Typical price: £280
What is it: Slimline, touch-sensitive, in-car sat-nav
What we think: A finger-friendly sat-nav that's easy to use, with power and smarts to spare
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 June 2007
Tags: TomTom, TomTom One XL, usability, GPS, subscription
We like:
Compact design; advanced options; sensitive aerial; quick navigation; road names
We don't like:
Paying for traffic data; no AC adaptor; no multimedia
CNET UK judgement:
Whether you want a simple, out-of-the-box sat nav or a smart, flexible companion for complex journeys, the TomTom One XL Europe or TomTom One XL Regional will fit the bill. It's not cheap and lacks the flash media functionality of some rivals, but when it comes to pure navigation, TomTom is still the GPS benchmark
Full review:
TomTom is to sat-navs what Apple is to MP3 players, with the Dutch company being equally protective of its market-leading position. This latest pan-European GPS unit adds a handful of advanced options and slims down its waistline, but at the cost of some more standard features. It's available now for £280, or £250 with UK maps only. Continue Reading...
TomTom One XL History
26 Jun 2007 in Digital Living
Is TomTom still King Sat-Nav, or has it been outclassed by its cheaper rivals?
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