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TomTom XXL 540M 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Maps Edition)

TomTom XXL 540M 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Maps Edition)

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Brand: TomTom
Category: CE

List Price: $229.00
Buy New: $133.35
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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 35 reviews
Sales Rank: 122

Media: Electronics
Edition: 540M Lifetime Maps
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 5
Battery: 1 Lithium Polymer Rechargeable
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 0.9 x 5.2 x 3.5

MPN: 1EP0.052.09
Model: 1EP0.052.09
UPC: 636926038713
EAN: 0636926038713
ASIN: B003B3P2CO

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Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Preloaded with maps of the US, Canada and Mexico with Lifetime Map Updates
  • Preloaded with more than 7 million points of interest in over 60 destination categories--gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs and more
  • IQ Routes Technology calculates the fastest route possible based on time of day, saving you time, fuel and money
  • Advanced Lane Guidance indicates exactly which lane to use, so you can go confidently
  • Announces turn-by-turn directions aloud, including street and place names

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Product Description
The TomTom XXL 540M Auto GPS is complete navigation in a XXL widescreen device. Switch on and go right out of the box. Spoken turn-by-turn instructions including street names will guide you to any address in the US, Canada and Mexico - including more than 7 million preloaded points of interest.

Amazon.com Product Description
Outsmart traffic with the TomTom XXL 540·M. With complete, five-inch widescreen navigation plus Lifetime Map Updates. On average, 15% of the road network changes each year, so it is important to have the most up-to-date maps. With the TomTom XXL 540·M you'll always stay current with the latest and most accurate maps. Spoken turn-by-turn instructions including street names will guide you to any address in the US, Canada and Mexico--including more than 7 million preloaded points of interest.

Five-inch widescreen navigation plus Lifetime Map Updates.

Expand your horizons with a five-inch, extra-wide touchscreen.

The award-winning Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds into the back of the device for maximum portability.

Only TomTom has IQ Routes Technology* which shaves time off even the shortest trips by calculating the fastest route based on time of day you are traveling. You'll always drive the smartest, most efficient route and save time, fuel and money. Advanced Lane Guidance** uses photorealistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be more confident on the road.

TomTom has the most accurate maps and with TomTom Map Share technology you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds and turn restrictions on your own device.

The "Help Me!" menu provides added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers. The award-winning Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take it with you from car to car.

Maps of US, Canada & Mexico
Preloaded with maps of the US, Canada and Mexico. TomTom has the most accurate maps and with TomTom Map Share technology you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, and more on your own device and receive daily verified updates from TomTom. Spoken turn-by-turn instructions and 3D graphics will guide you to any address in the US, Canada and Mexico, worry free.

Lifetime Map Updates
Roads change, but you can keep your map updated for life. Start fresh every few months by downloading a new edition of the industry's most accurate and up-to-date map. Updated versions include verified Map Share interim updates, plus official road change updates, including those altered or added for new buildings, roads and communities. Only TomTom has the capacity to cover millions of miles and make changes required to maintain our reputation as the leader in accurate navigation. New editions of the TomTom base map are issued every four months.

7 Million POIs
Preloaded with more than 7 million points of interest in over 60 destination categories. Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs and more on your route. Or, seek out a new tourist attraction, nightlife spot, or shopping center and navigate directly to it. Customize by adding your own points of interest.

IQ Routes Technology
TomTom IQ Routes Technology puts the driving experience of millions of TomTom users into your maps to shave time off even the shortest trips. Calculates the fastest route possible based on time of day. With TomTom IQ Routes you'll always drive the smartest, most efficient route. IQ Routes saves you time, fuel and money.

Traffic isn't the same during Monday morning rush hour as it is on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Heavy traffic, rotaries, traffic lights, and even pedestrians can slow you down. The route you need changes depending on the day and time, so the shortest route isn't necessarily going to be the fastest. With TomTom IQ Routes you'll always drive the fastest route.

Advanced Lane Guidance*
TomTom Advanced Lane Guidance gives you extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions by showing you which lane to take, so you won't miss your turn or have to make sudden, dangerous lane crossings. Photorealistic images and a pulsing green arrow indicate exactly which lane to use, so you can go confidently.

Spoken Street Names
Announces turn-by-turn directions aloud, including street and place names.

Five-Inch Touchscreen
Expand your horizons with a five-inch, extra-wide touchscreen. A wide screen allows an expanded driving view and easier menu operation.

Fold & Go EasyPort Mount
The award-winning Fold & Go EasyPort mount provides maximum portability. The EasyPort mount folds neatly onto the back of the device, so both are small enough to fit into your pocket or bag. The EasyPort mount makes your device even more portable so you can take it with you wherever you travel.

Traffic Ready
Optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver accessory keeps you up-to-date on traffic events to minimize potential delays.

What's in the Box
XXL 540M PND with pre-loaded maps, Fold & Go EasyPort mount, USB cable, car charger, adhesive disk, documentation, and redemption code for Lifetime Maps

*Feature only available in the US and Canada
**Feature available in the US only

All TomToms Feature

Plug & Go--Works right out of the box.

30 Day Latest Map Guarantee--Up to date, off the shelf.

TomTom Map Share--Modify your own map and benefit from others' verified changes with TomTom Map Share.

Help Me! Emergency Menu--Easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations and hospitals.

TomTom HOME--Always up to date.

Fuel Price Service (optional)--Know more, pay less.

What's in the Box

TomTom XXL 540M device, EasyPort mount, USB cable, adhesive disk, car charger, and user guide and lifetime maps voucher

About TomTom

Founded in Amsterdam in 1991, TomTom has established itself as a global leader in navigation by being an innovative company with a strong brand, clear customer focus, and high quality products and services.

TomTom is the world's leading navigation solutions provider with navigation products sold in 30 countries and in over 20 languages. To further our commitment to car navigation, TomTom acquired Tele Atlas maps in 2008 so we can continually provide the most up-to-date maps and intelligent routing.

We have our own mapping company!
Did you know that every year roads change by up to 40% in high-growth areas? Tele Atlas manages this by using the world's most comprehensive systems to identify and incorporate these changes into our maps with unprecedented levels of speed and accuracy. All TomTom devices benefit from the Tele Atlas advantage--more coverage, more points of interest, and more freshness and accuracy.

Why TomTom?
At TomTom, we believe that personal navigation should be as easy and safe as possible. We develop smart technology that gives you straightforward solutions, innovations to make life easy.




Customer Reviews:
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4 out of 5 stars TomTom XXl 540M   September 3, 2010
James E. Stark
I have had the TomTom for about 6 weeks and have had no problems. I used the map update when I first received it and it worked just fine. I have not had any of the problems discussed by some other reviewers. The touch screen is quite sensitive and sometimes it thinks you have touched it twice. Do not touch the screen when affixing to windshield! Attach the holder and then press the unit into place, without touching the screen! I am using it in my Tacoma pickup. It did come loose from my windshield once when on a washboard road for about 2 miles. I bought the portable dash mount thingy and I would NOT do that again - too much vibration transferred to the unit making it hard to see. The windshield mount works just fine and has virtually no vibration transfer. I have found it to be quite accurate - better than MapQuest on a couple of occasions. I like the advance notification on turns, especially if you have two turns in quick succession. I gave it 4 stars because I have not had it long enough for long term evaluation. I would purchase again. Buy the house charger so you can program in your locations without sitting in the vehicle. The battery is only good for about 4 hours when fully charged - seems they never are when you need them, like a phone! I have not tried the update feature yet, so I cannot comment on that.


5 out of 5 stars Thoughts on XXL 540M   August 31, 2010
T. Evanchak (Indianapolis)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Overall : excellent. The 5 inch screen is far easier to view than the usual 4.3s. Ultimately customizable with other pictures and icons in lieu of the boring arrow that indicates your location on the screen. The night view is also cool and a little JamesBondish. I opted for an extra-cost celebrity voice but was disappointed that there was no notice that you give up the Spoken Street Names feature when choosing other than a machine generated voice. Irresponsible that they give no forewarning to that loss before ordering (and paying).


5 out of 5 stars TomTom XXL540M -- great gift for Techno-Challenged friend!   August 27, 2010
K. Fox (Colorado)
Out-of-the-Box great gift for a techno-challenged friend... mounted it on the (optional and recommended) dashboard mount, plugged it into the accessory outlet, and she has been a happy camper ever since. We have the lifetime maps, but have not yet done anything with TomTom to register. Current OOB (OutOfBox) map is very detailed, including our little known and remote mountain community. Unit tracks our narrow winding roads beautifully. Unit is quick to acquire, and remains locked onto satellites, always 3-D, presents real-time info without skipping a beat, almost like a jet's heads-up display.

5" screen was thought to possibly be a little hefty, but have discovered it's perfect -- easy to see yet does not interfere or distract from driving.

Nice menuing system, clean and uncluttered, intuitive.

Previous poor to bad experiences with the later Garmins turned us to this item, and now that my older trusty StreetPilot is recently becoming flakey and now chronically complaining about out-of-date maps (the world is still pretty much the same today as it was 3 years ago, Garmin, get off my back for upgrades!), I think I'll "upgrade" from Garmin to TomTom. Wish they had a backcountry/topo unit, though, I'd have one in a heartbeat.

No experience with Customer Support (ideally, no one should need this if the manufacturer produces a good product), the Lifetime Maps option, or the need to download anything more from the web for this little gem. It's my kind of hardware: Plug-n-Play.

ps: nice shipping packing from Amazon, they're getting better at that.



4 out of 5 stars TomTom vs Magellan   August 25, 2010
Steve (NJ)
I recently bought the TomTom XXL. My prior GPS was a Magellan. The TomTom is a vastly superior navigation device. The Magellan's routing was based on distance and posted speed limits, and I'm pretty sure it ignored traffic lights. This results in terrible directions when any city traffic is involved. For example, to get from central NJ to the upper east side of Manhattan, the Magellan wanted you to take the Lincoln Tunnel and then go thru midtown traffic, and take city streets to the upper east side. No one in his right mind would take such a route, as it adds about a half hour onto the trip (about twice as long as necessary, and far more stressful as well). The TomTom gave the correct route, namely taking the GW bridge, and then heading south down the FDR. The TomTom routing is based on actual drive times, not posted limits, and also takes lights into account. The Magellan did very badly in every city I have been to.

Even in rural and suburban areas, the TomTom is far superior. For example, to get to northwest Connecticut from NJ, the Magellan routes you thru lots of small towns, which have lots of trafic and traffic lights, even if you request the fastest route. The TomTom routes you up the NY Thruway, then heads east across the Hudson River to the destination. This is much faster, and much easier driving as well. The Magellan performs far worse than a road map, even if you don't spend much time plotting a route. So far, the TomTom has always produced excellent routes.

The Magellan had a couple of minor advantages. Their model of an 'address book' is somewhat nicer than the TomTom's 'favorite places,' as it allows you to store some additional information. Also the Magellan came with AAA guidebook info. The TomTom has extensive points of interest, but no information about them. For planning potential sightseeing stops on a trip, the Magellan is more useful. But if you know where you want to go, the TomTom will get you there much more quickly and easily.





4 out of 5 stars Pretty good product   August 25, 2010
M. Nickel
I own 3 Magellan GPS units, this is my first TomTom. Ordered through Amazon it arrived early and in good shape. Set up was straightforward but it took a long time to download the new software/firmware, even with a high speed connection. (about 2 hours) The unit acquired a signal quickly and seems able to maintain a lock, even indoors or in mountainous terrain. The screen is bright and easy to read and there are a number of voices to choose from. The touchscreen is very responsive and navigation is simple. It has all the standard features that most GPS units offer but included are periodic map updates which may be an important feature if you are in a fast growing area. It also allows users to upload new map data including POI and streets, which is then verified by TomTom and added. The unit automatically establishes the "fastest" route to destination and while you can ask for a detour, I haven't been able to figure out what route options might be available. Magellan allows one to choose "Fastest Time" "Shortest Distance" "Most Use of Freeways" "Least Use of Freeways" and TomTom apparently does not. This unit also calculates the "potential" for traffic and routes to avoid it, assuming it's a faster route to destination. The one option that Magellan has that TomTom does not is an "Elevation" reading. I contacted TomTom support which was a neutral experience, and was told that this is only a navigation device and this feature wasn't included, though the capability is there. There are a number of third party programs available via "Google" search. I tried two of the simplest and couldn't get either to work.
Overall, not a bad unit but could be better with some simple added features. It does what a GPS is supposed to do, it's reasonably fast in doing it, not a lot of "frills", and doesn't give the constantand annoying "calculating route" that Magellan does every time you deviate slightly from your route. It just changes automatically.


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