TomTom ONE XL-S 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
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Customer Review: Does everything I need, mostly intuitive, battery doesn't last long enough
Summary: 4 Stars
I have never owned a Nav unit before so this is my first. I don't like reading instructions so there is probably many things it can do that I will never know.
What I can tell you is:
* The screen size, resolution, and images provide a very clear picture of where I am and what's up ahead.
* The touch screen and integrated software is very easy to use even while making adjustments on the fly (while driving). Every once in a while it gets a section of a street wrong (one-way, dead-end, etc.) but it's very rare and almost never costs me wasted driving time.
* I wish there were easier ways to make waypoints to force the route to take certain roads and such, but it'll readjust and create a new route once it figures out you're going on the road/Hwy you want to go on, so it isn't a big deal. Also, the integrated software has been updated since I bought it a couple months ago and some minor things have been fixed so perhaps this will be addressed also.
* At first, the PC software worked on XP and not Vista but that was changed in the last upgrade.
* The only real problem I see is that when I really want to use it in a portable way (no car jack) the battery runs out in about 2 1/2 hours which is simply not enough time to drive into the spaghetti roads of Boston and back. I've gotten used to bringing the recharger cord for those kinds of trips.
Customer Review: Buggy Maps and Not Really Mac Compatible
Summary: 1 Stars
On a trip to one of the built-in Points of Interest (The NY Hall of Science), my Tomtom XL-S told me to go in the wrong direction through a one way loop in the front of the museum. Then it told me to connect to the highway by going through the paid parking lot at the museum. My wife was onboard with the TomTom until that happened. Now she's back to paper street maps.
So I tried to fix the maps by downloading the latest ones. The package comes with a code for a free download of the latest maps if done within 30 days of first using the unit. Guess what? The link on the coupon now directs me to download TomTom Home 2.0 in order to update the maps. The problem is, there is no Mac version of 2.0. So there are no updates for me. Why advertise about Mac compatibility and then lie about it?
One last thing. On the TomTom website, the pulldown help menu does not list the TomTom XL-S model at all.
UPDATE: Looks like you can block out streets that don't work (such as the ones in the crazy TomTom suggestion above to drive through a parking lot).
UPDATE 2: I have no idea why this unit works on some days and not others. On a recent trip to Jersey City I had 4+ satellites communicating with the GPS. All I wanted was for the device to take me home. It was completely confused and kept drawing my location wrong (such as in the river). Again, this did not impress my passengers.
Customer Review: TomTom One XL-S 4.3" Widescreen Portable GPS
Summary: 5 Stars
Not sure what "too small screen" means so I selected the middle...I don't agree the screen is too small, I think it's just the right size for the dash or windshield mount (at least for an '09 Toyota Corolla like I have) to not get in the way of your view otherwise. I did not purchase a warranty so I can't comment on that either, and I have yet to look into customer support since I haven't had any problems with it.
I think it's very clear to read, vibrant colors. It allows you to select many many features along your route, letting you know when there's a gas station coming up, a mac machine, and many others from A-Z.
I think this is a GREAT system, reasonably prices for it's attributes and ease. Easy to figure out and follow when you set it up either on your computer or in your car. Also, FYI the TomTom website allows you to register for free map upgrades when you sign up at their website.
I like the feature that reads off "Turn in 50 feet on Main Street...or Route 130..." rather than just the "Turn in 50 feet"...I recommend upgrading to this feature (meaning this model, rather than the Tom Tom model just below this one) for the little extra cost because it is hard to judge exactly where to turn if there's small busy streets, etc. This way you know exactly what name to look out for!
A great product, very very pleased with it!
Customer Review: Leave time to return it before going on vacation
Summary: 3 Stars
I paid $30+ to have my Tom Tom One XL-S shipped to me immediately. I did this because I was flying to a vacation destination in a couple of days and renting a car to drive to other spots after arrival. Tom Tom is supposed to work out of the box. It didn't. I put it on a USB connection to my computer to charge it, to see if that would make it work. It doesn't come with its own charger -- just the USB connection and a car cigarette lighter charger. The USB connection brought it to life, but the device wouldn't accept a full charge. I called Tom Tom for help. I then tried the charging patterns they recommended, which aren't in the manual (either the little one that accompanies the product or the large downloadable PDF manual). Those suggestions didn't work either. The unit wouldn't accept a full charge. The only remedy Tom Tom would offer was for me to send the unit back to them to be repaired. That would take 3 weeks, thereby defeating my plans to take the device on vacation and flushing $30 down the toilet for expedited shipping costs. They rejected the idea of sending me a replacement unit and allowing me to simultaneously return my unit pursuant to a return authorization. So much for working out of the box. I have subsequently learned that the unit will accept a full charge using the cigarette lighter charger. I can live with that.Customer Review: Very good GPS for price
Summary: 5 Stars
Nice GPS unit, easy to use, that gives out the street names. The touch screen menu is very easy to use. Set up is also very easy. If you are not wanting to spend a ton, this is the unit to buy. I have not seen it cheaper in stores either. Several features that are notable are "Help Me" which gives you an exact location if you were needing to call in for assistance. Map Share is also a nice feature, in that, for one year, all TomTom users can add to the existing maps new streets or points of interest. It works straight out of the box or you can hook up to the internet to customize voices, map colors, and other features. The picture is very clear, the directions are good (the computer voice is not always accurate on pronunciation but that is no big deal overall because you can see the streets coming up on your map). You can pay for more features in an more expensive unit but why? Most people already have a bluetooth earpiece. Traffic alerts might be nice, but are they actually worthing paying extra money for. Most people will use this for traveling and I use it for work. It saves me quiet a bit of time from looking up in a Mapsco or map. The display is very simple also, showing your current speed, estimated arrival time, miles, current time, and direction. You will not be disappointed with this product.