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| Brand: TomTom
Category: CE
List Price: $239.99
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Rating:  439 reviews
Sales Rank: 4120
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 4 x 1 x 3
MPN: 1N00.181
Model: 1N00.181
UPC: 036926014838
EAN: 0636926014830
ASIN: B000H866BM
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| • | The world's best-selling portable navigation device | | • | Sleek pocket-size design makes ONE easy to carry; pre-loaded maps of U.S. and Canada make it easy to use | | • | 3.5-inch touch screen with crystal clear 2D or 3D display in any of 22 languages | | • | Spoken turn-by-turn directions in 36 languages and 55 different voices, including celebrity voices | | • | Real-time traffic and weather with compatible Bluetooth phone; 2 year warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Coming to the United States after making a splash across Europe, the TomTom ONE is a complete portable GPS vehicle navigation device with an incredible range of features. A sleek design, comprehensive wireless capabilities, and a sharp display combine to make the TomTom ONE a vital companion on the road. Like TomTom's other navigation systems, ONE gives you coverage in all fifty of the United States. 
The TomTom ONE's 3D driving view offers a clear picture of the road and maneuvers ahead. See the ONE in detail. | 
TomTom PLUS services give you the latest traffic and weather conditions. You can also download additional city maps, voices, points of interest, and much more. | 
The device's icon-driven menu system makes using the ONE a snap. View larger. | 
Once you've input your destination, the ONE quickly calculates the best route. View larger. | 
You can even change your route to avoid traffic and roadblocks. View larger. | But it's not just the broad geographical coverage that makes the TomTom ONE special. The user-friendly design also puts it a step above other navigation systems. The crystal-clear multicolor display makes for exceptionally easy viewing of maps, routes, driving directions, and other traveling information, such as mileage and distance. Measuring 3.5 inches, the TFT display offers a resolution of 320 x 240 to provide brilliant two- and three-dimensional graphics. The device also features 32 MB RAM and 380 MHz CPU, making it responsive and zippy. Using the USB port and the provided cable, you can use your PC to add your own points of interest. ONE provides clear and accurate turn-by-turn voice instructions, so that you don't have to take your eyes off the road while your vehicle is on the move. Voice instructions are issued at a speed-sensitive volume, so as your vehicle's engine becomes louder or quieter as your speed changes, the volume adjusts itself accordingly, guaranteeing clear and easy listening. And because voice instructions are available in over 30 languages, just about anyone will find the TomTom ONE to be an invaluable system. With its touch-sensitive screen, the TomTom ONE puts programming and operation literally at your fingertips to make sophisticated technology simple. The built-in database offers thousands of points of interest for you to use as destinations or reference points as you plan your trip. ONE will also provide a selection of available routes, giving you the option of avoiding toll roads or choosing between the quickest or the most scenic routes. The database includes zip codes to simplify your route selection, and for extra convenience, the TomTom ONE lets you save the addresses of frequent destinations, making route planning easier and faster than ever. Other display features include a compass mode to assist you with directional orientation, and an anti-glare screen for optimal viewing even in direct sunlight. For additional navigational features to assist with trip planning, the built-in Bluetooth connection provides access to TomTom PLUS subscription-based services, so that you can tune in to the latest traffic and weather conditions, as well as download additional city maps, voices, points of interest, and much more. Weighing less than 10 ounces and measuring 4.33 x 3.5 x 1.34 inches, the TomTom ONE can be easily installed in any vehicle. An included windshield suction mount holds it in place. Plus, with an operating temperature range of an icy -10 degrees to a sweltering 55 degrees Celsius (14 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit), the navigator is durable enough for New England winters or Arizona summers. The TomTom ONE is powered by an internal lithium ion battery that can be charged from your vehicle's cigarette lighter with the included 12-24V adapter. What's in the Box
TomTom ONE device, suction mount, car charger, USB 2.0 data cable, and installation CD with connection software and manual.
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 Simple yet effective April 27, 2007
340 out of 383 found this review helpful
Okay the first thing I would like to clear up is regarding other reviews of this product are basically hog wash. By that, no one really has a clue on what they are talking about even if they gave it 5 stars. No offence to anyone I just live an die testing technology prouducts. Ok since we got that out of the way I would like to point out if I was provided the opportunity this would have been 4.5 stars not 5; I will explain in a moment.
My Background:
- I have been providing Level 2-3 desktop and server support for the greater part of 8 years.
-Have owned/used three GPS units - two of which I will discuss today.
THE REAL REVIEW:
Overall the Tom Tom ONE Portable is an extremely nice unit with a few minor flaws. I will answer the most important question first. Is the unit reliable? The answer to that is clearly yes! Is the "Home" Software good? The answer is yes if downloaded from the site but NOT from the CD; it has been known to cause issues. You should contact Tom Tom to find out if the software is being worked on before downloading your copy. Download the .exe file not the Zip file. The .exe is faster and less likely a hacker could have messed with it. Otherwise, there are no issues despite what some say. Either they used the CD, which was a mistake, or they did something incorrect.
WILL THE UNIT BREAK?
Like anything if mistreated then yes. The unit is not to be tossed or flung like a pillow, kept in extreme hot or cold temperatures like your car over night, etc. In addition just as any GPS nothing is perfect even Gamin. Heck, I had a Quest 2 die on me once and take forever to recalculate; that does not mean it is a bad unit in general just because one unit of millions had an issue.
ACTUAL USE:
The tracking of the unit is actually dead on accurate. The unit performs a recalculation exceptionally fast should you miss a turn or went the wrong way. A minor flaw I have discovered is if there is a dead end the unit becomes frazzled and tells you to make a left or right when you can't. Simply turn around and you will be pointed in the correct direction again.
THE GOOD:
- 2-year warrantee!
-Will get you where you want to go no doubt.
-Provides you graphic images of the amount of time until your next turn, and the total trip left on the same screen.
-Zero chance of missing your turn as the unit clearly states over and over there is a turn coming up in X number of feet, yards, etc.
-Extremely clear to understand voices. Actually, 99% of them are very very good. If I spoke other languages those would be great too.
-Excellent screen resolution, brightness, and map detail.
THE BAD:
- Does not announce street names which would be nice. However, with the number of times the unit tells you a turn is coming up + the visual of the street or highway such as I-95 North you really cannot go wrong. It will actually say take the highway going north.
- The suck son cup: This is a major negative although I guess we only have ourselves to blame for this. Apparently, there were too many complaints that the unit was slipping off the cup. Well, Tom Tom now made the dam thing so tight that it is nearly impossible to take off. I would say you need to remove the base 40-50 times until the unit becomes loose enough to remove with ease. When attempting to remove, DO NOT have the unit over a table. Too much force is needed to remove; you run the risk of hitting the unit on the table.
- Navigating around the screen will take some getting used to. The device is user friendly but there is a learning curve compared to others.
NUVI 350 vs. TOM TOM ONE:
-Tom Tom has a much nicer voice selection clearer and louder for people hard of hearing. Both can increase and decrease the volume.
- Colors on screen: Tom Tom displays a richer deeper color.
- Both display heavily detailed maps. The Nuvi does allow you to reduce or add more details to the map; Tom Tom does not but the amount is actually just right.
- Nuvi 350 does have Text to Speech Tom Tom does not. Text to speech is the announcing of the street names. A very nice feature but the Tom Tom unit makes up for this by telling you a turn is coming up a lot more than the Nuvi. I used both at the same time on the same route to compare. Every single time the Tom Tom One alerted me first there was a turn or an exit coming up. It also alerted when it was time to get off the exit. Either one gave me plenty of time, the Tom Tom was just faster to the draw.
- Nuvi 350 has a far superior user interface there really is no comparison. The Tom Tom is not bad it is just more difficult to find what you want. For example if you are looking for Borders Books, you need to go through several menus to locate the screen where you are able to look. Categories are not clearly broken down, etc. On a positive note, once you become used to the device there is nothing to worry about; you will soon start to get a handle on things.
-Tracking is about the same. I did find the maps used on the Tom Tom will get you to your location a little faster when using the same route type such as fastest but we are talking about a 2 min difference; hardly worth worrying about. Auto recalculate is faster on the Tom Tom but the Nuvi is also not slow just the Tom Tom is much faster. However, the Nuvi allows the unit to let you manually recalculate much easier where in the Tom Tom you rather need to search through a few screens to obtain your option.
In the end, you cannot go wrong with either. The Tom Tom being less pricy is a big bonus but the fact that you need to struggle with the windshield cup is a rather large nascence and navigating around the unit is less user friendly. On the other hand if you are hard of hearing or would like to hear a really pleasing easy to understand voice then the Tom Tom One is for you; Gamin really needs to work in that area with all their units. Australian Karen is honestly the best you are going to get.
Best Bang for the Buck September 5, 2007
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
For $200, you sure get a lot! I've been wanting a GPS for a long time but they've always been out of my price range (my father dropped almost a grand on his) so when I saw these at $200, my interest was piqued. I read a few reviews and decided that it would be worth picking up and I took the plunge.
I've been using this for half a year now and have traveled through many states with this on. Here is what I've found out about this:
Positives:
1) It's only two hundred bucks. Again, most of them are still in the $500 price range. I've found very little that this can't do for the money.
2) Customizable. There is a wealth of information on the screen out of box but I wanted it to display some other things. After playing around with it for a little bit I found out how to get rid of the estimated time of arrival (very inaccurate) and replaced it with the current speed instead. There are a lot of other tidbits of information it can track but I'm happy with that change.
3) Works great out of the box. In fact, I didn't sync it up to my computer for any firmware or map updates until I had it for a few months. I did update the firmware (not sure what I got out of that), backed up my settings, register it, and no new maps were available but it was great to have a product I had bought five minutes prior working perfectly well in my car.
4) Battery Life. Sometimes I can't have it plugged in, like when I'm hiking, geocaching, need to use my cigarette lighter for something else, or showing it off for friends. That GPS that my Dad spent all that money on... no battery. Once it has no power it goes out like a light. And not only does it have a battery, but a long lasting one at that. A full charge will let this run for a couple of hours.
5) Very accurate. I especially love the MPH on this. Did you know that most cars have their speedometer off by about 5-10%?!?!? Now I have my speedometer on my GPS and it is perfectly accurate. 99% of the time my GPS knows EXACTLY where I am within a couple of feet.
6) USB cable. I love it when electronics comes with a standard USB cable. I hate companies that make you use a cable that is proprietary to the product (Palm, Zune, iPod, some cameras). Thank you, TomTom, for making this simple feature.
Negatives
1) No altitude. I can see Lat and Long, but I have no idea how high I am and in the mountains of Utah, that can be useful information. I'm surprised that didn't come as a feature.
2) Can't categorize favorites. Ah, probably my biggest gripe. I wish I could categorize my favorite locations. For instance, most favorites I only use while visiting somewhere and then I have a handful around town that I use 90% of the time. Since it lists things in alphabetical order I just start my more common favorites with a 00 and then group certain towns in their own code. It's a workaround, but folders would have been much nicer!!
3) Occassional Misreadings. This seems to be more of a problem with the maps then the unit but sometimes I just suddenly go "offroad" 20-50 feet, especially on the highway and a couple of local parkways. I think it is the maps because it always happens in the same places. I wish map updates would come on a more regular basis.
4) Estimated Time of Arrival is wrong. I think it assumed all roads are a set speed, like 40 MPH. But the Estimated Time of Arrival is ALWAYS off, especially on the freeway. I got rid of this and make better estimates in my head, but I wish it would make better assumptions (like Highway = 75, or in my case, about 90 while city streets are about 30 mph on average).
I didn't know where to list this, but the screen size can be both positive and negative. Both my parents don't like the small size and consider it hard to read. So if you need bigger displays just so you can read them, there are other products out there for you. However, I love the small screen size because it makes this device so much more portable and fits easier in my glovebox. My parents' GPS has to be carried in with them or hidden in less convenience locations, like under seats.
In the end, I love this product. For $200 I wouldn't have been surprised if it had done so much less than it actually does. I love this so much, my brother picked up the exact same model. He loves it to.
An everyday user review April 15, 2007
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Great GPS unit that does what is supposed to do and flawlessly at that. Clear easy to read display and instructions. Menus and interface are self-intuitive to the degree that you just turn it on and start using it. No downloads, activations or learning required.
Satellite acquisition takes just a few seconds and recalculation when you miss a turn or instruction is equally fast. Accuracy is impressive with spot-on instructions and updated maps. Even small streets in rural areas are recognized and labeled.
After looking at the Garmin and Magellan units I thought this was the best unit for the price. It has the largest screen and the most features for this price range. A previous reviewer complained about the misrepresentation of Bluetooth capabilities to which I completely disagree. The fact the Bluetooth features are available at this price range is already impressive. Also unless you buy a much pricier unit none of them come with a dashboard stand. All manufacturers seem to sell them as options (Garmin included).
An excellent low-cost GPS solution. April 15, 2007
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
After spending a couple months wrestling with, and researching, Global Positioning System devices, I finally settled on the Tom Tom One just before a trip from Washington, DC to Detroit, MI. The device performed beautifully throughout the trip, and has since made navigating the Washington, DC area much more enjoyable.
Do be aware that the device will find the fastest navigation route - even through it may take you someplace unexpected. For instance, while traversing Ohio (we stayed overnight in the Columbus area), the device took us north via some back roads I otherwise would not have known existed. Including one that wasn't paved. Not surprisingly, this saved us quite a bit of time.
Mounting options exist beyond the window mount, though you'll probably need to order them from the company. Details can be found in the brochures accompanying the device, or at the Tom Tom web site.
It's also worth visiting the web site using the included software, to ensure that you have the most up-to-date software, and any maps beyond Canada and the U.S. you might need. Frankly, I haven't seen the necessity given that I use the device solely in the area provided off the shelf.
SIMPLICITY AT ITS FINEST... December 11, 2006
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
Being a fan of the old analog GPS systems (that's road maps to you) for years I decided to try my luck on the TomTom One (New Edition). I figured that the price of portable GPS systems had declined enough for the average American to afford, (and with the discount that TomTom is presently offering I decided now was as good as time as any to purchase).
The unit itself is ready straight out of the box. The internal battery comes charged and the package also includes a car charger to your cigarette lighter, a USB cable for connecting to your PC, a windshield mount, computer software that includes TomTom Home for easy organization of your TomTom, an instruction manual with easy start guide, and finally a replaceable 1GB SD card loaded with maps and points of interest throughout America and Canada.
Upon initial use of the TomTom One, I found the unit to be light (approximately 7 ounces) and very easy to set up. The onscreen instructions were clear, precise, and specific. I was asked a series of questions that helped me customize my TomTom...my street address, the voice setting I preferred...etc. The 3.5 inch touchscreen with 320 x 240 resolution is large enough to use comfortably and was crystal clear even in direct sunlight. Within five minutes of getting the unit out of the box I was ready to go.
The TomTom One (using its SirfStar III chipset) found my position on the map within 60 seconds. Very impressive considering the 5 minute wait owners are used to with prior GPS systems. I decided to take a 30 mile drive from within city limits to my parents house, which is located in the sprawling cornfields of Illinois.
Once the route was calculated the TomTom One warned me that exact street addresses (house numbers) located in the country were not included in the directions but it would still take me to the road I was searching for. Fair enough.
The route was calculated within seconds, I was given a choice of using either 2D or 3D onscreen maps, and a female voice started giving me turn by turn instructions towards my destination. This is what I have been lacking! It was like having my own personal tour guide for the entire country.
Somewhere along the drive I decided to test the TomTom One to see what would happen if a wrong turn was made. I made an "incorrect left" down a gravel road and the unit had a new route for me within 25 feet. I was astonished. The country roads in Illinois can get very confusing at times, a driver can get lost quite easy because there are no visible reference points to navigate from. The TomTom One didn't hiccup once, it just recalculated a route and kept right on going.
I arrived at my destination (as promised, the TomTom One took me to the country road I needed but not to the street address itself). I was impressed. With rural Illinois conquered, I decided to test the system's point of interest (POI) database. This seems to be a major negative point with other reviewers but I found the database to be very reasonable considering the fact that places of business close quicker than they open. True...some restaurants weren't included in the system's SD card, but anyone that uses even an "up-to-date" phonebook will tell you they have the same problem. I think the POI database was extensive and as accurate as the driving directions the TomTom gives itself.
What the TomTom One does lack however is any video or MP3 playback capabilities. This, to me, was understood before purchasing the unit and incidentally seemed like an unnecessary feature for a GPS system. Unfortunately, the TomTom One does lack features that I would prefer to have. One of which is text to speech capabilities which would allow the voice navigation to pronounce the names of streets rather than just left or right turns (example: "turn left on Progress Boulevard", as opposed to just "turn right")
Also, I really would have appreciated a user-replaceable battery in this product. It seems that the new electronic trend is to make changing batteries in products an impossible task for consumers, unless they're willing to pay more money. True...almost all portable GPS systems have this same feature but that's my point exactly. Great products with cheap tricks built in.
All in all I give this product a commendable review and star rating. It has saved me so much time and frustration on long road trips that I can't begin to express enough gratitude. Before this product I would use nightmarish, printed-out, Internet maps which had me stopping every fifteen minutes, asking gas station attendants how to get to a certain street. Only to drive in circles for another fifteen minutes and arrive at the same gas station. I used to dread getting lost in unfamiliar neighborhoods, now I welcome the challenge.
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