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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: $214.88
You Save: $135.07 (39%)
New (10) Used (2) Refurbished (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  166 reviews
Sales Rank: 1985
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: Unknown
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 4.7 x 1.2 x 3.4
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:
 TomTom XLS - Review January 22, 2008
3 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.
TomTom -everything but a fast find of the satellites January 20, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I like everything about this unit Except that it takes 10 or so minutes to find the satellites when you first power up the unit. You must be outside as well, so plan the extra time accordingly. I would still recommend the TomTom GL-S and buy it again, but it sure would be nice if it found the "sats" faster. The interface and software works flawlessly. The trip recommendations are almost always right on the first time.
Great GPS January 19, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Tom Tom One XL-S is all it is cracked up to be. It is very intuitive, which really helps when you are traveling & in a hurry. It is easy to read, easy to program, and does what it should to help you. I like the way it functions as I have a Garmin MX3 PDA and in comparison I like the TomTom much better. It is also not anoying in constantly talking to you. A Great product! Doug
Easy to use January 18, 2008
I purchased this for my wife as a Christmas present, and this being a gadget and she being a woman was not too happy opening it. But after the first use, she instantly fell in love with it. What my wife likes about the TomtTom XL-S is the ease of use, she can easily program her favorite destinations, and get directions with a few clicks. What I like is the peace of mind, one, knowing that my wife isn't trying to read a printed map whilst driving, and second, though the directions are not perfect all of the time, following them will get you to where you're going.
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