High capacity, long runtime – reliable power when you need it and fewer charging breaks thanks to modern Lithium cells without memory effect tech – just like your original GPS battery Size-wise, the TomTom Go 5000's screen is just how we'd have it. Five inches is pretty much right in the sweet spot.

But what of that 480 by 272 resolution? In practice, it's not a major problem. Yup, the device does look low res. If you're used to a 1080p smartphone, for instance, you'll immediately. But thanks to TomTom's efforts revising the look and feel of the interface, the graphics still look fresh and modern. Performance Connect your navigation device to a different USB port on your computer. You should plug the USB connector directly into a USB port on your computer and not into a USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor.

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When it comes to the free space on your navigation device, MyDrive Connect will let you know if an update or map does not fit on your device. Depending on which device you have, you might choose to free up space before installing a map, select a smaller version of a map, or expand the device’s memory capacity with an SD card. Dedicated navigation devices have gone through something of a crisis of confidence. That's thanks to the rise of the smartphone. With almost everyone now toting smartphones with navigation ability, who needs a TomTom? Use a straightened paper clip, or something similar, to push the reset button for 20 seconds. The reset button is on the bottom of your device. If your computer fails to assign the driver automatically, you can install it by following the steps below. Very, very little, in truth. The screen could be higher resolution, purely for pretties. But it doesn't actually impinge on functionality. Of course, we'd love if it was cheaper. But that's always the case. Final verdict

What you don't get are any of those aforementioned internet connected features, Bluetooth connectivity for your phone or any of that jazz. Like with said, this is essentially a pure navigation device. ScreenCharge your device for at least 2 hours before trying to turn it on again. Make sure the charging light on your device is on. Updating took hours and the first time it failed (using Chrome) and wiped all maps from the unit, after looking online I installed Java and used Firefox and the unit was correctly updated