TomTom AmiGo (free). We used the free and ad-free version of TomTom on Android Auto and were pleasantly surprised.
After installing it on our mobile phone, we get in the car, connect and immediately see the application icon on the screen for our first journey. It’s recommended to add common destinations like ‘Home’ or ‘Work’ here (or other favorites in the ‘Favourites’ section), both for the frequency and convenience of tapping, and because it takes you directly without needing to enter an address. and because entering routes from the car screen and yes from your mobile phone is not allowed. So unless we’re going to two previous destinations, one of our favorites, or our final destinations, we’ll have to enter it before we set off.
In any case, when we choose a destination, it will present us on the map the distance to be traveled and the estimated time, as well as the path to follow and possible routes, as is usual in such applications. If there are delays, they can be clearly seen both from the color of the route and with a handy message that changes color (green if there are no delays, red/orange if there are). Therefore, we will have to choose the one that most convinces us to follow it.
The first thing that surprised me How clear the screen is when browsing: You see the cursor next to your route, the maximum speed allowed on the road and many other things. In this sense, there are almost no distractions, and when there are, it is for good reason; for example, having your speed marked in red in a visible way to indicate that you are going faster than allowed. Thus, we highlight its functional and discreet interface, where you will not see a single ad, unlike Waze and Google Maps (the two most common navigation applications and the one I use the most).
The maps, on the other hand, are clearly and completely yet simply displayed and updated based on our experience (this isn’t the first or last time Google has suggested I go down a refreshed and revamped route). no longer available exit). Summarizing: The browsing experience is crystal clear and attentiveThe best I’ve tried so far.
Just tap the screen to bring up the usual buttons to zoom in or out on the map, change the north-facing view, options, searches, and reports. Similar There are adjustments, fair and necessary: change the volume, light and dark modes and route options; We can choose to avoid tolls, unpaved roads or ferries as usual.
Throughout this article you can see both the light and dark interface, as well as some of the milestones it marks down the road; the most notable and useful in my case are radars, because TomTom AmiGo marks both fixed and mobile radars. Signage within the app is large and clear, and it has another advantage: it even uses voice prompts to let you know the radar speed limit out loud (a function that Waze or Google Maps don’t offer). AmiGo also has the Waze social dot, which can report road incidents such as speed cameras, construction zones, broken down cars, traffic jams, hazards, road closures…
These days I use the TomTom AmiGo as my navigator for Android Auto: Operation is smooth, maps are complete, clear and up-to-date and The interface is so simple and minimalist that there are no distractionsneither from the interface itself nor from the ads.
Likewise, I reached my destination, avoiding possible dangers and always being aware of allowed speeds and radars. This The combination of interface, maps and clarity is nothing short of making Waze or Google Maps jealousbut in some cases it exceeds this. In favor of Waze, of course: the amount and activity of its community is remarkable.
What makes TomTom Go different from AmiGo? Million dollar question. Why should I pay for the subscription version when the free one offers me so much and is ad-free? The catch is that TomTom Go downloads maps for offline use, while AmiGo requires a constant internet connection.
An easily acceptable sacrifice If you’re traveling through major cities or places without coverage issuesHowever, if you use it in areas where the internet reaches regularly, this may harm you. However, this difference does not only exist in TomTom Go, it also suffers in Waze and Google Maps because it is possible to download maps in both Google applications.
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