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TomTom XL 330S 4 3 Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Factory Refurbished

June 20th, 2009 GPS Reviews No comments

TomTom XL 330S 4 3 Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Factory Refurbished




Boasting a 4.3-inch widescreen LCD for easier viewing in the car, the TomTom XL 330 and XL 330S features the plug and play ease of use, rock-solid navigation, and sleek design we’ve come to expect from TomTom. Both models come pre-loaded with highly accurate maps for the United States and Canada, with TomTom Map Share technology that enables you to instantly modify street names, street direction, and POIs on your own device.

Both models share the same navigation and user interface features. Howerver, the XL 330S adds text-to-speech, which means instead of hearing “turn right in 50 feet,” you’ll hear “turn right in 50 feet at Ohio Street.”

TomTom’s XL 330 series GPS devices have a 4.3-inch widescreen display.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Easy to Use right out of the box (Learn more)
  • Clear Directions from the sensitive touchscreen display with turn-by-turn spoken directions
  • TomTom Map Share lets you instantly modify street names, street direction, and POIs on your own device and benefit from others’ corrections (Learn more)
  • “Help Me!” Emergency Menu gives one-touch access to local emergency providers, such as police, fire stations, and hospitals
  • Preloaded Complete Maps of the United States and Canada with TeleAtlas data
  • EasyPort mount is foldable and slim for easy portability
  • POI icons easily find gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more along your route. Customize by adding your own points of interest
  • QuickGPSfix speeds up the time it takes to fix your GPS position to help you drive off more quickly.
  • Traffic-Capable with optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver accessory keeps you up-to-date on traffic events to minimize potential delays
  • Daily Fuel Prices, available as an optional service, finds the lowest priced gas on your route


Specifications

  • Display: 4.3-inch TFT color LCD touchscreen (480 x 272 pixels, 64,000 colors)
  • Connectivity: USB port for charging and downloading maps and updates
  • Power: Internal Lithium-Ion battery for up to 3 hours of operation
  • Dimensions: 4.7 x 3.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Weight: 6.6 ounces

What’s in the Box

TomTom XL 330S navigation device, EasyPort windshield mount, car charger, USB cable, dashboard mounting disk, printed documentation

Learn More

Easy To Use


Clear and easy widescreen interface


Instant route re-calculation if you deviate from the planned route.

Buy a TomTom device, and it works straight out of the box: Just plug it in and a few taps of the touchscreen later, you’re on your way with clear, turn-by-turn spoken directions complementing. TomTom’s easy-to-use interface has been extensively tested by independent assessors in the field and at TomTom’s unique User Experience Labs

Preloaded Maps
The XL 330 series GPS device comes preinstalled with complete maps of the United States and Canada

Help When You Need It
Extensive safety features, including “Help Me” menu to give drivers direct access to emergency services and roadside assistance

navigation screen
Icon-driven menu system

help screen
Emergency menu gives you fast direct access to emergency numbers and directions to the nearest assistance






New Small Mount, Big Speaker


The integrated EasyPort Mount means you never need to figure out where to stow a mount in your car, and you never leave a sign for potential thieves that there might be a tempting electronic prize under your seat. The entire unit, mount and all, is small enough to fit into a jacket pocket, so just fold it up and go!

It comes with mounting discs for both windshield and dashboard.

A large speaker gives you the best audio quality, eliminating distortions so you hear your instructions loud and clear.






TomTom MapShare — Maps Served Fresh Daily







With TomTom Map Share, you can update your map directly on your device as and when you spot road changes, and download daily updates from millions of Map Share users worldwide via your computer.

Enabling Map Share gives you:

  • instantly improved maps every day on your TomTom device;
  • entry into the world’s largest navigation community;
  • the ability to share improvements daily with other TomTom users;
  • full control over improvements that are uploaded and downloaded; and
  • the best and most accurate maps available–always.

Map Share changes you can make instantly:

  • block / unblock street;
  • reverse traffic direction;
  • edit street name;
  • add missing Points of Interest;
  • edit Points of Interest; and
  • report other errors.

When joining the Map Share community, you can select various “levels of trust.”
You might decide to receive only improvements that have been verified by TomTom, or changes that have been submitted by trusted sources.






New Send Addresses Directly from Google Maps or Mapquest

Search for the location you want.


Pick “Send to GPS.”

Itching to try out a new restaurant, or setting off on a road trip to locate the best donuts on the west coast? Now, it’s easy to search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your TomTom.
  1. Install TomTom HOME on your compter
  2. Hook up your TomTom to the computer via its USB port
  3. Search for the location you want.
  4. Click the Send link in the info window for the address. That will bring up a popup “Send to” form.
  5. Pick GPS, then pick TomTom, and hit the “Send” button.

The address will instantly transfer to your TomTom device, the point will be saved as one of your favorites, and you can navigate to it or view it on a map just like with any other favorite.







Important Product Information

This is a refurbished GPS. Refurbished generally means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like-new conditions. Some refurbished GPS devices might contain cosmetic blemishes. There is a six-month guarantee on parts and labor on TomTom refurbished products.




QuickGPSfix

Starting up can seem like a slow business, particularly if you’re in a hurry, because the GPS receiver needs to know exactly where each GPS satellite is to calculate your location. But satellites only broadcast their positions once every 30 seconds. So if any of their signals are interrupted–for example, by passing high buildings–the whole position-fixing process has to repeat itself again and again until the perfect fix is achieved. QuickGPSfix takes a smarter approach.

QuickGPSfix can speed up the time it takes to fix your GPS position by downloading the latest satellite data via an Internet connection. Just connect your TomTom device to your computer, and TomTom HOME automatically downloads “QuickGPSfix”–a special GPS data file that helps your TomTom fix your position quicker, even when the GPS signal is weak or partially blocked.

This unique, free service–which comes as standard with the GO (920/720/520/910/710/510) and ONE (XL/New Edition)–helps you fix your position and get navigating faster than ever.

On the road or no access to TomTom HOME?
Get the same “QuickGPSfix” data by simply connecting to any TomTom PLUS service, using a wireless data connection (GO 920/720/520/910/710/510 and ONE XL/3RD EDITION and 2nd Edition). As soon as a connection is established, the “QuickGPSfix” data is automatically updated.

Note: QuickGPSfix data has limited validity. So to keep on getting a faster position-fix, re-connect your device at least once a week.

To minimize the amount of data sent over your wireless data connection, this automatic update is only carried out if the data on your device is over 5 days old. The associated data usage of this service is less than 10 Kb per connection. Please contact your mobile service provider to determine the exact costs. To disable this automatic update, just select ‘Disable Auto QuickGPSfix’ on your TomTom device.






Fun Extras to Personalize Your TomTom

New smart and fun extras to personalize users’ devices:
  • record driving instructions in your own voice;
  • buy fun voices from TomTom;
  • exchange files (of photos, songs, HTML documents, etc.) between your GO and any other Bluetooth-enabled device (laptop, phone, other TomToms);
  • select a favorite car icon on the screen;
  • load, store, and preview photos from your digital camera; and
  • enjoy music with the built-in MP3 player (earphones connector available via an optional SD card).






TomTom Traffic

With an optional RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver accessory, you can get traffic information from the RDS-TMC Traffic service, which is delivered over unused FM radio channels.
Traffic information is fully integrated into the TomTom navigation experience.
The RDS-TMC receiver is available as an accessory for the GO 930/730/530, 920/720/520, 910/710/510, ONE 3rd edition, ONE XL, ONE (30 series) and XL (30 series).

The RDS-TMC receiver accessory comes with a 1-year free subscription to the TMC traffic service.

With some TomTom models, an RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver is included in the box. This is indicated by the addition of “T” or “Traffic” to the model name. An example is “ONE Traffic”.
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Key features

  • Real-time traffic information across the US, using the most accurate and up-to-date sources.
  • Detailed incident reports, delay times estimated, alternative routes proposed, and (if enabled) automatic rerouting.
  • Accurate real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions ahead (fog, snow, ice, and so on) anywhere in Europe, Australia, and the United States (TomTom application version 6.0 or higher).
  • Clear on-screen animated or spoken (GO 920/720/520/910) traffic alerts as and when you want them.
  • Smart push technology, which minimizes the amount of data needed to update traffic information on your device.
  • Smart subscription–when you buy new maps, the Traffic service automatically becomes available in those countries too.





Supported Languages

The user interface/application comes in the following languages:
  • Catalan
  • Latvian
  • Czech
  • Lithuanian
  • Danish
  • Norwegian
  • Dutch
  • Polish
  • Estonian
  • Portuguese
  • Finnish
  • Slovakian
  • Flemish
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Swedish
  • German
  • Turkish
  • Hungarian
  • UK English
  • Italian
  • US English
  • Spoken navigation instructions come in the following languages:
  • Australian
  • Japanese
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Latin American Spanish
  • Bulgarian
  • Latvian
  • Catalan
  • Lithuanian
  • Chinese Mandarin
  • Malaysian
  • Chinese Cantonese
  • Norwegian
  • Croatian
  • Polish
  • Czech
  • Portuguese
  • Danish
  • Romanian
  • Dutch
  • Russian
  • Estonian
  • Serbian
  • Finnish
  • Slovenian
  • Flemish
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Swedish
  • German
  • Thai
  • Greek
  • Turkish
  • Hungarian
  • UK English
  • Italian
  • US English






  • About TomTom

    TomTom NV is the world’s largest navigation solution provider, developing products with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use, and value. TomTom’s products include all-in-one navigation devices that enable customers to navigate right out of the box, including the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom ONE range, and the TomTom RIDER (for motorcycles). TomTom also provides navigation software products that integrate with third-party devices, the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDAs, and smartphones. TomTom WORK combines industry-leading communication and smart-navigation technology with leading-edge tracking and tracing expertise. TomTom’s products are sold through a network of leading retailers in 25 countries and online. TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific.

    User Ratings and Reviews

    4 Stars I like it
    I’ve been trying to figure out which GPS device to buy for quite a while. Each manufacturer makes so many different versions, it is difficult to pick which one is best for you. This is a very good, middle of the road model that does almost everything that I want it to do. It’s also refurbished, which I was concerned about. But it has worked perfectly, and I just returned from a 2,860 mile trip. This TomTom was a lifesaver, especially when driving through New York City. It is easy to use, it worked right out of the box, and now I can’t imagine driving without it.

    The only thing I wish I had considered was the SD memory slot. This model does not have one, and when I was downloading the updated maps, I realized that I would have to delete some other features that I downloaded because there was not enough memory. There is just enough memory to hold the map package, plus a few other things. But if you don’t need or want some of the other bells and whistles (which you really don’t need), and you just want to be able to get around, this is a great model. And it doesn’t have all those other things like bluetooth or an mp3 player. But who needs those on your GPS when your phone or iPod has all of that?

    All in all, I’m very happy with this TomTom, and very happy with the price of the refurbished model.

    5 Stars TomTom
    I had problems with the first TomTom that I received, because I order the one that say the street name and it didn’t do it. I returned it and the one that I have now does the job very well. Up to now is working the way is suppose to do.

    5 Stars best bang for the buck
    bought this unit for the wide screen and street name instructions feature – have used for two vacation trips to unfamiliar areas and so far it is everything I expected. Very accurate, good instructions, good street name pronunciation and very quick rerouting if wrong turn taken.

    First unit I received had out of date maps which tommtom would not update for free, but Amazon quickly shipped me a replacement unit that updated maps free at tomtom home with no problem. Amazon really stands behind the items I have purchased through them.

    3 Stars amazon no response to power cord question
    Unit seems fine. Amazon still has not responded to my request for a AC power cord. Mine did not come with one so I can’t charge it unless I’m in the car.

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    Garmin nuvi 265T GPS – $187 Shipped

    February 3rd, 2009 GPS Reviews No comments
    Adorama, via Buy.com has the Garmin nuvi 265T GPS for a new low. It’s $180 + $7 S&H = $187 shipped!Check out our review of the 265T hereFeatures:3.5-inch color LCD touchscreenTurn by turn navigation, 1000 waypoints, 4 hour battery

    TomTom ONE 130 3 5 Inch Portable GPS Navigator

    October 15th, 2008 GPS Reviews No comments

    TomTom ONE 130 3 5 Inch Portable GPS Navigator




    3.5″ TFT 320×240 Color LCD Touchscreen / 1GB Flash Memory / Pre-loaded maps of USA/Canada / High-sensitivity GPS chipset / 266 MHz, 32 MB RAM CPU

    User Ratings and Reviews

    5 Stars The Best Idea I’ve ever had
    I drive all over the place because I work in promotions, and getting this GPS was the best decision I’ve ever made. It has vastly increased my productivity when it comes to errands and easily directs me around Boston, a city in which I used to hate driving with a strong passion. The text to voice is a very important feature, especially at intersections with a few roads coming in and I highly encourage getting a GPS with this feature. I’ve noticed that sometimes it has trouble connecting to satellites, but plugging it in to charge usually corrects that problem immediately. The volume gets very loud and though it’s difficult to adjust sometimes, that small problem doesn’t reduce my wholehearted recommendation of the 130S!

    5 Stars Easy and Accurate!
    After weeks of researching GPS devices, I finally decided to buy a TomTom. The price is better, TomTom includes Canada at no extra cost, and it is fast and easy to set up. So far, this device has been very accurate and I live in a very rural area. I am very happy with my purchase!

    5 Stars I LOVE my Tom Tom!!!
    I researched this item on Consumer Reports first and plugged in all the important features I was looking for, including price. I am extremely happy with the value and how well the product has performed so far. The touch screen is easy and clear and it shows you the names of streets before you come to them. I would definitely recommend this product. It is easy to use and helpful when navigation and directions aren’t your forte!

    5 Stars Very good choice!!
    This GPS is a very good navigator. It’s the perfect size for me and fits in every place in my car. It’s exactly what I was looking for, and it’s very easy to download the actualizations from the computer.

    5 Stars Great GPS (TomTom ONE 130)
    This is one of the best products and/or gadgets I’ve ever had the pleasure of using. From the day it arrived I turned it on (it was fully charged), and noticed how easy and intuitive it was to use and play around with. I thought maybe there was a problem with the contents when there were no user’s manual that fell out when I opened the package. It didn’t matter — it was very easy to use. I knew that I could download the manual from the TomTom website.

    I bought this GPS for planning our trip up to New York City. I did some searching and reading about a few different GPS’s, and eventually ended up getting a low-priced but a newer model from TomTom. What finally helped me decide was:

    1)portability (fits in shirt pocket).

    2)support available on the Net.

    3)simplicity of use.

    First use:

    Going to checkout the local parks near our home became so simple and nice, that otherwise would have been a difficult and time consuming task, with the unfolding and folding of maps, looking out for street names, or printing them out from Google Maps.

    Extensive use:

    Before the trip I entered all the restaurants and places we would like to visit as “Favorites”. This is a trip from Virginia Beach to NYC (Manhattan). Never been there before, but with this gadget we weren’t afraid to go just about anywhere we pleased. We followed the GPS to Delaware, caught the ferry to New Jersey, and reached our hotel with ease. This route was modified. The original route was given by TomTom to use the I-95 area, but we modified it to go our way which was very easy to do using the “Find alternative” icon.

    Basically, we stayed in New Jersey going to Manhattan via the Staten Island Ferry (which is FREE), and back to our hotel in New Jersey. And we did this for a few days with the help of this GPS. We didn’t bother driving in Manhattan, looking for parking, etc.

    The hardest part about this whole trip was figuring out how to use the subway system. We even used our GPS to help us find out which way to go from time to time while on foot (thus the small size and portability). And it’s great for a map reference. But I have to mention here that picking up the GPS signal while being surrounded by tall buildings out on the side walk is a little difficult. And I have to guess that it’ll probably have the same effect while driving here.

    Next, there seems to be some concern with the volume problem that I kept reading about. Ours was o.k. This GPS is very loud at its default of 70%! And clear! We had to turn down the volume while driving on the freeway — it has a “Link volume to car speed” feature, which I think is ingenious, so it was louder on the freeway, then it gets down to its lower volume at lower speeds. The suction cup is nicely designed, and it’s simple to take the whole assy. on and off to put away from vandalism.

    There were fancier ones that mention the street names aloud, and ones that give you traffic information, and other things. But all I wanted was something simple and straight forward (turn left, turn right, stay on the left lane, etc. — TomTom ONE 130 is perfect). Also I thought about getting the bigger 4.3″ wide screen, but after using this it’s not necessary.

    Minor complaint:

    One minor complaint is that when naming your “Favorites” it doesn’t let you tap the cursor to any of its area, instead you have to erase the whole thing that has been highlighted or put the cursor at its very end. And when you want to give it a name and the address together, the number portion automatically gets inserted at the beginning which is annoying.

    My solution: enter the name, and when entering the number portion, precede it with a special character like an asterisk then the number, then follow it by another asterisk, then the street name but without any space before it. Also I found it convenient to include the phone number on this whole line.

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