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| TomTom ONE XL-S 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: TomTom
Category: CE
List Price: $349.95
Buy New: $229.00
You Save: $120.95 (35%)
New (11) Used (2) Refurbished (5)
Avg. Customer Rating:  159 reviews
Sales Rank: 1613
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: Unknown
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 4.7 x 1.2 x 3.4
nv:Type: Receiver
Touch Screen: Yes
Voice: Yes
Expansion Slots: SD Card
Battery Type: Internal Litium-Ion Battery
Battery Life: 2 hours
Antenna: High sensitivity GPS chipset
MPN: 1S00.082
Model: 1S00.082
UPC: 636926018432
EAN: 0636926018432
ASIN: B000WEOWM6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Easy to use, Great for the money, Tested others, bought this one January 25, 2008
I travel for work, in rural areas I dont use a GPS, not enough roads to get lost on. But last week I needed a GPS to guide me through Newark NJ and all over the state. This unit saved me more than once. I intentionally missed a few turns in New Brunswick, NJ and it got me back on track in no time.
I have more confidence in getting to my meetings on-time and without being too early when using the TOM TOM One XLS. Takes the stress out of driving in unfamiliar cities.
Super easy to use, just remember to use the computer voice if you want the street names spoken.
Tom Tom has it Beat January 25, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Tom Tom XLS is an excellent GPS in every respect. It is an asset when traveling in unknown locations, and I have been amazed at the accuracy of the directions. It does require some familiarity with its language, which may be in part due to its British origins; however, once that is overcome, much of its use is intuitive. A printed manual would be of assistance when on the road, and a 58 page manual is available on their web site, although quite complete is difficult to access on the road unless most of it is printed out. As with many electronic products, it has more functions than are necessary, and if more time were spent explaining the essential functions, and less time were spent on extra functions, proper operation would be easier to understand. Engineers write and design for other engineers, and some of us are not engineers. They should do the designing, but others should do the instructions. All things considered, I am well pleased with my XL-S and am happy to recommend it.
 Tom Tom XL-S January 23, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Set up was pretty easy. Tried it out the first day after only 1/2 hour reading instructions. Fairly intuitive to use. Accidentally moved the volume while driving first time and couldn't hear it. Once home I found the tutorial to learn how all the controls work. Easy. Went off course the next time to see what would happen. It figured out a new route very quickly. I'm impressed. It has all the features I need for a great price. Highly reccommend for those who don't need all the bells and whistles, but want a very good unit with voice prompts.
 TomTom XLS - Review January 22, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I really like the features of the TomTom. The included maps are a definite plus! I'd actually give a full 5 stars if the memory was larger and the maps were 100% accurate. The internal maps comprise the majority of the available memory. Because you are limited, you can't download many additional features, including available computer voices. Additionally, the latest updates don't always reflect added residential developments and street names (within the past 2 years).
It's a good buy - just not worthy of a 100% satisfaction rating.
Very happy with the Tomtom ONE XL-S January 20, 2008
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
Having carefully weighed and compared the Tomtom ONE XL-S and the Garmin 650, I settled on the Tomtom. I paid about $268 for the unit. Prior to its arrival, I had a bit of buyers remorse thinking that perhaps I should have gone with the Garmin 650, because I found more reasonably priced units at Costco. Additionally, I was told by various sales people that that the Garmin was more user friendly, and it was the best selling - blah, blah. Having actually used and played with the Tomtom for about a month now, I am very happy with its ability to take me anywhere I need to go. For me, it never takes more than a moment or two, to acquire satellites (if not immediately), the user interface is straight forward and user friendly. It has lots of points of interest, and I enjoy adding my own in the Favorites list. One caveat, the full manual is online, and one has to play with the unit to figure it out, as the "to how" literature is sparse. Having said that, it's easy to figure out and use.
There are a variety of reasons I chose the XLS over other GPS devices, these include the wider screen, which I think is necessary to freely type in addresses, as well as see a larger view of the map, and I really wanted the text to speech option, which the Tomtom XL doesn't have. In comparison to the Garmin 650, the XLS was cheaper, and didn't have the unnecessary picture viewer or MP3 player. One important factor for me was that the XLS has tons of way points that can be included to plan a route for traveling, while the 650 has only one! Drawbacks to the XLS include a short battery life, but I don't need it because its plugged into the car. The attachment base is decent, instead of attaching it to the front windshield, I highly, highly, recommend using the "Nav-Mat Portable GPS Dash Mount" - it's absolutely brilliant. I paid about $20 including shipping, and it's quality, and it does precisely what it's suppose to do. Other things of note include the following: the cord plugs directly into the XLS, while the Garmin 650 cord plugs into the base; the XLS while plugged into the computer through the USB cord (included) will reenergise the battery, however, I personally opted to purchase the Tomtom wall plug in cord - its just easier; password protection requires that you go through Tomtom "Home" the company's software that requires downloading - which was a nuisance; upgrading the unit to the latest software version (Windoze) wasn't an issue as another reviewer had suggested; I can see the screen in direct sunlight - and it looks good; the unit has (if I recall correctly) 1 Gig of memory, which is mostly filled with the North Am. maps - one can purchase extra memory cards if necessary; finally the unit has the option of shutting down when the vehicle is turned off just like the 650. Overall, I am exceptionally please that I bought the Tomtom XLS. I hope this helps in your hunt. Cheers.
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