This satellite navigation is a good all rounder.
“It's really easy to use. within minutes of switching it on it was obvious what we…”
Allison, Bristol
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115 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
94% of people recommend it.
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+ It's really easy to use. Within minutes of switching it on it was obvious what we needed to do. It's good that you change the voice that speaks to you - some of the voices were quite annoying. It was good to have a choice. It's nice that you can personalise it exactly how you want it - even down to screen information, type of map etc. Instructions are given in advance of you reaching roundabouts etc, and repeated again when you are on the roundabout - found this really helpful. If you accidentally take a wrong turning, then the sat nav will rectify the problem and get you back on track almost immediately. Also, especially on starting a journey from my house, if it is obvious to me that I can get to a certain point in a more direct way than what the sat nav suggests (at the journey start), you can make your own way and then re-pick up the route again from the point that you need help. Excellent at warning you when you are approaching speed cameras, and also when you are going too fast and just over the speed limit. Definitely recommended - if I had know how simple they were to use I would have got one years ago.
- Haven't found any with the gadget itself yet - but I have only been using it since Christmas. I wish the thing that you use to attach to your windscreen (to put the tom tom on) was easier to use - it was harder getting it to stay on the windscreen than it was to programme the sat nav etc.
purchased 25 Nov 2008
+ Even for a GPS novice like me this was easy to set up and use, straight out of the box. It is quick to recalculate a route if I do miss a turn. The built in window attachment is a good idea as a space saver, but a bit fiddly to use. At the time of purchase it was a absolute bargain at the price too.
- It ought to be supplied with a wall charger.
purchased 06 Sep 2008
+ very compact
- there are no bad pointsi am
purchased 03 Jul 2008
+ easy to use
- sometimes didn't know the correct road layout of new roads
purchased 03 Aug 2008
+ Quick response... slim profile....... wide menu range.....
- Inadequate instruction book ..... not easy to insert in bracket when fixed to windscreen ......... does not retian power sufficiently when it has been fully charged..
purchased 07 Oct 2008
+ easy to use and good size.
- the arm that the tomtom sits on & the "sucker" on the screen not great & the tomtom easily falls off the wind screen.
purchased 21 Nov 2008
+ Easy to use, accurate, portable, detects speed machines, speed restrictions and lets you know when there is a traffic jam ahead and easily changes to routing to avoid jams.
- Navigator sometimes does not store frequent routings in favourites, have to re-input postcodes for these destinations. No warning sound when battery is running low so may switch off in midroute when battery dead therefore you have to keep looking at screen to detect whether battery is running low. When navigator is switched off before a journey is completed (due to loss of power), information relating to previous journey is stored so navigator goes back to providing instructions for that journey when it has already been completed.
purchased 06 Nov 2008
+ Reviewer left no comment
- Maps out of date - particularly A2 and M2 (have only used locally). Roundabouts and road changes not registered, showing you in the middle of a field.
purchased 06 Nov 2008
+ Extremely easy to use for a first timer. Great touch screen
- Fell off the windscreen on the second time of use - maybe user error !!
purchased 15 Nov 2008
+ Large well laid out screen, excellent menu system, very accurate, Speed Camera detection's a boon in these credit crunch times when it's easy to get stung for a fine, for going 5 miles over the limit.
- A bit pricey?
purchased 08 Jul 2008
+ Easy to use with good, clear, easy to understand instructions. An improvement on previouse models as it is slimmer with easier attachments for windscreen mounting. I also has map share which means you are always up to date with the latest maps. I could not be more pleased with this equipment.
- None that I can find.
purchased 07 Jul 2008
+ overall a good probuct, and easy to use.
- none
purchased 26 Aug 2008
+ Easy to use.
- Short battery life limits use out of vehicle. Some features tricky to find, even with manual
purchased 07 Jul 2008
+ Reviewer left no comment
- would prefer it if the air vent mount was standard though there are no real issues with the windscreen mount
purchased 07 Sep 2008
+ Simple to use, good size. Very good value for money.
- When adjusting the angle whilst attached to widscreen the monitor often unclips from the attaching plate which is annoying. Sent me up a one way once but otherwise no other complaints.
purchased 26 Oct 2008
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Type
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In-Car |
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Traffic Message Channel (TMC)
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No |
Bluetooth
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Yes |
Voice Control
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No |
Map Coverage
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UK |
Screen Size in Inches
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4.3 |
Dimensions (mm)
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83x118x25 |
MP3 Playback
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No |
Photo Viewer
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No |
Touchscreen
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Yes |
Weight (g)
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186 |
Memory Card Slot
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No |
Built-in Camera
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No |
Spoken Directions
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Yes |
Speed Camera Warning
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Yes |
Windscreen Mountable
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Yes |
WiFi
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No |
MP4 Playback
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No |
Release Date
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1 Apr 2008 |
Also known as: TOM TOM XL GB
Satellite Navigation Buyers GuideXL 4.3" widescreen
See more and drive easily with a wide screen. Touch screen technology gives you the easiest operation to make using your device a pleasure.
EasyPort™ mount
Your EasyPort™ mount folds neatly onto the back of your device, making the whole navigation package fit into your pocket, bag or glove compartment.
Pre-installed maps of your region
Your device comes with the latest maps of your region installed already, so you are ready to navigate.
Plug & go
Your device couldn’t be simpler to use – just plug in and tap the touch screen.
Map Share™ technology
Make corrections to your own map and benefit from thousands of corrections made by TomTom users every day – free of charge.
Traffic-ready
This TomTom device is compatible with our TMC Traffic Receivers, so your routing can be optimised for the traffic ahead.
Safety camera alerts
Your device comes with fixed safety camera alerts pre-installed, to help you to drive more safely and responsibly.
TomTom HOME
Everything you need to keep your TomTom device up to date – get new software, download new maps, access free content from the TomTom community and subscribe to services.
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