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What is it: Widescreen sat-nav with IQ Routes technology
What we think: Lacks Bluetooth and text-to-speech support, but is still a useful driving aid
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Reviewed on: 23 April 2009
Tags: TomTom, TomTom XL IQ Routes edition Europe, adaptor, phone numbers, upgrade
We like:
Good design and display; clear voice directions; convenient EasyPort mount; customisable points of interest; useful IQ Routes software
We don't like:
IQ Routes not always accurate; no Traffic Message Channel receiver as standard; reliant on TomTom Home PC-based software for updates; no Bluetooth; no text-to-speech support; slow route recalculations
CNET UK judgement:
If you can accept the lack of Bluetooth, Traffic Message Channel receiver and text-to-speech support, the TomTom XL IQ Routes edition Europe is a solid sat-nav. Beware though -- the price quickly adds up if you start buying extras
Full review:
With the GO Live series now firmly established, TomTom has updated its mid-tier XL range with a similar look and feel. The TomTom XL IQ Routes edition Europe, priced at around £200, now benefits from the company's IQ Routes and advanced-lane-guidance technology, and subtle changes have also been made to the interface and overall design, making this sat-nav a more tempting proposition. Continue Reading...
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