TomTom ONE XL
Our Analysis: If you get into Amazon, you will be amazed by the sheer number of people who have reviewed the TomTom ONE XL based on their experiences and at the high number of people who say they have been benefited by reading through these reviews that have more of 4 and 5 star ratings attributed to them. One satisfied customer was going gaga over the amazing GPS accuracy and the correctness of the maps and routes complete with vital points of interest, another was amazed at the map share facility that enabled the users to make updates to the available maps so that users get benefited. Overall, most users felt that they had made a right decision when they opted to buy the TomTom XL and were very clear that it had definitely proven its worth and they would not choose to switch over to any other product in the near future.
The TomTom ONE XL is one of the top notch state-of-the-art GPS devices that Tom Tom NV has come out with. The device is handy to carry and install on any vehicle and will easily blend in with the interiors of the vehicle. Using the device is very easy, thanks to its clear and wide display, its touchscreen features and many other properties that makes it a piece of cake for even the most novice of users. Mapping is very accurate and up-to-date thanks to the comprehensive database and the updating feature provided to its users by Tom Tom.
When you pick up the TomTom XL, you are given the option of subscribing to their traffic update and weather update feature that allows you to drive comfortably and reach your destination in time without having to worry about traffic issues or bad weather. When you buy this product, you will get along with the device, the mount and the mounting disk that helps place the TomTom on the windshield, an adaptor that can help charge up the device from the cigarette lighter unit, a USB cable, the product code card and its documentation.
The TomTom One XL is an amazing GPS device that comes to you with a host of inbuilt features that makes this a one-of-its-kind and a top notch superior product. While opting for a GPS, the first thing that anyone would probably look at is the mapping feature. The mapping feature on the TomTom is very comprehensive and accurate providing these details through the TeleAtlas Mapping Database that is preloaded on the device that provides information of the roads and landmarks located in United States and Canada.
In addition, it provides users with a vast variety of preloaded Points of Interest (POI) using which they can find public places, ATMs, restaurants and such with great ease. This is not all. The mapping feature can be altered and these alterations can be shared with all the other users thanks to Map Sharing feature that is available. So, you can be rest assured that the maps are up-to-date and remain constantly so. The next important thing to any GPS is the ease of operation. This needs a convenient and user friendly features and a good display. The display of the TomTom is really wide at 4.3 inches and is totally touchscreen to make operations very easy. The screen features anti glare properties so visibility in daylight is not compromised so reading and understanding the display becomes easier.
At night, you will have the convenience of night mode to be able to see the display clearly. Another important feature is the provision that TomTom provides you with. You will be given the various routes that you can take to reach your destination. This will have in-depth information about the time taken, information on toll booths, the scenic beauty of the route, etc. so that you can make an informed decision depending on your choice. So, now you will not be restricted to taking the route that the GPS chooses for you, instead you decide for yourself. When you are out driving on alien or known routes, another thing of concern is the traffic situation and the weather conditions.
TomTom has come out with a subscription service called as the TomTom Plus which will enable you to get up-to-date and current information on the traffic situations or get to know about the weather conditions so that you can plan your route much better. If suddenly you encounter a traffic situation that you might want to avoid, you can reroute so that you can reach your destination faster. As the TomTom draws power and stores it onto a lithium ion battery, you can carry the device wherever you want to and being light weight and very handy, it is portable easily. Also, the TomTom is designed to function effectively in extremes of temperature so you now need not worry about the device conking out in the middle of nowhere because of the weather.
- Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth
- Display Size: 4.3 inches
- Native Resolution: 480 x 272
- Battery Average Life: 2 Hours
- MP3 player
- Preloaded maps of the United States and Canada
- Real-time traffic and weather data
- TomTom ONE XL-S device
- windshield mount
- USB cable
- cigarette lighter adaptor
- adhesive mounting disk
- documentation pack and product code card.