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I have written a lot about the live traffic feature of the TomTom GPS unit, but I have subsequently been told that Google have added traffic coverage to Johannesburg and Cape Town so that Google Maps now too have live traffic. One can access the live traffic by going to the Google Maps page at maps.google.co.za and on the right-hand side of the screen enabling the traffic feature. Obviously, the information will become more accurate as more people use Google Maps to drive or Google Navigation while travelling.
While it is quite useful, and free, I don’t think it is anywhere near as sophisticated as the information you find on the TomTom which would give you specific estimates depending on which direction you are travelling in. This does not do that and instead it simply gives you a line in green, for example, indicating that the traffic is fast or a black and red line to indicate that it is extremely slow. The TomTom system takes into account the various amounts of traffic on various routes and then advises you which way to go to save the most time on your journey.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Monday 02-Jul-12
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Daniela said:
on Friday 06-Jul-12 03:34 PM
I live dangerously and print out directions before I leave for my destination... I do have a garmin, however.
I dont often go to places I need directions for, when I have to, I remember what my boyfriend is for. Men are better like that.
Catherine said:
on Friday 06-Jul-12 08:49 AM
The beauty of technology. One can now check out which routes can get you to your destination quicker.
Megan said:
on Thursday 05-Jul-12 09:56 AM
I have to agree with David & Kaylene. Google may not be as sophisticated yet... but give them time they are always evovling!
Kaylene said:
on Wednesday 04-Jul-12 05:36 PM
Way to go GOOGLE, its just getting more and more impressive
cherise said:
on Tuesday 03-Jul-12 10:34 AM
I absolute love google and turn to it for everything , ecspecially directions. I am really impressed with this feature as it may not be as advance as the Tom Tom , but for those who dont have a Tom Tom. I think this is really a great feature.
Angelique said:
on Monday 02-Jul-12 10:53 AM
Google is the way to go! My Tomtom let me down and I have now just used google maps on maybe 4 occasions! The live traffic updates are fantastic and besides that you can actually see street views which is amazing! Anytime and Everytime I have to go somewhere I check it out on google maps! I am definitely impressed! I'd like to download the app!
david said:
on Monday 02-Jul-12 10:39 AM
after having returned to a supplier on 4 occasions to replace 1 faulty tomTom unit, i'd not touch another. google might be the way to go...
Julie said:
on Monday 02-Jul-12 10:27 AM
Although above will help a lot I'm sure, I felt very "comforable" with the TomTom and would invest in it again should the need arise
Simone said:
on Monday 02-Jul-12 10:16 AM
After reading all the reviews on the TomTom Live, I have definitely considered getting one. I think it is such a fantastic device.
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
