TomTom XL 340S LIVE 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: TomTomBrand: TomTom
Edition: Electronics
Format: CD-ROM
Model: 1EL0.052.01
Color: black
Publisher: TomTom
Studio: TomTom
Music Label: TomTom
Product features:
- 4.3-inch full-color TFT LCD touchscreen with WQVGA (480 x 272 pixels) resolution
- Maps of the United States, Canada, and Mexico with TomTom Map Share, Advanced Lane Guidance, and 7 Million POIs
- GO LIVE automatically accesses traffic feeds; updated fuel prices; and Local Search powered by Google, Weather, and more
- IQ Routes Technology gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel on your route to calculate your trip
- With TomTom Map Share technology, you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn restrictions on your own device
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Digital camera reviews of TomTom XL 340S LIVE 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Digital camera Review: Buggy software makes Live features unreliable
Summary: 2 Stars
TomTom offers a free trial of its Live cellular feature. In the week I owned this unit, I got Live to work half-a-dozen times, getting server connection and other error messages during most other attempts. TomTom's support was unhelpful in resolving the issue.
Disappointingly, the Live feature does not work out of the box. To get the unit to connect at all to TomTom's cellular server, I had to install TomTom's Home application on my computer and upgrade the unit's firmware. Prior to buying the unit, I learned of the problem with bricked units caused by map upgrades during software installations, and was able to avoid this issue during my first firmware upgrade of the unit.
Once the unit was upgraded, the Live traffic and Google search services worked about half the time. When they didn't work, I would usually get an error message stating that my free trial had run out and I needed to reinstate my account by purchasing a Live account renewal. Other times the unit simply couldn't connect to the server even though I was attempting a connection from the middle of the LA Basin. A hard reset of the unit would always correct this issue, but it would inevitably reoccur.
To attempt to make the spotty Live service more reliable, I upgraded the Home app software and again upgraded the unit's firmware. This led to the unit permanently refusing to make a connection to the Live server. I could have monkeyed more with TomTom's support at this point, but I gave up and sent the unit back.
When the traffic service worked, it was much more detailed than what is provided on units with FM traffic receivers. I could not get the Live service to work enough to judge whether the traffic information was more reliable than FM traffic. The Google search feature also resulted in more detailed search results than a typical unit-based directory, but it did suffer from some of the typical issues that online Google searches suffer from. Several restaurants in my area that closed six months to a year ago still came up on searches.
I might have gotten a bad unit, but given that the connection errors correlated with firmware changes, I doubt it. If you have the patience to spend at least two hours with TomTom's support, you may get the Live service to work reliably.
In my experience, the GPS guidance on Garmin units seems to be a little more intuitive than on TomTom units. This TomTom unit did not change that experience. This unit had fewer streets with identified speed limits than my older Garmin unit. POI and address entry were slightly more cumbersome on this unit as well.
Summary of TomTom XL 340S LIVE 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
TomTom XL 340-S LIVE is navigation and so much more. Real-time information saves you time, money, and stress. GO LIVE automatically accesses traffic feeds, updated fuel prices, Local Search powered by Google, and Weather--so you can stay in the know on the go. Real-time services work right out of the box via a built-in wireless data connection. Three months of service included. GO LIVE automatically accesses traffic feeds, updated fuel prices, Local Search powered by Google, and Weather. Click to enlarge. |
 Advanced Lane Guidance brings clarity to complex multi-lane exits. Click to enlarge. |
 The award-winning Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds flat against the device. Click to enlarge. |
 TomTom's award-winning software means the ultimate driving experience. Click to enlarge. |
Widescreen Connected Navigation and Advanced Routing
Award-Winning Navigation
TomTom's award-winning software means the ultimate driving experience. Switch on and go right out of the box. Just enter your destination on the touchscreen and start driving anywhere in the US, Canada and Mexico. TomTom XL 340-S LIVE guides you door to door with turn-by-turn spoken instructions, including street names and more than 7 million points of interest.
LIVE Services
- TomTom Traffic
- Fuel Prices
- Local Search powered by Google
- Weather and more
Real-time services work right out of the box via a built-in wireless data connection. Three months of service included.
IQ Routes
The XL 340-S LIVE features IQ Routes Technology which gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel on your route to calculate your trip time rather than posted speed limits. You'll always travel the smartest route.
Real-time connection to LIVE Traffic
LIVE Traffic keeps you up-to-date on Traffic events to minimize potential delays.
Fast Route Recalculation
Instant route re-calculation if you deviate from the planned route.
RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver-Ready
This TomTom device is compatible with the optional RDS-TMC receiver, so your routing is optimized for the traffic ahead.
Advanced Lane Guidance
Advanced Lane Guidance uses photorealistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be more confident on the road.
4.3-Inch Touchscreen
An extra-wide 4.3-inch touchscreen helps you find your way, worry-free.
TomTom Map Share
TomTom has the most accurate maps and with TomTom Map Share technology you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, and more on your own device.
Get Help
With the "Help Me!" menu, there are added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers.
EasyPort Mount
The award-winning Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take it with you from car to car.
The TomTom XL 340-S LIVE is the ultimate connected car navigator.
What's in the Box
XL 340S LIVE GPS device, EasyPort mount, USB cable, adhesive disk, car charger, and user guideVehicle GPS Units
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