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TomTom XXL 540TM World Traveler 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Traffic & Maps Edition)

TomTom XXL 540TM World Traveler 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Traffic & Maps Edition)

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Brand: TomTom
Category: CE

List Price: $299.00
Buy New: $229.00
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 25 reviews
Sales Rank: 43

Media: Electronics
Edition: 540TM World Lifetime Traffic & Maps
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 0.9 x 5.2 x 3.5

MPN: 1EP0.001.05
Model: 1EP0.001.05
UPC: 636926040389
EAN: 0636926040389
ASIN: B003B3P2D8

Release Date: April 26, 2010
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Features:
  • Maps of the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe with Lifetime Map Updates
  • Lifetime Traffic Updates included***--outsmart traffic and avoid delays for life with real-time information via your TomTom
  • Preloaded with more than 7 million points of interest in over 60 destination categories--gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs and more
  • IQ Routes Technology calculates the fastest route possible based on time of day, saving you time, fuel and money
  • Advanced Lane Guidance indicates exactly which lane to use, so you can go confidently

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Amazon.com Product Description
Get street smart with the TomTom XXL 540TM World Traveler Edition--complete, 5-inch widescreen navigation featuring Lifetime Traffic and Map Updates. Outsmart traffic and minimize delays with Lifetime Traffic Updates. Based on incoming traffic events, your device will suggest alternate routes. And, with Lifetime Map Updates you'll always drive with the latest and most accurate maps. On average, 15% of the road network changes each year, so it is important to have the most up-to-date maps. With the XXL 540TM World Traveler Edition, you'll always stay current.

Five-inch widescreen navigation plus Lifetime Traffic and Map Updates for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe.

Expand your horizons with a 5-inch extra-wide touchscreen.

The award-winning Fold and Go EasyPort mount folds into the back of the device for maximum portability.

Switch on and it's ready to go right out of the box. Spoken turn-by-turn instructions, including street names, will guide you to any address in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe--including more than 7 million pre-loaded points of interest. The TomTom XXL 540TM World Traveler Edition is complete widescreen navigation.

Only TomTom has IQ Routes technology,* which shaves time off even the shortest trips by calculating the fastest route based on the time of day you are traveling. You'll always drive the smartest, most efficient route and save time, fuel, and money. Advanced Lane Guidance** uses photorealistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be more confident on the road.

TomTom has the most accurate maps, and with TomTom Map Share technology, you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn restrictions on your own device.

The "Help Me!" menu provides added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers. The award-winning Fold and Go EasyPort mount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take with you from car to car.

Maps of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe
Pre-loaded with maps of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe. TomTom has the most accurate maps, and with TomTom Map Share technology, you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, and more on your own device, as well as receive daily verified updates from TomTom. Spoken turn-by-turn instructions and 3D graphics will guide you to any address in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe, worry-free.

Lifetime Traffic and Map Updates***
Enjoy a lifetime of easy driving with two great features from TomTom. Lifetime Maps guarantees you receive four new editions of your TomTom map each year to ensure that you are always navigating with the industry's most up-to-date map. And, Lifetime Traffic sends updates to your TomTom every three minutes, so you can always steer clear of traffic delays and take the fastest route possible to your destination.

7 Million POIs
Pre-loaded with more than 7 million points of interest in over 60 destination categories. Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, and more on your route. Or, seek out a new tourist attraction, nightlife spot, or shopping center, and navigate directly to it. Customize by adding your own points of interest.

IQ Routes Technology
TomTom IQ Routes technology puts the driving experience of millions of TomTom users into your maps to shave time off even the shortest trips. Calculates the fastest route possible based on time of day. With TomTom IQ Routes, you'll always drive the smartest, most efficient route. IQ Routes saves you time, fuel, and money.

Traffic isn't the same during Monday morning rush hour as it is on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Heavy traffic, rotaries, traffic lights, and even pedestrians can slow you down. The route you need changes depending on the day and time, so the shortest route isn't necessarily going to be the fastest. With TomTom IQ Routes, you'll always drive the fastest route.

Advanced Lane Guidance
TomTom Advanced Lane Guidance gives you extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions by showing you which lane to take, so you won't miss your turn or have to make sudden, dangerous lane crossings. Photorealistic images and a pulsing green arrow indicate exactly which lane to use, so you can go confidently.

Spoken Street Names
Announces turn-by-turn directions aloud, including street and place names.

5-Inch Touchscreen
Expand your horizons with a 5-inch extra-wide touchscreen. A widescreen allows an expanded driving view and easier menu operation.

Fold and Go EasyPort Mount
The award-winning Fold and Go EasyPort mount provides maximum portability. It folds neatly onto the back of the device, so both are small enough to fit into your pocket or bag, and makes your device even more portable so you can take it with you wherever you travel.


*Feature only available in the U.S. and Canada
**Feature available in the U.S. only
***Lifetime Traffic and Maps: You receive non-transferable traffic data and up to four non-transferable map data updates per year until the product's useful life expires or TomTom no longer receives map or traffic updates from its suppliers--whichever is shorter. Lifetime Maps available for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico only. Lifetime Traffic available in the U.S. and Canada. Details and terms at www.tomtom.com/legal.

All TomToms Feature

Plug and Go--Works right out of the box.

30-Day Latest Map Guarantee--Up-to-date, off the shelf.

TomTom Map Share--Modify your own map and benefit from other users' verified changes with TomTom Map Share.

Help Me! Emergency Menu--Easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations, and hospitals.

TomTom HOME--Always up-to-date.

Fuel Price Service (optional)--Know more, pay less.

What's in the Box

TomTom XXL 540TM World Traveler Edition device, EasyPort mount, USB cable, adhesive disk, car charger with integrated traffic, and user's guide with lifetime maps voucher.

About TomTom

Founded in Amsterdam in 1991, TomTom has established itself as a global leader in navigation by being an innovative company with a strong brand, clear customer focus, and high-quality products and services.

TomTom is the world's leading navigation solutions provider, with navigation products sold in 30 countries and in over 20 languages. To further our commitment to car navigation, TomTom acquired Tele Atlas maps in 2008 so we can continually provide the most up-to-date maps and intelligent routing.

We have our own mapping company!
Did you know that every year roads change by up to 40% in high-growth areas? Tele Atlas manages this by using the world's most comprehensive systems to identify and incorporate these changes into our maps with unprecedented levels of speed and accuracy. All TomTom devices benefit from the Tele Atlas advantage--more coverage, more points of interest, and more freshness and accuracy.

Why TomTom?
At TomTom, we believe that personal navigation should be as easy and safe as possible. We develop smart technology that gives you straightforward solutions and innovations to make life easy.




Customer Reviews:
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5 out of 5 stars Another great TomTom   September 8, 2010
K. Miller (Arlington, VA USA)
This is a solid GPS unit and well placed in the ~$200 niche. Everything you'd expect in the box is there (Power cord for the car, USB cord for updates, suction cup for the window and the obligatory instruction manual you'll never read...)

Pros of this GPS:
* "Lifetime" Maps (you get your region and you get updates 4x a year for the life of their product support, not truly the life of your unit.)
* Integrated traffic (This is awesome! If your TomTom is plugged in and your city has RDS-TMC (see wikipedia) you'll get realtime traffic FOR FREE that infulence your route. AKA if there is a wreck TomTom will automatically route you around it. I've used it in LA, DC and Atlanta and it's awesome.
* Easy to use
* Gets it right (99.9% of the time)
* Once you figure it out the suction cup is actually really really good

Cons:
* No voice commands - just out of reach of this TomTom, not a show stopper in my book but worth noting
* Can't cancel a route, just start a new one. (At least I can't figure out how to)
* TomTom computer software isn't as nice as doing it on the TomTom
* If you already have a TomTom you'll have to link this one to a "new" email address. (One TomTom per GPS even if I have one for my car and a second one for my wife's... eventually they'll fix this fault... I hope...)
* Have to have the unit plugged in to get real time traffic updates.

Things to be aware of:
* The celebrity voices cost more and don't read you road names (nobody's do...)
* Fixed storage capacity. Mine's 4gig's which does everything I need, but I think this will become a life limiting factor.


Overall I'd give it 4.5 stars because the faults are annoying, but not really bad and I really do like how they've made positive changes since the last TomTom I have. If this is your pricepoint for the GPS market, this is a great unit!



2 out of 5 stars A good basic GPS. fails in too many areas   September 7, 2010
M. Leingang
I was looking forward to the opportunity to review the TomTom XXL 540TM World Traveler GPS. The idea of having traffic was very appealing, but unfortunately it failed. More on that later. Lifetime map upates is another appealing thought.

Software Install:
After unboxing the GPS, I plugged it into my computer and installed the software. The first it wanted to do was update the software. So I let it update. I also notice there was about 700MB free on the fixed 4gb storage. No micro sd slot to add more space.


Map Updates:
Next step was to update the maps. So I entered in the code and it failed. After unpluggig the and relaunching the software a couple of times, the code finally worked.

The map update took over two hours, so go enjoy your day while it updates

So now for the traffic... From the start the GPS kept telling me to attach the traffic receiver. So a I re-read the manual and looked online to look for the parts because I was convinced I was given the wrong part.


Support Online/Phone:
I went ahead and opened up an incident with their online support desk. After 10 days and no action on my support ticket I went called their support. I was on hold for about 30 minutes. I spoke with the agent and told him about the issue and said I believe I received the wrong part in the box. He tells I just need to reset my GPS. After about 10 minutes of talking I finally got him to go talk to someone else about the part. Sure enough I received the wrong car adapter in the box.

He gave a support ticket number and asked me to send to send a fax with a picture of the box and adapter along with the receipt. This was on a Thursday, so I figured I would send it on Monday. TomTom closed my incident because I had not faxed them the stuff within 72 hours. No warning are anything, they just close it. BAD Practice

After faxing the information, they contacted me to RMA the adapter. At first they wanted me to send them the adapter first. I told them I am not paying to send the adapter because of their manufacturing error. So they made right by giving me a fedex return label and they sent the correct adapter first.


Using the GPS.
Finally I was able to use the device fully. The traffic adapter was recognized by the GPS. All the happiness was quickly crushed as I sat in I-15 in stopped traffic the GPS showed green.... I re-read the manual and everything was setup correctly but traffic was and is completely wrong

As far as route planning it is straight forward to setup but the routes are questionable. In comparing with my integrated car GPS it would sometimes use the same path at other times it would take a much longer route. Both were setup to favor freeways

There are not added features like bluetooth integration or a microsd slot

Ratings.

One Star - Online Support
Three Stars - Phone Support
One Star - Manufacturing and Quality Control
One Star - For Traffic
Four Stars for Lifetime Updates (For the support life of the product)
Three Stars - For Features and Ease of Use

Over Rating 2 Stars. I cannot and would not recommend this product because traffic does not work on a busy interstate when one is paying for that additional feature






4 out of 5 stars TomTom XXL 540TM World Traveler - good gps   September 7, 2010
mimi (Alexandria, VA USA)
I used it for about 3 weeks and took it with us to GA. Most of the time the direction is good, once or twice it chose a longer route for no good reason. The reroute time is fast. I don't
have any problem setting up and updating the lifetime map and it took about an hour to download.
In general, I am happy with this gps, it is much better than my old MIO. The time to get the
satellite signal is fast, the life traffic is good to have. However, the free lifetime map does not cover Europe. The one bad thing is the mount, it does not stay on the dashboard.



1 out of 5 stars False Description, needs changing   September 6, 2010
k simms
Nothing wrong with the Tomtom but should be made clear that the Lifetime map updates offer does not apply to the European map on the device, only the USA/Canada/Mexico maps.


4 out of 5 stars Great GPS   September 3, 2010
Falconeer (Little Rock, AR)
Love my TomTom. This model is a geat improvement over the TomTom XL, the larger screen is nice and the lane guidance makes driving on freeways in unfamiliar places much easier. Voice directions are clear and precise. The one thing I don't much care for on this unit is the mounting system. The integrated mount which comes with the unit is next to worthless, so if you buy one, get an aftermarket mount at the same time.

Also recommend buying a refurbed unit. MUCH less expensive, and works as good as a new one.


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