Tom Tom Go 500
Release year: 2005
The system also provides voice instructions from the starting point to the destination to reach any address in your region, as well as routes with basic instructions to reach cities and locations in 17 European countries, all on the same map. TomTom GO 500 comes with a wide range of points of interest to choose from, and is also able to guide you to the nearest service station or car park, your favourite shops or museums and any other point of interest located on your route. TomTom Go 500 is the smartest portable car navigation system with assisted satellite navigation, for continuous navigation, even in tunnels, just connect it, turn it on and go. Simplified operation through a touch screen and clear, precise voice instructions, turn by turn. In addition, route preview to review and try out the calculated route before departure and choice between various route types: fastest, shortest or avoiding toll roads or areas.
Technical specifications
| Dimensions | 115 x 92 x 58 mm |
| Weight with battery | 310 g |
| Battery | Lithium |
| Processor | 400 MHz ARM920T |
In the box: Battery, user manual, travel charger, SD card containing content, case, installation CD, USB 2.0 data cable, car cigarette lighter cable
Messaging
| SMS |  |
| Chat | |
Design and display
| Display | 3.5 inch display, 320 x 240 pixel TFT with 4096 colours, touchscreen |
| Multi-line display | |
| Display color | 4 k |
| Display size | 320 x 240 pixels |
| Backlit keypad |  |
| Antenna | internal |
Design notes: Compact and portable; easily transferable from one car to another. Anti-glare screen, for optimal viewing even in direct sunlight. Improved on/off button to prevent accidental deactivation of the device. Built-in microphone and speaker.
Features
| SIM Application Toolkit | |
| Memory | 32 MB of RAM |
Feature notes: TomTom GO 500 is also able to function as a hands-free phone to safely make and receive business and personal calls, taking advantage of all the hands-free features of the GO 700 model. You need to have a mobile phone or device that supports GPRS and bluetooth and your phone operator must provide you with access to the GPRS network.
Connectivity
| WAP | |
| Bluetooth | |
| USB | |
Connectivity notes: Compass mode: to better orient yourself while driving, display the compass on the navigation screen. The most up-to-date and complete maps, plus all European country maps now combined into a single map. Support for TomTom PLUS services (useful real-time information on weather and traffic conditions and downloading of extra content, such as detailed maps of various cities, voice files, points of interest and much more).