TomTom Start 2

295 reviews

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reliability (11)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 295 reviews of TomTom Start 2. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People are impressed by the maps and size. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the memory and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the TomTom Start 2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for TomTom Start 2

alaTest has collected and analyzed 171 user reviews of TomTom Start 2 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the maps and size are generally positive. The performance and price are also appreciated. Many are negative about the memory and reliability.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

TomTom Start2 Sat-Nav

TomTom's entry-level model gets its second incarnation just four months after its original manifestation. So what's new?

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : James Stables (techradar.com)

TomTom Start2 review

TomTom's entry level sat nav gets premium features

Simple interface ; Easy to operate ; Pocket sized ; Strong suction pad ; Fantastic maps and reliable navigation

Inaccurate touchscreen ; Free roaming map browsing useless ; More available for the money ; Limited features for more experienced users

Buying a sat nav which won't break the bank means you risk getting hopelessly lost at the hands of shoddy equipment, but the new TomTom Start2 aims to bring fully featured satellite navigation to those with the most meagre of budgets.

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Crowdedbrain (crowdedbrain.co.uk)

TomTom Start 2 Review

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by : Will Stapley (reghardware.co.uk)

TomTom Start2 satnav

Review TomTom's entry-level Start satnav got the RegHardware treatment back at the tail end of 2009, with the overall judgement being that it was a decent enough piece of kit but just a little too pricey.

Whatever way you look at it, the Start2 is pretty much identical to the original Start. And, with none of the small selection of new features offering a huge amount, I’m left wondering whether TomTom simply wanted to rush a new model to market. Do the...

Jun, 2010

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TomTom - Start 2

TomTom's entry-level Start sat-nav first appeared during the second half of 2009, and the new Start 2 keeps the same physical design but brings some welcome additions to the still rather basic feature set. While expensive ...

It may be an entry-level sat-nav in terms of features, although at this price it's definitely not a budget choice. But those who want a simple product for no-fuss navigation will find it fits the bill perfectly, and the new features make it even more...

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by (allaboutyou.com)

Review of TomTom Start 2 satnav

Good points: Instinctive to use when programming. The screen maps are clear and easy to view at a glance. Verbal instructions are clear with a good choice of voice options and languages. It tended to find the more localised routes rather than taking...

Instinctive to use when programming. The screen maps are clear and easy to view at a glance. Verbal instructions are clear with a good choice of voice options and languages. It tended to find the more localised routes rather than taking the main roads....

Only chain restaurants listed. Battery level indicator does not show unless it is low

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