Advantages: Simple
Disadvantages: Has to be bought.

...... The map of Western Europe comes as a DVD which you download to your Tomtom, this is done using the free programme called Tomtom home. You then are able to use your Tomtom one, Tomtom Rider, or any of the Tomtom Go series in Europe. The map in this review is version 6.5, this is the latest version out, and is pretty much up to date. Contents - In the box you will find, the latest version 6.5 software on DVD, containing very detailed instructions, voice prompt files and Tomtom home, also in the box are the warranty leaflet, (the warranty is for one year) a simple installation poster, and the product code card (you will need to go online to activate this, see www.ttcode.com) Type of format - as stated the DVD is put into your PC, which in turn is downloaded to the Tomtom.There are some nice & easy to see graphics... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Stress free travelling, comprehensive, clear instructions, cheap
Disadvantages: Some very minor glitches in confusing bends with turns

...I recently reviewed the TomTom one, which we bought with the Western Europe maps, and I have been waiting to put Jane (our name, after the voice) through her paces in rural France. As with all TomTom maps, easy to see, easy to use, easy to understand, and easy to update. Absolutely fantastic, I have no idea how we ever coped without her/it. From getting off the ferry, the map/navigation was spot on, good clear instructions, in plenty of time, and the first time I have ever got through Paris without a hitch. To give you an idea of how good, we bought a local map of where we were going on the Limousin/Perigord borders, that did not have the town we were staying in (I call it a town loosely) as it was so small, no problem for TomTom, straight there, which was welcome after 7 hours of driving. We spent two weeks in the area... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Easy to use, excellent screen layout, no lag.
Disadvantages: Some options not included, think carefully about which version to use.

...personal favourite. My main word of warning is be careful which model you go for. I have the Europe model because I find it gives excellent coverage, and if we do go out of the country using the car to Europe, the knowledge we're covered by the Tomtom.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Helps guide you around other countries. Easy to install
Disadvantages: None as yet

... *Accurate and detailed maps of the U.S. and Canada - That gives you maps just like you get on UK/Europe version with the same to use and understand layout, the only difference is that it's for these two other countries. All 50 states of the USA and the whole of Canada is covered on these maps it also includes Canadian states such as Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. *Designed for TomTom Go, One, Rider, or Navigator - So it will be compatible with any of these models that are the most popular up to date models of TomTom so the chances are it will be suitable for yours. *410,000+ new road miles; over 6 million new addresses - It covers all the other countries roads and addresses so even if you are looking for a specific address such as a friend you are staying with it will guide you straight there. *Updated Points of Interest, including over... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Small neat device that works well and excellent navigation software
Disadvantages: Non-replaceable battery, maps getting out of date

...The package includes navigation software for Palm 5 PDAs and the Microsoft PocketPC PDAs but you should check which models are supported. I run the Palm version on my Treo650 smartphone. I have to travel around the UK a fair bit for work and also like to tour round the UK and Europe for pleasure. Actually, the main reason I bought the package was to circumvent the possibility of having any navigation arguments with my wife on our honeymoon! We went on a driving holiday from London to Vienna. So I invested in the whole Europe street level mapping pack on top of the included UK map that comes with the pack (you get your local country map depending on where you buy the package). I also subscribe to the Traffic info and UK Safety Cameras Plus services from the TomTom web site. THE RECEIVER The new MkII version of the receiver... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Full street level maps of europe
Disadvantages: None so far!

...Easily the best Low price GPS on the market. It's small, lightweight, easy to use and doubles up as a bluetooth hands free. Aswell as having customisable voices, an updated speed camera database, thousands of POS's (Points of intrests) it can even avoid traffic jams iether through the Tomtom plus services which work through a bluetooth connection to your bluetooth enabled mobile phone or through a traffic ariel attachment. It's quick and easy to remove from your car and small enough and light enough to carry in your pocket. You can even easily move it between cars using an extra mount saving you from having to unplug everything and re attach the suction cup. You don't have to worry about the device loosing suction and falling to the floor of your car when you go over a bump because the suction cup is tough enough to support... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Rugged construction, touch screen operation
Disadvantages: More expensive than car-only uniys, but worth it

...Satellite navigation is rapidly becoming one of the latest 'must have' accessories for motorists, the TOMTOM rider is one of the best on offer to the biker. I'd like to think my sense of direction was better than average, I tend not to travel very far from my accustomed routes and as I'm pretty conscientious about sticking to speed limits, I wouldn't necessarily fit the marketing profile for 'early adoption' of 'satnav' technology. Around eighteen months ago I acquired a BMW bike - 1100ccs of sheer extravagance - which, except for a couple of trips of around 100 miles, and one of 500 it's rarely been more than a few miles from home. I've always intended to get out and about a lot more, but one of the things that has held me back is the inconvenience of faffing about with maps, and constantly keeping an eye out for speed cameras... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: great software, great usability, graphics, features, lots of maps
Disadvantages: price, it was not that easy to install

...in your trip, etc. You can customize it to 'speak' in many different languages including English, Dutch, Portuguese, French and many others. Furthermore, you can also set the map with different colour schemes, which is very handy when driving at night so the colours are a bit less bright. Other additional features (you need to pay for this) let you know the weather of your destination in advance, the traffic of your route, make phone calls if your device allows you and many others. The advantage of this over the main Tomtom unit is that it has maps for the whole of the Western Europe. The maps are: -UK Holland Belgium Luxembourg France Germany Italy Austria Switzerland Spain Andorra Portugal Denmark Sweden Norway Finland Poland and Czech Republic You can't use all the maps in your memory card in one go unless it... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Detailed, easy to use
Disadvantages: Slow (but this could just be my phone)

...Nav 6 is the successor to Nav 5 and TomTom Mobile 5 and can be used on a number of Mobiles and PDAs. My review is based on my experience using an MDA Variao 2. I recently took a trip to Europe on my bike and got a copy of TT Nav 6. Not actually knowing much about where I was didn't give me much confidence but the Vario 2 with the Nav 6 installed was a lifesaver. Map are so detailed and being on the bike meant fuel stops were frequemt but I was able to plan this using the software. The 3D maps were good but I prefer 2D maps as I work a lot with paper maps and charts and it's just what I'm used to. The colours used were good, each screen was easy oto focus on with a good contrast of colours used. My experience in Europe was limited to planning and frequent checking of my route upon stopping. Since i returned to the UK however I... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Screen Size, TMC, Bluetooth Hands free for Phone, Accessories
Disadvantages: Price, Extras at Price, Only GB and MRE, SD Card too Small, No Mp3 player facility

...how much is free and needles to say I was disappointed that the 256MB has no space to put a pin in there left. The maps of GB and MRE of Europe are marvellous and do a spectacular job but for £300 they could at least put a 512 MB card. Basically you want to enter an extra voice which TomTom rather cheekily charges the best part of a fiver to get John Cleese being daft with directions and suddenly you get a honking noise that you run out of space (and is only 900 kb). In the days of 256MB SD cards being small change TomTom could have been feeling a bit more generous. Also the same feels for downloaded POIs no space left so I was left, having to shell out more to actually have fun with an expensive product. I recommend that you buy a 2GB card (TomTom will take up to 4GB but these are dear at the moment) which will hold all the maps... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful