3.5-inch full-color TFT LCD
1 GB Flash memory
Pre-loaded maps of USA and Canada from TeleAtlas
High-sensitivity GPS chipset
"Help Me" emergency menu; real-time traffic capability
This review is from: TomTom ONE-S 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorI did a lot of looking around for a GPS unit and finally decided on the TomTom One S. There were a few things that the TomTom did that I really wanted.1. Text to Speech. It tells you the name of the street you are about to turn on. I like that feature a lot. Only down side is that it only works with "Tom" the computer voice. The other voices do not offer the text to speech capability.2. Sending Mapquest directions straight to the TomTom. I love Mapquest and I use it all of the time whenever I am planning a trip out of town. So sending destinations straight to the TomTom is a big plus for me.3. One free upgrade after purchasing. One thing I didn't want to worry about was buying a GPS unit and then turning right around and having to pay more money for updated maps. I bought this unit, plugged it into my computer, downloaded the TomTom Home software and a few clicks later, it informed me that my TomTom already had the latest map updates installed. Wonderful!!! 4. Mapsharing. I am a geek, so I like to tweek and piddle and customize my gadgets. Having the ability to change/edit streets and locations on the TomTom was a plus. But then to hear that I can get those types of updates from other geeks like me is a big plus!!! Now I read a ton of reviews on different models of the TomTom and the majority of the problems people were having were:1. Speaker not loud enough.2. Problems updating the unit.3. Street names not being spoken aloud.4. Having to manually turn the unit from "daytime" background to "nighttime" background. (other units do this automatically).5. Not enough Points of Interest.I drive a full size SUV that is older. So, lots of road noise, lots of in-cabin noise. I adjusted the speaker volume all the way up and I can still hear the TomTom well enough. Now if I have my radio on, I can't understand what TomTom is trying to tell me but if I am trying to pay attention to directions, why would I have my radio on in the first place? I have had no problems updating the unit so far. (knock on wood). When I first started using the TomTom, it did not say the street names. So, I checked the instructions and it mentioned that only the computer voice allows spoken street names. So I went into preferences, voices and scrolled through the list of voices until I got to a voice that specifically said "computer". Once that was selected, I began to hear all the street names I wanted to. Having to manually turn it from day to night mode. Sure I can understand people that have had other units in the past that took care of that for you and are used to it. So having to do it yourself takes a couple of clicks, big deal. Is that no different than changing the station on the radio? Or making a call on your cell phone? Or putting make up on? I think sometimes people complain simply because they can.Not enough points of interest. I have heard that other units are known for thier millions of points of interest. Can't argue with them, the TomTom doesn't have million's. But it does have the ability to add them, which I think is helpful. Just cruising through the list of points of interest to add was interesting. I added Fith Thrid Bank ATM's and BBQ places in AL to my list. I like to eat good BBQ and I am going to have to stop at an ATM to get money to pay for it so I am all set there. :DAll in all, for this being my first GPS, I like it. I probably won't even utilize all that this unit has to offer so I would for around $130, I am getting my money's worth. Now maybe down the road after using this unit for a couple years, I may find that a more expensive unit with more options may be the route I take but for now, I am happy with this unit....
This review is from: TomTom ONE-S 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorBefore I purchased the One-S, I borrowed a Magellan Roadmate 1412, and a Garmin 260. I tried each one for a week to compare features and functions. After using the TomTom I concluded that the One-S was as good, and better in some cases, to the more expensive GPS units. The 3.5" screen was smaller than the 4.5" on the other units, but I found that it was not a negitve feature. In fact, the keypad when entering locations was more suited to entry with a finger. On the Magellan I kept hitting 2 letters at once and having to redo the entry. I also found that the One-S found satelites quicker, found more satelites, and in my location, the signals were stronger. One feature that I wanted was "text to speech", where the road names were spoken as well as the directions....ie: turn left in 1 mile on Jones Road. As far as I know, the One-S is the only model in the One series that will do this. I also like the TomTom Home feature where you log onto the website for f...
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