TomTom ONE 3rd Edition 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator

When gadget-hungry individuals gather together and talk about GPS and navigational devices, it is guaranteed that the name TomTom will be mentioned several times. This is because TomTom is a product name synonymous to GPS devices. At some point people use it to refer to navigational gadgets. A lot of gizmo addicts have professed their undying love for the TomTom products because the company never fails to bring in new features and pack them in the tiniest TomTom products. The latest model to hit the GPS world is the TomTom ONE 3rd Edition 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator. It is the updated version of the TomTom One. Upon its release, there were some reviewers that have expressed concerns on whether this upgrade can live up to the high expectations of GPS-crazy motorists. The only way to put such concerns to rest is to actually own one and give it a test drive.

In terms of look, the TomTom ONE 3rd Edition has gotten a little makeover and it is now sports a more sleek design and a sharper display. It’s a minor change but it more than satisfies the need for improved display and interface. It has an operating temperature range of between -10 degrees and 55 degrees. Even at extreme temperature levels, the device will keep doing its job wherever you are. It maintains its predecessor’s functionality and user-friendly operating system. The touch-sensitive screen makes finding your way through millions of point of interests and destination a lot easier. The smart device offers to help you avoid traffic gridlock and get you to the quickest or even the most scenic of routes available. The database includes zip codes so you can easily use the codes to map out your destination or route selection.

Since the TomTom ONE 3rd Edition is an update, you can enjoy your navigation using a brand new chipset that gives better satellite lock. What’s more you can correct your existing points of interests or maps through the new MapShare technology at the TomTom HOME website. The update already covers the entire United States and Canada, but you have the option to buy and install the latest maps and European safety cameras. The real nifty feature is the turn-by turn voice instructions that come in 30 languages. It’s even more fun because you can download celebrity and character voices as your guide to your next destination. This gets the vote for silly yet creative use of voice navigation. Another reason why TomTom is such a well-loved product is that the makers really think about the convenience that the users will get if they use the device. This particular model actual has a speed sensitive volume, so it becomes louder or quieter as your engine changes. The volume adjusts itself automatically. How’s that for convenience?

TomTom ONE 3rd Edition 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator may be an entry-level device, but with all the neat features that come with each 3.5 inch-device, you will automatically feel that you are getting your money’s worth. It’s safe to say that TomTom had me at hello.