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| TomTom ONE XL 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Maps of the U.S. and Canada | 
 enlarge | Brand: TomTom
Category: CE
List Price: $299.95
Buy New: $139.99
You Save: $159.96 (53%)
New (21) Used (3) Refurbished (4)
Avg. Customer Rating:  233 reviews
Sales Rank: 30
Color: silver/black
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: Unknown
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 1.2 x 4.7 x 3.4
MPN: 1S00.080
Model: 1S00.080
UPC: 036926016559
EAN: 0636926016551
ASIN: B000PCBVA6
Release Date: May 15, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great navigation unit! May 27, 2008
I got it for my wife to be simple and useful as much as possible! It works great! No complains at all. TomTom software and speech commands are awesome. Go for it, you wont be sorry!
Great GPS unit for the Price!!!! May 27, 2008
This Tom Tom is an excellent choice for the first time buyer, who doesn't want to spend a lot on a great GPS system. On our trip to New Orleans, and driving around the City of New Orleans, it was a breeze! We didn't have to stop and ask for directions once! Put in where you are going or look up the Point of Interest, and you are practically there!
Widescreen, fast re-routing, excellent online updates May 24, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The Tom Tom One XL is larger than most portable GPS navigation units, requiring a special case or a larger GPS case for those that travel frequently. The Li-Ion battery does not have a very long life, and the self-discharge rate is very rapid. I do not recommend leaving it uncharged for weeks. The windshield mount is fairly easy to use, but I do not like how they use the mini-USB connector at the base of the GPS. It seems rather flimsy but it gets the job done. The touch screen is very sensitive and easy to use except in a few instances. Zooming in and out of the main map takes some finesse. I had to use my nails to activate those "precision" controls.
Pros:
-Sensitive touch screen.
-Intuitive menu system.
-Excellent online support with additional voices, color schemes, map updates, and extra maps.
-Fast re-routes in case you run into unexpected construction zones. I was able to navigate out of a congested area with the help of the One XL.
-Clear and useful voice instructions if it loads the correct route.
-Easy to add favorites/travel destinations.
-Has the entire map of the US pre-loaded.
-LCD does not entirely wash out in bright sunlight and can be legible in broad daylight.
Cons:
-Lack of text to speech support so the GPS does not read off each street.
-Inefficient routing. An online magazine did a test between several GPS vendors and Tom Tom consistently performed the worst by choosing the longest and slowest route even though the user selected "Fastest Route".
-They should have included a clear-skin to prevent scratching the display. Even though it was designed to be touched, I still recommend buying a clear-skin overlay to prevent any superficial damage.
-The large and bulky size of the GPS makes it difficult to find versatile storage cases locally.
-The suction cup mount has a flimsy looking arm with a plastic ball and socket joint.
Overall:
I have always wanted to buy a GPS system just to have maps of the entire US contained in a small computer without having to lug around road maps on road trips. The Tom Tom One XL fulfills this requirement, but the routing software needs to be fixed to provide more logical routes under the "Fastest Route" setting. I give it 4/5 stars mainly because of the inefficient routing. However, the re-routing did not fail me when I needed it the most. In the worst case, you can just use the Tom Tom ONE XL as a real-time mapping tool if you do not want to depend on its routing algorithm.
TomTom ONE XL May 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was my second purchase of a TomTom ONE XL because I liked the first one so much that when my boy moved to Bakersfield, CA and needed a GPS navigator, I gave him mine and immediately ordered another one.
The simplicity of use was the main reason that I liked it, and the larger screen is a bonus.
TomTom ONE XL May 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Product works well. We like the fact that updated map data can be downloaded from the TomTom site. We did that on the first day and although it took 1.5 hours to download and install (5mb link), it all worked well. We are having some trouble with the mounting arm. It seems not to stick to the glass for very long. We are also a bit disappointed with the display brightness although the size is perfect. During the day, it is sometime hard to see the map depending on the angle of the sun. The verbal directions are wonderful and one almost need not look at the display at all. Overall, we are pleased with this product. It would be nice to have the battery last more than 2 hours however, we have not yet put that to the test. One other important note... it locks on GPS signal very fast, it is almost amazing that it can do that.
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