3. The TomTom Go 700's Case, Buttons And Connectors

The Go 700's plastic case feels solid. However, the plastic is very slippery. Every time I handle the GPS I come close to dropping it at least once. The safest way to grip the unit is with two fingers in the depression on the bottom and your thumb curling from behind over the top. (See the photo below.)

To prevent dropping the Go 700, place two fingers in the depression on the bottom and curl you thumb from behind over the top.

There is another way to prevent dropping accidents or reduce their impact when you're carrying the GPS. Put it in its case. The case provides a nice solid gripping surface and a carrying strap. It also protects the device from scratching and might cushion it just enough in a drop to avert serious damage.

The Go 700's case makes it easier to hold, protects it from scratches and might cushion it in a fall.

The following photos show the Go 700 from various perspectives. You can see the device's unusual shape and where the buttons and connectors reside.

TomTom Go 700 front view, left to right: on-off button, power light, windshield mount release button

TomTom Go 700 left side view

TomTom Go 700 back view, top to bottom, left to right: satellite antenna, USB port, AC power in

TomTom Go 700 bottom view, top to bottom: external antenna connector (gold), signal connector