TomTom GO 300

Sat-nav took GPS- a satellite location system developed for dropping bombs down an enemy's throat and made it a tool for happy consumers. TomTom toook sat-nav and made it easy to use.

Technical specifications

• 200 Mhz ARM920T processor
• 32 MB RAM
• SD Card for map storage
• 320 x 240 x 4096 colours 3.5” TFT screen
• Internal Li-Ion battery
• 4.5" x 3.6" x 2.3", 11 oz.
• 12 channel ‘All-in-View’ integrated GPS receiver
• Internal antenna and support for (not in package) active external antenna

• Just plug in, switch on & GO: no installation or activation necessary

• Door-to-door planning: detailed maps of your region

While the American GPS is good, next gen satellite location will be even better. The currently floundering European Galileo system will guide you to an address, then up the stairs to the right room. Meanwhile, the Russians are developing their rival, GLOSNASS.. seriously.