Three things:
Being able to update ephemeris data does speed acquisition. Get an app for your phone that does the same thing. Really helps when you get on a plane in LA, turn it off, then back on in NY.
In addition to TomTom, I use Streets and Trips for planning. A program called POI Conversion converts the MS .est to a TT .ov2 so you can import the POI's into TT. The is is also a trip planning app called Tyre that creates .itn's for TT.
As hinted, POI Factory is great source for POI's. I put all my car dealers, favorite eating places, hotel chain, tire stores and shopping spots in TT and just a touch away. Coffee shops too.
