If you use more than one car or share your TomTom ONE, you can make it even easier to travel with your TomTom ONE by using an extra holder and car charger for a second car. Extra holder and car charger for TomTom ONE New Edition;For easy installation of your TomTom ONE in a second vehicle; No more need to transfer your holder from one car to another; USB Car Charger including USB Cable.

Poor quality does not win the day, 24 Oct 2008
Ordered this to replace the original mount lost on holiday, and didn't actually need the charger. This is a shame as this is the sole part of the product that actually worked fine.

The mount on the other hand was simply rubbish - it didn't fit the TomTom very well but I thought I'd live with that and perhaps add a bit of tape to hold it in place. But the real disaster was the suction cup which held the window for all of 5-10 seconds before falling off no matter what I did. Noticed that the plastic ring below the sucker was snapped-not sure if this was me or as it arrived, but it didn't help this mediocre product to be anything other than fit for for the rubbish bin.

Never had a problem, 11 Oct 2008
We have two Tom Tom's and a Navman and have never experienced a single problem with screen holders; in fact I have never had one fall off ever. I keep the screen clean and never moisten the suction cup.

The Weakest Link: TomTom could easily do better, 18 Sep 2008
The windscreen sucker works up to now for me, but I keep the inside of the windscreen scrupulously clean (a fag, since black dust collects on it all the time), store the sucker in a polythene bag to keep dust off, and breathe on the sucker to moisten it with condensation. But it's ridiculous to expect it to work forever even so. What it needs is cheap spare suction cups and one spare included with each new windscreen mount. Who wants to wait for a replacement when the first one stops working? Having to buy a whole new mount and a charger each time is ridiculous and environmentally unfriendly. Moreover TomTom don't let on that meticulous cleanliness is vital.

I wish that satnav manufacturers would devise a mounting system that does not show thieves by a ring on the windscreen or some other clue that they should smash a window to see if the satnav is in the glove compartment.

It's hard to imagine car manufacturers installing a standard socket for loose satnavs, since they probably want to end up installing their own OEM versions and make money on those. But I find portable TomTom satnavs better on the whole than the satnav fitted in a recent Honda Civic. Separate satnavs can have a much shorter product cycle, and a map update on the Honda satnav cost more than my TomTom including its maps. What's more, the map update for the Honda did not stop it giving daft directions at times. The TomTom lives by my PC when not in use and is updated all the time for free, but updating the Honda satnav is much harder and ridiculously expensive.

TomTom provide great value for money, but the windscreen mount lets down an otherwise great product.

Totally useless, 07 Sep 2008
Even though I knew other reviewers had given this product a poor rating, I still bought it on the assumption that I could succeed where others had failed.

I couldn't. No matter how much a try, I cannot get the holder to stay attached to the screen for more than 20 minutes.

Totally useless - 1 star.

(Still can't figure out why TomTom aren't selling the same holder that came with my TomTom that did actually work.)

Works fine, 21 Aug 2008
This holder has worked fine for me. Start with a clean windscreen, moisten the cup a little, stick it on firmly, and it will stay on for ever. I've even used this holder stuck onto the speedometer of my motorbike (VFR800). The vibration and bumps are far greater than in a car, and it didn't budge.

The charger works well too, and so I'd certainly recommend this product.

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Poor quality does not win the day, 24 Oct 2008
Ordered this to replace the original mount lost on holiday, and didn't actually need the charger. This is a shame as this is the sole part of the product that actually worked fine.

The mount on the other hand was simply rubbish - it didn't fit the TomTom very well but I thought I'd live with that and perhaps add a bit of tape to hold it in place. But the real disaster was the suction cup which held the window for all of 5-10 seconds before falling off no matter what I did. Noticed that the plastic ring below the sucker was snapped-not sure if this was me or as it arrived, but it didn't help this mediocre product to be anything other than fit for for the rubbish bin.

Never had a problem, 11 Oct 2008
We have two Tom Tom's and a Navman and have never experienced a single problem with screen holders; in fact I have never had one fall off ever. I keep the screen clean and never moisten the suction cup.

The Weakest Link: TomTom could easily do better, 18 Sep 2008
The windscreen sucker works up to now for me, but I keep the inside of the windscreen scrupulously clean (a fag, since black dust collects on it all the time), store the sucker in a polythene bag to keep dust off, and breathe on the sucker to moisten it with condensation. But it's ridiculous to expect it to work forever even so. What it needs is cheap spare suction cups and one spare included with each new windscreen mount. Who wants to wait for a replacement when the first one stops working? Having to buy a whole new mount and a charger each time is ridiculous and environmentally unfriendly. Moreover TomTom don't let on that meticulous cleanliness is vital.

I wish that satnav manufacturers would devise a mounting system that does not show thieves by a ring on the windscreen or some other clue that they should smash a window to see if the satnav is in the glove compartment.

It's hard to imagine car manufacturers installing a standard socket for loose satnavs, since they probably want to end up installing their own OEM versions and make money on those. But I find portable TomTom satnavs better on the whole than the satnav fitted in a recent Honda Civic. Separate satnavs can have a much shorter product cycle, and a map update on the Honda satnav cost more than my TomTom including its maps. What's more, the map update for the Honda did not stop it giving daft directions at times. The TomTom lives by my PC when not in use and is updated all the time for free, but updating the Honda satnav is much harder and ridiculously expensive.

TomTom provide great value for money, but the windscreen mount lets down an otherwise great product.

Totally useless, 07 Sep 2008
Even though I knew other reviewers had given this product a poor rating, I still bought it on the assumption that I could succeed where others had failed.

I couldn't. No matter how much a try, I cannot get the holder to stay attached to the screen for more than 20 minutes.

Totally useless - 1 star.

(Still can't figure out why TomTom aren't selling the same holder that came with my TomTom that did actually work.)

Works fine, 21 Aug 2008
This holder has worked fine for me. Start with a clean windscreen, moisten the cup a little, stick it on firmly, and it will stay on for ever. I've even used this holder stuck onto the speedometer of my motorbike (VFR800). The vibration and bumps are far greater than in a car, and it didn't budge.

The charger works well too, and so I'd certainly recommend this product.

Beware, does not fit the new XL v2, 17 Oct 2008
I bought this case together with the tomtom one xl v2; the one with the new easy port mounting on the back. I think that the quality of the Hama case is great and well worth the money. However it does not fit the new xl as it has no allowance for the easy port mount clipped on the back.
Hope this helps you choose the right case for the 'new' tomtom one xl.

Excellent case, 07 Oct 2008
At this price it's absolutely unbeatable. It keeps the Sat Nav safe and warm with room for the power cable as well. Excellent value.

Great value, 01 Sep 2008
Space for your TomTom One XL and the in-car charger. A central flap protects the screen of the device, and the charger fits into its own pocket. Construction is solid and it looks good. Great value for the price!

Good value, 09 Aug 2008
This is a good quality product at a reasonable price. It fits the tomtom one xl perfectly in it's protected compartment. It also has another compartment with room for a charger etc.

Excellent buy

ANOTHER EXCELLENT QUALITY HAMA CASE, 19 Jun 2008
Well made and good value for money, much better value than the current £19.99 you pay for a lesser quality branded Tom Tom case. Case has a tough outer shell which protects GPS and a spacious section for the in charger to be stored. Recommend purchase.

Poor quality does not win the day, 24 Oct 2008
Ordered this to replace the original mount lost on holiday, and didn't actually need the charger. This is a shame as this is the sole part of the product that actually worked fine.

The mount on the other hand was simply rubbish - it didn't fit the TomTom very well but I thought I'd live with that and perhaps add a bit of tape to hold it in place. But the real disaster was the suction cup which held the window for all of 5-10 seconds before falling off no matter what I did. Noticed that the plastic ring below the sucker was snapped-not sure if this was me or as it arrived, but it didn't help this mediocre product to be anything other than fit for for the rubbish bin.

Never had a problem, 11 Oct 2008
We have two Tom Tom's and a Navman and have never experienced a single problem with screen holders; in fact I have never had one fall off ever. I keep the screen clean and never moisten the suction cup.

The Weakest Link: TomTom could easily do better, 18 Sep 2008
The windscreen sucker works up to now for me, but I keep the inside of the windscreen scrupulously clean (a fag, since black dust collects on it all the time), store the sucker in a polythene bag to keep dust off, and breathe on the sucker to moisten it with condensation. But it's ridiculous to expect it to work forever even so. What it needs is cheap spare suction cups and one spare included with each new windscreen mount. Who wants to wait for a replacement when the first one stops working? Having to buy a whole new mount and a charger each time is ridiculous and environmentally unfriendly. Moreover TomTom don't let on that meticulous cleanliness is vital.

I wish that satnav manufacturers would devise a mounting system that does not show thieves by a ring on the windscreen or some other clue that they should smash a window to see if the satnav is in the glove compartment.

It's hard to imagine car manufacturers installing a standard socket for loose satnavs, since they probably want to end up installing their own OEM versions and make money on those. But I find portable TomTom satnavs better on the whole than the satnav fitted in a recent Honda Civic. Separate satnavs can have a much shorter product cycle, and a map update on the Honda satnav cost more than my TomTom including its maps. What's more, the map update for the Honda did not stop it giving daft directions at times. The TomTom lives by my PC when not in use and is updated all the time for free, but updating the Honda satnav is much harder and ridiculously expensive.

TomTom provide great value for money, but the windscreen mount lets down an otherwise great product.

Totally useless, 07 Sep 2008
Even though I knew other reviewers had given this product a poor rating, I still bought it on the assumption that I could succeed where others had failed.

I couldn't. No matter how much a try, I cannot get the holder to stay attached to the screen for more than 20 minutes.

Totally useless - 1 star.

(Still can't figure out why TomTom aren't selling the same holder that came with my TomTom that did actually work.)

Works fine, 21 Aug 2008
This holder has worked fine for me. Start with a clean windscreen, moisten the cup a little, stick it on firmly, and it will stay on for ever. I've even used this holder stuck onto the speedometer of my motorbike (VFR800). The vibration and bumps are far greater than in a car, and it didn't budge.

The charger works well too, and so I'd certainly recommend this product.

Beware, does not fit the new XL v2, 17 Oct 2008
I bought this case together with the tomtom one xl v2; the one with the new easy port mounting on the back. I think that the quality of the Hama case is great and well worth the money. However it does not fit the new xl as it has no allowance for the easy port mount clipped on the back.
Hope this helps you choose the right case for the 'new' tomtom one xl.

Excellent case, 07 Oct 2008
At this price it's absolutely unbeatable. It keeps the Sat Nav safe and warm with room for the power cable as well. Excellent value.

Great value, 01 Sep 2008
Space for your TomTom One XL and the in-car charger. A central flap protects the screen of the device, and the charger fits into its own pocket. Construction is solid and it looks good. Great value for the price!

Good value, 09 Aug 2008
This is a good quality product at a reasonable price. It fits the tomtom one xl perfectly in it's protected compartment. It also has another compartment with room for a charger etc.

Excellent buy

ANOTHER EXCELLENT QUALITY HAMA CASE, 19 Jun 2008
Well made and good value for money, much better value than the current £19.99 you pay for a lesser quality branded Tom Tom case. Case has a tough outer shell which protects GPS and a spacious section for the in charger to be stored. Recommend purchase.


mandy from cornwall, 28 Oct 2008
very pleased with the review it helped me make my choice to buy, ths will be very good for my husband as we will be going on 12 hour flight thankyou to everyone.
mandy from cornwall

help ??!!, 25 Oct 2008
Sony DVPFX720W - 7inch Portable DVD Player
Whats with the slider switch ? Sometimes it starts, sometimes it doesn't, sometimes it stays on, sometimes it cuts out.
Why they ruined a great product with this stupid switch beats me !!

It's a Sony...it does what it should do and does it well., 24 Oct 2008
I originally bought the Toshiba SDP71S from Amazon, but quickly returned it upon learning that it jumped/skipped with a great many home authored DVD's. The Shinco models looked good, but reading reviews it became apparent that they too struggled with various writeable media. So that left me with one choice as far as I was concerned - Sony - the brand you turn to if you want something to do the job well, and do it for many years without breaking.

The DVPFX720W (W for white) looked a class act the moment I took it from the box. Upon loading a disc I was surprised to notice that despite having the same 480x234 resolution as the Toshiba I had returned, it's display was 1000x better, and also better than the previous portable I had owned, a Bush model. The Sony's clarity, colour and contrast were all FAR superior to any 7inch player I had seen in action - perhaps because of the 12bit video DAC this player uses. The sound from the internal speakers was also better than the models I have used in the past as it utilizes a 96 kHz/24bit audio DAC, but like with any portable player, the small speakers pack relatively little bass...and the sound only ever comes into its own on these machines via the use of headphones - and with headphones, especially good quality ones, the sound is very powerful and bassy. DivX and Xvid playback was a dream - I loaded a DVD-RW with 3 DivX films and 3 Xvid films and the machine quickly loaded all six to allow me to choose which I watched first, and all played through without incident. The unit limits the name of DivX/Xvid files to 14 characters in length, but the Toshiba I returned limited them to only 8 characters...so that was also an improvement on what I'm used to. I then tried the full range of DVD+/-R/RW and all played back without incident...happy days! The battery EASILY makes its 5 hours advertised usage when you turn the backlight down and use headphones. The battery is also better than those with my previous players as it doesn't stick out of the back like a sore thumb, but rather attaches perfectly flat to the bottom of the unit...so as not to increase the overall footprint. Note that a five hour capacity takes a five hour charge.

As regards accessories, the Sony DVPFX720 comes with: A 5 hour Li-Poly battery, AC mains cable, 12v car cable charger, AV in/out cable and the obligatory remote control. No carry case/mounting straps or headphones like you get with some brands, but then again other brands don't put all the expense into the actual main device like Sony has here. [Note that Amazon sell portable DVD carry cases with car mounting straps if you really need one]. The outside white sections of the player are made of metal, and the gloss finish is utterly beautiful...quite what you'd expect from Sony. The embossed silver Sony logo on the top completes a very elegant look. On the side there are 2x headphone inputs, an optical audio out socket (optical mini jack adapter needed) and a switchable AV input/output socket. This will allow you to connect the player to a larger screen TV, or monitor output from your other AV devices on the player's small screen, depending on the player's input/output switch position. On the other side of the unit there is a USB input - sadly the manual only states that this is for MP3 and JPEG use....not for DivX files, which is a great shame, as that would have been incredibly handy. I will not be deducting points from the overall score for that, though, as the player's pluses far outweigh this one niggle - and I never even knew it had a USB input until I got it. Overall I think the player fully deserves its five shiny stars. Just buy it.....I can assure you, you will not regret it.

PIGGING USELESS, 18 Oct 2008
I don't understand how other people have got DIVX to play on this thing, I certainly haven't managed it, it couldn't even play the DIVX activation disc that I burned.

And I found out afterwards that you can't mod Sony players to be region free, another reason to stay clear of them.

I wouldn't wipe my bum on this thing.

The support for this items is very poor, 25 Sep 2008
The product itself would have been fine. However the product delivered was damaged. The UK power point had been forced into the package and damaged the item.

After three weeks and numerous calls a refund was paid but we were still charged a delivery charge.

I would not recommend this supplier.

Want to decide for yourself where you put your TomTom GO 520/720? The alternative mount kit gives you the flexibility to mount your GO where you want it. Attach your device to the windscreen at absolutely any angle or use the adhesive plate to mount it on your dashboard.

Poor quality does not win the day, 24 Oct 2008
Ordered this to replace the original mount lost on holiday, and didn't actually need the charger. This is a shame as this is the sole part of the product that actually worked fine.

The mount on the other hand was simply rubbish - it didn't fit the TomTom very well but I thought I'd live with that and perhaps add a bit of tape to hold it in place. But the real disaster was the suction cup which held the window for all of 5-10 seconds before falling off no matter what I did. Noticed that the plastic ring below the sucker was snapped-not sure if this was me or as it arrived, but it didn't help this mediocre product to be anything other than fit for for the rubbish bin.

Never had a problem, 11 Oct 2008
We have two Tom Tom's and a Navman and have never experienced a single problem with screen holders; in fact I have never had one fall off ever. I keep the screen clean and never moisten the suction cup.

The Weakest Link: TomTom could easily do better, 18 Sep 2008
The windscreen sucker works up to now for me, but I keep the inside of the windscreen scrupulously clean (a fag, since black dust collects on it all the time), store the sucker in a polythene bag to keep dust off, and breathe on the sucker to moisten it with condensation. But it's ridiculous to expect it to work forever even so. What it needs is cheap spare suction cups and one spare included with each new windscreen mount. Who wants to wait for a replacement when the first one stops working? Having to buy a whole new mount and a charger each time is ridiculous and environmentally unfriendly. Moreover TomTom don't let on that meticulous cleanliness is vital.

I wish that satnav manufacturers would devise a mounting system that does not show thieves by a ring on the windscreen or some other clue that they should smash a window to see if the satnav is in the glove compartment.

It's hard to imagine car manufacturers installing a standard socket for loose satnavs, since they probably want to end up installing their own OEM versions and make money on those. But I find portable TomTom satnavs better on the whole than the satnav fitted in a recent Honda Civic. Separate satnavs can have a much shorter product cycle, and a map update on the Honda satnav cost more than my TomTom including its maps. What's more, the map update for the Honda did not stop it giving daft directions at times. The TomTom lives by my PC when not in use and is updated all the time for free, but updating the Honda satnav is much harder and ridiculously expensive.

TomTom provide great value for money, but the windscreen mount lets down an otherwise great product.

Totally useless, 07 Sep 2008
Even though I knew other reviewers had given this product a poor rating, I still bought it on the assumption that I could succeed where others had failed.

I couldn't. No matter how much a try, I cannot get the holder to stay attached to the screen for more than 20 minutes.

Totally useless - 1 star.

(Still can't figure out why TomTom aren't selling the same holder that came with my TomTom that did actually work.)

Works fine, 21 Aug 2008
This holder has worked fine for me. Start with a clean windscreen, moisten the cup a little, stick it on firmly, and it will stay on for ever. I've even used this holder stuck onto the speedometer of my motorbike (VFR800). The vibration and bumps are far greater than in a car, and it didn't budge.

The charger works well too, and so I'd certainly recommend this product.

Beware, does not fit the new XL v2, 17 Oct 2008
I bought this case together with the tomtom one xl v2; the one with the new easy port mounting on the back. I think that the quality of the Hama case is great and well worth the money. However it does not fit the new xl as it has no allowance for the easy port mount clipped on the back.
Hope this helps you choose the right case for the 'new' tomtom one xl.

Excellent case, 07 Oct 2008
At this price it's absolutely unbeatable. It keeps the Sat Nav safe and warm with room for the power cable as well. Excellent value.

Great value, 01 Sep 2008
Space for your TomTom One XL and the in-car charger. A central flap protects the screen of the device, and the charger fits into its own pocket. Construction is solid and it looks good. Great value for the price!

Good value, 09 Aug 2008
This is a good quality product at a reasonable price. It fits the tomtom one xl perfectly in it's protected compartment. It also has another compartment with room for a charger etc.

Excellent buy

ANOTHER EXCELLENT QUALITY HAMA CASE, 19 Jun 2008
Well made and good value for money, much better value than the current £19.99 you pay for a lesser quality branded Tom Tom case. Case has a tough outer shell which protects GPS and a spacious section for the in charger to be stored. Recommend purchase.


mandy from cornwall, 28 Oct 2008
very pleased with the review it helped me make my choice to buy, ths will be very good for my husband as we will be going on 12 hour flight thankyou to everyone.
mandy from cornwall

help ??!!, 25 Oct 2008
Sony DVPFX720W - 7inch Portable DVD Player
Whats with the slider switch ? Sometimes it starts, sometimes it doesn't, sometimes it stays on, sometimes it cuts out.
Why they ruined a great product with this stupid switch beats me !!

It's a Sony...it does what it should do and does it well., 24 Oct 2008
I originally bought the Toshiba SDP71S from Amazon, but quickly returned it upon learning that it jumped/skipped with a great many home authored DVD's. The Shinco models looked good, but reading reviews it became apparent that they too struggled with various writeable media. So that left me with one choice as far as I was concerned - Sony - the brand you turn to if you want something to do the job well, and do it for many years without breaking.

The DVPFX720W (W for white) looked a class act the moment I took it from the box. Upon loading a disc I was surprised to notice that despite having the same 480x234 resolution as the Toshiba I had returned, it's display was 1000x better, and also better than the previous portable I had owned, a Bush model. The Sony's clarity, colour and contrast were all FAR superior to any 7inch player I had seen in action - perhaps because of the 12bit video DAC this player uses. The sound from the internal speakers was also better than the models I have used in the past as it utilizes a 96 kHz/24bit audio DAC, but like with any portable player, the small speakers pack relatively little bass...and the sound only ever comes into its own on these machines via the use of headphones - and with headphones, especially good quality ones, the sound is very powerful and bassy. DivX and Xvid playback was a dream - I loaded a DVD-RW with 3 DivX films and 3 Xvid films and the machine quickly loaded all six to allow me to choose which I watched first, and all played through without incident. The unit limits the name of DivX/Xvid files to 14 characters in length, but the Toshiba I returned limited them to only 8 characters...so that was also an improvement on what I'm used to. I then tried the full range of DVD+/-R/RW and all played back without incident...happy days! The battery EASILY makes its 5 hours advertised usage when you turn the backlight down and use headphones. The battery is also better than those with my previous players as it doesn't stick out of the back like a sore thumb, but rather attaches perfectly flat to the bottom of the unit...so as not to increase the overall footprint. Note that a five hour capacity takes a five hour charge.

As regards accessories, the Sony DVPFX720 comes with: A 5 hour Li-Poly battery, AC mains cable, 12v car cable charger, AV in/out cable and the obligatory remote control. No carry case/mounting straps or headphones like you get with some brands, but then again other brands don't put all the expense into the actual main device like Sony has here. [Note that Amazon sell portable DVD carry cases with car mounting straps if you really need one]. The outside white sections of the player are made of metal, and the gloss finish is utterly beautiful...quite what you'd expect from Sony. The embossed silver Sony logo on the top completes a very elegant look. On the side there are 2x headphone inputs, an optical audio out socket (optical mini jack adapter needed) and a switchable AV input/output socket. This will allow you to connect the player to a larger screen TV, or monitor output from your other AV devices on the player's small screen, depending on the player's input/output switch position. On the other side of the unit there is a USB input - sadly the manual only states that this is for MP3 and JPEG use....not for DivX files, which is a great shame, as that would have been incredibly handy. I will not be deducting points from the overall score for that, though, as the player's pluses far outweigh this one niggle - and I never even knew it had a USB input until I got it. Overall I think the player fully deserves its five shiny stars. Just buy it.....I can assure you, you will not regret it.

PIGGING USELESS, 18 Oct 2008
I don't understand how other people have got DIVX to play on this thing, I certainly haven't managed it, it couldn't even play the DIVX activation disc that I burned.

And I found out afterwards that you can't mod Sony players to be region free, another reason to stay clear of them.

I wouldn't wipe my bum on this thing.

The support for this items is very poor, 25 Sep 2008
The product itself would have been fine. However the product delivered was damaged. The UK power point had been forced into the package and damaged the item.

After three weeks and numerous calls a refund was paid but we were still charged a delivery charge.

I would not recommend this supplier.

Does the job., 08 Nov 2008
I have had this item in my car for over a year now and I have had no problems with it at all.
I would honestly recommend it as it certainly does the job that it is designed to do.

Summer use only - worthless product, 05 Nov 2008
It doesn't cost much but this windscreen mount is, nevertheless, a complete waste of money. In winter, when windows attract condensation, the suction pad pops off due to the high moisture content.
Then, if you heat your window to remove that condensation, well, you can guarantee the sucker will detach itself within minutes because it has dried-out.

My £150 tom-tom satellite navigator repeatedly fell off when I was driving - dangerous if I was referring to it on a busy road, because of the sudden distraction - and in fact now has a scratched screen due to catapulting onto the floor when the suction pad of this window mount popped off for the umpteenth time.

I drive a company car, and didn't want a Tom-tom mount that glued to the dashboard (obviously because it's not my car), but because this useless device didn't do its job, I'm now left with the Tom-tom resting on the passenger seat, where I can't see it unless I take my eyes off the road and risk a collision..

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Poor quality does not win the day, 24 Oct 2008
Ordered this to replace the original mount lost on holiday, and didn't actually need the charger. This is a shame as this is the sole part of the product that actually worked fine.

The mount on the other hand was simply rubbish - it didn't fit the TomTom very well but I thought I'd live with that and perhaps add a bit of tape to hold it in place. But the real disaster was the suction cup which held the window for all of 5-10 seconds before falling off no matter what I did. Noticed that the plastic ring below the sucker was snapped-not sure if this was me or as it arrived, but it didn't help this mediocre product to be anything other than fit for for the rubbish bin.

Never had a problem, 11 Oct 2008
We have two Tom Tom's and a Navman and have never experienced a single problem with screen holders; in fact I have never had one fall off ever. I keep the screen clean and never moisten the suction cup.

The Weakest Link: TomTom could easily do better, 18 Sep 2008
The windscreen sucker works up to now for me, but I keep the inside of the windscreen scrupulously clean (a fag, since black dust collects on it all the time), store the sucker in a polythene bag to keep dust off, and breathe on the sucker to moisten it with condensation. But it's ridiculous to expect it to work forever even so. What it needs is cheap spare suction cups and one spare included with each new windscreen mount. Who wants to wait for a replacement when the first one stops working? Having to buy a whole new mount and a charger each time is ridiculous and environmentally unfriendly. Moreover TomTom don't let on that meticulous cleanliness is vital.

I wish that satnav manufacturers would devise a mounting system that does not show thieves by a ring on the windscreen or some other clue that they should smash a window to see if the satnav is in the glove compartment.

It's hard to imagine car manufacturers installing a standard socket for loose satnavs, since they probably want to end up installing their own OEM versions and make money on those. But I find portable TomTom satnavs better on the whole than the satnav fitted in a recent Honda Civic. Separate satnavs can have a much shorter product cycle, and a map update on the Honda satnav cost more than my TomTom including its maps. What's more, the map update for the Honda did not stop it giving daft directions at times. The TomTom lives by my PC when not in use and is updated all the time for free, but updating the Honda satnav is much harder and ridiculously expensive.

TomTom provide great value for money, but the windscreen mount lets down an otherwise great product.

Totally useless, 07 Sep 2008
Even though I knew other reviewers had given this product a poor rating, I still bought it on the assumption that I could succeed where others had failed.

I couldn't. No matter how much a try, I cannot get the holder to stay attached to the screen for more than 20 minutes.

Totally useless - 1 star.

(Still can't figure out why TomTom aren't selling the same holder that came with my TomTom that did actually work.)

Works fine, 21 Aug 2008
This holder has worked fine for me. Start with a clean windscreen, moisten the cup a little, stick it on firmly, and it will stay on for ever. I've even used this holder stuck onto the speedometer of my motorbike (VFR800). The vibration and bumps are far greater than in a car, and it didn't budge.

The charger works well too, and so I'd certainly recommend this product.

Beware, does not fit the new XL v2, 17 Oct 2008
I bought this case together with the tomtom one xl v2; the one with the new easy port mounting on the back. I think that the quality of the Hama case is great and well worth the money. However it does not fit the new xl as it has no allowance for the easy port mount clipped on the back.
Hope this helps you choose the right case for the 'new' tomtom one xl.

Excellent case, 07 Oct 2008
At this price it's absolutely unbeatable. It keeps the Sat Nav safe and warm with room for the power cable as well. Excellent value.

Great value, 01 Sep 2008
Space for your TomTom One XL and the in-car charger. A central flap protects the screen of the device, and the charger fits into its own pocket. Construction is solid and it looks good. Great value for the price!

Good value, 09 Aug 2008
This is a good quality product at a reasonable price. It fits the tomtom one xl perfectly in it's protected compartment. It also has another compartment with room for a charger etc.

Excellent buy

ANOTHER EXCELLENT QUALITY HAMA CASE, 19 Jun 2008
Well made and good value for money, much better value than the current £19.99 you pay for a lesser quality branded Tom Tom case. Case has a tough outer shell which protects GPS and a spacious section for the in charger to be stored. Recommend purchase.


mandy from cornwall, 28 Oct 2008
very pleased with the review it helped me make my choice to buy, ths will be very good for my husband as we will be going on 12 hour flight thankyou to everyone.
mandy from cornwall

help ??!!, 25 Oct 2008
Sony DVPFX720W - 7inch Portable DVD Player
Whats with the slider switch ? Sometimes it starts, sometimes it doesn't, sometimes it stays on, sometimes it cuts out.
Why they ruined a great product with this stupid switch beats me !!

It's a Sony...it does what it should do and does it well., 24 Oct 2008
I originally bought the Toshiba SDP71S from Amazon, but quickly returned it upon learning that it jumped/skipped with a great many home authored DVD's. The Shinco models looked good, but reading reviews it became apparent that they too struggled with various writeable media. So that left me with one choice as far as I was concerned - Sony - the brand you turn to if you want something to do the job well, and do it for many years without breaking.

The DVPFX720W (W for white) looked a class act the moment I took it from the box. Upon loading a disc I was surprised to notice that despite having the same 480x234 resolution as the Toshiba I had returned, it's display was 1000x better, and also better than the previous portable I had owned, a Bush model. The Sony's clarity, colour and contrast were all FAR superior to any 7inch player I had seen in action - perhaps because of the 12bit video DAC this player uses. The sound from the internal speakers was also better than the models I have used in the past as it utilizes a 96 kHz/24bit audio DAC, but like with any portable player, the small speakers pack relatively little bass...and the sound only ever comes into its own on these machines via the use of headphones - and with headphones, especially good quality ones, the sound is very powerful and bassy. DivX and Xvid playback was a dream - I loaded a DVD-RW with 3 DivX films and 3 Xvid films and the machine quickly loaded all six to allow me to choose which I watched first, and all played through without incident. The unit limits the name of DivX/Xvid files to 14 characters in length, but the Toshiba I returned limited them to only 8 characters...so that was also an improvement on what I'm used to. I then tried the full range of DVD+/-R/RW and all played back without incident...happy days! The battery EASILY makes its 5 hours advertised usage when you turn the backlight down and use headphones. The battery is also better than those with my previous players as it doesn't stick out of the back like a sore thumb, but rather attaches perfectly flat to the bottom of the unit...so as not to increase the overall footprint. Note that a five hour capacity takes a five hour charge.

As regards accessories, the Sony DVPFX720 comes with: A 5 hour Li-Poly battery, AC mains cable, 12v car cable charger, AV in/out cable and the obligatory remote control. No carry case/mounting straps or headphones like you get with some brands, but then again other brands don't put all the expense into the actual main device like Sony has here. [Note that Amazon sell portable DVD carry cases with car mounting straps if you really need one]. The outside white sections of the player are made of metal, and the gloss finish is utterly beautiful...quite what you'd expect from Sony. The embossed silver Sony logo on the top completes a very elegant look. On the side there are 2x headphone inputs, an optical audio out socket (optical mini jack adapter needed) and a switchable AV input/output socket. This will allow you to connect the player to a larger screen TV, or monitor output from your other AV devices on the player's small screen, depending on the player's input/output switch position. On the other side of the unit there is a USB input - sadly the manual only states that this is for MP3 and JPEG use....not for DivX files, which is a great shame, as that would have been incredibly handy. I will not be deducting points from the overall score for that, though, as the player's pluses far outweigh this one niggle - and I never even knew it had a USB input until I got it. Overall I think the player fully deserves its five shiny stars. Just buy it.....I can assure you, you will not regret it.

PIGGING USELESS, 18 Oct 2008
I don't understand how other people have got DIVX to play on this thing, I certainly haven't managed it, it couldn't even play the DIVX activation disc that I burned.

And I found out afterwards that you can't mod Sony players to be region free, another reason to stay clear of them.

I wouldn't wipe my bum on this thing.

The support for this items is very poor, 25 Sep 2008
The product itself would have been fine. However the product delivered was damaged. The UK power point had been forced into the package and damaged the item.

After three weeks and numerous calls a refund was paid but we were still charged a delivery charge.

I would not recommend this supplier.

Does the job., 08 Nov 2008
I have had this item in my car for over a year now and I have had no problems with it at all.
I would honestly recommend it as it certainly does the job that it is designed to do.

Summer use only - worthless product, 05 Nov 2008
It doesn't cost much but this windscreen mount is, nevertheless, a complete waste of money. In winter, when windows attract condensation, the suction pad pops off due to the high moisture content.
Then, if you heat your window to remove that condensation, well, you can guarantee the sucker will detach itself within minutes because it has dried-out.

My £150 tom-tom satellite navigator repeatedly fell off when I was driving - dangerous if I was referring to it on a busy road, because of the sudden distraction - and in fact now has a scratched screen due to catapulting onto the floor when the suction pad of this window mount popped off for the umpteenth time.

I drive a company car, and didn't want a Tom-tom mount that glued to the dashboard (obviously because it's not my car), but because this useless device didn't do its job, I'm now left with the Tom-tom resting on the passenger seat, where I can't see it unless I take my eyes off the road and risk a collision..


Parrot CK3100, 30 Sep 2008
After trawling through the internet and finding which bluetooth unit to buy, the only option was a parrot based one. However, the choice between a 3000 & 3100 LCD versin was the fact that I could see if the mother-in-law was calling !!!!

I purchased the CK3100 and a loom for my stereo and they arrived within 24hrs. Being quite a technical person installation was very straight forward. If you are handy with a screwdriver and take care on removing facias etc then this is a straight forward job. I located all the cables and control units by removing my glove box and putting them out of sight. The downside is the manual is very vague when it comes to connecting to your headset it does not tell you if you need an additional connecting lead from your stereo to your headset. Also, on some cars you need to swap over the two fuse carriers. This can be found online, but not in the manual. This sort of information you have to find out for yourself. If installation is an issue there are several automotive companies that will install the unit for less than £200. BMW charge £325 !!!!!!!!

After installation which I did in a very slow methodical manner (which took me an hour) I put the unit to test. Operation of the unit along with pairing is described sufficiently in the manual. I set my phone, the wife's phone and the daughter's phone to pair with the unit. As the unit will only utilise the one it picks up first, it is very simple to connect to another of the paired phones if required.

The voice commands are recorded easily and you do not have to use the words they instruct you to i.e. 'Phone', you could use 'Call' for example or 'Hang Up' where you can use 'End'.

The only downside is the because when the voice commands are recorded, the radio is muted. When you are driving hoever you have your stereo on. With this, if it is too high, the unit will not pick up your voice to make a hands free call. The only way around this is to either turn the stereo volume down or off. Not a big problem, but then again not hands free.

I have also managed to upgrade the software on the unit using a laptop and bluetooth connection. This was very simple and well described on the Parrot website where you can download the software application, latest software and instructions on how to upgrade software for free.

The clarity of sound making and receiving calls is excellent and no-one has yet informed me that they have had issues when making or taking calls using the Parrot unit.

The wife and daughter are not technically minded (no disrespect) and nor are they at the front or middle of the queue when it comes to gadgetry of an electronic nature, but they found it very simple to use.

All in all £89 for a Parrot unit and a connecting loom for my headset = Bargain. Far cheaper than an OEM.

It does have a serious limitation, 13 Aug 2008
I had mine professionally installed so encountered no issues there.

I find I have to manually activate the voice-recognition prompt by pushing the green button, but then have no problem in the unit recognising the name I want to phone. Not as it should be, but not a major issue.

The main and very serious criticism is the sound quality at the "other" end. The person I'm speaking to, invariably has real difficulties in hearing me because of background noise - the faster the vehicle speed, the worse the reception for the other party.

In the car, I can hear very well so am not distracted by having to strain to hear what is being said, but many times I've been asked to call back when I've finished my journey because I can't be heard. That is not acceptable.

My daughter has the same CK3100 and experiences the same problem - above 50mph hearing by the other party becomes difficult and does reach the level of impossible. I drive a Focus any daughter a Yaris so bigger vehicles with less background-noise may not suffer as badly.

I assume this problem is recognised by the manufacturer as some other Parrot units have 2 microphones but I don't know if these units are better.

This is a real and not exaggerated problem - if you want to buy a Parrot, check out the units with 2 microphones and test it at the other end, with the vehicle travelling at 55mph+ not inside the car where reception is excellent.



Parrot 3100, 01 Aug 2008
Great product. It took my 17 yr old son no more than 30 mins to fit it including running wires behind the dash. Being 17 he did not even look at the fitting instructions. Very simple to fit.

Definately worth the money..., 12 May 2008
Firstly, let me say that the instructions are rubbish! However, once you've pulled out your stereo unit it is very obvious how to connect the unit and anyone with half a brain can work out how to fit it. It takes about 10 mins for basic installation. If you want a tidy installation it took me about half an hour to wire it in neatly.
I got this option because I thought that the colour screen version was gimmicky but I still wanted to be able to se who was calling.
The sound quality is excellent and the microphone is very good (you dont find yourself shouting ever). The volume on my unit does seem to be very high but I think thats the stereos fault... The stereo mute function is brilliant.
Overall the unit is great. The Bluetooth connection is flawless; it is so much easier and safer than trying to stand up in the car to pull the phone from your pocket like before. Would definately recommend this unit.

O my god !!!, 09 May 2008
It arrived and i opened the packet and thought "o my god" all these wires, but please do not let this put you off. After getting over the shock and reading the instructions, i took my radio out and connected the kit as per instructions. The hardest bit turned out to be hiding the wire's. This is a very good and easy kit to fit. Having seen what they charge to fit this it has got me thinking that i would offer to fit these kits nad make some dosh on the side. In all it was up and running in 15 mins.

Sonys worldwide reputation for creating unique attractive high-quality advanced technology products rests on a long line of innovations embraced by people from all walks of life. With a diverse product lineup serving a variety of lifestyles and industries Sony continuously strives to introduce new products and technologies to meet changing market needs.

Poor quality does not win the day, 24 Oct 2008
Ordered this to replace the original mount lost on holiday, and didn't actually need the charger. This is a shame as this is the sole part of the product that actually worked fine.

The mount on the other hand was simply rubbish - it didn't fit the TomTom very well but I thought I'd live with that and perhaps add a bit of tape to hold it in place. But the real disaster was the suction cup which held the window for all of 5-10 seconds before falling off no matter what I did. Noticed that the plastic ring below the sucker was snapped-not sure if this was me or as it arrived, but it didn't help this mediocre product to be anything other than fit for for the rubbish bin.

Never had a problem, 11 Oct 2008
We have two Tom Tom's and a Navman and have never experienced a single problem with screen holders; in fact I have never had one fall off ever. I keep the screen clean and never moisten the suction cup.

The Weakest Link: TomTom could easily do better, 18 Sep 2008
The windscreen sucker works up to now for me, but I keep the inside of the windscreen scrupulously clean (a fag, since black dust collects on it all the time), store the sucker in a polythene bag to keep dust off, and breathe on the sucker to moisten it with condensation. But it's ridiculous to expect it to work forever even so. What it needs is cheap spare suction cups and one spare included with each new windscreen mount. Who wants to wait for a replacement when the first one stops working? Having to buy a whole new mount and a charger each time is ridiculous and environmentally unfriendly. Moreover TomTom don't let on that meticulous cleanliness is vital.

I wish that satnav manufacturers would devise a mounting system that does not show thieves by a ring on the windscreen or some other clue that they should smash a window to see if the satnav is in the glove compartment.

It's hard to imagine car manufacturers installing a standard socket for loose satnavs, since they probably want to end up installing their own OEM versions and make money on those. But I find portable TomTom satnavs better on the whole than the satnav fitted in a recent Honda Civic. Separate satnavs can have a much shorter product cycle, and a map update on the Honda satnav cost more than my TomTom including its maps. What's more, the map update for the Honda did not stop it giving daft directions at times. The TomTom lives by my PC when not in use and is updated all the time for free, but updating the Honda satnav is much harder and ridiculously expensive.

TomTom provide great value for money, but the windscreen mount lets down an otherwise great product.

Totally useless, 07 Sep 2008
Even though I knew other reviewers had given this product a poor rating, I still bought it on the assumption that I could succeed where others had failed.

I couldn't. No matter how much a try, I cannot get the holder to stay attached to the screen for more than 20 minutes.

Totally useless - 1 star.

(Still can't figure out why TomTom aren't selling the same holder that came with my TomTom that did actually work.)

Works fine, 21 Aug 2008
This holder has worked fine for me. Start with a clean windscreen, moisten the cup a little, stick it on firmly, and it will stay on for ever. I've even used this holder stuck onto the speedometer of my motorbike (VFR800). The vibration and bumps are far greater than in a car, and it didn't budge.

The charger works well too, and so I'd certainly recommend this product.

Beware, does not fit the new XL v2, 17 Oct 2008
I bought this case together with the tomtom one xl v2; the one with the new easy port mounting on the back. I think that the quality of the Hama case is great and well worth the money. However it does not fit the new xl as it has no allowance for the easy port mount clipped on the back.
Hope this helps you choose the right case for the 'new' tomtom one xl.

Excellent case, 07 Oct 2008
At this price it's absolutely unbeatable. It keeps the Sat Nav safe and warm with room for the power cable as well. Excellent value.

Great value, 01 Sep 2008
Space for your TomTom One XL and the in-car charger. A central flap protects the screen of the device, and the charger fits into its own pocket. Construction is solid and it looks good. Great value for the price!

Good value, 09 Aug 2008
This is a good quality product at a reasonable price. It fits the tomtom one xl perfectly in it's protected compartment. It also has another compartment with room for a charger etc.

Excellent buy

ANOTHER EXCELLENT QUALITY HAMA CASE, 19 Jun 2008
Well made and good value for money, much better value than the current £19.99 you pay for a lesser quality branded Tom Tom case. Case has a tough outer shell which protects GPS and a spacious section for the in charger to be stored. Recommend purchase.


mandy from cornwall, 28 Oct 2008
very pleased with the review it helped me make my choice to buy, ths will be very good for my husband as we will be going on 12 hour flight thankyou to everyone.
mandy from cornwall

help ??!!, 25 Oct 2008
Sony DVPFX720W - 7inch Portable DVD Player
Whats with the slider switch ? Sometimes it starts, sometimes it doesn't, sometimes it stays on, sometimes it cuts out.
Why they ruined a great product with this stupid switch beats me !!

It's a Sony...it does what it should do and does it well., 24 Oct 2008
I originally bought the Toshiba SDP71S from Amazon, but quickly returned it upon learning that it jumped/skipped with a great many home authored DVD's. The Shinco models looked good, but reading reviews it became apparent that they too struggled with various writeable media. So that left me with one choice as far as I was concerned - Sony - the brand you turn to if you want something to do the job well, and do it for many years without breaking.

The DVPFX720W (W for white) looked a class act the moment I took it from the box. Upon loading a disc I was surprised to notice that despite having the same 480x234 resolution as the Toshiba I had returned, it's display was 1000x better, and also better than the previous portable I had owned, a Bush model. The Sony's clarity, colour and contrast were all FAR superior to any 7inch player I had seen in action - perhaps because of the 12bit video DAC this player uses. The sound from the internal speakers was also better than the models I have used in the past as it utilizes a 96 kHz/24bit audio DAC, but like with any portable player, the small speakers pack relatively little bass...and the sound only ever comes into its own on these machines via the use of headphones - and with headphones, especially good quality ones, the sound is very powerful and bassy. DivX and Xvid playback was a dream - I loaded a DVD-RW with 3 DivX films and 3 Xvid films and the machine quickly loaded all six to allow me to choose which I watched first, and all played through without incident. The unit limits the name of DivX/Xvid files to 14 characters in length, but the Toshiba I returned limited them to only 8 characters...so that was also an improvement on what I'm used to. I then tried the full range of DVD+/-R/RW and all played back without incident...happy days! The battery EASILY makes its 5 hours advertised usage when you turn the backlight down and use headphones. The battery is also better than those with my previous players as it doesn't stick out of the back like a sore thumb, but rather attaches perfectly flat to the bottom of the unit...so as not to increase the overall footprint. Note that a five hour capacity takes a five hour charge.

As regards accessories, the Sony DVPFX720 comes with: A 5 hour Li-Poly battery, AC mains cable, 12v car cable charger, AV in/out cable and the obligatory remote control. No carry case/mounting straps or headphones like you get with some brands, but then again other brands don't put all the expense into the actual main device like Sony has here. [Note that Amazon sell portable DVD carry cases with car mounting straps if you really need one]. The outside white sections of the player are made of metal, and the gloss finish is utterly beautiful...quite what you'd expect from Sony. The embossed silver Sony logo on the top completes a very elegant look. On the side there are 2x headphone inputs, an optical audio out socket (optical mini jack adapter needed) and a switchable AV input/output socket. This will allow you to connect the player to a larger screen TV, or monitor output from your other AV devices on the player's small screen, depending on the player's input/output switch position. On the other side of the unit there is a USB input - sadly the manual only states that this is for MP3 and JPEG use....not for DivX files, which is a great shame, as that would have been incredibly handy. I will not be deducting points from the overall score for that, though, as the player's pluses far outweigh this one niggle - and I never even knew it had a USB input until I got it. Overall I think the player fully deserves its five shiny stars. Just buy it.....I can assure you, you will not regret it.

PIGGING USELESS, 18 Oct 2008
I don't understand how other people have got DIVX to play on this thing, I certainly haven't managed it, it couldn't even play the DIVX activation disc that I burned.

And I found out afterwards that you can't mod Sony players to be region free, another reason to stay clear of them.

I wouldn't wipe my bum on this thing.

The support for this items is very poor, 25 Sep 2008
The product itself would have been fine. However the product delivered was damaged. The UK power point had been forced into the package and damaged the item.

After three weeks and numerous calls a refund was paid but we were still charged a delivery charge.

I would not recommend this supplier.

Does the job., 08 Nov 2008
I have had this item in my car for over a year now and I have had no problems with it at all.
I would honestly recommend it as it certainly does the job that it is designed to do.

Summer use only - worthless product, 05 Nov 2008
It doesn't cost much but this windscreen mount is, nevertheless, a complete waste of money. In winter, when windows attract condensation, the suction pad pops off due to the high moisture content.
Then, if you heat your window to remove that condensation, well, you can guarantee the sucker will detach itself within minutes because it has dried-out.

My £150 tom-tom satellite navigator repeatedly fell off when I was driving - dangerous if I was referring to it on a busy road, because of the sudden distraction - and in fact now has a scratched screen due to catapulting onto the floor when the suction pad of this window mount popped off for the umpteenth time.

I drive a company car, and didn't want a Tom-tom mount that glued to the dashboard (obviously because it's not my car), but because this useless device didn't do its job, I'm now left with the Tom-tom resting on the passenger seat, where I can't see it unless I take my eyes off the road and risk a collision..


Parrot CK3100, 30 Sep 2008
After trawling through the internet and finding which bluetooth unit to buy, the only option was a parrot based one. However, the choice between a 3000 & 3100 LCD versin was the fact that I could see if the mother-in-law was calling !!!!

I purchased the CK3100 and a loom for my stereo and they arrived within 24hrs. Being quite a technical person installation was very straight forward. If you are handy with a screwdriver and take care on removing facias etc then this is a straight forward job. I located all the cables and control units by removing my glove box and putting them out of sight. The downside is the manual is very vague when it comes to connecting to your headset it does not tell you if you need an additional connecting lead from your stereo to your headset. Also, on some cars you need to swap over the two fuse carriers. This can be found online, but not in the manual. This sort of information you have to find out for yourself. If installation is an issue there are several automotive companies that will install the unit for less than £200. BMW charge £325 !!!!!!!!

After installation which I did in a very slow methodical manner (which took me an hour) I put the unit to test. Operation of the unit along with pairing is described sufficiently in the manual. I set my phone, the wife's phone and the daughter's phone to pair with the unit. As the unit will only utilise the one it picks up first, it is very simple to connect to another of the paired phones if required.

The voice commands are recorded easily and you do not have to use the words they instruct you to i.e. 'Phone', you could use 'Call' for example or 'Hang Up' where you can use 'End'.

The only downside is the because when the voice commands are recorded, the radio is muted. When you are driving hoever you have your stereo on. With this, if it is too high, the unit will not pick up your voice to make a hands free call. The only way around this is to either turn the stereo volume down or off. Not a big problem, but then again not hands free.

I have also managed to upgrade the software on the unit using a laptop and bluetooth connection. This was very simple and well described on the Parrot website where you can download the software application, latest software and instructions on how to upgrade software for free.

The clarity of sound making and receiving calls is excellent and no-one has yet informed me that they have had issues when making or taking calls using the Parrot unit.

The wife and daughter are not technically minded (no disrespect) and nor are they at the front or middle of the queue when it comes to gadgetry of an electronic nature, but they found it very simple to use.

All in all £89 for a Parrot unit and a connecting loom for my headset = Bargain. Far cheaper than an OEM.

It does have a serious limitation, 13 Aug 2008
I had mine professionally installed so encountered no issues there.

I find I have to manually activate the voice-recognition prompt by pushing the green button, but then have no problem in the unit recognising the name I want to phone. Not as it should be, but not a major issue.

The main and very serious criticism is the sound quality at the "other" end. The person I'm speaking to, invariably has real difficulties in hearing me because of background noise - the faster the vehicle speed, the worse the reception for the other party.

In the car, I can hear very well so am not distracted by having to strain to hear what is being said, but many times I've been asked to call back when I've finished my journey because I can't be heard. That is not acceptable.

My daughter has the same CK3100 and experiences the same problem - above 50mph hearing by the other party becomes difficult and does reach the level of impossible. I drive a Focus any daughter a Yaris so bigger vehicles with less background-noise may not suffer as badly.

I assume this problem is recognised by the manufacturer as some other Parrot units have 2 microphones but I don't know if these units are better.

This is a real and not exaggerated problem - if you want to buy a Parrot, check out the units with 2 microphones and test it at the other end, with the vehicle travelling at 55mph+ not inside the car where reception is excellent.



Parrot 3100, 01 Aug 2008
Great product. It took my 17 yr old son no more than 30 mins to fit it including running wires behind the dash. Being 17 he did not even look at the fitting instructions. Very simple to fit.

Definately worth the money..., 12 May 2008
Firstly, let me say that the instructions are rubbish! However, once you've pulled out your stereo unit it is very obvious how to connect the unit and anyone with half a brain can work out how to fit it. It takes about 10 mins for basic installation. If you want a tidy installation it took me about half an hour to wire it in neatly.
I got this option because I thought that the colour screen version was gimmicky but I still wanted to be able to se who was calling.
The sound quality is excellent and the microphone is very good (you dont find yourself shouting ever). The volume on my unit does seem to be very high but I think thats the stereos fault... The stereo mute function is brilliant.
Overall the unit is great. The Bluetooth connection is flawless; it is so much easier and safer than trying to stand up in the car to pull the phone from your pocket like before. Would definately recommend this unit.

O my god !!!, 09 May 2008
It arrived and i opened the packet and thought "o my god" all these wires, but please do not let this put you off. After getting over the shock and reading the instructions, i took my radio out and connected the kit as per instructions. The hardest bit turned out to be hiding the wire's. This is a very good and easy kit to fit. Having seen what they charge to fit this it has got me thinking that i would offer to fit these kits nad make some dosh on the side. In all it was up and running in 15 mins.

Happy with purchase, 18 Oct 2008
I was nervous that this would not work because I was aware that when a cassette goes into my stereo it moves downwards behind a small metal plate - I was therefore concerned the cable would be cut or jammed - it wasn't a problem.

It does work best with the iPOD volume on full, rather than the stereo volume high up - there is a bit of hissing in between songs, but I guess that was always the case with tapes!!

I would recommend this product for those that want to use their iPOD in the car

useless, 20 Aug 2008
The mechanical noise of this adapter is so loud that it is useless for listening to music.

The Pefect Solution, 06 Aug 2008
So, I have bought this great Volkswagen Lupo, but alas! It has a tape player, and who even knows where to buy those anymore, unless they are in wire basket cages in the co-op, where the most diverse music to be found is 'Popular Brass Band Music of the 70s! Volume 3' (where to be honest, we all know they exhausted all the best 'popular brass band music of the 70s in volumes 1 & 2). Anyway... to the crux...

So I needed a solution to this problem, someway to get what I want coming out of my little car's speakers. I own a Sony Ericsson Walkman phone, which is brilliant for holding all the music I want, so the music coming out of something problem was sorted. It's just... how was I to get this music coming out of my car speakers?

I spent a good couple of weeks looking into the best solution. FM transmitters seemed to have all their little niggles and faults, from the frequency needing changing every now and then, to poor battery life. So I looked to cassette adaptors. I had owned a couple before, both bought from Argos, a couple of pounds a shot, and they were extremely poor quality, and promopty broke within a few months. I decided then to go for it, and try this time for a 'high end' cassette adaptor. And I am extremely glad I did!

The sound quality is perfect, coming out of my phone, the sound is exactly as if a cd were playing from an inbuilt cd player. The noise never becomes crackly when it gets loud either, it's good for that too, as bass isn't interferred with. As a product, it simply does as you ask, without any problems, something rare to find. Worth every penny.

I sadly have had to buy two, but through my fauly entirely; I caught the cable around my foot (I'm not even sure why) and proceeded to exit the car, and feeling my foot caught, thinking it was just a shoe lace, I pulled hard on the cable and it proceeded to break. Very sad that it happened, but again, something that could have been easily helped!

If you are even thinking of buying this adaptor as potential solution to your problems, I would struggle to advise it more.



Totally does what it says on the pack, 13 Jun 2008
Bought to connect an iPod Shuffle to the car stereo. Worked perfectly. Small amount of wow at high stereo volumes readily corrected by adjusting volume of iPod. Recommend without reservation.

Works well for me., 01 May 2008
I was going to buy a wireless transmitter for my ipod, but came across this instead. Very pleased I did, too. It works very well, even though my in-car cassette player itself is rather old and knackered. Much simpler to use than the wireless devices, and best of all no interference or loss of signal.
The sound is pretty good, and if you've only got a standard in-car system, you probably won't need anything better.
I just hope it lasts!
Beware though, according to the instructions:
It cannot be used in a cassette deck in which you insert a cassette with its tape opening facing away from you.
Worth mentioning I guess.

This GPS mount from Garmin has been designed specially for StreePilot C5xx GPS receivers and Nüvi 200, 270, 350, 360, 370, 650 and 680. It's portable and doesn't require any special set-up. Thanks to its anti-slip coating, it can be fixed securely to your vehicle's dashboard. 

Poor quality does not win the day, 24 Oct 2008
Ordered this to replace the original mount lost on holiday, and didn't actually need the charger. This is a shame as this is the sole part of the product that actually worked fine.

The mount on the other hand was simply rubbish - it didn't fit the TomTom very well but I thought I'd live with that and perhaps add a bit of tape to hold it in place. But the real disaster was the suction cup which held the window for all of 5-10 seconds before falling off no matter what I did. Noticed that the plastic ring below the sucker was snapped-not sure if this was me or as it arrived, but it didn't help this mediocre product to be anything other than fit for for the rubbish bin.

Never had a problem, 11 Oct 2008
We have two Tom Tom's and a Navman and have never experienced a single problem with screen holders; in fact I have never had one fall off ever. I keep the screen clean and never moisten the suction cup.

The Weakest Link: TomTom could easily do better, 18 Sep 2008
The windscreen sucker works up to now for me, but I keep the inside of the windscreen scrupulously clean (a fag, since black dust collects on it all the time), store the sucker in a polythene bag to keep dust off, and breathe on the sucker to moisten it with condensation. But it's ridiculous to expect it to work forever even so. What it needs is cheap spare suction cups and one spare included with each new windscreen mount. Who wants to wait for a replacement when the first one stops working? Having to buy a whole new mount and a charger each time is ridiculous and environmentally unfriendly. Moreover TomTom don't let on that meticulous cleanliness is vital.

I wish that satnav manufacturers would devise a mounting system that does not show thieves by a ring on the windscreen or some other clue that they should smash a window to see if the satnav is in the glove compartment.

It's hard to imagine car manufacturers installing a standard socket for loose satnavs, since they probably want to end up installing their own OEM versions and make money on those. But I find portable TomTom satnavs better on the whole than the satnav fitted in a recent Honda Civic. Separate satnavs can have a much shorter product cycle, and a map update on the Honda satnav cost more than my TomTom including its maps. What's more, the map update for the Honda did not stop it giving daft directions at times. The TomTom lives by my PC when not in use and is updated all the time for free, but updating the Honda satnav is much harder and ridiculously expensive.

TomTom provide great value for money, but the windscreen mount lets down an otherwise great product.

Totally useless, 07 Sep 2008
Even though I knew other reviewers had given this product a poor rating, I still bought it on the assumption that I could succeed where others had failed.

I couldn't. No matter how much a try, I cannot get the holder to stay attached to the screen for more than 20 minutes.

Totally useless - 1 star.

(Still can't figure out why TomTom aren't selling the same holder that came with my TomTom that did actually work.)

Works fine, 21 Aug 2008
This holder has worked fine for me. Start with a clean windscreen, moisten the cup a little, stick it on firmly, and it will stay on for ever. I've even used this holder stuck onto the speedometer of my motorbike (VFR800). The vibration and bumps are far greater than in a car, and it didn't budge.

The charger works well too, and so I'd certainly recommend this product.

Beware, does not fit the new XL v2, 17 Oct 2008
I bought this case together with the tomtom one xl v2; the one with the new easy port mounting on the back. I think that the quality of the Hama case is great and well worth the money. However it does not fit the new xl as it has no allowance for the easy port mount clipped on the back.
Hope this helps you choose the right case for the 'new' tomtom one xl.

Excellent case, 07 Oct 2008
At this price it's absolutely unbeatable. It keeps the Sat Nav safe and warm with room for the power cable as well. Excellent value.

Great value, 01 Sep 2008
Space for your TomTom One XL and the in-car charger. A central flap protects the screen of the device, and the charger fits into its own pocket. Construction is solid and it looks good. Great value for the price!

Good value, 09 Aug 2008
This is a good quality product at a reasonable price. It fits the tomtom one xl perfectly in it's protected compartment. It also has another compartment with room for a charger etc.

Excellent buy

ANOTHER EXCELLENT QUALITY HAMA CASE, 19 Jun 2008
Well made and good value for money, much better value than the current £19.99 you pay for a lesser quality branded Tom Tom case. Case has a tough outer shell which protects GPS and a spacious section for the in charger to be stored. Recommend purchase.


mandy from cornwall, 28 Oct 2008
very pleased with the review it helped me make my choice to buy, ths will be very good for my husband as we will be going on 12 hour flight thankyou to everyone.
mandy from cornwall

help ??!!, 25 Oct 2008
Sony DVPFX720W - 7inch Portable DVD Player
Whats with the slider switch ? Sometimes it starts, sometimes it doesn't, sometimes it stays on, sometimes it cuts out.
Why they ruined a great product with this stupid switch beats me !!

It's a Sony...it does what it should do and does it well., 24 Oct 2008
I originally bought the Toshiba SDP71S from Amazon, but quickly returned it upon learning that it jumped/skipped with a great many home authored DVD's. The Shinco models looked good, but reading reviews it became apparent that they too struggled with various writeable media. So that left me with one choice as far as I was concerned - Sony - the brand you turn to if you want something to do the job well, and do it for many years without breaking.

The DVPFX720W (W for white) looked a class act the moment I took it from the box. Upon loading a disc I was surprised to notice that despite having the same 480x234 resolution as the Toshiba I had returned, it's display was 1000x better, and also better than the previous portable I had owned, a Bush model. The Sony's clarity, colour and contrast were all FAR superior to any 7inch player I had seen in action - perhaps because of the 12bit video DAC this player uses. The sound from the internal speakers was also better than the models I have used in the past as it utilizes a 96 kHz/24bit audio DAC, but like with any portable player, the small speakers pack relatively little bass...and the sound only ever comes into its own on these machines via the use of headphones - and with headphones, especially good quality ones, the sound is very powerful and bassy. DivX and Xvid playback was a dream - I loaded a DVD-RW with 3 DivX films and 3 Xvid films and the machine quickly loaded all six to allow me to choose which I watched first, and all played through without incident. The unit limits the name of DivX/Xvid files to 14 characters in length, but the Toshiba I returned limited them to only 8 characters...so that was also an improvement on what I'm used to. I then tried the full range of DVD+/-R/RW and all played back without incident...happy days! The battery EASILY makes its 5 hours advertised usage when you turn the backlight down and use headphones. The battery is also better than those with my previous players as it doesn't stick out of the back like a sore thumb, but rather attaches perfectly flat to the bottom of the unit...so as not to increase the overall footprint. Note that a five hour capacity takes a five hour charge.

As regards accessories, the Sony DVPFX720 comes with: A 5 hour Li-Poly battery, AC mains cable, 12v car cable charger, AV in/out cable and the obligatory remote control. No carry case/mounting straps or headphones like you get with some brands, but then again other brands don't put all the expense into the actual main device like Sony has here. [Note that Amazon sell portable DVD carry cases with car mounting straps if you really need one]. The outside white sections of the player are made of metal, and the gloss finish is utterly beautiful...quite what you'd expect from Sony. The embossed silver Sony logo on the top completes a very elegant look. On the side there are 2x headphone inputs, an optical audio out socket (optical mini jack adapter needed) and a switchable AV input/output socket. This will allow you to connect the player to a larger screen TV, or monitor output from your other AV devices on the player's small screen, depending on the player's input/output switch position. On the other side of the unit there is a USB input - sadly the manual only states that this is for MP3 and JPEG use....not for DivX files, which is a great shame, as that would have been incredibly handy. I will not be deducting points from the overall score for that, though, as the player's pluses far outweigh this one niggle - and I never even knew it had a USB input until I got it. Overall I think the player fully deserves its five shiny stars. Just buy it.....I can assure you, you will not regret it.

PIGGING USELESS, 18 Oct 2008
I don't understand how other people have got DIVX to play on this thing, I certainly haven't managed it, it couldn't even play the DIVX activation disc that I burned.

And I found out afterwards that you can't mod Sony players to be region free, another reason to stay clear of them.

I wouldn't wipe my bum on this thing.

The support for this items is very poor, 25 Sep 2008
The product itself would have been fine. However the product delivered was damaged. The UK power point had been forced into the package and damaged the item.

After three weeks and numerous calls a refund was paid but we were still charged a delivery charge.

I would not recommend this supplier.

Does the job., 08 Nov 2008
I have had this item in my car for over a year now and I have had no problems with it at all.
I would honestly recommend it as it certainly does the job that it is designed to do.

Summer use only - worthless product, 05 Nov 2008
It doesn't cost much but this windscreen mount is, nevertheless, a complete waste of money. In winter, when windows attract condensation, the suction pad pops off due to the high moisture content.
Then, if you heat your window to remove that condensation, well, you can guarantee the sucker will detach itself within minutes because it has dried-out.

My £150 tom-tom satellite navigator repeatedly fell off when I was driving - dangerous if I was referring to it on a busy road, because of the sudden distraction - and in fact now has a scratched screen due to catapulting onto the floor when the suction pad of this window mount popped off for the umpteenth time.

I drive a company car, and didn't want a Tom-tom mount that glued to the dashboard (obviously because it's not my car), but because this useless device didn't do its job, I'm now left with the Tom-tom resting on the passenger seat, where I can't see it unless I take my eyes off the road and risk a collision..


Parrot CK3100, 30 Sep 2008
After trawling through the internet and finding which bluetooth unit to buy, the only option was a parrot based one. However, the choice between a 3000 & 3100 LCD versin was the fact that I could see if the mother-in-law was calling !!!!

I purchased the CK3100 and a loom for my stereo and they arrived within 24hrs. Being quite a technical person installation was very straight forward. If you are handy with a screwdriver and take care on removing facias etc then this is a straight forward job. I located all the cables and control units by removing my glove box and putting them out of sight. The downside is the manual is very vague when it comes to connecting to your headset it does not tell you if you need an additional connecting lead from your stereo to your headset. Also, on some cars you need to swap over the two fuse carriers. This can be found online, but not in the manual. This sort of information you have to find out for yourself. If installation is an issue there are several automotive companies that will install the unit for less than £200. BMW charge £325 !!!!!!!!

After installation which I did in a very slow methodical manner (which took me an hour) I put the unit to test. Operation of the unit along with pairing is described sufficiently in the manual. I set my phone, the wife's phone and the daughter's phone to pair with the unit. As the unit will only utilise the one it picks up first, it is very simple to connect to another of the paired phones if required.

The voice commands are recorded easily and you do not have to use the words they instruct you to i.e. 'Phone', you could use 'Call' for example or 'Hang Up' where you can use 'End'.

The only downside is the because when the voice commands are recorded, the radio is muted. When you are driving hoever you have your stereo on. With this, if it is too high, the unit will not pick up your voice to make a hands free call. The only way around this is to either turn the stereo volume down or off. Not a big problem, but then again not hands free.

I have also managed to upgrade the software on the unit using a laptop and bluetooth connection. This was very simple and well described on the Parrot website where you can download the software application, latest software and instructions on how to upgrade software for free.

The clarity of sound making and receiving calls is excellent and no-one has yet informed me that they have had issues when making or taking calls using the Parrot unit.

The wife and daughter are not technically minded (no disrespect) and nor are they at the front or middle of the queue when it comes to gadgetry of an electronic nature, but they found it very simple to use.

All in all £89 for a Parrot unit and a connecting loom for my headset = Bargain. Far cheaper than an OEM.

It does have a serious limitation, 13 Aug 2008
I had mine professionally installed so encountered no issues there.

I find I have to manually activate the voice-recognition prompt by pushing the green button, but then have no problem in the unit recognising the name I want to phone. Not as it should be, but not a major issue.

The main and very serious criticism is the sound quality at the "other" end. The person I'm speaking to, invariably has real difficulties in hearing me because of background noise - the faster the vehicle speed, the worse the reception for the other party.

In the car, I can hear very well so am not distracted by having to strain to hear what is being said, but many times I've been asked to call back when I've finished my journey because I can't be heard. That is not acceptable.

My daughter has the same CK3100 and experiences the same problem - above 50mph hearing by the other party becomes difficult and does reach the level of impossible. I drive a Focus any daughter a Yaris so bigger vehicles with less background-noise may not suffer as badly.

I assume this problem is recognised by the manufacturer as some other Parrot units have 2 microphones but I don't know if these units are better.

This is a real and not exaggerated problem - if you want to buy a Parrot, check out the units with 2 microphones and test it at the other end, with the vehicle travelling at 55mph+ not inside the car where reception is excellent.



Parrot 3100, 01 Aug 2008
Great product. It took my 17 yr old son no more than 30 mins to fit it including running wires behind the dash. Being 17 he did not even look at the fitting instructions. Very simple to fit.

Definately worth the money..., 12 May 2008
Firstly, let me say that the instructions are rubbish! However, once you've pulled out your stereo unit it is very obvious how to connect the unit and anyone with half a brain can work out how to fit it. It takes about 10 mins for basic installation. If you want a tidy installation it took me about half an hour to wire it in neatly.
I got this option because I thought that the colour screen version was gimmicky but I still wanted to be able to se who was calling.
The sound quality is excellent and the microphone is very good (you dont find yourself shouting ever). The volume on my unit does seem to be very high but I think thats the stereos fault... The stereo mute function is brilliant.
Overall the unit is great. The Bluetooth connection is flawless; it is so much easier and safer than trying to stand up in the car to pull the phone from your pocket like before. Would definately recommend this unit.

O my god !!!, 09 May 2008
It arrived and i opened the packet and thought "o my god" all these wires, but please do not let this put you off. After getting over the shock and reading the instructions, i took my radio out and connected the kit as per instructions. The hardest bit turned out to be hiding the wire's. This is a very good and easy kit to fit. Having seen what they charge to fit this it has got me thinking that i would offer to fit these kits nad make some dosh on the side. In all it was up and running in 15 mins.

Happy with purchase, 18 Oct 2008
I was nervous that this would not work because I was aware that when a cassette goes into my stereo it moves downwards behind a small metal plate - I was therefore concerned the cable would be cut or jammed - it wasn't a problem.

It does work best with the iPOD volume on full, rather than the stereo volume high up - there is a bit of hissing in between songs, but I guess that was always the case with tapes!!

I would recommend this product for those that want to use their iPOD in the car

useless, 20 Aug 2008
The mechanical noise of this adapter is so loud that it is useless for listening to music.

The Pefect Solution, 06 Aug 2008
So, I have bought this great Volkswagen Lupo, but alas! It has a tape player, and who even knows where to buy those anymore, unless they are in wire basket cages in the co-op, where the most diverse music to be found is 'Popular Brass Band Music of the 70s! Volume 3' (where to be honest, we all know they exhausted all the best 'popular brass band music of the 70s in volumes 1 & 2). Anyway... to the crux...

So I needed a solution to this problem, someway to get what I want coming out of my little car's speakers. I own a Sony Ericsson Walkman phone, which is brilliant for holding all the music I want, so the music coming out of something problem was sorted. It's just... how was I to get this music coming out of my car speakers?

I spent a good couple of weeks looking into the best solution. FM transmitters seemed to have all their little niggles and faults, from the frequency needing changing every now and then, to poor battery life. So I looked to cassette adaptors. I had owned a couple before, both bought from Argos, a couple of pounds a shot, and they were extremely poor quality, and promopty broke within a few months. I decided then to go for it, and try this time for a 'high end' cassette adaptor. And I am extremely glad I did!

The sound quality is perfect, coming out of my phone, the sound is exactly as if a cd were playing from an inbuilt cd player. The noise never becomes crackly when it gets loud either, it's good for that too, as bass isn't interferred with. As a product, it simply does as you ask, without any problems, something rare to find. Worth every penny.

I sadly have had to buy two, but through my fauly entirely; I caught the cable around my foot (I'm not even sure why) and proceeded to exit the car, and feeling my foot caught, thinking it was just a shoe lace, I pulled hard on the cable and it proceeded to break. Very sad that it happened, but again, something that could have been easily helped!

If you are even thinking of buying this adaptor as potential solution to your problems, I would struggle to advise it more.



Totally does what it says on the pack, 13 Jun 2008
Bought to connect an iPod Shuffle to the car stereo. Worked perfectly. Small amount of wow at high stereo volumes readily corrected by adjusting volume of iPod. Recommend without reservation.

Works well for me., 01 May 2008
I was going to buy a wireless transmitter for my ipod, but came across this instead. Very pleased I did, too. It works very well, even though my in-car cassette player itself is rather old and knackered. Much simpler to use than the wireless devices, and best of all no interference or loss of signal.
The sound is pretty good, and if you've only got a standard in-car system, you probably won't need anything better.
I just hope it lasts!
Beware though, according to the instructions:
It cannot be used in a cassette deck in which you insert a cassette with its tape opening facing away from you.
Worth mentioning I guess.

Fabulous - sooo much better than the windscreen mount, 09 Nov 2008
Love it! Ordered end of last week and it arrived on Saturday morning with free delivery option (and Royal Mail must have been on rare top form too).

This is a great item, its far superior to the windscreen mount, which although fairly good, does tend to drop off occasionally and scare the heck out of me - especially if you're doing motorway speeds at the time.

The beanbag is heavy and solidly made and the underside has a sort-of neoprene wetsuit kind of feel to it, which is what makes it stick like glue to the dashboard I guess. No problems testing it already - my other half thinks he's Petter Solberg sometimes...

But.... come on Amazon - could you have made it any more difficult to find this item? Surely giving it a name like 'Garmin Nuvi Friction Mount' would have been a lot more sensible?!

Terrific gadget, 02 Nov 2008
I bought this because I didn't want tell tale sucker marks on my windscreen saying come