TomTom ONE V3 Review Analysis | All Features Rated & Tested

price

5

The only problem with this satnav is the price
bigger screen would be better if a similar price could be achieved
traffic feature a waste of money
The mount on the windscreen is annoying as it falls off - however i got a new one from ebay - much better and not too expensive
size of the screen for the value of money

Better than other brands in the simillar price range
price I thought
Price
Price, Durability, Mounting, Features, Ease of use, Comedic voices
great value price

The mains lead is an extra expense and could be included in the original price
Accessories are too expensive
Price at the time
£40 approx to download new maps is too expensive
TomTom traffic service too expensive also

portability ,ease of use, great value price
I love my tomtom gets me from point a to point b and is right on the money
Cheap
Cheap as far as GPS units go
Price, Free traffic updates, slimline, Tom Tom one home
good make good price
Excellent value for money and every new car should have facility for including in dashboard layout
Takes the stress out of driving in unfamiliar towns €" worth the money for that alone
Good quality- value ideal present for someone
good value for money
good value for money, even directed me through side lanes rather than main roads
could be more intricate utilising all streets in respective areas to assist in avoiding hold ups but otherwise a very good product for the money invested
similar price etc
compared it to a friends Garmin, similar price etc
great value
Brilliant all round sat-nav value for money
Price & Size
good value
Good value for the price
Compact and good value for money
accurate sensible price
Compact ,accurate sensible price, versatile in that you can switch from car to car,also use it when walking
This was the cheapest of the TomTom range but we were perfectly happy with it so feel we got good value for money
Probably the best value for money satnav you can get
ease of use and value for money
Excellent product and used with a bit of common sense gets you to where you want to go and saves time and money
cash points and many more features
Has lots of extra's and was very good value for money
Great item at the right price
good price for the product
Great value for your money
great price and ready to go immediately
User-friendly, easy to operate and value for money
very good value for money
It is quite small and neat and good value for money
neat, handy, easy to use product at a very good price, very good value for money
Excellent value for money, ease of use and asthetically looks brilliant
Ease of use good value for money great online support
Backup downloads could be much less expensive
Very easy to use.Good value for money
Very good value for money, excellent size - fits in shirt pocket when not in use
Excellent value as I got UK and Ireland with traffic version for less than the price of the non-traffic version alone elsewhere
Ease of use and good price point
Cheap considering they were 400 quid a few years ago
Instructions are given clearly, well in advance.Excellent value for money
good price
well in advance.Excellent value for money
Cheap, and easy to setup
For something simple and cheap but yet built real good
For something simple and cheap but yet built real good, go for it
I researched the GPS market for almost a month before making a purchase
Great price
but also a very reasonable price
I like this product, but also a very reasonable price, I think will win the lot of consumers buy
ease of use, accuracy, price, overall great product

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performance

3.5

Some speed limits incorrect
Bit slow to boot up sometimes
spoken instructions some times a little bit slow
A bit slow to start up sometimes
also does not learn when you change to a preferred route that you know is quicker than the devices strait line due to traffic

Warns of speed cameras
Fast and accurate
updates route fast
quick to charge
Inexpensive, small, lightweight, quick to charge

doesnt know about heavy traffic routes at peak times, also does not learn when you change to a preferred route that you know is quicker than the devices strait line due to traffic, traffic lights etc
hard to programme more complex journeys with waypoints.Like all sat nav it doesnt know why a road is not a good idea despite being quicker
last minute speed cameras worning
not provided with a case, last minute speed cameras worning
Traffic updates are not fast enough
Traffic updates are not fast enough, sometimes too late
on a motorway when speeds are fast
Bleeps at speed limit
somtimes..slow in response
Have come across speed camera where TOMTOM says 40 speed limit in large (30 in small
doesn't always pick up on mobile speed cameras not linked to traffic
It can be slow to start
says that it will detect speed cameras which it does
says that it will detect speed cameras which it does, but doesnt make any sound when it does so have to look at the screen for speed cameras
Sometimes a bit slow to get a position fix
TomTom themselves where a bit slow with email communication organising the repair, but once the unit had been sent for repair it was fixed and returned quickly
problems downloading the speed cameras
It beeps when you go over the speed limit

Fast route re-calculation
calculates very fast
decent operation speed
quick to change instructions if you go wrong or decide to go another way
hooks up quick to satelites
very clear includes extra stuff ie speed awareness
Show your speed and speed limit in that road
quick to recalculate
good, reliable, quick to recalculate, easy to update
It also alerts you to the speed cameras
accurate and fast
does what you tell it very well- quick to find position if updated each week
speed cameras worning
quick response
Quick at find satelites and changing altered routes
accurate warning of speed cameras
very precise instructions , accurate warning of speed cameras ,
plus points are speed limit for that area is shown
quick
Simple, accurate, quick
The warnings for speed cameras and also for exceeding speed limits are a fantastic plus
Speed camera alert Easy to programme Fast finding the route Gives speed limit alert (although not always accurate)
Very quick in recalculating the route once you miss out any exit
fast to suggest new route if overrided
Quick to fix onto satellite - even fixes onto satellite indoors
reliable and tells you when speed cameras are coming up - an unexpected bonus
I like the warning for when speed cameras are near
Warns when you are going over the speed limit and informs you where speed cameras are
a quick read and I was off
speed cameras pointed out
selection of voices, (Jane is great), really clear directions, speed cameras pointed out
It gives you a quick tour
It gives you a quick tour, nice
I like the features of finding traffic cameras and speed tracking
Looking for fast food
A quick Where Am I

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memory

0.5

No memory to retain the specifc route taken if it is different from the one presented
No wall charger included - only charges through the USB connection with the computer
Not enough Memory space
Not enough Memory space, and no expansion card slot
There is no memory slot on TOMTOM3 and the current memory is almost full

Charges while plugged into the computer (I don't Drive
Good memory

then you have to delete (and store on your computer
Slightly concerned that I'll run out of memory as it's not expandable - Questionable accuracy of some of the points of interest
Slightly concerned that I'll run out of memory as it's not expandable - Questionable accuracy of some of the points of interest, in particular some of the Tesco stores in Northern Ireland
The unit does direct you accurately to the location that's programmed into the memory
No memory expansion slot battery life is poor
only 1gb internal memory and very bad service from tomtom i want bring back this tt but i cant
Not much apart from battery seems to discharge slowly when not used and the built-in memory is not upgradeable
Very short battery life-can not use as a portable walking guide Poor quality windscreen sucker-keeps falling off no memory card slot no mains charger
memory card not very big
internal storage capacity far too small considering theres lots of data (maps
No external memory card
can't upgrade to European maps due to internal memory size
Storage space is not expandable
Inadequacy is very small on the 1G memory 2G enough if the

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LCD

2.5

Lag and screen redirectional freezine(on avg 5 or so seconds after turning or following and instruction): this is extremely frustrating when you have to navigate around many small unfamiliar streets
Lag and screen redirectional freezine(on avg 5 or so seconds after turning or following and instruction): this is extremely frustrating when you have to navigate around many small unfamiliar streets, causing you to miss turns and back track
White Screen of Death
smallish screen
larger screen would have been nice

Screen readable in all conditions
so I'm very excited I can follow the night screen and see the streets on the screen as I approach them
I love my tomtom - I have bad night vision and cannot read steet names and addresses, so I'm very excited I can follow the night screen and see the streets on the screen as I approach them
easy to change screen
Clear directions, good visuals, easy to change screen, quick to change instructions if you go wrong or decide to go another way

larger screen would have been nice, but still a super product
Small screen
The sucker which attaches the Tom Tom to the windscreen has not got the right angle on it to see the screen clearly in my car
Screen rather bright at night (unless have misread instructions on changing this
A free case could be included and a screen protector
would like screen to be bigger without being more expensive
Screen is small
Screen sizes are still too small
The screen holder not adequate falls off
which means that maybe the screen is a bit small.....?
Its small enough to keep in the glove box, which means that maybe the screen is a bit small.....?
It would be nicer if the screen could be plugged with a dvd player and have an mp3 player
would buy biggar screen
Navigate to postcode is on second screen not first one
Me having big finger hard typing on the screen,could do with a tuch screen pen
could have done with a bigger screen but have got used to the one i have now
Screen is unreadable in bright sunlight, screen material too reflective
sometimes will not stick to my screen
can be slightly distracting, also wires trailing in the car are not good, sometimes will not stick to my screen
The screen is a little small - can sometimes cause wrong button to be pressed
hard to read screen on sunny days
Smaller screen than some tom tom's
Smaller screen than some tom tom's, but not a problem really
Would like to have option to have verbal instructions in metres and speed information on screen in miles
also the screen is a bit too sensitive
The route took me into a dead end, also the screen is a bit too sensitive
the bigger the screen the better
is eyesight, the bigger the screen the better
which means that maybe the screen is a bit small
Its small enough to keep in the glove box, which means that maybe the screen is a bit small
screen could have been a bit bigger

Clear screen layout
The screen graphics are clear and show you only the information qwhich you need
Even though relatively small the screen is very clear
screen is clear
clear screen
It has a large screen and is very easy to programme
accuracy good screen
Good screen
good clear screen and generally accurate
Easy to use, with crystal clear display and concise accurate instructions ensure that she reaches her destination without any problem
Compact and screen easy to read
Good sized clear screen
easy to read screen
Good directions, easy to read screen
why spend extra money on a wide screen version when this is perfectly adequate?
Very good, very small, why spend extra money on a wide screen version when this is perfectly adequate?
Clear screen which is easy to read
Clear screen and graphics
The easy to read graphics more than compensates for the small screen
The LCD is crystal clear and the graphics are pretty good considering it is a lower end model

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menu

0.5

Frequent satellite drop outs
Finding a lot of local roads spelled wrongly or sending down roads I know are dead ends or wrong etc
Has tried to make me join a motorway down a service / police only access road
menu unclear on certain points
stating turn left turn right when there are no roads to turn down

will be handy when she moves back down south
No down sides so far
it has never let me down and I have used it everyday for the past month
I lovemy tom tom one, it has never let me down and I have used it everyday for the past month
I've been using it now for over a month and it's never let me down

has gone wierd on me once so far, stating turn left turn right when there are no roads to turn down
Tends to take you up dead end streets and down country lanes rather than on motorways or dual carriageways
does make mistakes on some roads like sending you the wrong way down one way streets or sending you where there is no road
No instruction booklet provided, so if you can't remember something it can be a little irritating if you end up in the wrong submenu
the sucker lets the product down
Complicated menu routine
When towing a caravan it could direct you down a unsuitable road
Sometimes the tom tom takes you down some very small country roads which are not very acsessable
do not have numbers - hence one cannot narrow down the precise position of a property only a rough location
houses, farms etc., do not have numbers - hence one cannot narrow down the precise position of a property only a rough location
Occasionally falls down by coming unstuck

Ease of use good menu choice very reliable brand
If you look around the forums you will find loads of stuff for this and other TomTom's from menu's to Safety cameras

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usability

5

fussy in use
It does not always take the best routes despite being able to choose between shortest and fastest you may need to enter the intersections or roads which you want to use
It does not always take the best routes despite being able to choose between shortest and fastest you may need to enter the intersections or roads which you want to use, otherwise you might get redirected back on to the planned path
Have to reset upon each use
must reset before every use

SO easy to use
SO easy to use, very clear useful features
lightweight for walking with personel use
Ease of setup/use
easy set up

US Voices don't use US terms
should be easier to use
Some voices use motor way instead of highway
Windshield mount is simple and effective
Windshield mount is simple and effective, but difficult to remove at times
completed ONE simple offer and met the requirements to receive one for FREE 3 weeks later in the post
I checked out the website, completed ONE simple offer and met the requirements to receive one for FREE 3 weeks later in the post
Not easy to change any inacuracies
Sometimes it is two seconds behind where you are on the road - if you do not pay attention to where you are going (and the numerous verbal instructions), you could miss a turning - not so much a bad point as a reminder that the driver must still use his/her own intelligence / judgement
Has a function for walking directions but I found that when I tried to use it a a major city it couldn't see any of the satellites so wouldn't work
Sat nav does not appear to use/ recognise post codes
Window mounting sucker rather small and awkward to use
i use my extra DS stylus to make it quicker and get the right letter first time
very easy to type wrong letter of postcode
I have not had the chances to use it
it take some time to get use to the controls
I have not had the chances to use it, on a jounary but find it hard to get the right roads to the place I wish to be, it take some time to get use to the controls
It does take you to the wrong address sometmes when you use the postcode
Screen froze and jammed but shop staff showed me how to use reset button
that requires updating and for daily usage
making you use the charger
Not very easy to store
Not very easy to store, once you have arrived at your destination
I have bought a mains charger for use indoors, as charging from the USB port on a PC takes forever
I have bought a mains charger for use indoors
I could use this little device
I did try and I ask her if she didn't like it that I would take it and use it

easy set up , and thats all
Easy to enter favouraites
Easy to use
Easy to use interface
favourite destinations and your home for easy navigating
You can add your own POI, favourite destinations and your home for easy navigating
Cost and ease of use
Portable, accurate, easy to use
Ease of use
User-updateable maps, easy to use
easy to use, good unit
Accurate, easy to use
very easy to use
Ease of Use and Accuracey
Ease of Use and Accuracey, Cost
Easy to use, updates route fast
friendly web site
Easy to use, quality and free updates, friendly web site
Size - easy to drop in a purse....Easy to read
Size - easy to drop in a purse....Easy to read, love the night feature
easy to use and functional
night colors, incredible accuracy of road turns, ease of use
compact..easy to use
Updateable, compact..easy to use
easy to use and update
Easy to use right out of the box
Easy to use,accurateand great features can be used for hikin
Easy setup and learning curve
Portability allows for use in other cars or even on foot
We have only had one opportunity to use it but it was everything and then some
I received it as a Christmas gift and use it all the time
This gps is so easy to use and I am a first time user
simple to use and very accurate
This is a great little device, simple to use and very accurate, it even found the street I live on which other Gps devices have not been able to do
but will use it tomorrow on a long trip to see how well it does
I have used it locally, but will use it tomorrow on a long trip to see how well it does
Easy to operate
I was surprised how easy it was to initially use and update
I've had to use it several times to get around blocked roads
and it is very easy to press a few buttons to update the route
I've had to use it several times to get around blocked roads, and it is very easy to press a few buttons to update the route
The directions are clear, and the screen is simple and easy to see
Even has streets not in the mapbookwe use
use every day for work & on weekends for fishing
first one gave to my son to use
first one gave to my son to use, he drives for a living & uses his more than me
small, clear, easy to use
and extremely easy to use
Love the GUI, calculates very fast, and extremely easy to use
I use it to walk and navigate
Charges while plugged into the computer (I don't Drive, I use it to walk and navigate
I use it to find places around town and recently took on vacation to Arkansas
Easy to use and still going strong a 18 months later
Simple
easy to use while driving - and walking
Simple, touchscreen operation, easy to use while driving - and walking
Easy to use even for me
easy to setup and use clear instructions
Easy to use - Post code feature is a real benefit
Ease of use, logical operation
Really easy to use
It is easy to use and set up
It's easy to follow the spoken directions to somewhere you are unfamiliar
it is quit handy and ease to use
Very user-friendly, easy to use, maps are accurate nice compact unit
Easy to use and set up - Ideal for a novice user
Easy to use and set up - Ideal for a novice user, have used other makes of Sat Nav for work etc
Works well have no problems with it easy to use
Easy to use, clear maps, compact,
Easy to use with the address or the postcode of where you are going and can find its own position so you don't need to know where you are starting from
Simple to use
found the size very good and the product very easy to use
The mapping was very clear and the speech easy to understand
very easy to use straight out of the box
the online web page is very clear and easy to use
easy to use and display of approximate arrival time is very useful
Clear graphics, easy to use and display of approximate arrival time is very useful
The unit is very easy to use
easy to carry round
overall good product, easy to carry round, hooks up quick to satelites, clear screen, good touch screen, easy to use
Acurate and easy to use
nice size, easy to use
It will get you there, easy to use
Compact, stylish, easy to use
Plug n' play, really easy to use from first touch of the screen
easy to use, really accurate even in the middle of nowhere (except it says my house is 100metres further up the road when we park
Easy to use and good graphics
Tom Tom is easy to use
very easy to use quick auto rerouting car engine noise level volume sensitive
Easy to use and very compact
easy to use and it has europe routes within it
Excellent product which is very easy to use
Excellent product which is very easy to use, straight out of the box and set up to PC with no fuss
easy to update
Easy to use, picks up signal quickly, great design and interface, ability to update maps
I am getting a holder so I can even use it on my bike
So easy to use especially for techno phobes like me
Easy to use, intuitive, very strong windscreen suction mount
easy to use logical interface clear and precise directions varied configuration to suit most most requirements
easy connection to pc for updates etc
easy to use logical interface clear and precise directions varied configuration to suit most most requirements, easy connection to pc for updates etc
I am not good with things like this but I found it easy to use
compact and easy to use
A good sized easy to use product well priced for Eurpoean mapping
Compact and easy to use with good battery life
simple easy to use
surprisingly easy to use and had more features than I expected
Easy to use, good value for money, loving the night time view, very strong window attachment, much smaller than previous models
Easy to use, clear instructions....and good design
Well consructed easy use good web update package
easy to set up and use
good design easy to use good value
Easy tto use
easy navigation
Easy to use, clear maps, compact
easy to use, nice design
easy to use, card is inside the instrument, clear instructions, speed cameras worning
Easy to use,quick response,good value
So easy and friendly to use
So easy and friendly to use , really can't go wrong with this product :-)
Easy to read
easy to use and with plenty of information
Easy to read, easy to use and with plenty of information
easy to use, small, inexpensive,good overall
Very simple to use
Could not be easier to use, and all my calls are in the middle of nowhere, and still manages an impressisve degree of accuracy
First Aid Guide And Easy To Use
Easy to use, small enough to carry,
coherent and simple to follow
Clear, coherent and simple to follow
As my husband has a Tom Tom 1 I had knowledge of it easiness to use
It is easy to use and very accurate
easy to navigate
simple instructions on how to use
uder friendly
It makes finding your way very easy
Just plug and play - its easy to use
easy to use warning before turning
lots of good easy to use features and updates your route quickly if need to avoid any roads due to accidents etc
Great value sat-nav easy to use, fast and accurate
This product has so many languages and so easy to use and if you missd the traveling this product can help you for a couple second
easy to use clear screen
also use it when walking
clear and easy to understand
Very accurate, clear and easy to understand
ease of use and clear instructions 100 per cent reliable
Easy to use, range of voices and colours, does the job
bought for wife who is anything but tech head but even she finds it simple to use and assists her with her driving especially in areas she is unsure about
and also is small and easy to put itno her bag when out off car
bought for wife who is anything but tech head but even she finds it simple to use and assists her with her driving especially in areas she is unsure about , and also is small and easy to put itno her bag when out off car
we found it very easy to use and the instructions are clear and easy to follow
The product is small and compact, we found it very easy to use and the instructions are clear and easy to follow
Excellent for directing you to unfamiliar places, easy to use
Easy to set up and use Re sets itself quickly if you choose an alternative route whilst on a journey
simple and intuative controls
easy to follow directions
simple and intuative controls, easy to follow directions
Easy to use and set up
very easy to work easy to understand overall great
Simple to use easy to understand
plug and play simple controls
easy to use, accurate, good voice commands
Fairly intuitive in use
accurate (only 1 error in 12 months with frequent use
Easy to use, accurate (only 1 error in 12 months with frequent use
Easy to use and upgrades are very straightforward and mostly free
So, so easy to use, customisable, and the volume is good enough to hear without having to have the radio almost off
simple to set up and use
practical
ease of use, practical
easy initial set-up
Easy to use, easy initial set-up, clear instructions given
I find the size good to store away in car and it is straight forward to use
can use straight out of the box
easy to use, can use straight out of the box
easy to handle and pretty accurate
small , easy to handle and pretty accurate
Easy to use and read and very precise in directions
dont need instructions on how to use it
very easy to use, dont need instructions on how to use it
Easy to use fantastic price need i say more
easy to store
easy to set up compact, easy to store
Easy to use and good value
Very easy to use, just plug and go
Easy to use, its size
found it very easy to use and the screen more than big enough for what I wanted
Easy to use & operate
its very easy to use just type in the address or the post code and it gets you there
I havent had to worry about getting to new places since I bought it, its very easy to use just type in the address or the post code and it gets you there
I bought this a present for my boyfriend so have only really briefly looked at it but it is exceptionally easy to use and fascinating to watch in action
intuitive and easy to use for me
easy to use and voice is ver clear
very user friendly, easy to use and voice is ver clear
Easy to use, small, speed camera warnings are good- it bleeps at you
ease of use as i was already used to using tom tom
The product is easy to you
The product is easy to you, gives information about exits well in time, other information like names of streets as you drive passby
Fairly straightforward to use
Easy to use even my husband can use it
easy to use clear screen allows you to drive without the worry of finding the route
Quick and easy to use
Easy to use and the available options mean it can easily be tailored to your own requirements
easy to use good size
It is ridiculously simple to use and meant for non-geeks
Simple easy to use interface in a small light form
easy to use , slim design
So simple to use
easy to use, slim model
easy to use size is really good
Excellent overall and easy to use straight from the box
very easy to use, good size, would recommend
Have found it really easy to get used to
Have found it really easy to get used to, and fulfills my requirements
easy to use and easy to understand
The Tom tom one is easy to use
The Tom tom one is easy to use , both the maps and audio are clear
easy to use&easy to store
Handy size fits in pocket or handbag when not in use
ease of use , accurate,
easy to use, good value
ITs very very easy to use
we found you don't have to use the windscreen mount
ITs very very easy to use, we found you don't have to use the windscreen mount, only unless you want to see where your going
It is easy to learn how to use just by going through the menus
It is easy to learn how to use just by going through the menus, it gives examples and demos
accurate easy to use
Compact,accurate easy to use
nice and neat design, simple to use
Menus are self explanatory and the walk throughs are easy to follow
but large enough to use in the car
It is small enough to carry with you, but large enough to use in the car
Easy to use menu's Clear display
Great device which is both accurate and easy to install
Free map updates & easy to use
Accuracy and ease of use
Quite easy to use
Quite easy to use, and I like the fact you can make alternative routes, and view the directions before hand
Easy to use and understand gives driver complete confidence
Easy instructions
Very easy to use, far better than any other satelite navigation system
Really easy to use straight out the box
This TomTom is a nice size with ease of use
This TomTom is a nice size with ease of use, clear voices with many of choices and accents
It's also very easy to conceal in your car
Easy of use, size and portable
dead easy to use
easy to use product at a very good price
easy to use straight out of the box
Ease of Use once I got use to it
it is fantastic when it takes you the right way and so easy use
Once directions set easy to understand & seems accurate even when using minor roads in Eire
As a new user and a female pensioner I found it easy to use
simple to use touch screen
Easy to use, great size, has always got me where I need to go
Compact, Easy to use, good looking
the screen is a good size and it is easy to use
The post code search is excellent, the screen is a good size and it is easy to use
very practical and user friendly
Easy to use with some useful options
Easy of use
Its very easy to use and does pick out the quickest route
Easy to use and it does the job
Tom Tom very easy to use and very clear illustrated directions
very concise and easy to use
very easy to use, lots of different features a very good product overall
Great product, easy to use and lots of features for such an inexpensive model
ease of use, size
Great product easy to use packed with features
Very straight forward to use
Was able to buy maps for other countries and use straight awy
so easy to use .Exellant product
Good memory, so easy to use .Exellant product
Fits nicely into a handbag , very easy to use and to keep up to date by conncecting to a pc
As i am not good with technology i was glad it was easy to use
Amazing product - small and easy to use - toss away those paper maps
Easy instructions for set up and being able to se the product
Able to use it right away
Able to use it right away, a quick read and I was off
Quite easy to use with little or no previous experience
Very clear directions in use
It is accurate out on the road and quite easy to use
Over all this is an excellent easy to use product,(do's exactly what it say's on the tin.),very portable, easily understood directions
It is easy to use and you have peace of mind if you are ever late and need an alternative route
Compact, Easy to use
Ease of use - plug and go
Its easy to get started straight out the box and instructions are clear and timely
excellent size - fits in shirt pocket when not in use
Easy to use and about 99% accurate
Also easy to personalise by inserting your own preferences and via the Tomtom site
VERY EASY TO USE, NO PROBLEMS WITH SIGNAL, EVEN THROUGH MY RENAULT MEGANES SILVERED WINDSCREEN
Ease of use when driving
quite easy to use, once it is setup
small & easy to use
ease of use "plug & play"
accurate and easy to follow
Small, accurate and easy to follow
Ease of use, some new features compared to the previous ONE
Very easy to set up journeys and good visual information in use
a great product simple to use for get the rest this is the best and simple to use
easy to learn to use and does the job
Have no idea about sat nav products and this works straight out of the box, easy to learn to use and does the job
Easy to use and gets you there
size easy to use
great all round, size easy to use
Simple to operate and quite accurate
Great value sat-nav easy to use
in a simple
and easy to setup
Pretty simple to understand and rerouting is very good
So easy to use, I didn't even bother reading any of the stuff that came in the box
how easy it was
Easy installation
Easy to set up and use straight out of the box
Easy to use, works well
convenient
helpful, convenient
Small, Easy to use

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interface

5

No so much of a problem but the TomTom interface software is the woeful
No so much of a problem but the TomTom interface software is the woeful, it WILL DRIVE YOU INSANE
It is rather small and I prefer user guides/instructions to be in booklet form rather than on PCs
No US support - on line only and the listed phone numbers are in Holland
On line maps updates do not work, all all the codes are "expired" out of the box

user interface
Design and aesthetics, user interface, excellent maps, "Help Me" safety feature, fixed speed camera alerts
Practical and intuitive interface
User-updateable maps
Great interface and clear directions

The interface isn't completely user friendly, but once you figure it out it's great

Love the GUI
Very user-friendly
As a first time user this product worked far better than I thought it would to the extent that after the first time it was used I trusted it to get me where I was going
It makes Sat Nav simple enough for any user
It makes Sat Nav simple enough for any user, and is quite effective
great design and interface
Great user interface
Small and user friendly
very user friendly
User friendly
I found this product so user friendly it was amazing
Friendly user interface
Friendly user interface, at last theres password for start up & security purposes
Smart new interface

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maps

3

Only GPRS traffic info (no TMC)
map share needs more ?
the turns are measured from the far side of the road(turning pt)
Accuracy, the turns are measured from the far side of the road(turning pt), this takes some getting used to, and you may miss many turns in the mean while, esp small suburban streets, etc
onRARE occasion a backwoods road may be wrong

excellent maps
Good quality of the new GPS Hammerhead receiver
Free map upgrades
Free map upgrades, fun gadget
Updated sensis 2007 maps

the gps unit will not stay mounted to the windshield
It just tells you to turn but not on which road
Road names are not displayed properly in map too GPS signal is also not as good in city
It's a very good GPS
The map update can be a little tricky
Map problems
Accuracy of TMC (not tom toms fault), Map problems,
Cost of additional services from TomTom eg traffic, map updates
This means that when you download another map that is not already included (e.g
the Western Europe maps first
upload the new map
the Western Europe maps first, upload the new map
found 1 missing road
When you are close to your destiniation, you shoudl rely on road signs instead of the TomTom
Also, on a number of occasions it has completely lost direction and shown that I am in a cul-de-sac or field when I was actually on a main A-road
having to switch maps when travelling between British occupied Ireland and the Irish republic
can't choose 2 points on map to go through in one single journey
a step by step guide with MORE info in with product would be easier than having to go online to print it
You only get access to upgrades for one year even when you have submitted updates to their map systems
Maps of france are not as up to date as the uk maps
paying for update info web access
This means that when you download another map that is not already included (e.g
you shoudl rely on road signs instead of the TomTom
Maps not fully upto date (even with some changes that happened 5+ years ago
Thinks I live in the third road on the right instead of the second
Thinks I live in the third road on the right instead of the second, but does tell me to turn at the correct time
It took me up a small road that turned into a bridle path
complex road layouts that are not roundabouts
Not good at recognising one way systems, complex road layouts that are not roundabouts
and the road is actually only 30 so gotta be careful
Can't upload any other maps
Occasional map errors
Has given wrong instructions a few times e.g take 4th exit, whereas correct exit was 3rd etc Map has always been correct
it cannot be depending on alone and a road map is needed as a backup - which kind of defeats it's purpose
Not always accurate, it cannot be depending on alone and a road map is needed as a backup - which kind of defeats it's purpose
Need to improve map view
MAPS CAN BE SLIGHTLY OUT OF DATE NEW ROADS NOT ALWAYS SHOWN
UK map is out of date as soon as you buy it, somme streets that have been there for years are not shown
Sometimes tells you to turn right/left where there is no road to turn into
Maps not that accurate
for eg there were a couple of instances when it directed me to the exits which are no entrys and i had to follow road signs to avoid confusion.Also not useful when ther are road blocks as whatever way it takes us it again brings us to the blocked area
not updated for some round abouts , for eg there were a couple of instances when it directed me to the exits which are no entrys and i had to follow road signs to avoid confusion.Also not useful when ther are road blocks as whatever way it takes us it again brings us to the blocked area
Differcult to keep maps up to date
Occasionally doesn't recognise road's existance
Some maps not up todate
Maps out of date
Maps out of date, sends you the wrong way and the long way
The issue of the driver taking concentration off the road is not without essence
It does occasionally make errors, not in know ing where it is but in getting road numbers wrong
maps need updating
Setup is quite poor, maps need updating
may take some time to carry out GPS reading when it can't find a certain place but overall perfect
Map sometimes lacks new roads/junctions
Has taken me off the motorway and a main road unnecessarily, only to rejoin a few yards later
Has taken me off the motorway and a main road unnecessarily
not in know ing where it is but in getting road numbers wrong
It does occasionally make errors, not in know ing where it is but in getting road numbers wrong
Sometimes while on the road you might want to change a setting which isn't the easiest to do due to the limited setup of buttons
The programing is not what I expected however this is my first GPS
RF sensitivity is not so hot, and it sometimes takes minutes to lock onto the GPS signals

map updates
great personlization, great choice of voices, map updates
incredible accuracy of road turns
ease of start up/ map updates from computer
Maps
Clear voice, good screen, great map
I had not bought a gps because was intimidated with one but this one is so easy
This is a great GPS and I think way easier to navigate than the Magellan
2D map display is good
it even found the street I live on which other Gps devices have not been able to do
I bought this for a pending move and job search--I didn't want to be fumbling around with maps in a new area
great gps
Supports Map Share
which allows users to make and share minor map changes
Supports Map Share, which allows users to make and share minor map changes
More accurate maps than previous editions
Forget Google maps and Mapquest printouts which don't correct wrong turns or missed exits or compensate for detours
good road coverage
one free map update
Easy to use, good road coverage, loud and clear directions, decent operation speed, one free map update
maps are very up to date
clear maps
The TomTom took us to the door of our hotels and reminded us to drive correctly (on the wrong side of the road
different views of maps
really accurate even in the middle of nowhere (except it says my house is 100metres further up the road when we park
ability to update maps
Map Share
This was bought as a present and has been tested in Spain where the owner was delighted by its accuracy and detailed information including road names & one way systems
The best GPS navigation system available - Tom Tom are great
Good clear instructions and maps clear
fast map re-routing
Turn on and go, fast map re-routing
We recently ventured to a part of UK where we would never dream of without road guidance
We recently ventured to a part of UK where we would never dream of without road guidance, but I suppose any sat nav is a gift to people who are bad with roads, this one was excellent
Excellent entry level GPS navigation
had a few problems at first converting the "400 yards turn left" or similar instructions into actual road distances
had a few problems at first converting the "400 yards turn left" or similar instructions into actual road distances, but got there in the end
Comprehensie and detailed maps
Due to the job i do i often have to go to visit people at short notice and i love the fact i can just input post codes and it gets me there which is good has i hate reading maps
prevents pre-holiday map reading disputes
is a very good sat nav it includes web updates and the ability for you to edit POI's, Maps, sounds and other stuff
Mapshare is the obvious benefit of this device as satnav maps are ocassionally unreliable and this allows on-going, free corrections/updates
First the size, then getting to a destination without having to stop to check a map or ask for directions
Allows you to concentrate on the road
can update maps if roads change
Once the post code is entered it`s easy to enter the address, the map and voice are very clear
Updated maps
You also get to download free map updates for the first 30-days
I looked at the map as my wife drove and noticed how clear it was
I looked at the map as my wife drove and noticed how clear it was, how easy it was
I always used maps and yahoomaps or mapquest
Very easy to add voices and maps
You can download map corrections and input your own on the spot when you discover a road/bridge has been shut down
You can download map corrections and input your own on the spot when you discover a road/bridge has been shut down, or whatever else has happened
so map correction is the biggest reason I picked TomTom
Things have been changing a lot in my city, so map correction is the biggest reason I picked TomTom
Can update maps online
Full Maps

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voice guidance

5

I would love to have Mandy (my choice of voice
When I put an address in, I would love to have Mandy (my choice of voice
voice can be a tad annoying
Voice then disappears at crucial point

voice
Fast route re-calculation, Download Updates, Maps, voice
Clear viewing screen and voice instructions clear and precise
ability to change voice
plus points are speed limit for that area is shown, and warning if exceeded, good display, ability to change voice

good voice commands
Clear voice door to door guidance
as I listend to the female voice give directions
Turn right, at light turn left, as I listend to the female voice give directions

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screen

3.5

after using this unit in 14 states the mapping software is JUNK
rely on this unit at your own risk
after using this unit in 14 states the mapping software is JUNK, Garbage etc , this has to have the worst routing on the market, rely on this unit at your own risk
rely on this unit at your own risk
after using this unit in 14 states the mapping software is JUNK, Garbage etc , this has to have the worst routing on the market, rely on this unit at your own risk

acurate mapping clear voices
acurate mapping clear voices,
great device
good unit
large screen display

Many of the features do not work because it is a generic device
Many of the features do not work because it is a generic device, optimally suited for european countries of origin
Only thing I do not care for is the suction cup mount if the window and suction cup both are not spotless
Only thing I do not care for is the suction cup mount if the window and suction cup both are not spotless, the gps unit will not stay mounted to the windshield
not so good for the north-east of scotland due to lack of sattelite mapping for this area
As you need to remove tom tom from window each time you stop the attachment for the tom tom could of been easier as its quite stiff to keep taking on and off and if you keep removing sucker from window it then tends to keep falling off when your driving
Window screen holder not very secure to the glass
Also found a number of other mapping errors
had unit replaced and it still buzzes
Constant buzzing when the backlight is dimmed, had unit replaced and it still buzzes
will not stick to the window properly
One must not become too reliant on the device for directions
Suction cup does not always stick to the window securely and seems to fall off at the most inopportune moments
It would be good if TomTom included some kind of cable-tidy device with the product, so that the wire is not draped accross the dash
It would be good if TomTom included some kind of cable-tidy device with the product
The suction attachment device falls off repeatedly
the thing permanently froze up on me due to hardware problems (maybe because it kept falling off my window
And after a month of using, the thing permanently froze up on me due to hardware problems (maybe because it kept falling off my window
I often find myself enjoying a drive and the unit will just fall off and hit the floor
display options
Battery life, display options

I have written 2 contracts since using this device and it's only the beginning of the year
This makes initial set up of favorite places very quick since you can use the computer keyboard rather than the touch screen on the unit
I update about once a week and TomTom seem to be ensuring that the accuracy of the device is continually enhanced
Handy pocketsized unit
Well worth payin an extra few quid fot this device over others
Clear mapping and pretty accurate so far
good display
Clear display
easy to read display
Clear and easily followed display of route to be followed
The unit reprogrammes quickly if the suggested route is not followed
Good screen display
Don't like the fact that the sucker to hold the sat nav in place only attaches to a window
Clear instructions and mapping
Impressive actual speed alongside permitted speed visual display
The unit features a POI (Point of Interest
Unit was in like new condition
TFT display
Full Maps, TFT display
great display

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connectivity

2.5

bluetooth (for hands-free calling)
But since the device can be charged either via the 12v socket or a USB port this is only a minor issue - I suppose it could become more important if either of these options was not available
Bracket to attch to car window could be better designed and usb port could be centralised as lead exits one way
No Bluetooth
You can't exactly leave it in the car charging so I just used the USB cable into my laptop which I had connected to the mains

Audio directions at junctions and roundabouts
both the maps and audio are clear
THE USB LEAD SUPPLIED WILL CHARGE WHEN YOUR AT HOME
There are turn by turn audio announcements that are clear and very easy to understand

as charging from the USB port on a PC takes forever

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portability

5

doesnt know about heavy traffic routes at peak times
Compact size can make it difficult to pan across maps
The car holder for this is not adequate as it cannot hold the weight of the TomTom and the holder drops off

Compact
Portable
Inexpensive, accurate, portable
portability
lightweight

Compact
maps are accurate nice compact unit
easy to read and opperate small enough to take out of the car for saftey and carry in your pocket
Very accurate,easy to read and opperate small enough to take out of the car for saftey and carry in your pocket
Nice and compact
pocket size
smalland lightweight coers europse
nice size to put in your pocket when you need to
Very compact & lightweight
Very compact & lightweight, easy to use
Very portable
easily removed to avoid theft and small enough to carry in a pocket
Very portable, easily removed to avoid theft and small enough to carry in a pocket
small and compact easy to use handy to store in pocket when leaving car nice item good value
The product is small and compact
Small enough to put in your pocket when leaving the car
small & compact
easy to set up compact
Great lightweight and compact item
it is small and compact
Excellent portability
Excellent portability, easily fits in most pockets, lightweight and durable
slim model
the fact that it is portable is excellent
Small and light to put in pocket
Compact size
compact, easy to store
Compact - can fit into a handbag
The unit is neat and compact
at light turn left

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build quality

4

Not has much option - Not durable

Lightweight and durable
Lightweight and durable, Lightweight and durable, Warns of speed cameras, Screen readable in all conditions, Fast and accurate
Durability

size

3.5

Does not give street names, no big deal though
but not such a big deal
Accessories a little on the expensive side
but very little explanation on symbols
I bought mine with RDS traffic Alert, but very little explanation on symbols

Small size
This is a great little device
nice size
400 miles across France with this little chap and he did'nt get me lost once
I have just travelled 1,400 miles across France with this little chap and he did'nt get me lost once

bit big to hold and bulkey to hold in hand .special if you have asmall hand
Sometimes the speaker is little crazy.But it is funny
Sometimes the speaker is little crazy.But it is funny,not bad
size, depending on users vision
Sometimes a little late with turn instructions
windscreen sticker not so good too big maybe
I think a little overpriced for what it does but still pretty good
Can be awkward getting to large organisations strangely enough - the one time it got me lost was when I was going to Heathrow airport
A bit big especially if you need to carry it around rather than leave it in the car
Needs a pointer to work it as anyone with large fingers would struggle to input addressess etc and there is not one included
I feel i darn't leave it in car as may get stolen and is too large to carry in pockets or handbag

perfect size
good size
good size , great value ,
size
It generally does take you to the right place Nice size easy to see
its size
size, ease of you
Size and cradle
Excellent for large housing estates and industrial estates
Good small size
It is very accurate and is has a large variety of different points of interest
GOOD SIZE TO TAKE OUT OF THE CAR WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT YOUR DESTINATION
She absolutely loves it and nolonger gets lost so can leave a little later without worrying
big but not too big
This little TomTom is so great for a beginner who never had a GPS I guess
This little TomTom is so great for a beginner who never had a GPS I guess, like myself
It's a decent size and I can see it clearly when mounted on my dash

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design

4.5

but looks don't last
but looks don'
I am looking for university jobs, and I was disappointed to see that under the "Colleges and University" selection, it really only had high schools and grade schools
Difficult to plan a different route when roads on the planned route are temporarilly blocked
could be slightly larger in design as this would assist elderly drivers with slightly impaired vision and comments as above applied

Design and aesthetics
Design
Mpas, Design, Accuracy
looks nice
If ur looking for something simple that dosent have all the gizmos and whohas on it then i would def recomend this to you

If you want to look at route plan its not immediately obvious where to find it at first
and need a better sucker design for the windscreen - very distracting when it falls off
Not entirely accurate, and need a better sucker design for the windscreen - very distracting when it falls off
The suction is not as good as expected - although the old design was larger the ability to ensure suction onto the windscreen was better

Sleek Design
stylish
compact, stylish,
clarity of design and of maps thereon
clear instructions....and good design
nice design
Sleep design
Sleep design, uder friendly
sleek design, ability to update and accurate navigation
slim design easily fits into handbag
slim design easily fits into handbag,
slim design
nice and neat design
Good design
Looks good
I received the ONE yesterday and it looks brand new

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energy efficiency

0.5

About 25% of the streets in rural PA are wrong or power line
Power connector mounts on bottom and extends down, making it difficult to mount the unit close to the dashboard
The position of the power connection socket means that the supplied mounting device has to be used - not always necessary in some vehicles - VW Golf Mk5, for instance
Power limitations
use of USB connector for power

Power limitations, use of USB connector for power
no auto power off if not in use for a long time
The power lead is cumbersome
Solar power??
Solar power
The position of the power connection socket means that the supplied mounting device has to be used - not always necessary in some vehicles - VW Golf Mk5

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glare

5

Just Brilliant
Windscreen attachment is brilliant in its simplicity
Night colours very useful to stop glare
It's just brilliant
Brilliant

image quality

5

quality and free updates
I think the quality is far superior than that of Pharos
I think the quality is far superior than that of Pharos, which I had, but later sent back because both broke on me
easey to read bright picture
Does just what you need it to, in a simple, intuitive and quality package

intuitive and quality package

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viewfinder

0.5

the window suction pad does not work all the time in my view the garmin one is much better
Address finder functionality is limited

Several view selections
and view the directions before hand

remote control

1.5

Volume control is overly complicated

Finds me everytime even in the remote areas of VT

color

5

nice night color
nice night color, reroutes by itself if you go wrong direction
It allows you to set a colour range which suits you best
I typed in White Castle and it brought up like 10 of them within the area
We got to White Castle no problem

We got to White Castle no problem, 4 burgers and fries and a small Coke

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appearance

3

let her look on Newegg and pick one out
I would get her another one , let her look on Newegg and pick one out

Small, fits into the ashtray of my VW (don't look like a toss with it stuck to the windscreen)

sound

0.5

but doesnt make any sound when it does so have to look at the screen for speed cameras
if you touch it by mistake the sound goes off as the screen takes you into preferences and turns off the sound

lens

0.5

(This is probably the case with any system)
mounting has been a problem as the sucker is not so good and there is no alternative system such as air vent clips
(This is probably the case with any system
The internt update system is a complete nightmare
It sends me all the way around the one way system instead of turning right

system which lets you search for nearby locations

The system is more than 2 years old so it should know I can turn right

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sensor

0.5

Had it said Refurbed or Refurbished - my eye would have caught that term quickly
It seems less able to detect satellites when inside a building than Navman
It does not always make sense
We tried this using it when we knew where we were going and the route it chose did not make sense at all

zoom

5

the recalculation is rapid
If you take a turning differing from that suggested, the recalculation is rapid

control panel

0.5

security...needs to invent some way to fix to dashboard
security...needs to invent some way to fix to dashboard, it's too tempting to opportunist thieves when fixed on the windscreen
not supplied with other types of mounting i.e dashboard fitting
Would benefit from a permanently screwed holder on the dashboard somewhere - similar to a mobile phone cradle

Not nearly as bulky on the dash board as other models

keyboard

0.5

can sometimes be bit fiddly typing in destinations as letters close together on screen - would benefit from a stylus
On screen keyboard a bit small
accuracy of typing is essential
not always up to date, accuracy of typing is essential

Easy typing in postcode etc

resolution

5

Screen resolution

battery

0.5

Battery life
Battery life, AC charger not included
Poor battery (only lasts about 2 hours)
RESETTING, BATTERY LIFE, POINTS OF INTREST
Battery Life/ Reset

Battery life is surprisingly long
Battery lasts pretty long while not plugged in
nice clear instructions and good battery life
Good screen, battery, size
Good battery life although would prefer a little longer than 2 hours without a re-charge when used as a hand-held unit

short battery usage
battery life and packaging
battery life - only get 2 - 2.5 hours from it
low battery life needs a battery charger
Provided misinformation when battery was low....either keep well charged or plugged in
Battery life short it always needs to be plugged in
battery dies pretty fast
Minor point regarding battery use only - I only seem to get around 3 hours before the warning comes on
Short battery life
Battery always discharges overnight
short battery life if used stand alone away from vehicle
Battery life could be better
Has low battery life
Battery life not very good
short battery life before recharge
also you dont get a home battery charger with it
Battery life could be longer
Battery life during storage is poor
If battery life was better I wouldn't need to have cablestrailing across the dashboard
Battery doesn't last very long when not connected to the mains
BATTERY LIFE LOW - BUT NOT A PROBLEM IF KEPT CONNECTED
It tells you about making sure it is charged up for at least 2 hours but doesn't tell you how to do this and there is no lead to plug in
battery life is pretty poor but comes with car charger
Battery life is awful
Battery only lasts about 1 hour if not on charge in the car
the battery gets low very quickly
If not used for a while, the battery gets low very quickly, making you use the charger
Battery doesnt last long enough
Battery recharge is short
Battery recharge is short , around 1 hour 30 mins
The battery life doesnt seem as good as other items of this size
Limited battery life
There seemed to be no warning when battery ran low
Battery life is really bad
It gets hot while running on battery
Small battery life
battery drains when not in use

battery
no fuss or hours of reading instruction manuals
Does exactly what is says on the box, no fuss or hours of reading instruction manuals
I also like that it has a built in rechargable battery so it can still remain on with the car turned off

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reception

1

Poor signal
GPS signal is terrible
Traffic signal is still hit and miss
Takes a while to acquire signal and a bit long to turn on
Takes a while to acquire signal and a bit long to turn on, but not such a big deal

Finds signal fast
picks up signal quickly
GPS picks up signal very quick (must be the sirfstar 3 chipset
NO PROBLEMS WITH SIGNAL
Satellite reception very quick to obtain

It does take a while to aquire signal...but I turn it on as I leave I turn the car and before I leave the parking lot at my apartment complex it has a signal
Takes a long to time to find a GPS signal when switched on (normally around 3 minutes
Signal not always available
It struggles with signal in built up areas
took a long time to pick up a sattellite signal on first use
as for instance if you loose reception
One must not become too reliant on the device for directions,as for instance if you loose reception, you have no idea where you are
satelite reception
I think the only bad thing about this and any other GPS that uses TMC is the lack of a reliable signal some the time
Whilst is use sometimes the signal is lost then you also can get lost or select the wrong way
It can take a very long time to pick up a GPS signal
loses the signal and 8 times out of 10 chooses to take you to your destination in a roundabout way
it gets stuck easily, loses the signal and 8 times out of 10 chooses to take you to your destination in a roundabout way

No serious lagging in low GPS signal, in fact, I got 6 satellites in house

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