TomTom FM Transmitter Mount for the Go 510, 710, 910

by TomTom

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NK776M
• Item model number: 9V00.100
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The TomTom FM Transmitter Mount for the Go 510 or 910 lets you play the audio from your Go 510 or 910 through your car radio. Now you can enjoy all the music, voice instructions and more from your TomTom Go in high-quality stereo sound via your vehicle's audio system, all without the hassle of any professional installation.

Extremely easy to use, all you need to do is dock your Go in the transmitter mount, tune the Go and your radio to the same unused frequency, and sit back to enjoy Go's audio through your vehicle's sound system. This unit allows you to listen to your music, along with voice instructions and hands-free calling, all with the clarity of high-quality stereo sound. The FM transmitter mount connects wirelessly to your vehicle's speakers, and seamless integrates your Go into your car's sound system by ensuring your music stops for both voice instructions and hands-free calls. And not only does this system allow you to listen to the music already on your Go's hard drive, but it also allows you to connect your iPod via the iPod Connect Cable (not included) so you can play your iPod tunes through your car stereo as well.

User's should note that the FM transmitter mount for the Go 510 or 910 requires version 6.524 or higher of the TomTom application. If you are not currently running a compatible application version on your navigator, you can connect your Go 510 or 910 to your computer, and use TomTom Home to update your application automatically.

Product Description

With the TomTom FM Transmitter Mount, you can play the music on your GO through your car radio. Simply dock your GO on the Transmitter Mount, tune your GO and radio to the same unused frequency, and then sit back and enjoy your music, along with voice instructions and hands-free calling, all via the car audio system. What's more, connect an iPod to your GO 510, 710 or 910 via the iPod Connect Cable and the FM Transmitter Mount lets you play your iPod tunes through the car radio, too.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy interface, no hassle connection, but weak transmitter, March 16, 2007

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D. Goad (Stillwater, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TomTom FM Transmitter Mount for the Go 510, 710, 910 (Electronics)

The hook up is as simple as it gets, just plug & play. The mount is the second-generation style that doesn't droop (at least for me). The transmitter leaves a lot to be desired. I bought this primarily to load up the extra 10+gb on my 910 with music and listen through the car stereo. Unfortunately, the transmitter is rather weak, and I have difficulty getting clear reception in any of my vehicles without some static. However, the tuner frequency is completely adjustable, so although I have tried about a dozen different settings there may be a "magic" one out there which will ultimately give me clear reception. I have 3 other modulators, and the TomTom device doesn't match their performance. It is also necessary to use a pretty high volume on the radio to hear the transmission when listening to music, and it doesn't sound as good as a CD or even standard FM broadcsts, but is about as good as you can expect from an FM modulator. Using the power cord helps transmission a lot, and is recommended by the manufacturer. Overall, excellent integrated design and a good product, but performance issues preclude an excellent rating.

EDIT - DON'T BUY: This thing has turned out to be a piece of plastic trash - mount is broken and the transmitter doesn't work any more. Only used it about 4 times. TomTom customer service is like banging my head against the wall - it felt a lot better after I finally gave up. Don't buy this item. Too bad I can't edit/revise my rating, I'd give it one star.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Does not work as advertised and will be a waste of your money!, August 29, 2007

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T. Tat (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TomTom FM Transmitter Mount for the Go 510, 710, 910 (Electronics)

I paired this up with a TomTom 510 and an iPod cable kit. As soon as an iPod is connected, the FM transmission stops working and all audio is transmitted to the internal TomTom speakers. After wasting 2 months with TomTom customer support, I received the following response:

"Yes, we did receive your items. I've tested your scenario with your device and with our in-house devices. It appears to simply be a limitation of the TomTom product. Unfortunately, I do not have a fix for you.

I've notified product management of the issue, however, there probably won't be a fix for the 510/910 models, as they are no longer being manufactured. Any fix would most likely be implemented with future products only."

After mentioning that it explicitly states this is supposed to work with the TomTom 510, I received the following response:

"That is, perhaps, a misnomer. I will forward this information on to our Product Management team for research. However, it simply doesn't function the way it was stated on the website."

They also claimed to have tried it with in-house devices and it did not work for them either. If you somehow get this to work (as there seems to be many out there), feel lucky. If you don't, don't expect anything from the TomTom customer support, because apparently this "doesn't function the was it was stated on the website." Since Amazon has a 30 day return policy, I'm not very optimistic that I will get my full refund.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS ITEM!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TomTom FM TRANSMITTER ROCKS!, September 11, 2007

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Computreneur "Computreneur" (Lafayette, LA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: TomTom FM Transmitter Mount for the Go 510, 710, 910 (Electronics)

Mine drooped also ... until I realized I could turn the dial one more notch (turn hard)...it took care of the drooping as it locks the pivot...first notch merely locks suction...

More importantly: I love the 910...with the FM transmitter...I use it for Audiobooks through Audible.com and as others have noted regarding music, the book plays on FM, and pauses for directions and phonecalls (I use the Bluetooth with a Palm device as well) through the speaker phone.

I'm on my third 910 - the first one was stolen after 3 days (make sure you get the Serial number off your device when you get it...believe it or not, none of the documentation has the serial #!), the second one was fried when I was sold the wrong car charger (it's 5 volt output, not 12V -- buy TomTom's!) and now the third...But that should tell you I think this is an A+++ product.