Advantages: easy to use, automatically recalculates the route if you make a mistake, MapShare technology
Disadvantages: cost

...I recently decided to upgrade my car to a newer model and while doing so decided that I needed to take the plunge and invest in a sat nav system. My only previous experiences with in car GPS systems involved out of date maps and a very robotic sounding woman screaming "you've gone the wrong way, turn around now!" so I decided to do some research and plumped for the new TomTom One v4 GB. The item came in a bright orange box complete with car charger, USB lead and set up manual. One item that I would have liked to have seen included is a charger for a mains socket so it could be charged in the house prior to driving but alas that isn't the case. The unit was charged when it arrived so at least I could turn it on in the house and go through setting up the device without having to do this sat in the car. The set up includes setting... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent navigation and GPS reception, portable, good value for money
Disadvantages: Poorly located charging indicator LED

...I don't know too much about in-car satellite navigation systems (satnavs, as they call them) and it's not that I have used a number of devices so that I can compare the pros and cons of one against the other. But, I am a very satisfied user of TomTom One and would definitely recommend it to any potential buyer. We bought the TomTom One about 4 months ago and to date, it hasn't given us a chance to regret our decision. The TomTom One is one of the numerous entry-level satnavs in the market, but does not disappoint with its loads of features and reasonable price (We bought ours in Aug 2006 for £199). It has become very popular in the market. There are, of course, other companies which offer entry-level devices at a much lower price, but I can say from my and my friends' limited experience, TomTom devices are way ahead in terms... Read review

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Advantages: Great features, Price
Disadvantages: None - Maybe battery life, restricted internal memory

...Tomtom Sat Nav? You want to read about its useful features and not the gimmicks. What's worth having and what's not? The difference between the Tomtom V2 and V3. Now I'm no expert, to be honest I was a first time buyer on a budget and only previously had experience of a friends Navman F20 before buying my own tomtom 10 days ago. I set out as you are probably doing now reading all the reviews on different makes and finding people talking more about battery life and suction ability rather than what it can actually do. Step one, it eventually hit me that the only way to avoid disappointment and really find out its full features is to go to the manufacturers website and download there product manual if its available. Four real must have features I would say on any Sat Nav worth having are: * Map scrolling, where you can use... Read review

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Advantages: reliability easy to use
Disadvantages: large software files

...**TomTom ONE V2 Regional** >>>AWARD WINNER<<< ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ By being a gadgetty sort of person, I have been lured into the world of GPS well since the end of last year. The fact that this GPS system can save you time really appealed especially when good time management can make you lifestyle less stressful. It is very true that by having an effective GPS system in your car does all of above. The TomTom ONE V2 Regional (UK) has been awarded in coolest brands log 2006-2007. Not a big surprise as the Christmas retail price was very well received at £199.99. Along with affordable pricing structure and a excellent selling product, this version is the most sought after Sat Nav system that is appealling and is efficient and graphically delightful. Personally, I will agree... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to use, great additional features
Disadvantages: Slightly slower than other models on satellite detection

... TomTom One 3rd Edition Background TomTom have long been the leading name in Car Navigation Systems. For this reason, they are often not the cheapest, but are definitely the most reliable and have the best features. The TomTom One is the original version, therefore the simplest, yet the 3rd edition has many of the features of the newer Car Navigation Systems. Price and Packaging My TomTom One was bought as a Christmas gift for £122 from the website Pixmania. As already said, you can get cheaper models but the TomTom has the best features. The packaging is simple, a square box with the instruction booklets in the bottom, the accessories (windscreen affixer, USB cable and in car charger) on top of the booklets and the TomTom itself in a plastic case sitting at the top. Setup The TomTom One 3rd Edition... Read review

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Advantages: Dont get lost again!!!
Disadvantages: None I have found yet!

...The boring facts 1st....... Technical Specifications: High sensitivity GPS chipset. 32MB RAM-CPU 266MHz 4.3inch full TFT colour LCD touch screen (480x272 pixels. 64,000 colours). Internal Lithium-lon battery (2 hours operation). 119mm x 86mm x 27mm, 208 grams. Operating temperature -10 to +55 0c. What comes with this sat nav. TomTom One XL device. Memory card (SD card). Windscreen holder. USB Car Charger and USB cable. TomTom Home software. Product code card. Documentation. I bought this Tom Tom as every time I have to go somewhere that I'm not familiar with I get lost! It cost me £299, which is a lot of money, but as it has the speed camera's on it, it helps me keep a clean licence, so to me its well worth the money. You can get them cheaper if you don't want the camera's on it, but as this was a treat to me I... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to use, Lots of options
Disadvantages: None as yet

...I got the TOMTOM One from halfords for £179.99, although I am sure there would be a better deal on the net, I haven't been driving for long and hate not knowing how to get where I need to be. I picked a TOMTOM navigator because I had more about them and they were said to be one of the best and very reliable. I have only had it for a couple of weeks and it didn't take long to figure out how to use, its an absolute lifesaver for someone who has no sense of direction (like me!!). Definitely a great price from a well known satellite navigation system manufacturer. * SOME USEFUL INFO * The size of the system is 96mm x 82mm x 25mm. It weighs around 174 grams. It has a 3.5 inch TFT colour LCD touchscreen that is 220 x 240 pixels and has 64.000 colours. It has a siRFStarIII chipset. 32MB RAM Bluetooth 2.0 * IN THE BOX * I... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to use, incredible detail
Disadvantages: None to speak of, really.

...is at dirrections? In a word, Excellent! But I would temper that with one bad experience. It sent us to a ski hill via a road that is closed in winter! A bit of a let down, but the only bad experience in 2,300KM of driving over 10 days. So, a wholehearted recommendation. Its a great driving aid. I think it improves safety too, because there really is no need to be making sudden dirrection changes when you spot a sign at the last second! TomTom gives you clear and consise dirrections before and during route deviations. I love it!!... Read review

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Advantages: clear display, loud speaking voice, sensitive touch screen
Disadvantages: Navigation is not 100% accurate

...Having only had my Tomtom one for a short time I now wonder how I got on without it!! There is very little to dislike about the product, in fact my only piece of advice is don't ditch the A-Z just yet as the navigation is not 100% accurate, however this is something common to all GPS not just Tomtom. In general it will navigate me within sight of where I want to be, even if it doesn't get me to the doorstep. On the plus side, the Tomtom has a clear screen showing easy to follow directions. You can also change it to night colours if you find the brightness too distracting. You can also set the map to switch off when driving at top speeds, and just rely on the voice if you are worried about distractions. The voice is very loud, which means you can hear it when driving a top speeds even with the radio on. The functions are easy... Read review

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Advantages: Tomtom's unparelleled usability in a slim chassis at a bargain price
Disadvantages: Missing lots of great features of the new GO510, 710 and 910

...If you're looking for a cheap sat nav DO NOT buy anything other than this. Tomtoms are so easy to use it's easy to see how they have come to dominate the market and to buy any other brand could easily lead to disappointment. The current Tomtom range includes the ONE at around £220, the GO 510 around £349, the GO 710 around £399 and the GO 910 around £499. (high street retail prices). The ONE is the oldest of these but still offers an incredible sat nav experience in the slimist (albeit ugliest) chassis of the range. Very intuitive menu system and easy to read mapping in both 3D and 2D modes. Option to change maps to look like British maps (ie A roads are red, motorways blue and white etc). Clear easy to follow voice instructions are also available for those who want to concentrate on their driving. Screen is much brighter than... Read review

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