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| TomTom ONE Portable GPS Automobile Navigator (Refurbished) | 
 enlarge | Brand: TomTom
Category: CE
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $161.99
You Save: $138.00 (46%)
New (1) Refurbished (2) from $119.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 14758
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 3.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 6.9 x 3.4
MPN: RF ONE
Model: RF ONE
ASIN: B000LSXBAM
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Tom Tom One October 18, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
(Refurbished item)Initially worked well, however within 1 week it started powering on and off spontaneously and was not able to calculate new routes. Item returned.
 Great pickup, I will never get lost again. October 11, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Several friends and my brother own the TomTom One unit and are very pleased. I already had a Pioneer unit for my SUV but am slightly disappointed with the inability to search for a POI by POI Name (only by category). I found the TomTom One refurbished on Amazon for an awesome price; this was too good to pass up. The unit came in new condition and is performing quite well. Very satisfied with the purchase. This unit has GPS and nearly every great feature of units twice the price yet performs as well or better. You can't go wrong.
Tom Tom GPS October 10, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great product... anyone who travels needs a tomtom.. You probably can't get lost, even if you try.
 good (if it works). mine constantly freezes October 6, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
drove local with it... great unit. BUT BEWARE first impressions can be deciving.
took this with me to a trip to new york two days after... planned the trip fine, but then tried to view it as step-by-step images and the unit kept freezing. hmm.. ok clearly something is wrong with this.
shrugged that first defect off and went with it anyway. it was great until it locked up when i literally got to new york (the place where i needed it). unit kept rebooting, freezing, etc. eg. it became a brick.
it was as if the unit kept running out of memory or something. talk about bad coding. (had the latest updates too). highly doubt this is a refurb defect too...
this is definitley going back for good. goodbye tomtom brand! time to check out garmin.
 Easy to Use September 27, 2007
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
The Good
* Many options to configure
- - voices and accents
- - day and night colors
- - points of interest (POI) can be added manually or by downloading them
- - avoid toll roads and constructions
* On local roads, it tells you that there is a R/L turn ahead in 1 mile. On interstate highways, it notifies you in 2 miles.
* It's very accurate in determining your current location.
* Online updates and free POI are available.
* The status bar can be configured to display the direction, compass, speed, time of arrival and distance left to travel.
* It allows an itinerary and can assign addresses as waypoint (places to pass) or destination (places to stop).
* A planned route can be animated from start to finish.
* The screen is very readable. I had the sun from all directions and I had no trouble reading it. I had my brightness set to default (80% brightness)
* The volume level is good. I don't have a quiet car, was traveling at 70mph and had the radio on (mid volume) and I could still hear the instructions well at 90% volume.
* When making a turn, the map zooms in allowing you to get a better view of the road divisions.
* A 4-digit pin can be assigned, preventing thieves from using it. (see problems below)
The Bad
* No AC charger, you'll have to use the USB cable and connect it to you PC or use the car charger cable.
* No dashboard mount, only a windshield cup is included.
* No external volume control, it has to be done via the screen. When adjusting the volume, the unit will repeat the last instruction so that you can determine if the level is OK. This can be confusing. For example, when I adjusted the volume it said "Right turn ahead". My next turn at that time was 170 miles away. I think it's better if it should say something like "Volume adjusted."
* The only way to set a 4-digit pin/password is through the TomTom Home program that you must install. I encountered a problem with this process though it could be due to my defective unit.
* If you have entered an invalid 4-digit pin, the unit does not notify you, it simply won't proceed to the screen and waits until you enter the right pin.
* The list of Favorites is deep down in the Preferences menu. I think this should be more easily accessible.
* I suspect that the number of points of interest (POI) is not a lot compared to other gps navigators. When driving on I80 from Iowa to Chicago I have not seen single rest area marked as such even though I have configured the settings to show those POIs. A lot of gas stations and huge name shopping centers are also missing.
* No printed manual. The .PDF files are in the CD. Saves trees though.
* There is a feature that allows you to view a map. You can also drag a map (using your fingers of course) when browsing it so that you can view the hidden areas. When I first started doing this, the unit restarted. In subsequent uses, it would take me to the other menus. It's very hard to use and I think it's better if they have provided a scroll bar.
The Ugly. I am hoping that the following are not typical of TomTom One and I just experienced them since I got a refurbished unit that was not properly fixed - refurbished units are supposed to be like brand new.
* When I used the TomTom Home program to set my pin, I had to go through the configuration questions even though I have done this previously in the unit. When I get to the step that selects a map, I was asked for an activation code. To do this I was asked to provide the DEVICE code and PRODUCT code online to get the ACTIVATION code. When I used the activation code, it did not work. Then I tried to use the unit and I had to go through the configuration questions again. Very annoying.
* While navigating, the unit restarted/rebooted several times and I could not get it to navigate again. I had to drive to an area with a satellite signal for it to work again.
* It gave me a message "Error during planning..." while trying to set my 700-mile destination. I got around this by breaking my travel into several segments since I suspected that it was having some memory issues and could not compute long distances.
* The screen has some physical problem. I noticed the same problem with other units. The top right and left area seems to be lose. It can be pressed and it makes a ticking sound.
* The unit is not as responsive as Garmin C330 that I tested. After tapping on a button I find that I have to wait for 1 second or press it again. Use your nails to tap the screen gently.
Other info
* During navigation, the screen has its default map size. You can zoom in and out but it will go back to the default size (in less than a minute I guess)
* It could not find an address in Texas that has been there for 3 years but it found my place with was built 2 years ago. I believe that other systems have similar issues.
Update
* I returned the unit and Amazon sent me a new one. I have not tested it in the same way that I tested the previous one but this is more responsive.
Reminders
* Never rely on your GPS navigator, always have a backup map. If it stops working for whatever reason, you'll be spending hours finding your way.
* Don't leave your unit or the hold on your windshield when parking your car. This is a magnet for low life thieves. Bring them with you or at least put the unit and the holder in your car's compartment.
Conclusion:
* Despite its flaws, this is an adequate unit for navigation for me. **** 4 stars.
I hope this helps.
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