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Tomtom ONE

Taking your first step in car navigation?

Reviewed are the features and operation of the Tomtom ONE, a GPS personal car navigation system with intuitive
TomTom Navigator software.

TomTom ONE combines ease of use and portability.
You can enjoy the benefits of the Tomtom ONE GPS receiver
immediately, thanks to TomTom’s award-winning plug and drive navigation software pre-installed on a memory card.
There is no need to download complicated software, just plug
in and start using. TomTom ONE comes with the latest regional maps. With TomTom ONE it is easy to find your way from A to B!

You will notice that the new TomTom has been given a full
make-over and as a result is much thinner and generally better looking than previous models.

Tomtom is One of the better-known manufacturers of
satellite-navigation devices.

Compared to the GO 300 the TomTom ONE has a slightly faster processor and the GPS receiver built-in. The smaller overall size of the TomTom ONE make it somewhat easier to place it in a pocket.

The reception quality is excellent, often able to pick up
satellites indoors. Time To First Fix (TTFF) will be seconds
rather than minutes as found on the older chipsets.
 
The best thing about the Tomtom ONE unit is that it runs Tomtom Navigator 5 software.This is probably the most intuitive software available on any GPS device currently available which makes it perfect for those people who want a simple yet effective GPS system in their car. Tomtom’s own navigation software works smoothly. Control of the Tomtom One takes place entirely via the fast respons touch-sensitive LCD screen, leaving the unit almost entirely button free.

For just entering a route and selecting Points of Interest it is
arguably the best there is. For most users Tomtom ONE Navigator is all that they need and want.

The Tomtom ONE comes nicely packaged in a box and contains everything you need to get going. In fact it is so easy to setup that it really takes longer to unpack than it does to setup and start using it. It is recommended that users
thoroughly read the quick start manual. Doing so will get you the best out of the device.

Once you have selected a spot to place the mount your ready
to go!

On the road the Tomtom ONE provides clear, easy-to-understand spoken directions. When you miss a turn, the system usually re-routes you, rather than telling you to turn around.

Battery life.
The Lithium-ion battery has a nominal charge capacity of two hours. In typical use the unit is connected to the charger. So the battery life only becomes an issue if you are using the unit outside the car.

The price difference between the GO 300 and the ONE makes the TomTom ONE the clear winner when it comes to an entry level personal GPS Navigation device. There is not much else that can beat it.

The TomTom One is Bluetooth compatable, connection is possible with various phones.

Despite the TomTom ONE not having a so powerful speaker there shouldbe no problems with the volume. Typically the volume can be turned down to 70% because otherwise it is just too loud. The verbal prompts are more than adequate for the task they have to do. Given that the TomTom ONE does not play MP3’s there is no need to having a better speaker system.

TomTom have succeeded in producing a low cost model, the new Tomtom ONE package represents extremely good value for money and promises to be another excellent product.
Author: Bert Colijn.
 
 
 
 


 
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