TomTom One LE Review (Video & Pictures )
The TomTom One LE
(Limited Edition) offers limited bluetooth for traffic and weather information and a SD card slot for additional content unlike the TomTom One 2nd Edition. The system comes with US and Canada maps preloaded in internal memory and has over 5 million points of interest that alert you to restaurants, gas stations and other attractions. The LE is basically the like the TomTom One 2nd Edition but with a SD card slot and blue tooth. The system comes with a new operating system which offers Help Me! and Mapshare features (See video for short demonstration).
You can purchase additional maps on an SD card but unlike the 3rd edition where you would have to remove the US/Canada maps and then upload the additional maps, the TomTom One LE
What you get – what’s in the box
- TomTom One with maps of US & Canada
- Windshield mount
- Car Charger
- USB Cable
- Adhesive disk for Windshield mount
- Documentation pack
You also get a free update to the latest maps for free and access to TomTom Home which is a free software program that enables you to
- Manage and download maps, voices, POI’s
- Buy additional TomTom services
- Make and restore backups
- Update your TomTom with the latest services
- Set a password to restrict access
Pro’s:
- Price
- Limited BlueTooth (Only for traffic and weather updates)
- SD Expansion slot
- Shows destination location side on map – If you are travelling of a 3 – 4 lane road it shows you which side the address is on
- Very easy to use
- Sharp 3D/2D display when driving
- Solid mount
- Sleek design
- Large POI database
- Help Me Menu -In Case you get lost and emergency services
- Turn’s off when car key is turned off
- Displays the side of street that the destination location is on
- Mapshare from TomTom
- Free map Updates
Cons:
- No text to speech – The system will tell you to “take next right” instead of “take right on Main St.”
- If system is set to “fastest route” it does not always provide the fastest route available
- Battery life is very short
- Does not display street names of some side street names making it easy to miss a turn sometimes
Bottom Line:The TomTom LE is designed for ease of use (you don’t have to read the manual) and updating maps thorough your computer is very easy. It’s interface is designed well and displays more than enough information.If you are looking for a compact, well designed and affordable GPS system then this system might work for you. It is small enough to fit into a shirt pocket or purse and works very well as a basic gps system.
Learn More:
Want to learn more about this Gps System:
- Go the the TomTom Forum Page on GpsDock Forums
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Comments (5)
I just got one of these for christmas and I love the Find Me feature and tomtom home. The only flaw I have found so far is that the system has a hard time locating satellites when it is raining.
I opted to get this system over the Magellan Maestro and I am so glad that I did. The tomtom has a bunch of extra features that the magellan just does not have. The system even tells you which side you destination address is ie. The system says “Take the next right and stay on the right lane” which is a big plus if you are on a 3 lane road.
LE can be hacked to add TTS which makes it much more desirable than 3rd edition. Google can help find files for TTS hack. Very easy to do. Works great.
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This is my first car GPS. I wanted an inexpensive easy to use system. This thing is awesome! I love it and it works just as expected. If you don’t want all the bells and flashy stuff…just a basic easy to read color GPS…this is your system. It has a security code to lock out unauthorized users but even if it got stolen, you are only out about $150. The automatic updates are very good. I highly recommend it!!!