| # |
Username |
GPS model |
Pros |
Cons |
Rating |
| 1 |
sa_-GDT44 |
TomTom XL |
Old, but still usable. |
Slow CPU, no additional features. Sometimes have to wait 2-3 minutes to get GPS signal. |
6 |
| 2 |
fella_mo |
tomtom 825 europe |
I have to admit the HD live feature works very well. I do like the 5' screen and the lane guidance feature works very well. |
Battery life is only 2.5hrs at it's best. so i'm constantly finding it more convenient to leave it plugged in the car charging, which isn't good for the long term battery life. |
6 |
| 3 |
l.zhou |
TomTom |
Good easy to use, very friendly user interface. does everything I need |
windscreen mount somehow couldn't be attached to window properly |
8 |
| 4 |
RobHossack |
TomTom Go 750 Live |
This unit suits my needs almost perfectly, which is usually for navigating on my own planned routes, often on UK and French secondary roads and back roads without having to constantly refer to maps and scripted route notes. Also great for finding unknown addresses at street level. A great improvement on my original TomTom910, which was often unreliable. Live functions very useful. |
None really, but a few extra features would be good - e.g. ability to view a prepared itinerary from the point of departure rather than your present location (important when you are planning a route from A to B, when in fact the unit knows your at C) I think the map updating costs and speed camera alerts are overpriced. |
8 |
| 5 |
pdb44 |
TomTom Go 910 |
Good interface. Excellent image quality. Excellent sound. Bluetooth data connectivity. Good storage with internal hard drive. |
Its HUGE - due to hard drive and battery.
Battery life poor - needs to be connected.
This unit sometimes passes out due to heat in sunny environment.
Quite heavy. |
5 |
| 6 |
DALeven87 |
TomTom Via 1405 |
The big screen is great, and its really compact which is also incredibly nice. |
Limited to no access of POIs and voices |
6 |
| 7 |
knollsoft |
TomTom |
Gets you from A to B, allows you to select alternate routes, avoiding parts of the route for a more rural journey. |
Only thing is that the via option is not brilliant. |
8 |
| 8 |
andrewjackie2 |
tomtom one xl HD Traffic |
robust, cheap and reliable |
limited support and maps from Tomtom |
7 |
| 9 |
aemartin4 |
TomTom 720 Go |
Fully updateable. They don't make them any more.
If you can get your hands on a second hand one, go for it! |
Not many. In fact, I can't think of any! |
9 |
| 10 |
ppsucks |
TomTom GO LIVE 1005 Europe |
Large (5), clear screen.
Browser-based upload for POIs, Voices, etc.
|
Slow to roll out software updates for European models, US models tend to get them first.
Mapping data not always up to date. Shows roads that ceased to exist several years previously, and doesn't always show new roads in good time. |
7 |
| 11 |
michael44 |
TomTom Go 910 |
Excellent older GPS system with large 30 gig harddrive. Enables you to have North American and European maps on one device. Can also download audio books, if desired. |
The automatic sensor to switch between day and night driving eventually failed and now it must be done manually. The unit is a little heavy compared to newer models. |
8 |
| 12 |
ron-GDT4 |
TomTom Go 910 |
All info on hard disk |
Does not show position countrywide |
4 |
| 13 |
jean-marc |
TomTom and Mercedes Comand |
TomTom: ease of use
Mercedes Comand: Good integration |
TomTom: Upgrade of map expensive |
|
| 14 |
l_modra |
TomTom GO 930 |
On-screen indication of upcoming turns
Speed
Time to Destination
direction (N-E-S-W) |
The current road/street name can be obscured by the route display |
7 |
| 15 |
johnst59 |
TOMTOM xl live |
Clearly shows which lane to take at junctions so you don’t miss your turning. On the most difficult highway intersections, realistic 3D representation of the junction keeps you relaxed and safe. |
The different alert sounds are very similar. Does not automatically pick up mobile speed cameras. |
4 |
| 16 |
jcolecrowe |
TomTom XXL 540 TM World Edition |
Love it. 8/10. Always gets me to an address in an efficient, smart, easy manner. Routes make sense. Accurate. Good traffic info and rerouting. IQ routes are amazing--a colossal improvement over the older tomtoms without it--great concept, great effectiveness. |
Lackluster POI system, especially the terrible POI search. Seems like theyre 10 years behind what they could have done with the POI part. Sometimes takes more than 2 or 3 minutes to get a signal, for no good reason. Usually less than a minute though. Would give anything if it always, always said what the turn after the next one would be, would be so easy to do, and would make driving so much easier and safer. |
7 |
| 17 |
cds |
Tomtom Via 2535TM |
So far so good. Great voice recognition. Clear maps. More memory than similar brands. |
No sd card slot. Mytomom is still very weak. SSSLLLOOW map updates. |
7 |
| 18 |
kamchatsk |
TomTom ONE |
Small, compact, easy to use. |
Not the fastest device around, No live services |
6 |
| 19 |
alderson.dunn |
TomTom ONE NEW EDITION |
Compact and well built |
Out of date so lacks the features of new TomTom models |
|
| 20 |
zalewr |
TomTom 2405 |
lifetime maps
voice activation |
need to hold down power button to activate
license agreement EVERY time you power on is annoying.
touch screen not sensitive enough. |
6 |
| 21 |
tassie_julie14 |
Tomtom Live 100 |
TomTom live 100. Easy to use. clear description of directions |
There is no acompaning information stating download problems can occur if not done via firefox ie not Internet Explorer.
Map oddities occur ie road system about Cribbs in Bristol is approx 4 years behind |
7 |
| 22 |
p-l-PDB |
TomTom Go Live 1000 |
Clear voice output
Good visibility
Very good magnetic window holder
Easy handling
2 years GSM live services included
3 years free map updates included
Quick position finding |
TomTom hasnt fixed the PC-Softwareproblems - no additional content available with MyTomTom.
No SD card slot available. |
8 |
| 23 |
Waltbop22 |
TomTom VIA 1530 |
Lots of features for the buck |
TomTom customer service does not know a lot abot this unit |
5 |
| 24 |
randal.hockey |
TomTom GO730 |
like the speed limits vs current speed, generally good mapping and routing |
not all the roads are there (like many gps) |
8 |
| 25 |
PaulaFoster |
TomTom One |
Easy to program. Clear visible screen. |
No speech announcement of streets. Some map inaccuracies. Cannot easily specify desired route adjustments to route planned by the GPS. |
7 |
| 26 |
m.s.schoonman |
Tomtom Go 730 |
Stable. Lots of options. MP3 player on board. |
Touchscreen is bad. Use a stylo, not your finger.
GPS location is slow |
6 |
| 27 |
daniel.brugger |
TomTom GO 1000 Live |
- HD traffic (real time traffic information - just available in Europe?) is unbeatable
- routing is almost perfect; ETA is very accurate |
- slow reaction on user interaction
- very limited extensibility and multimedia capabilities (compared to elder GO devices) |
6 |
| 28 |
oreillyrm |
TOMTOM VIA LIVE 120 |
Easy to set up and use
Re-adjusts quickly when you go wrong |
The different alert sounds are very similar.
Does not automatically pick up mobile speed cameras in Ireland. |
6 |
| 29 |
tassie_julie1 |
TomTom Live |
Clear instructions with good warning. Generally easy to use. |
We own a motorhome. There is no facility to plug in vehicle size and therefore no guarentees the route will be suitable. In 3,000 miles in France major problem twice minor problem about 6 or 7 times |
6 |
| 30 |
boiledchip1524 |
TomTom XL |
very good ,fast at finding where you are and finding alternate route |
only 987mb internal memory,total waste of time ,have to take out my UK map then formate to put in my USA map then hpoe it works |
6 |
| 31 |
norris113 |
TomTom XL One |
Good screen size, SD card |
fairly slow to boot and display maps, poor battery life |
5 |
| 32 |
juerg.wyss |
Tomtom GO LIVE 1015 |
traffic information
calculation speed |
backup/restore options
POI management
no transfer of maps of older devices to new devices |
7 |
| 33 |
robieism1014 |
TomTom GO 2535M Live |
Traffic is the greatest part of this. Im only keeping it because of traffic, I live in the greater NYC area and am always doing airport runs from 100 miles away.
Speedometer
Slimer than previous one
|
Had two previous tomtoms, This one operates much drifferently
Still cant get POIs on the screen when viewing map route. Big big big problem for planing next route and looking for POIs to go to like Sterbucks or McD
Some help from support staff.
Support staff can read check list like you and I but are not trouble shooters |
4 |
| 34 |
maxgeezer |
TomTom One |
Generally works well. |
Out of date TomTom maps. GPS sometimes struggles in cities. |
|
| 35 |
guydickinson |
TomTom Go 700 |
Big screen, TomTom UI, EU maps, livetraffic |
Loses GPS signal and can take minutes to re-acquire.
Battery life is pretty poor (after a year of usage, maybe 1 hr). |
7 |
| 36 |
eric.sigurdson4 |
TomTom XL IQ Routes Edition S |
Nice interface, great features |
Takes too long to find GPS signal. Bad signal in the CBD |
3 |
| 37 |
john.majors |
TOMTOM GO 2535 LIVE |
Live data funtionality is awesome when it works. Ease of use is very good, voice clarity and instruction is also very good. Cost of live services is reasonable. Ultimate functionality - it has a lot of potential. |
Live data still seems to have some kinks to be worked out. Computer interface still needs work and can be inconsistant. Not all features are fully functional. Battery life seems to be limited - useful for a short trip or unconnected programming. Just not well polished yet - therefore a rating of only 8. |
7 |
| 38 |
papa44 |
tomtom 730 |
- it works, it takes me on trips of a 1000 KMs and delivers me where I want to be.
- it takes SD cards, as well as having internal memory |
- the battery is giving up
- the mp3 player is bad
- the FM transmitter is too weak |
5 |
| 39 |
erwin4 |
TOMTOM GO 930 |
Fast, live traffic info, big screen, automatic map updates. Has build-in MP3 player with FM transmitter.
|
Battery runs out quickly. USB link slow. |
8 |
| 40 |
theskid |
tomtom one new edition |
ecellent device ,try to find one with a built in SD card as you can mod it to your hearts content |
newer tomtoms have no external memory what a bummer |
8 |
| 41 |
webbaldo |
Tomtom One V3 |
Ease of Use, Simple Maps, Always Updated |
Sucker bracket is too flimsy, getting on now so a bit chunky compared to current models |
7 |
| 42 |
brucemarsha |
TomTom One |
Simple to use, quick to update route, easy to put in pocket |
smaller screen than larger sizes |
7 |
| 43 |
nick-PDB4 |
TomTom XL |
Quick to lock on to satellites and pretty accurate routing. |
Not great at re-routing if you deviate from the planned route. Missed the initial free map update as I didnt know about it. |
8 |
| 44 |
nick-PDB |
TomTom VIA 180 |
-Nice bright large screen
-Pretty fast to calculate routes
-Simple to use
-Can now add custom POIs :-) |
-No Maps updates yet
|
6 |
| 45 |
giblet |
TomTom Go730 |
Wide screen with clear and easy interface.Very good at planning routes and itineraries. Planned routess are easily calculated and usually sensible. Having said that, its always worth checking against a map (hard copy or online) as sometimes it will give a route that doesnt make sense. Have found it very reliable when driving around towns or cities that I havent visited before (but see under weaknesses). |
Updating to a new version of a map will wipe out any favourites youve stored on your device! This is a major glitch with a simple programming solution that TomTom have failed to fix (note: Im not talking about the regular POI updates - just upgrades to new maps). Battery life used to be good but is now below average after a years use.
Only hiccups when using the unit have been when faced by major changes in road systems or road repairs that have not made it to the TomTom database. This was a major problem for me when driving to Prague in 2010 but I cant really blame the unit for the confusion. Had a similar problem in Berlin where there were major changes in part of the road system. The device wanted me to keep going round in circles. Had to switch it off, drive for a bit and turn it back on so it could think straight again! |
7 |
| 46 |
gareth2004 |
TomTom GO |
Strong receiver; bright color touch-screen display; extremely accurate; clear verbal turn-by-turn directions |
Vehicle mounting base is difficult to remove without causing damage to your car.
|
5 |
| 47 |
smrikard |
TomTom Via 1535TM |
Extremely customizable, locates quickly, great sound. |
Missing POIs in included databases, no feature to display elevation. |
8 |
| 48 |
jwebleyj |
TomTom One 3rd Edition |
straightforward destination entry.
Tailoring of route preferences.
Small size.
vibration free mount. |
unpredictable touch screen when map browsing.
Often slow to find satellites on start up. |
6 |
| 49 |
baofang |
TOMTOM 340 XL |
Easy to use. Fast and accurate. |
Unfriendly fold-up mount. Only has internal memory. |
6 |
| 50 |
enguerrandm |
tomtom start |
easy to use, good sync |
not really cheap to change a map |
7 |
