TomTom XL (Europe)

TomTom XL (Europe)

The newest TomTom One XL Europe model is a step up from the TomTom Xl model and expands on that unit’s features and pre-loaded map coverage. The sleek TomTom One XL Europe includes the same crisp 4.3 touch screen display to give the driver a great 3-D view of the road and the highlighted directions. It will also call out turns and street names in a spoken voice in your choice of 36 different languages. Optional celebrity voices are available for purchase to give these directions and make the trip a little more interesting. The menu system the TomTom One XL Europe SatNav uses is very intuitive and customizable for 22 different languages. With a few simple taps on the screen, you’ll be on your way. The TomTom One XL Europe also has a “HelpME!” menu that provides locations and numbers of local emergency services to help in the event of an emergency or when roadside assistance is needed. The TomTom One XL Europe SatNav also sports a Bluetooth interface which enables the download of traffic and weather updates via your phone over GPRS if this feature is enabled.

The TomTom One XL Europe comes pre-loaded with maps of the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Western Europe to make all of your travels a breeze in the region. The Tom Tom One XL Europe Sat Nav also has a Mapshare function which allows updates of maps for free with changes made by other TomTom users. This is important as streets and exits change constantly and you need to keep current to avoid delays. The Tom Tom One XL Europe comes pre-loaded with millions of points of interest as well that will show you the nearest restaurants, parking and other locations of interest. These can be searched for on the TomTom One XL Europe SatNav by category or name to make it even easier. Another nice feature that the TomTom One XL Europe includes is a pre-loaded list of traffic cameras along a given route to alert you to keep your speed under control. There is a subscription for this service but it can be well worth the small cost.

The TomTom One XL Europe Sat Nav has a unique mounting system called the EasyPort mount which makes attaching it to the vehicles windshield an easy and secure mount. When you remove the TomTom One XL Europe Sat Nav from your vehicle, the mount simply folds down flat against the body of the unit. The Tom Tom One XL Europe SatNav comes with an internal Lithium-Ion battery that provides hours of operation on a singe charge that can be done through its standard USB connector, which can also be used for updates to the unit. This is a nice feature as it eliminates the need to carry another specialized charger when you travel. The TomTom One XL Europe SatNav includes a USB car charger as well as a USB cable for charging and updates. Considering all of the features packed into this TomTom One XL Europe Sat Nav, it does a great job of blending simple menus with ease of use and is a very good value for its modest price.