TomTom ONE 3rd Edition 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator by TomTom
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Digital camera reviews of TomTom ONE 3rd Edition 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator
Digital camera Review: A Good Compass
Summary: 3 Stars
I have used it for several weeks now in areas that I travel frequently and know the various routes. Regardless of how you configure it, it seldom comes up with the short or fastest route. Yesterday I traveled to an address in Algonquin Illinois that has existed for over 100 years. The TomTom could not find any valid address in the three-block strip of Jefferson St., probably the oldest part of town. I tried using it in downtown Chicago but it seemed to have great difficulty knowing where I was. I imagine this is due to the tall buildings and the elevated railway. I don't have much confidence in its ability in navigate though tall buildings. It does seem to know where it is when rural but there are many cross roads that are not named until you actually begin to travel on to them.
I have used a Garmin and they work much the same. The TomTom is easy to use and will probably get you where you want to go eventually. The E.T.A. feature is very inaccurate. You can be 10 miles from your destination, traveling on a two-lane highway with a 55 M.P.H. speed limit and no stops and it will estimate the travel time at 26 minutes, more then double the actual time it will take. As you get closer, it will continue to double the remaining travel time until you get within several hundred yards.
The compass feature seems to work well.
Digital camera Review: A Great Buy For The Money
Summary: 4 Stars
This TomTom unit does exactly what I wanted it to do. Nothing more, nothing less...just get me there. I first had a problem getting it to turn on and off but connecting to TomTom Home automatically resolved the issue. It is simple to use and update.Digital camera Review: A Great, Affordable GPS-Nav
Summary: 5 Stars
Features
-Tomtom One 3rd Edition
-Windshield mount
-Windshield mount adhesive, if you want to mount the unit on your dashboard
-Car to USB charger
-USB cable for connecting your Tomtom to a PC
I have not used any other GPS-nav systems so I can't provide a comparison. But putting that aside, I am very impressed with my investment. Upon opening the box, I found that the instruction manual was not comprehensive. However, the manual came with directions on how to get the full instruction manual from the Internet. As long as you can view .pdf files, you should be fine in terms of getting the full instructions.
Mounting the unit was simple. However, I found that the ball and socket joint, which lets you rotate the screen around the mount, to be very stiff. This can be a good thing or a bad thing. It's good in that the screen will never move when you are driving, even on uneven roads. It's bad if you ever plan on rotating the screen while driving because it's pretty hard to rotate with one hand.
When I start the Tomtom, sometimes it will not be able to find the GPS location for a while. I can't say how long it might possibly take for you to personally find your GPS location. But for me, it usually takes around 30-50 seconds upon turning on the Tomtom. This can vary depending on where you are on the globe, but I think most people can spare one minute.
I found the route calculation to be fast. Ususally, the Tomtom can calculate a route between 4-10 seconds. When I deviated off-course, it took around the same time to find a new route. When planning a route, you can choose to avoid freeways, find the shortest route, find the fastest route, and find bike paths among other things. You can also choose to pass or avoid certain streets.
The Tomtom One comes a lot of POIs, over a million I think. And it lets you select which types POIs you want displayed on your map. The Tomtom also includes directions by voice, in case you were wondering. Also, you can customize the blue status bar to show various info, including the time to destination and your speed. Finally, you can choose to enable certain safety features. One that I found interesting was that you can choose to disable certain buttons and menus while driving. This helps to keep you focused on the road instead of punching in a long address while driving. It also helps you to access other menus and features faster. Overall, for the price, I was impressed with the amount of customizable options allowed on the Tomtom.
Overall, for $170, not including tax, I found the Tomtom to be worth every bit of my money. While I personally wanted a GPS with a larger screen, I am able to live with the small screen. A lot of GPS units on the market let you upload photos and music, but if you are looking for a no frills but dependable and affordable GPS system, the Tomtom is worth considering.
Digital camera Review: A Lifesaver for the directionally challenged!
Summary: 4 Stars
I finally broke down and bought a navigation system, and am so glad I did! I found the least expensive unit, but Consumer Reports says it's a "great value" and I have to agree. A few times when turned on, my TomTom tells me the signal was lost, and I do not know if that is the fault of the actual unit or not. Other than that, this system works like a charm and not only gives directions, but will find restaurants, stores, etc. nearby. I am very pleased with my TomTom!Digital camera Review: A MUST HAVE IF YOU'RE NOT GOOD W/ DIRECTIONS!
Summary: 5 Stars
I AM TERRIBLE W/ DIRECTIONS AND I BOUGHT IT FOR A TRIP TO FLORIDA.THE ONLY PLACE I HAD A PROBLEM WAS AT THE AIRPORT TO FIND THE RETURN RENTAL CARS.BUT,I DIDNT HAVE AN EXACT ADDRESS TO PUT IN.I CAN NOW GO PLACES WHERE I NEVER DARED TO GO BEFORE!THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!