Typically excellent performance from TomTom. This is my third TT and to be honest, their software, the look and feel are (to me) superior to Garmin (the only other GPS brand that I've used.
The constant reminders of small updates is somewhat annoying but considering the alternative, I'll keep my whining to a minimum. The Look and feel are easy on the eyes, and the routes planned are accurate.
The negatives? The software had trouble finding a local Walmart by where I live even though I entered the town. It wasn't until I entered the exact address that it located said Walmart.
Additionally, if you live in a large city (NYC) it has a terrible time locating a signal. To be fair, I had this same issue with Garmin and I think it may have something to do with the skyscrapers. It wasn't until I left the city and entered the outer boroughs that I got the signal.
The product does not come with a dashboard attachment (my first one did) but the windshield cup was more secure than my last TT (that one was constantly falling from the windshield).
Over all, a really good and accurate GPS for the money. Recommended.
UPDATE 9/4/2017: My TomTom died. It's passing was peaceful and I'm sure no internal circuits suffered unduly. Thanks to Amazon's outstanding service, I packed my dearly departed unit and I am currently awaiting a replacement (same model).
What happened? Who knows. GPS units are subject to the same laws of electronic products. Every now and then, one will fail for no reason. It can happen to TVs, cars, you name it.
The one hint I had that something was amiss was shortly before it's untimely death, it would fail to start upon turning the ignition key to my car. Normally, all my other GPS units, once attached to the windshield, would turn on automatically, once i turned on the car.
This TomTom was doing it until about a week ago. At first I believed it was a new feature, so didn't give it a second thought. So what if I had to reach up and turn it on manually.
I will not mourn too much for my brave little GPS. He led a short but sin free existence. I will now await his replacement, another TT (identical model) and prepare for my spring trip out west.
Cheers.
From the manufacturer
TomTom VIA
Reversible integrated mount.
- Car charger & USB cable
- Documentation
- Car charger & USB cable
- Documentation
TomTom VIA
Easy, reliable navigation
Let the TomTom VIA GPS take the unknown out of your travels. Conveniently find the best routes with the search menu or touch a point on the map and you’re ready to drive. Arrive at your destination faster with free TomTom maps on all models plus traffic updates on select models. Our VIA offers Advanced Lane Guidance, which helps you prepare for your next directional move by highlighting the correct driving lane. Available in a 5” or 6” touchscreen, make navigation safe and stress-free.
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TomTom MapsMake sure you have the latest maps by connecting your TomTom VIA to your PC. We issue new maps seasonally - which include road changes and revised speed limits. Get these updates for at no extra cost. |
Advanced Lane GuidanceYour TomTom VIA helps you prepare for exits and intersections by clearly highlighting the best driving lane for your planned route. You'll never miss a turn or have to make sudden lane crossings. |
Free Software UpdatesOur satellite navigations are constantly evolving. By regularly connecting your TomTom VIA to your computer, you can download our free software updates. You'll get new navigation features, improved performance and extra customization options in just a few minutes. |
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| Price | $191.99 | $205.60 | — | — |
| TomTom Maps | US, Canada, Mexico | US, Canada, Mexico | World | World |
| Screen Size | 5" | 5" and 6" | 5" and 6" | 7" |
| Touchscreen Type | Resistive | Resistive | Capacitive | HD |
| TomTom Traffic | Via Smartphone | Via Smartphone | Via Smartphone | Via Smartphone |
| Speed Camera Updates | 3 Months | 3 Months | Ongoing Updates | 1 Year |
| Updates via Wi-Fi | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✔ (3x faster) |
| Map Updates Availability | Quarterly | Quarterly | Quarterly |
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| control method | touch | — | — | touch | touch |
| resolution | 480 x 272 | — | 480 x 272 | 480 x 272 | 480 x 272 |
| mounting type | found in image, Dashboard Mount | found in image, Windshield Mount, Dashboard Mount | Windshield Mount, found in image, Dashboard Mount | Suction Cup Mount | found in image, Dashboard Mount |
| batteries included | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| battery average life | 2 hours | — | 1 hours | 1 hours | 1 hours |
Reviews with images
Updating can be a big hassle and render the device 'no maps found'. Unless you know how to configure your PC
DO NOT BUY!!!I bought mine today. When starting it takes around 5 minutes to get a GPS signal.I downloaded the software to my PC and there was a fix for the GPS and updated maps. So after several hours to download, i then began the update. During the update the device disconnects itself before it finished. The result is 'no map found' is displayed on the tomtom.There is no way to do a factory reset!I have tried 3 different cables, and i am using a new MS surface book. And on all occasions the disconnection repeats itself.Other times, the device will display 'something has gone wrong' before going to the 'no maps found' screen. In addition, some time when it does reconnect, the My Drive software says that there isn't enough space on the device to install the maps.Therefore, i now have a tomtom that is no functional. I payed $120 in store for it, and it's now in the bin!I will get the garmin tomorrow as i am not wasting any more time trying to troubleshootEDIT (1 star -> 3 stars due to the hassle of getting the update working):If you have an issue due to the USB connection dropping (from [...]):"Sure. At the Windows desktop right click on the start button and click Run. Type "regedit" and hit enter. When the registry editor opens up go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Control > Power. On the right pane double click on CsEnabled and change the value from 1 to 0 and click OK. Then reboot your computer. After it reboots then from the desktop right click on the start menu and click on Power Options. Click on Change Plan Settings next to Balanced (or whatever profile you're using). Click on Change advanced power settings. Go to USB settings > USB selective suspend setting. Change this to Disabled and click OK. You should now be good to go. The USB selective suspend setting appears to be the number one cause of random disconnects on any and all TomTom devices, even older ones that use TomTom Home software. I should note that for Surface 3 Pro users at least you will have to give up Connected Standby if you want to use a TomTom GPS unit with this computer. If you reenable Connected Standby then the USB selective suspend feature will be turned back on. This means you sacrifice things like the alarm clock feature in Windows 8.1. I'm not sure if this affects other Windows laptops with Connected Standby support."and..........."ou don't need to disable Connected Standby altogether to be able to modify the "USB selective suspend"If you open regedit and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlPowerPowerSettings2a737441-1930-4402-8d77-b2bebba308a348e6b7a6-50f5-4782-a5d4-53bb8f07e226 (Make sure its description ends with ".....UsbPowerSelSupDescription")You just need to add the DWORD "Attributes" and give it value "2". Once you restart the Surface, the selective suspend will appear again in the power options. Another additional tweak would be to duplicate the power plan: name it "TomTom" and only for this plan change the USB Selective Suspend setting. This way you can leave Connected Standby always enabled and just switch to the proper settings when you need to connect your TomTom. "
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Alberto arreguin Ramirez
Recomendación muy buena
Reviewed in Mexico on January 10, 2018