TomTom GO Live 1535M

248 reviews

Nov, 2024

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usability (101)
performance (44)
price (31)
screen (29)
maps (26)

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reliability (35)
memory (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 248 reviews of TomTom GO Live 1535M. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price and maps. The screen and performance also get good comments, but some have doubts 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 GO Live 1535M is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for TomTom GO Live 1535M

alaTest has collected and analyzed 239 user reviews of TomTom GO Live 1535M from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviews about the price and maps are overall positive. The screen and performance are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the memory and reliability.

usability, performance, screen, maps, price

reliability, memory

65% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

TomTom GO LIVE 1535M

The TomTom GO LIVE 1535M offers excellent traffic reporting and smoothly integrated, Internet-based services, albeit at a cost.

Accurate routing. Informative display. Internet-based services are a nice extra. HD traffic reporting is a standout.

HD Traffic and Internet services cost $60 per year to renew. Occasional GSM buzz over car stereo speakers. Clumsy POI search.

On the Road, Live Services, and Conclusions Once on the road, the TomTom GO LIVE 1535M performed like every other TomTom device I've tested recently—which is to say quite well. All test routes were accurate, and the informative display and map graphics...

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com)

TomTom GO Live 1535M review: TomTom GO Live 1535M

The TomTom GO Live 1535M has the distinction of being the first portable navigation device (PND) to feature connected apps. The 1535M features a trio of apps that, via the Live Services data connection and accessed under the Live Services icon on the...

The TomTom GO Live 1535M features a suite of destination searching apps from Yelp, Expedia, Trip Advisor, and Google. Twitter integration allows users to update friends and family with ETAs in a manner safer than texting. Other Live services, such as...

Searching the connected services is clunky and, at times, unintuitive.

The TomTom GO Live 1535M's is a solidly performing GPS device and its app integration for search is a nice first, but that's hardly this PND's strongest feature.

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

TomTom GO LIVE 1535 M review

The TomTom GO LIVE 1535 M is the company's new mid-range navigator featuring LIVE (Internet connected) services, such as HD traffic, fuel prices, weather, and Google local search. And it's their first device with travel apps – Twitter, Yelp,...

Internet connected LIVE services (full year included) ; HD traffic ; 5” screen ; Lifetime map updates ; Voice command ; Bluetooth for hands free cell phone use

Underpowered processor results in lags in screen response ; Buggy interface ; Slow to acquire satellites ; Cellular modem failed to connect in some areas ; LIVE services run $59.95 per year after the first year

I was able to pair the TomTom with my Motorola Droid, although it took a few tries. Sound quality for the person on the other end of the line was clear but tinny. The TomTom did successfully retrieve my phone’s address book though.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com.au)

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TomTom GO Live 1535M

The ; features a suite of destination searching apps from Yelp, Expedia, Trip Advisor, and Google. Twitter integration allows users to update friends and family with ETAs in a manner safer than texting. Other Live services, such as HD Traffic, fuel...

Searching the connected services is clunky and, at times, unintuitive.

The TomTom GO Live 1535M's is a solidly performing GPS device and its app integration for search is a nice first, but that's hardly this PND's strongest feature.

Oct, 2011

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Jams car radio"

I've lost my confidence in the unit and TomTom and will be returning it tomorrow. Perhaps a replacement would work better but this should not have occurred with this unit.

I bought it at WalMart for 200.00. I was intrigued with the voice navigation feature. The unit functioned as expected.

When I turned on the car radio a speaker shattering buzz resulted. The unit apparently has a shielding problem.

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Can not recommend purchase at this time."

I just purchased the TomTom GO Live 1535M for personal and professional use. I spend a good part of my working day on the road navigating the roads of Suffolk Co., NY. My past experience using TomTom GPS devices has been mostly positive, and that is...

Good list of features.

Bug in Bluetooth needs to be addressed.

Apr, 2012

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"I need a good GPS for work."

You start the trip and it says stay on this highway for 22 miles then exit. But during that 22 miles it tells you not to exit on almost every off ramp. I want to know where to get off and not be bugged at every exit with it telling you not to take that...

I am not reviewing this specific device but tom tom in general. I am sure they all use the same software to get you from point a to point b.

It gets you from a to b but can be really annoying.

Mar, 2012

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