TomTom GoLive 1000 review: like an iPad for my car

09 Mar 2011, Posted by Cape Town Girl in CTG recommends, cars, technology, 0 Comments

Recently picked up one of these:

Reason being, I’ve become pretty dependent on Googlemaps for directions. And when I say dependent, I mean if I am required to leave Gardens, I will use it. I just don’t see the point in squinting at road signs and driving slowly annoying other drivers while trying to locate venues – asking the iphone, and getting an answer, just makes sense. Until I discovered this TomTom, which looks and behaves like an iPad, but it’s dedicated to directions. Some people have said HEY CTG WHY DIDN’T YOU GET THE TOMTOM APP FOR IPHONE SHAME LOL.

Here’s why: my phone is my phone. I am usually using it to whatsapp my BFFS, or to check my updates. Switching between apps when trying to navigate is inconvenient.  Plus I am all for dedicated technology. My iPhone 4 is my pocket computer which I sometimes take calls on. My iPod plays me music. My laptop is where I work. My iPad is where I read. And my TomTom takes me places. PLUS – wait for it – this one tells you when there’s a traffic jam, and finds you a new route to take instead.  Yeah. Totally bi-winning.