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User Reviews for
TomTom ONE GPS Receiver
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SIMPLICITY AT ITS FINEST...
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Reviewed
January 3 2007 12:12:03 AM
57
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59
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
out of 5
Pros:
Compact, simple to use, great maps, bright display... |
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Is non-user replacable batteries the newest electronic fad...? 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
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Made in Europe
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Reviewed
December 12 2006 9:02:54 PM
19
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25
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
3
out of 5
Pros:
advanced features (bluetooth) |
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map update behind One problem with TomTom is that because it's made in Europe, the US map update is at least 3 years behind. I visited a community that is 3 years old, TomTom still doesn't have a map update. US brand such as Garmin already have all the maps.
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First GPS System and I love it!
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Reviewed
January 15 2007 5:55:26 PM
9
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10
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
out of 5
Pros:
ease of use, good sized screen |
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Cons:
low battery life This is my first GPS device and I can't say enough about it. I use this daily for my job in pharma sales, and it gets me to where I need to be with 90% accuracy. I punch in an address ( which is saved for long term use), it asks me if I want to avoid tolls or arrive in a certain time, and then calculates my trip. Most of the time it is the fastest way taking into account freeways and speed limits, but sometimes if you are familiar with an area, it doesn't know shortcuts passed on by locals, then again what do you expect since the software isn't based on local shortcut secrets. Infrequently, the device will take me a little off route ( maybe a left turn too soon) or may not have registered a road or new building in a new subdivision. However, it has fast rerouting time in the event you miss one direction and the roads are displayed clearly on the screen.
For the price, ease of use, and quick re routing time, I can deal with the infrequent accuracy as well as low battery life. I definitely recommend it!
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TomTom
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Reviewed
July 11 2007 3:03:49 AM
4
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5
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
out of 5
Pros:
Use right out of the box |
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none I have had the TomTom for one month and put John Cleese as the voice. I love it. I've even tried to confuse it and turn the opposite than it said and very calmly it acted as if it was expected and told me how to still get home in the direction that I had turned. LOVE IT!
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Switch on and ure set
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Reviewed
May 19 2007 1:03:10 AM
4
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5
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
4
out of 5
Pros:
Ease of use and excellent support. |
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Cons:
Maps a bit outdated I bought this after 3 months of research on gadget review sites in US and UK. Everybody had the best of things to say about it.
I got it for $278. Just switched it on and it was set to go. The instructions were clear, well in advance and it just has the best GPS receivers.
On the flip side I couldnt use the TomTom Plus services coz it requires u to have unlimited internet access thru ur phone (That wud cost an extra $20 per month with T-Mobile).
Some of the roads in Jersey City - North Bergen that were closed two years back are still form a part of the route in TomTom One.
Otherwise, I've had no problems at all. I just enter the destination i wish to go and its all set. When I want to return home I have to just hit twice on the touch screen and I have the path in front of me. Its a great value for the money !
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I love it!
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Reviewed
August 14 2007 9:18:54 PM
3
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3
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
out of 5
Pros:
accurate, easy to use, portable |
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battery life I love this little gadget. It's so fun to use and is a great help on the road in unfamiliar areas. The ONE is a great device because it is very accurate and comes with the latest maps. It's ready to use right out of the box and is a breeze to use. I'm no tech genius and I was familiar with the interface in no time. It's very small and portable and is a quality device for the price. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a GPS device.
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Great bang for the buck
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Reviewed
May 7 2007 1:14:57 AM
3
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3
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
4
out of 5
Pros:
easy to use, very clear, thin |
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hard to stick mount when cold I think this unit is one of the best out there in terms of value - you get a lot and its not expensive. The ONE is very thin and extremely easy to use. The screen is clear and easy to use and the maps are brand new. The only annoying thing is that when your windshield is cold it can be a little hard sticking the mount.
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Amazingly Easy to Use and Accurate GPS
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Reviewed
April 24 2007 1:11:54 PM
3
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3
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
out of 5
Pros:
Portability, User-friendliness, Accuracy |
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Too bad I didn't get it sooner! The first thing that stuck out to me about the ONE was its size...I had been doing some research on which GPS would suit me the best, and I thought that a device that was easy to use and portable would be ideal. The size is great - easy to take from car to car or throw in a pocket or bag if you need to carry it along. Being less than savvy with technology, I was also pleased by how easy the device was to figure out. Within minutes, I felt like a pro, but there are still so many features that can be used and customized to get exactly what you want out of a GPS. I would definitely encourage everyone to look at getting a ONE...I was extremely happy with its performance.
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amazing unit
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Reviewed
August 10 2007 11:04:16 PM
2
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2
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
out of 5
Pros:
amazing |
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no card this unit is unbelievably accurate, it told me to turn left in a parking lot to get to the road. i bought this after having to return a diffrent brand unit that gave inaccurate directions all the time (it would put me in front of a house a half mile away.) my dad and my brother have the same unit. turn it on, it knows where you are (even in the house just with less accuracy). my dad's unit came with an sd card. mine did not, but it works perfectly without it. when plugged into the computer, it showed almost a gig hard drive space total. it doesn't come with a user replaceable battery, but it comes with a car adapter and can be charged from the USB port of a computer - laptop in car that someone might be using the cig. lighter to power, just plu it in and keep it charged. it came with a coupon for a free premium voice - if you don't want to be bored, get "mikey" , he's a laugh.
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Love it!
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Reviewed
March 25 2008 3:33:18 AM
1
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1
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
out of 5
Pros:
Voice technology, easy to see screen, accurate maps |
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no mp3, etc. I have been using mine for about 3 months and love every aspect of it! We just took the first big family trip with it last week and it took us door to door to door in an unfamiliar location 100% correctly every time. Mine has never missed and I love the easily viewable screen, even in bright sunlight. The voice navigation is wonderful and it is full of features!
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