510 using the same mount as the 605TM...?

[Peer]

I got an old TomTom 510 that's acting up. Since I've installed and hardwired its power-socket mount very neatly into my car's dashboard, I wonder if a newer & larger screen TomTom (e.g., the 1605TM) is using the same socket -- i.e., if it would be an easy plug & play between those two models.

Any help appreciated.

-- peer

 

[canderson]

The 1605 is mounted with a permanently affixed suction cup, and is connected using a USB Micro-B style connector, something that didn't even exist back in 2006 when the 510 was released with the 'Active Dock' style mount. The 1605 doesn't even have a dock. None of the newer models will fit the older style 510 dock. Sorry.

 

[Peer]

Yep, I figured. Thanks.

-- peer

 

[canderson]

They just don't seem to be able to leave 'well enough' alone. The good news. We hear that all of the newest units (including GO500 and GO600) have a really nice docking system again (but not same as 510). Still waiting to see those in North America, though.

 

[Peer]

I'm sorry to sound like a newbee here, but what's currently TomTom's largest unit..?

-- peer (has Google phobia)

 

[dhn]

In screen size? If so, the 6" Via 1605.