Tomtom One Xl GPS Review

TomTom One XL ReviewTomTom One XL features include, and SD card
TomTom One XL has a bright screen andslot, which allow you add additional maps and POI.
pre-loaded maps right out of the box. It also picksThere is a power button located on the top of
up your location quickly and has built in bluetooththe unit, which is easy to press.
capabilities. The main difference between the XLThe TomTom has the mini-USB power inlet
and the One is that the XL has a larger screenconnection on the bottom.
4.3" compared to it's predecesser at 3.5" and anIt has a 2D and 3D map perspective as with
option for real-time traffic via a bluetooth enabledmost Gps's these days.
device such as a cell phone. This unit is compactThis unit uses an internal lithium ion battery that
and very portable.the manufacturer estimates will last 2 hrs, but it
What is great about the TomTom One XL Gps?does include a car power adapter.
The TomTom One XL has a large, bright touchThe TomTom One XL offers numerous POI like,
screen and comes with pre-loaded maps right outgas stations, motels, restaurants, ATMs, beaches
of the box. This unit picks up your location quicklyand concert locations. However there is no easy
and has built in bluetooth. This also enables you toway to search for these locations unless you are
add optional services, like real-time traffic andbrowsing the map.
weather information as long as you have aYou do have the option of choosing between 55
bluetooth enabled cell phone. I don't believe thisdifferent voices with various accents that are built
service is available in the united states at thisin to the device.
time. I also do not no if it will ever be available inThe following is included in the box (American
the US for this device. It has a large choice ofVersion):car charger
routes including the fastest, shortest, non-tollUSB cablewindshield/dash mountsoftware
roads, highways and more. This GPS also speaksCDreference material
instructions very clearly.1-year limited warranty card
What is not so good about the TomTom OneWhat the TomTom One XL offers is ease of
XL?use, a large, bright touch screen, accurate
The unit does have text-to-speech capability.directions, and quickly finds your location.
Restaurants are not listed by type in the POIIn my opinion this is not a bad gps but you can
database. It is not easy to view contactget more for the same price in other gps units.
information. The menus are a bit laborous to getThe price at the time of this article ranges from
through. Bluetooth cannot be used for hands free.$229-$300 for this unit.