| | |  | FireWire Laptop Adapters/Cards | Home » » » » TomTom ONE XL 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator | | | | | | | Description: | | The user-friendly design also puts it a step above other navigation systems. The crystal-clear multicolor display makes for exceptionally easy viewing of maps, routes, driving directions, and other traveling information, such as mileage and distance. Measuring 4.3 inches, the TFT display offers an expanded widescreen view of brilliant two- and three-dimensional graphics. | | | Features: | |
• Widescreen 4.3-inch display offers expanded viewing of maps
• GPRS- and optional RDS-TMC radio-based real-time traffic information
• Map coverage in all fifty of the United States, as well as Canada
• Clear and accurate turn-by-turn voice instructions
• Built-in Bluetooth connection provides access to TomTom PLUS subscription-based services
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 1.2 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.7 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.4 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.46 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 389 reviews |
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334 of 339 found the following review helpful:
TomTom vs. MagellanJul 02, 2007
By G. Ponder
"Coppertop"
I had my choices narrowed down to the TomTom ONE XL and the Magellan Maestro 4040. It was a tough call but I choose the TomTom. In a nutshell, the TomTom is more designed to get you where you need to go and the Magellan is designed to tell you where you are and what's around you.
The Magellan has more current maps and identifies the roads that appear on the screen. The TomTom has fairly current maps but only identifies the roads you are approaching and a few adjacent roads.
TomTom has auto-zoom where the faster you travel, the map zooms out. The Magellan has the zoom feature but nothing automatic. I like the auto-zoom because when your traveling interstates speeds, it's nice to see out ahead of you.
I think the TomTom has the better screen, by a slight edge. The colors/contrast seem to be more pleasant. On the TomTom you've got various map colorizations where the Magellan doesn't. There's one map scheme on TomTom where the roads are outlined in black. It helps distinguish them from the tan background.
Tap the screen on the Magellan and you can scroll around the map. Tap it on the TomTom, you go to the menus. What I'd like to see is a menu button and if you tap on the screen, it tells you where your tapping (i.e. road name).
Reception on TomTom and the Magellan was great and the screen refresh on the TomTom was slightly better than the Magellan. The Magellan seemed more choppy where the TomTom was smooth.
Magellan can double as a speakerphone and the TomTom has the PLUS services.
While I would like TomTom to allow you to show more road names, in the end, this didn't justify the price difference of the Magellan (about $100). I think if you combined these two devices, you'd come close to having a perfect GPS unit.
As they stand, I think the TomTom has a slight edge mainly due to it's screen clarity, redraw/refresh rate, and auto zoom (the various voices you can choose from is a nice touch too).
TomTom, if you're listening on the next map update, please allow us to see road names on any road that appears on the screen! A menu button would be nice too and as an alternative, allow us to tap/identify the roads.
183 of 188 found the following review helpful:
Great Product, Please Heed This WarningJun 02, 2007
By Jish M.
I love the utility and functionality of this product, everything is where it needs to be, without trying to do too much. It is compact, the screen is bright, the touchscreen is responsive.
HOWEVER, I had one MAJOR problem with the TomTom One XL. I installed the "TomTom Home" software application and checked for software updates. The application told me that there was new software for the unit, so I downloaded and installed it (again, through their "Home" application). After doing so, I could not restart the unit back to its functional state. The screen displayed a red circle with a white X through it. Consecutive restarts and resets (using the reset button) did nothing. I had even made a backup using the app's tool, but could not restore using the backup.
I called TomTom tech support (who were quite nice, very helpful, and practically no wait time) and was told that the product ships with newer software than the one downloaded through the "Home" application and that by applying this update I have corrupted the drive. They suggested I contact the seller and return the unit. I was also told that the product was supposed to be launched on June 15, 2007 and that the pre-release was likely the culprit. I understand that to mean "the hardware team released before the software team was ready".
I tested on both Windows XP and Mac OS X.
I'll be returning the unit, but will still place an order for a new one and will keep a close eye on reviews and message boards before I install any updates.
(note, I am writing this on June 2, 2007, hopefully by the time you read this, the issue will be resolved by TomTom!)
436 of 460 found the following review helpful:
 THE TOMTOM ONE GOES WIDESCREEN...May 15, 2007
By Anton Tobias
Welcome to TomTom's latest creation, the TomTom One XL. With the ongoing war between GPS manufacturers in full bloom it appears that TomTom has decided to counter against Garmin's latest GPS products. The Garmin Nuvi 200, 250, and 270 were released early this month and, from what I understand, are selling quite nicely. Never being one to take things lying down, TomTom announced their new One XL.
Customers should be informed this product isn't exactly a "new" item from TomTom, it's more of a "modified" version of the previous released (and extremely popular) TomTom One. What I mean is besides the obvious fact that this is a widescreen unit, this product is identical to the TomTom One (New Edition) Versons 3 and 4 which were released earlier this year. The TomTom One XL is equipped with a 4.3 inch screen, (as opposed to the regular TomTom One's 3.5 inch) because of the added screen space the TomTom One XL is slightly heavier than it's little brother. It now weighs in at 7.4 ounces instead of 6.5.
As far as the technical specifications...well, it's all still the same. You get the high sensitivity GPS chipset (which is the new GlobalLocate chipset found in recently released TomTom devices), the 32 MB of RAM space, the CPU runs at 266 MHz, a 2-hour internal lithium-ion battery, and 2.0 Bluetooth technology. The only real difference in the technical specs is the pixel count which is now a slightly higher 480x272 because of the wider screen.
One thing I did notice was the missing 1GB SD card full of maps I'm used to seeing with TomTom products.. It appears all the info (maps, points of interest...etc) is now stored on a small flash-drive inside the unit. The TomTom One XL does, however, have an open SD card slot for future map updates and expansions.
The unit itself is just as powerful and accurate as it's little brother. It has been reported that some test units have been preloaded with the Tele Atlas maps (version 665.1293)of The United States and Canada. However, TomTom has announced they will be preloading the One XL with Tele Atlas Maps version 675 making this the most accurate GPS on the market to date. This seems to be the subject of much debate, the clichéd' argument is that because Garmin is a North American based company their maps for The United States should be more accurate then the European based Tele Atlas maps which TomTom uses. I can tell you from personal experience (see my other reviews) that this is not so. I've found the latest maps from TomTom to be the most precise of any other GPS unit on the market today.
The TomTom One XL carries a $399.99 price tag, $100.00 more than the regular TomTom One, which may leave some buyers wondering if $100.00 is worth that extra inch of screen space.
180 of 191 found the following review helpful:
 Cute.Jun 20, 2007
By Uncle Ziba
I've had Garmin 2610 for a couple of years which I bought refurbished for about the same price as a brand new One XL. 2610 (it can be found for a lot less than ONE XL) is a "reference" GPS for this review.
ONE XL Pros:
1. Lightning fast GPS lock
2. 3D map
3. Bluetooth (but no handsfree)
4. Chatter kept to minimum and to the point.
5. Very simple and intuitive interface
6. Portable/2-hr power reserve
7. Traffic info support
ONE XL Cons:
1. Low contrast display - very hard to see in direct sunlight
2. Does not auto switch to night/day display mode based on time of day
3. Does not adjust display brightness automatically
4. Route calculation is not that fast
5. Sometimes gives weird directions, for example left turn, followed by a u-turn instead of a legitimate right turn
6. Tele-Maps are not as accurate as I've heard, at least in DC-Baltimore area.
7. Can not plan a route on a PC and upload it to GPS.
8. Can't confirm location of the POI in the Navigate To/POI screen. Must calculate the route before you can see if you selected the right POI.
9. Does not turn itself on/off when you start/stop the car. Must operate the power button manually.
10. Still no text-to-speech just like an old 2610.
11. $100 extra for just a bigger display compared to non-XL might not worth it.
I'll probably keep this TomTom considering the 15% restocking fee at Best Buy.
52 of 52 found the following review helpful:
 Mixed feelings on TomTom one xl vs. garmin nuvi 250wJan 02, 2008
By Chillin' Out
Well, I've had a tomtom one xl and a garmin nuvi 250w for two weeks now and have tested both out in Canada and the US, both on streets I am very familiar with and in areas I've never been before. They both cost exactly the same when I bought them so that isn't a consideration in my evaluations. My feelings on both devices are mixed. A quick rundown of winning points for each is given and then I will go into more detail below. I still haven't decided which one I'm going to keep (I still have 10 days to return the one I don't want).
Garmin Wins: Battery Life, Mapping System, Screen clarity in sunlight, Windshield Mount
Tomtom Wins:
Features, Voices, Satellite Acquisition
Details on some of the above:
Itinerary planning - Garmin only lets you program one waypoint, but Tomtom lets you save iteneraries. It's not a true route planning system where you can program several stops and it will tell you the best route taking them all into account, however it will let you program multiple stops so that after you reach one it will direct you to the next. With Garmin the only way to accomplish something similar would be to go to your first destination and then go into favourites and then click the next place you want to go. I like though how if I have some regular stops on a regular route, I can save that itenerary with a name and it will be saved until I delete it. Garmin has no option close to it. Even if you use the faves option I listed above, it won't save that route for future use so it would all have to be redone and you'd not only have to try to remember every stop, but you'd have to punch each in individually again, whereas tomtom will have it saved to go back to with a couple clicks. Plus you can add to a tomtom itenerary later so if you find a new fave stop you can add it in or delete parts of an itenerary you don't want in there anymore.
Voices - Garmin gives you a choice of different languages, but I have yet to find a way to get different voices on the Nuvi 250W. It gives me an American English voice and that is it. I have looked on their website and even hooked up my nuvi to the WebUpdater tool they have and it has no other voices avail. that I can find. The tomtom one xl has quite a few voices to choose from to begin with, plus you can download for free a bunch of fun voices off the internet. I currently have Yoda and Darth Vader taking turns giving my husband and I directions.
Battery Life - Garmin easily wins in this regard with approx. 4-5 hr. batt. life, Tomtom only lasts a couple of hours.
Garmin's screen is easier to see in bright sunlight and the windshield mount is more reliable.
Size - both are small, but garmin is slimmer which is good if you want to put it in your pocket. Tomtom has a bit of a bulge in the back (not huge by any means but still not flat like the garmin. The bulge is handy if you want to stand it up in front of you though.
Satellite acquisition - Garmin satellites can locate me inside my house, garmin I have to go outside to get a signal. Kind of a pain when you want to program a route and have to go out in the freezing cold on your porch or to sit in your car to wait for it to acquire a signal. I like the convenience with the tt one xl of being able to sit inside my house and put in a location and see the directions while still warm and cozy sitting on my couch. Then I can turn it off and when I go to my car the info is all set to go and I already have perused the directions to get an idea of the steps in my route. Also sometimes even outside the garmin takes a few minutes to acquire a satellite, whereas the tomtom always acquires a satellite within seconds.
Detours - tomtom comes out on top again. Garmin lets you hit a detour button and gives you a new path to follow, but tomtom lets you choose how far you want to avoid something. So for example, if road "W" is the best one to follow to get to your destination, but there is construction for a couple blocks, you can choose to avoid that route for just that period where there is construction, and then get back on it. The garmin gives you a whole new route that may or may not get you back on the original road.
Other misc. pros and cons - tomtom comes with a usb cable, garmin does not and considering how cheap they are and that it is necessary for charging if you want to charge from your computer, I think Garmin really cheaped out on that one -- tomtom lets you use a qwerty keyboard format, garmin does not -- tomtom lets you search by zipcode, the garmin makes you enter street name and number
Navigation - both units get you from point a to point b in my experience thus far, though the majority of the time the garmin seems to take the most direct and logical route, whereas tomtom seems to lead you a bit astray to get to your destination. However there have been a couple times when the tt brought me to the doorstep of the place I was going when the garmin was a bit off. Overall though I do feel safer taking the garmin's directions. Tomtom apparently does have some kind of map downloading/sharing feature but I haven't checked it out yet. That may be a great feature and help if you can download maps from others who know the backroads better than a computer system ever could.
So right now I am having a tough time deciding which one to keep because they both have their pros and cons. Both get you where you need to go for the most part, but I do feel the garmin navigates better, which is why you buy a gps right? However the tomtom picks up satellites quicker and more reliably thus far and that is important too when getting somewhere. The tomtom seems to come out leaps and bounds ahead of the garmin in options and features though and that is what is hanging me up on the decision. If my garmin had the features my tomtom has or my tomtom had the navigation system my garmin had the decision would be a no-brainer. Luckily I still have 10 days to decide which one to keep, but it's going to be a tough decision. I think either one would be a good choice though in the end, just different pros and cons to each.
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