According to TomTom's press release the system allows drivers to correct mapping errors/omissions, and "enables users to share improvements and benefit from all other users' improvements daily, automatically and easily via TomTom HOME." It's not yet clear how TomTom plans to ensure map quality with all this map sharing love going on, although mapping quality has always been TomTom's achilles heal here in North America. On balance it's probably a good thing, but the devil's in the details so we'll have to see how this plays out...

The GO 720 is traffic-ready, Bluetooth enabled for hands-free calling, has iPod connectivity, an integrated FM transmitter, and sports a 4.3" wide-screen display in a new, sleek design.

Here's the rest of the specs:

Product technical specifications

• 4.3” widescreen 16:9 format LCD (WQVGA: 480*272 pixels)
• CPU 400 MHz, 64MB RAM
• Maps of US and Canada preloaded on 2GB internal flash memory
• SD card slot
• High-sensitivity GPS receiver
• RDS-TMC traffic information receiver (optional accessory, not included)
• Integrated FM transmitter
• Bluetooth™
• Lithium-polymer battery (5 hours operation)
• Optimized integrated microphone and speaker for high quality hands-free functionality
• Dimensions: 4.7” x 3.2” x 0.9”
• Weight: 7.7 ounces

Notable new Features:

• Voice recording capability, so users can be guided to their destination with the voices of their children, family or friends
• iPod Connectivity via the optional cable
• FM Transmitter for playing audio through your car's stereo system
• Real-time traffic, weather
• Hands-free speakerphone with noise cancellation

TomTom plans to release the GO 720 in July 2007 with a suggested retail price is $499.