I think most users are aware (or will become aware) of the battery issues linked to the 1XXX and 2XXX series TomTom's.
Just do an internet search for 'Tomtom 1000, 2505, 2535 battery issues' and many results will appear..
The battery will initially work just fine, and then within several months it will completely die and stop charging all together. After that, the Tomtom will only operate via a plugged in connection via the USB data cable for your computer, an AC connection, or the Car Adapter..
I can only think of two possible causes for the battery issue:
1. The charging circuit was poorly engineered so it does not detect battery peaks or regulate the proper voltage. In other words, the charging system slowly kills the battery as soon as you use the product.
2. The latest Navcore (or a previous Navcore) introduced a software bug that messes up the way the battery power is regulated.. Possibly linked to the controls that preserve battery power or the new option to "keep the unit powered after external power is disconnected".
Either way, this is a serious problem. If the glitch is in the engineering, then there is no way to fix this
Even worse, the battery is not meant to be replaced for these Tomtoms..
Is there any evidence that Tomtom is doing anything to address this issue?? Other than us having to send in our TomToms for continual battery replacement???
Just do an internet search for 'Tomtom 1000, 2505, 2535 battery issues' and many results will appear..
The battery will initially work just fine, and then within several months it will completely die and stop charging all together. After that, the Tomtom will only operate via a plugged in connection via the USB data cable for your computer, an AC connection, or the Car Adapter..
I can only think of two possible causes for the battery issue:
1. The charging circuit was poorly engineered so it does not detect battery peaks or regulate the proper voltage. In other words, the charging system slowly kills the battery as soon as you use the product.
2. The latest Navcore (or a previous Navcore) introduced a software bug that messes up the way the battery power is regulated.. Possibly linked to the controls that preserve battery power or the new option to "keep the unit powered after external power is disconnected".
Either way, this is a serious problem. If the glitch is in the engineering, then there is no way to fix this
Even worse, the battery is not meant to be replaced for these Tomtoms..
Is there any evidence that Tomtom is doing anything to address this issue?? Other than us having to send in our TomToms for continual battery replacement???