TomTom ONE XL-S 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-to-Speech (Factory Refurbished) Review

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(More customer reviews)Got this for my wife for Christmas. I was skeptical and took the risk. the GPS arrived in an official TomTom XL-S box. Unit, quick guide, quick set-up / install poster, mount and mounting disc (if needed), car charger, and usb cord. There is a color printed card inside noting the item has been officially refurbished to factory specs. i believe the warranty was shorter (60 or 90 days). At first the unit did not power up, but just needed to charge via USB. Powered up fine after that. The outside of the unit looked brand new as did the other components. There is a more extensive manual online. I believe this full manual comes this way whether new or used. Everything functions like new. You have to donwload TomTom Home from the USA website and update the unit with the lastest updats and the like. The map on the unit WAS and IS an older version. You cannot just download a new set with "Lastest Map Guarantee" from TomTom. This is due to the age unit and nature of being refurbished. HOWEVER, TomTom will allow you to download the lastest map set per there "Lastest Map Guarantee" by simply calling and providing proof-of-purchase. This must be done within 30 days. I had set up my TomTom Home account online prior to calling and the like. This made life easier. two phone calls and three emails later I was off and running with installing the lastest available map set for ths XL-S. Make sure to tell them it is for the XL-S, as the serial number on my unit indicated XL in there system. The box said XL-S and the unit did indeed do spoken street names. There is separate card inside the box on how to enable the function. So far, my wife and I are very happy. Note, after the map install, the internal memory of the unit was pretty much at max. I would get the map update prior to trying to add anything at all the unit outside of the updated drivers from TomTom. Also, back-up the unit using TomTom Home AND copying all the internal contents from the unit to a folder on your computer. That way you are safe in case something happens. The SD memory DOES NOT supplement the 1 Gig internal memory. You will need at least a 2 Gig SD card and literally copy the entire contents of the internal memory, including ALL hidden files, to the SD card. Put the "duplicate" card in the unit after this and it will run off the SD card memory. Internal memory is NOT used, neither is it updated or affected my TomTom Home download and add-ons as long as you are running off the SD card. You will need to leave the card in. This way you will have about 1 Gig of space on the SD card to download voices, etc. Computer voices are the only ones that can read Text-to-Speech. I am not sure if there a limit to the SD card size you can use if higher than 2 Gig as it may only be able to allocate up to 2 Gigs only. If you can use a larger one, the better. So if someone knows this let me know. Again, pleased with the purchase and the fact I could get the latest free one-time map download. Nice big display and accurate (at least in the realm of the competition). Very simple to use, which is a plus. Some of the latest updates give and take away some functional items on the unit (i.e. menus and the way the compass function will changed). This is due to TomTom updating, so don't think you are nuts. Hopefully the change the compass function back to way to was. Worth the risk...YES...if the price is right. AMAZON was very quick to ship and I have never had a problem with them. Only thing I can say about Amazon.com is the way they pack items when shipping them could be better in some cases. Sometimes they use little to know padding. This minimal approach is understandable, but should be item dependent. I have gotten DVD that have been loose inside the DVD box because the DVD box had tons of room to move around inside the shipping box. The GPS unit was packed well. Other than this, Amazon.com is a highly recommended seller in my eyes.

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Expand your horizons with the new TomTom ONE XL. The distinctive design combines an extra-wide 4.3 touchscreen and the power of GPS in a slim, lightweight device. Easily taken from car to car. Switch it on and go right out of the box. Just a few taps on the screen and the ONE XL does the rest. The crystal-clear display, 3D view and spoken turn-by-turn instructions help you find your way, worry free. Preloaded maps of the US and Canada and millions of points of interest enhance your traveling experience. With the ONE XL you can access smart extras like real-time traffic, 5-day weather forecasts and celebrity voice downloads. No activation, no monthly fees, its that easy. Easy to use: Switch on and go right out of the box Sleek all-in-one compact design Extra-wide 4.3 touch-screen Easily taken from car to car Turn-by-turn voice instructions Crystal-clear 3D view No activation. No monthly fees Smart navigation Preloaded maps of US and Canada Millions of points of interest Access to real-time traffic, weather, voice downloads, and more TomTom HOME software

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Tomtom One Xl Carrycase with strap Review

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(More customer reviews)Great fitting semi-rigid carry case for TomTom One XL. Very lightwieght and well made. The Strap is very handy for carrying but a belt clip or loop for portable use would be helpful.

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TomTom ONE XL 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Maps of the U.S. and Canada (Factory Refurbished) Review

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(More customer reviews)This TomTom unit works well, screen is easy to understand, and using it is simple. I had a Magellan before, would NEVER buy one again. Magellan's customer Service is horrible, TomToms support is much better and their website allows you to upgrade sattelite locations on your unit, so if you turn it on while you're driving, it finds you in less than a minute. The Magellan takes 5 - 10 minutes in the same situation!
There are less points of interest on the TomTom, but that's not that important to me. Most of the time I have an address or I'm looking for a gas station or hotel, which are usually listed.

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We ship all of our items directly from our wearhouses located in San Francisco, CA and other locations in the USA.This items comes with manufacturer warranty. This item is listed as a *Special Promotional item; hence it may take 5-10 business days for delivery. Please review our Return Policy & the FAQ under the Special Promotional section for terms and conditions. 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed !!!The TomTom ONE XL boasts a large, easy-to-read 4.3" color widescreen touch display that makes navigation easy on your mind and your eyes. This portable navigator comes preloaded with maps of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The ONE is ready to navigate right out of the box - future map updates are covered with new Secure DigitalTM (SD) cards or downloads from TomTom, so you won't have to worry about your maps going out of date. Enter your destination on the ONE XL's touchscreen, and it will guide you with turn-by-turn voice prompts. You have the option of 2-D or 3-D map view, and the choice of 55 different voices for spoken guidance. You can even add celebrity voice prompts that are available for paid download from TomTom. You can choose the quickest or shortest route, elect to avoid toll roads or interstates, or use multi-destination programming to find the fastest way to run all your errands in one trip.For extra safety, you can program the ONE to tell you when you're going over the posted speed limit. The voice guidance can be set to increase in volume with your car's velocity, and a compass mode adds a compass to the display for easier navigation. The lightweight ONE XL is portable too - its built-in battery lets you take it with you when you're on foot.Plug & Go: Works straight out of the box.Large 4.3" touchscreen: provides greatly expanded view of your surrounding area. Tip Feature: discover everything ONE XL has to offer through useful onscreen tips.

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TomTom ONE XL 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator Review

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(More customer reviews)I had my choices narrowed down to the TomTom ONE XL and the Magellan Maestro 4040. It was a tough call but I choose the TomTom. In a nutshell, the TomTom is more designed to get you where you need to go and the Magellan is designed to tell you where you are and what's around you.
The Magellan has more current maps and identifies the roads that appear on the screen. The TomTom has fairly current maps but only identifies the roads you are approaching and a few adjacent roads.
TomTom has auto-zoom where the faster you travel, the map zooms out. The Magellan has the zoom feature but nothing automatic. I like the auto-zoom because when your traveling interstates speeds, it's nice to see out ahead of you.
I think the TomTom has the better screen, by a slight edge. The colors/contrast seem to be more pleasant. On the TomTom you've got various map colorizations where the Magellan doesn't. There's one map scheme on TomTom where the roads are outlined in black. It helps distinguish them from the tan background.
Tap the screen on the Magellan and you can scroll around the map. Tap it on the TomTom, you go to the menus. What I'd like to see is a menu button and if you tap on the screen, it tells you where your tapping (i.e. road name).
Reception on TomTom and the Magellan was great and the screen refresh on the TomTom was slightly better than the Magellan. The Magellan seemed more choppy where the TomTom was smooth.
Magellan can double as a speakerphone and the TomTom has the PLUS services.
While I would like TomTom to allow you to show more road names, in the end, this didn't justify the price difference of the Magellan (about $100). I think if you combined these two devices, you'd come close to having a perfect GPS unit.
As they stand, I think the TomTom has a slight edge mainly due to it's screen clarity, redraw/refresh rate, and auto zoom (the various voices you can choose from is a nice touch too).
TomTom, if you're listening on the next map update, please allow us to see road names on any road that appears on the screen! A menu button would be nice too and as an alternative, allow us to tap/identify the roads.

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Building on the success of the TomTom ONE, the TomTom ONE XL ups the ante with a gorgeous widescreen, 4.3-inch display, and expanded traffic options that include GPRS- and optional RDS-TMC radio-based real-time traffic information. The TomTom ONE XL is a complete portable GPS vehicle navigation device with an incredible range of features. Like TomTom's other navigation systems, the ONE XL gives you coverage in all fifty of the United States, as well as Canada--all stored on 1 GB of internal memory.
But it's not just the broad geographical coverage that makes the TomTom ONE XL 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 4.3 inches, the TFT display offers an expanded widescreen view of brilliant two- and three-dimensional graphics. The device also features 32 MB RAM and 266 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. Memory expansion is made possible by an SD card slot.

The ONE XL 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 XL to be an invaluable system.

With its touch-sensitive screen, the TomTom ONE XL 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. The ONE XL 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 ONE XL 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. The ONE XL adds to these capabilities with FM radio-based RDS-TMC traffic information as an available accessory (not included).

Weighing less than 10 ounces and measuring 3.4 x 4.7 x 1.2 inches, the TomTom ONE XL 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 XL 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 XL device, windshield mount, USB cable, cigarette lighter adaptor, adhesive mounting disk, documentation pack, and product code card.

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TomTom XL 330 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Review

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(More customer reviews)This product is extremely easy to use - I only found one or two of the very extensive options to be a little unintuitive, but after less than a couple hours of poking around the features you really get a glimpse of the depth of the product. It may not have a few of the features that the $400+ models carry, but for my needs it far meets and exceeds. I was a little disappointed when it wouldn't find a numbered address on a highway ( such as when a smaller state highway runs through a city street ), but the database of points of interest had my destination on file.
I was somewhat concerned about the voice volume issue that I'd read about in a few of these reviews ( after already having put my purchase order in ), but I'd have to say any units with poor volume have to be from a bad batch - even at the default 70% volume it was clearly audible with music playing and a window open at highway speeds. At max volume you really can't miss it unless you have difficulty hearing in general, though I found a few of the default voices were softer than others. Since it seems possible to create your own voice sets, and some voice sets are louder than others, I would assume one could edit a copy of the default voice and increase the gain / volume and reinstall, but there are a number of built in voices that are wholly satisfactory in the volume department.
If I had to list any cons, it would be that base package voices still show up in the menu even if you remove them from the TomTom with the manager software. The inability to find an address on a highway might be a weakness of all navigators for all I know, as I've not had much experience with any others.
If you buy this, definitely spend some time with the management software. There is a goodly amount of user supplied content ( maps, points of interest databases, and even voices ) that are free, as well as the normal software updates.
When I left the store with it the most difficult part of setting it up was getting it out of the evil tough plastic packaging that most of us are familiar with. A car charger was included, so I plugged it in, answered a few basic questions, did a short tour and was on my way to my next destination within only a few minutes. Normally I can't find my way out of a paper bag, even if I'm still outside of the bag, so this is probably the best $200 I've ever spent. A separate data cable is also included for connecting to your home PC ( which will be required to update the software and add new features to the device ).
There is an optional attachment and service you can purchase that will give you real time weather and traffic data. I understand that there is a monthly fee for this additional service, but I've not yet bought the extra receiver so I can't comment on its performance or cost.
In short - if you want a very well rounded GPS navigator for an excellent price, you can't go wrong with the XL 330. I know what a few friends and family are getting for the holidays this year.


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The TomTom XL 330 is easy-to-use widescreen navigation. TomTom's award-winning software means effortless navigation from point A to point B. Switch on and go right out of the box. Just enter the address on the touchscreen and start driving anywhere in the United States or Canada. TomTom guides you door-to-door with turn-by-turn spoken instructions. And 3D graphics help guide you to your destination.


An extra-wide touchscreen helps you find your way, worry-free.

The XL 330 is preloaded with millions of points of interest to enhance your traveling experience--easily find your favorite gas stations, hotels, restaurants, and more.

TomTom has the most accurate maps, and with TomTom Map Share technology, you instantly can modify street names, street direction, points of interest, and more on your own device.

And with the "Help Me!" menu, added safety features enable you to easily access local emergency providers, such as police, fire stations, and hospitals.

The Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take it with you from car to car.

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XL 330 Features
Maps of US & with TomTom Map Share
Fold & Go EasyPort Mount
Spoken Instructions
4.3-inch Touchscreen

All TomToms Feature
Plug & Go--Works right out of the box.

Preloaded Points of Interest--Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more on your route.

30-Day Latest Map Guarantee--Up to date, off the shelf.

TomTom Map Share--Modify your own map and benefit from others' verified changes with TomTom Map Share.

Help Me! Emergency Menu--Easily access local emergency providers, such as police, fire stations, and hospitals.

TomTom HOME--Always up to date.

Traffic Ready--Optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver accessory keeps you up-to-date on traffic events to minimize potential delays.

Fuel Price Service (optional)--Know more, pay less.

Why TomTom? TomTom believes that personal navigation should be as easy and safe as possible. TomTom develops smart technology that gives you straightforward solutions, innovations to make life easy.
Easy to Use

Award-winning navigation software
Plug & go

Best Maps

30-Day Latest Map Guarantee
Modify your own map and benefit from others' verified changes with TomTom Map Share

Best Routing

QuickGPSfix
Traffic ready

Leader in Safety

Help Me! emergency resources menu
Safety preferences menu

What's in the Box XL 330 GPS device, EasyPort mount, USB cable, adhesive disk, car charger, and user guide
About TomTom Founded in Amsterdam in 1991, TomTom has established itself as a global leader in navigation by being an innovative company with a strong brand, clear customer focus, and high-quality products and services.
TomTom is a leading navigation solutions provider with navigation products sold in 30 countries and in over 20 languages. To further its commitment to car navigation, TomTom acquired Tele Atlas maps in 2008 so that the company can continually provide the most up-to-date maps and intelligent routing.

TomTom has its own mapping company!

Did you know that every year, roads change by up to 40% in high-growth areas? Tele Atlas manages this by using the world's most comprehensive systems to identify and incorporate these changes into our maps with unprecedented levels of speed and accuracy. All TomTom devices benefit from the Tele Atlas advantage--more coverage, more points of interest, and more freshness and accuracy.

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