TomTom ONE LE Car GPS Receiver

Pros: Compact, light-weight, fast, and highly accurate.
Cons: No text-to-speech so it cannot read street names--who needs it anyways.

It has been almost a month since my wife bought me this TomTom ONE New Edition GPS Navigation System and I only have good things to say about this. The ONE has come in to existence because of the high demand recently for portable navigation ...

Pros: * Portable
* Easy to use
* Clear directions
* Additional points of interest options
Cons: * GPS delay upon start-up
* Mounting system disappointing
* Not always accurate

For drivers who regularly travel to unfamiliar areas, a GPS navigation system has become a critical tool to greatly simplify one's life.  For others like my husband and me (who only occasionally travel to unfamiliar places), it's a much appreciated ...

Pros: Easy to use, relatively inexpensive, and gets me where I need to go!
Cons: Short battery life, wish it came with an included carrying case

I've always been frustrated trying to read maps or printed directions while driving -- it's difficult to do both and easy to get lost. When I found the Tom Tom One 3rd Edition for an attractive price, it seemed like a smart investment -- and I'm now a ...

Pros: Small, several charging means
Cons: Points of interest and map graphics.

I have used several GPS units, from a GPS engine on a laptop to Garmin and Philips in-dash units and dash mount units. I picked up the Tomtom One on QVC during one of their specials for $299.00. This came with a carrying case, power kit for car and ...

Pros: Inexpensive GPS unit that does the job.
Cons: Unreliable winshield mount.
Shorter battery useage time than the competition.

I've owned and used a Tomtom One Third Edition since the beginning of the summer and find it to be a valuable tool for navigating.  It gets my recommendation with the understanding that this is a basic unit without the extras that can be found on ...

Pros: Lite & small. V. readable screen. Finds services, shops, & addresses. 1 year web updates.
Cons: No bluetooth, card slot, or weather/traffic is optional. No zoom in route summary.

------------------------------ -------------------------"Disc laimer"------------------ This class of product is potentially dangerous, if not mounted in such a way that you won't be distracted while driving. I was in 2 "near-accidents," while ...

Pros: Easy to use fully, out of the box. Undocumented, it charges via USB port.
Cons: Incomplete maps for some areas. Confusing model numbers.

For an executive summary, read the bold items. There are at least 4 versions of TomTom One: version 1, 2, 2 "new edition" and 3. They are identical electronically but quality control and software issues plague versions 1 & 2. Version 3 has just ...

Pros: Tiny, surprisingly easy-to-use, optional bluetooth connectivity
Cons: Definitely not intended for a pro-traveller, that needs complex map information all the time.

:: INTRO ::::::::::: This is my first GPS navigation device, and I did some heavy research before purchasing. Even though this is one of the cheapest units available, it still provides about 80% of the features found in devices that are $500+ ...

Pros: Pretty simple to use, straight to the point, inexpensive,
Cons: You can't erase the preset locations to open up more memory or take clutter out

I'm a user that doesn't have another experience with a GPS to compare it too, and I was happy with buying a GPS without all the bells and whistles while I got used to using a GPS. So, this review might be more helpful for those like me- people who aren't ...

Pros: Good in city, small and easy to hide in car, better than nothing.
Cons: Impossible to mount, not accurate, battery life is short, adjustments hard to make while driving.

Ever since I bought my parents the Garmin C330, I've wanted a GPS badly. I got the TomTom One 3rd edition because they dropped the price and I could afford it and I thought that since the TomTom was a well-known brand name, it would be comparable. I wish ...

Pros: Small size, easy to use interface, easy to update maps and Points of Interests.
Cons: Does not include home (electrical) charger or bluetooth integration

As I sat there on Thanksgiving, looking at all the Black Friday ad's I realized THIS was the year to dive into the world of GPS. Being my first GPS unit, I researched all the various brands and models and decided I wanted to stay in the $100 - $200 ...

Pros: LOW price, bright screen, quick map redraws.
Cons: Terrible, possibly dangerous, routing. Clumsy zoom feature. Short battery life. You can do better.

I had the misfortune to spend a day with one of these gizmos awhile back. It belongs to my Son in law. It was one of the more unpleasant experiences I have had with a GPS unit and I have been using GPS gear (both civilian and military) for many years ...

Pros: sleek design, intuitive features, and great POI this time.
Cons: Lousy customer service, and a difficult to use windshield mount.

I've previously owned several car GPS systems, including my last one the TomTom 720 ( please read that review for details). I bought this one because I accidentally broke the 720 by cracking the LCD screen. This particular journey started out by ...

Pros: Its a terrific feeling that I will never be lost again.
Cons: The mount is not as good as I would have liked it. Its weak.

One day, after work, I ventured off the regular route to meet my son at his restaurant. Although I have been there many times, I made a wrong turn and got dreadfully lost. It took me a long time to find my way back home and I feared that one day I ...

Pros: Good value, acceptable routing performance and maps, easy to use
Cons: Routes are not always the shortest, direction announcements are sometimes confusing

Note: This is a review of the US version of the Tomtom ONE 3rd edition Like many other people this holiday season, I picked up a cheap GPS. I was attracted to the Tomtom ONE's low price and brand name. At the time, there weren't many reviews ...