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>Just got a brand spanking new model this week, charged OK, so connector
>is OK, but I cant get the computer to see it via USB
>
>I inserted the software CD that came in the box
>the program said there was a newer version, so I let it install that
>docked the TomTom onto the USB devices
>plugged in the charger to the mains like it says
>green light came on on the front of the unit, so some of the internal
>contacts are obviously making a connection
>but when I switch on the unit, TomTom Home keeps telling me to switch
>on the device. Neither computer pings like it normally does when you
>plug in a USB device, or even asks for the drivers when you use a new
>sort of device for the first time (like when I used a USB stick for the
>first time on my XP machine)
>
>I have tried this on both a WinME and a WinXP system, where I have
>connected USB Sticks and Large External Hard drives no problem. Has
>anyone else had this?
>
>
>Also, I dont know if its related, but the pins on the inside of the
>unit dont look perfectly straight to me - is this normal. Ive not
>tried connecting anything else such as the microphone etc via the
>sucker/windscreen connector
>
>
>I am just going to take it back to the shop where I got it from this
>afternoon. I suspect they will try a new cable first though, before
>offering to swap the whole box
>
>
>Thanks in advance

>Mike wrote:
>> TomTom customer help was very good. It just needed a reset and now it
>> works LOL
>
>Glad you had luck with the TomTom customer service, Mike...Youre
>looking your 510? I have a friend that did a little testdrive with the
>510 and said it was great. He said that the TomTom maps were great,
>too - very precise...Im looking into getting one myself.
>

>Mike wrote:
>> Yes, I am very pleased with it.
>>
>> V accurate like you said, and when you go off route, its very quick to
>> recalculate!
>
>Recalculating is key - I am a little directionally challenged, so I can
>definitely use the extra help when I can get it! I saw the 910 in the
>store the other day, too, and it looked fan-cy...I think I may be
>leaning in the direction of the ONE, though...its super small &
>portable and possibly a little more in my price range...
>