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| TomTom ONE Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator | 
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| Brand: TomTom
Category: CE
List Price: $239.99
Buy New: $144.99
You Save: $95.00 (40%)
New (8) Used (6) Refurbished (4) from $98.90
Avg. Customer Rating:  439 reviews
Sales Rank: 1763
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 4 x 1 x 3
MPN: 1N00.181
Model: 1N00.181
UPC: 036926014838
EAN: 0636926014830
ASIN: B000H866BM
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Believe the commercial . . . March 3, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is a great basic no-nonsense GPS that works right out of the box, takes a minute or so to connect when turned on, but updates directions quickly when you go "off course." Works just as well as my wife's Acura Navi unit. Battery lasts ~ 2hours and need to use car adapter. I recharge the unit overnight using computer USB. Nice sleek New Edition form fits well in the car and easily beats out the Garmin 320/330. You can download multiple voices. My purchase last week included a free 2006 DVD map update that you can order online and I received it in 5 days. I chose this over the Garmin 320/330 and would highly recommend you do the same.
Tom Tom One Rocks March 2, 2007
I ordered my own Tom Tom One after using a friend's on a dive trip to Florida recently. It literally put us at the front door of any place we wanted to go. The one time it didn't was our fault because the actual street address had been changed and we still had the old one. Once we corrected the "Street Address" point, we were there.
It is easy to use, and easy to navigate through the screens as you set your destinations. It takes a bit of time sitting at home playing with it to really get comfortable with it, and in that respect I would like to see an AC adapter included in the package, along with the hot point plug for your vehicle that comes with the Tom Tom. The AC adapter is available as a separate item.
The screen colors and print are bright enough and large enough to be seen without straining, and the "night color" setting changes the screen from the bright white, yellow, and red to more subdued blues and greys. This reduces the bright glare that would be present if the day settings were used after dark, and is still very visible. The voices that notify you of upcoming turns and other directions are user selectable - everyone should be able to find one that is pleasant and agreeable.
In a year or so, I will download the updated mapping system from Tom Tom, which will provide me with the newest roads and routes. I understand that will be free. It also has the ability (for an additional subscription cost) to connect with your cell phone or blue tooth technology to give you live traffic and weather updates.
[...] I know there are lots of other GPS devices out there, but I belive this is one of the best. Map chips can be purchased for most countries in the free world, which would be an advantage for those who travel overseas.
Love my TomTom One March 1, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've had this GPS since early December '06 after being introduced to GPS navigating in a friend's car using a Garmin unit. Being familiar with the Garmin over a 3 day period, I decided I needed a GPS to stop the arguing with my hubby as to where we are and when to turn, etc. He's directionally challenged. Anyway, I decided against the Garmin because I disliked the size of it and the nav screen when compared to the TomTom One. Also, you were pretty much stuck with the one female voice who would constantly say "re-calculating, re-calculating", etc. if you made a wrong turn.It would take a long time for the Garmin to re-calculate, whereas with the TomTom One, it doesn't keep repeating that it's re-calculating, but rather, it instantly updates your position and displays the new directions. Much less irritating! And, much faster, too. I have updated to the new free maps for US and Canada and I can already see many new changes that are more accurate. This is the only mapping software that puts my house exactly where it is on the street. Searching on the Web, one can find POI's of all kinds, including red light cameras, speed traps in the US. Very helpful. It's pretty neat to have TomTom tell you that you are going xx above the speed limit in a speed trap zone. I sprung for the John Cleese voice and my husband and I now refer to the GPS as "John", as in "John says to turn right, and so we will". His voice comes up with some cute expressions, like when you need to make a u-turn, or pay a toll or when you've reached your destination.
All in all, I can't imagine a better GPS at this point in time. Sure, there may be a few quirky things, but they are picky in the overall usefulness of the device. There are also new upgrades available thru TomTom, such as the new US maps, a better PC Home interface, a firmware upgrade for the latest and quickest GPS satellite chips. If one takes advantage of all these new updates/upgrades, all at no additional cost, you'll have the best GPS out there for under $500.
Excellent for the price February 28, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Bought the TomTom One to replace a Garmin that was a little to big for the new car.The TomTom had the level of portability with a legible 3-1/2" screen I was looking for. The unit is small enough (thin enough) to fit into a jacket pocket, Easy to store and carry in your hand if walking.
The TomTom does gets you where you need to go when you don't have local knowledge, and that's what you buy GPS for.
For around $300, this product is a no brainier. it performs it duties extremely well. The software is user friendly, and the unit is ready right out of the box. Save yourself and step and do not forget to register prior to putting in your car and turning it on. Being used to my old Garmin(2620) I do wish the TomTom had more POI's and a better interface to search for specifics. i.e Narrow down the food search by category. Other then that this is a great little unit and my Kids love the downloadable MICKEY from the UK voice. "Well done you have reached your destination, Well done"
 Please fix the software February 26, 2007
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
Please, please fix the PC interface software! Very difficult to use on the PC. Why isn't "SET A DESTINATION" a most obvious box to click on? In fact, it's not there at all. That's why you buy this in the 1st place, to SET A DESTINATION and get there. Of course BUYING FROM THE STORE is quite obvious. I'd love to re-design the user interface completely....it's frustrating. The device does work well, but that PC interface is a horror.
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