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The TomTom ONE XL-S is the high end of TomTom's ONE line of
basicportable gps navigators. It adds text-to-speech functionality to
the ONE XL's gorgeous widescreen, 4.3-inch display, expanded traffic
options that include GPRS- and optional RDS-TMC radio-based real-time
traffic information. The TomTom ONE XL is a complete portable GPS
vehicle navigation device with an incredible range of features.
Powerful traffic services give you a big advantage on the commute home. View larger. |
Use TomTom PLUS services to stay abreast of key information. View larger. |
Voice
instructions are available in over 30 languages (complete list below).
You can even record directions in your own voice, download specialty
voices free at TomTom's website, or purchase celebrity voices. Listen
to sample clips.
Free download samples
Celebrity voice samples
- Dennis Hopper
- Curt Schilling
- Gary Busey
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While it does not have the same array of luxury features as TomTom's GO
720 or GO 920 line, the ONE XL-S offers all the features you need in a
solid navigation system (see a feature comparison for all of TomTom's
GO and ONE devices).
What's New -- Text To Speech
The ONE XL-S has all the features of the ONE XL, but also adds text-to
speech, which allows the device to give spoken directions with real
street names.
MapShare
lets you add your own map corrections and POIs, then share them with
the entire TomTom user community via the TomTom HOME website
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What's New -- Map Share
The ONE XL-S includes TomTom's innovative new Map Share technology. Map
Share enables users to make easy changes to the map and to share map
corrections with other TomTom customers so that users always have the
most up-to-date maps available
Map Coverage
Like TomTom's other navigators, the ONE XL-S comes pre-loaded with
complete maps for all fifty of the United States, as well as Canada,
based on TeleAtlas map data and all stored on 1 GB of internal memory
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But it's not just the broad geographical coverage that makes the TomTom
ONE XL-S special. The user-friendly design also puts it a step above
other navigation systems. The crystal-clear multicolor display makes
for exceptionally easy viewing of maps, routes, driving directions, and
other traveling information, such as mileage and distance. Measuring
4.3 inches, the TFT display offers an expanded widescreen view of
brilliant two- and three-dimensional graphics.
The device also
features 32 MB RAM and 266 MHz CPU, making it responsive and zippy.
Using the USB port and the provided cable, you can use your PC to add
your own points of interest. Memory expansion is made possible by an SD
card slot.
The ONE XL-S provides clear and accurate turn-by-turn
voice instructions, so that you don't have to take your eyes off the
road while your vehicle is on the move. Voice instructions are issued
at a speed-sensitive volume, so as your vehicle's engine becomes louder
or quieter as your speed changes, the volume adjusts itself
accordingly, guaranteeing clear and easy listening. And because voice
instructions are available in over 30 languages, just about anyone will
find the TomTom ONE XL-S to be an invaluable system.
With its
touch-sensitive screen, the TomTom ONE XL-S puts programming and
operation literally at your fingertips to make sophisticated technology
simple. The built-in database offers thousands of points of interest
for you to use as destinations or reference points as you plan your
trip. The ONE XL-S will also provide a selection of available routes,
giving you the option of avoiding toll roads or choosing between the
quickest or the most scenic routes. The database includes zip codes to
simplify your route selection, and for extra convenience, the ONE XL-S
lets you save the addresses of frequent destinations, making route
planning easier and faster than ever. Other display features include a
compass mode to assist you with directional orientation, and an
anti-glare screen for optimal viewing even in direct sunlight.
The 4.3-inch (diagonal) 3D driving view offers a clear picture of the road and maneuvers ahead (actual size). |
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additional navigational features to assist with trip planning, the
built-in Bluetooth connection provides access to TomTom PLUS
subscription-based services, so that you can tune in to the latest
traffic and weather conditions, as well as download additional city
maps, voices, points of interest, and much more. The ONE XL-S adds to
these capabilities with FM radio-based RDS-TMC traffic information as
an available accessory (not included).
Weighing less than 10
ounces and measuring 3.4 x 4.7 x 1.2 inches, the TomTom ONE XL-S can be
easily installed in any vehicle. An included windshield suction mount
holds it in place. Plus, with an operating temperature range of an icy
-10 degrees to a sweltering 55 degrees Celsius (14 to 131 degrees
Fahrenheit), the navigator is durable enough for New England winters or
Arizona summers. The TomTom ONE XL-S is powered by an internal lithium
ion battery that can be charged from your vehicle's cigarette lighter
with the included 12-24V adapter.
What's in the Box
TomTom ONE XL-S device, windshield mount, USB cable, cigarette lighter
adaptor, adhesive mounting disk, documentation pack, and product code
card.
TomTom HOME
HOME is
TomTom's free software that enables TomTom users to future proof and
personalize their devices. Via easy desktop access, any TomTom customer
can update maps, download the latest application, celebrity voices and
more. TomTom HOME allows TomTom customers to
- Update their TomTom device with TomTom's latest software and services automatically and for free
- Easily buy and install the latest maps and European safety cameras
- Download celebrity and character voices
- Pre-plan trip itineraries
- Receive free traffic alerts on their computers
Supported Languages
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Catalan
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Latvian
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Czech
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Lithuanian
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Danish
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Norwegian
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Dutch
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Polish
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Estonian
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Portuguese
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Finnish
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Slovakian
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Flemish
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Spanish
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French
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Swedish
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German
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Turkish
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Hungarian
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UK English
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Italian
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US English
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Australian
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Japanese
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Brazilian Portuguese
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Latin American Spanish
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Bulgarian
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Latvian
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Catalan
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Lithuanian
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Chinese Mandarin
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Malaysian
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Chinese Cantonese
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Norwegian
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Croatian
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Polish
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Czech
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Portuguese
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Danish
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Romanian
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Dutch
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Russian
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Estonian
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Serbian
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Finnish
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Slovenian
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Flemish
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Spanish
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French
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Swedish
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German
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Thai
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Greek
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Turkish
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Hungarian
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UK English
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Italian
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US English
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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
which 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 which 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.
Compare Features of TomTom Models
I have this and used side by side with a
Garmin 200 W for several weeks before returning the Garmin. Overall
this is a good product but a few annoying bugs keep it from being
great...here are the pros and cons
Pros
It finds the satellites quickly and keeps the signal. The garmin
took 2-3 minutes almost every time from a power up start (this was the
deal killer)
The user interface is nicer and has a lot more options than the garmin.
The POI database (such as the POI categories it actually has - it
is missing several major US retail chains - see below) is more up to
date than the Garmin I bought at same time.
Allows you to set the keyboard to QWERTY mode which the Garmin did not.
cons
The graphics are a bit grainy compared to the garmin
The bluetooth is useless, works only for data
transmission/reception and that too with very limited number of phones.
No, you cannot use it as a handsfree.
If you take a wrong turn or pass by your destination or do anything
to pass by your destination on a 2 lane road, it will not tell you to
turn around - it will navigate you through the next set of
intersections. In rural areas this can mean a 20 mile trip instead of
going back 200 yards.
The text to speech works very unpredictably - it pronounces some
name very nicely but mangles others horribly such that you can't
recogonize it.
Also it announces street names about a quarter mile before and then
simply says turn left or right when you are actually at an intersection
and want the street name to turn into. This is annoying. Very annoying.
There is an SD card slot. However the unit works either exclusively
with the SD card slot or with the internal memory. Which means that you
have to reload everything in internal memory onto the SD card which
takes about an hour because of the incredibly s-l-o-w data transfer
rates.
Also the internal memory is pretty much full so forget about any upgrades unless you spring for at least a 2 GB or more SD card
Strangely, TomTom doesn't know about major US retail chains like
Toys R Us, Payless Shoes etc. This even after I updated the unit with
the US Retail POI database file
The color schemes available on the unit and online are completely
weird. Seems to have been done by people with zero taste and
sensiblity.
The internal battery is useless in cold weather (i.e. if you leave
the unit in the car in winter). This after a few weeks. It either dies
in a few minutes or doesn't fire up at all. Will have to see how it
performs in the summer.
The brightness and contrast are so-so in daylight compared to the garmin 200 w
Worth Its Weight in Gold
We have used our TomTom XL-S on several trips
but recently used it on a trip to Chicago. We decided on that day
alone, it had paid for itself. It got us safely and accurately to our
hotel. The next day and many, many turns later we arrived safely at a
specific parking garage we were looking for and from there to the
building we needed to walk to. It lets you know how long it will be
until your next turn and in which direction you will need to go, so
that you can get in the appropriate lane. It announces the name of the
street in advance so you know what to look for. If you've ever traveled
the highly congested streets of Chicago, you will appreciate the
comfort in knowing you can never really get lost! So what if only the
"Susan or Bob" option will announce the street names. As long as I get
to where I need to be, I'll gladly only listen to Susan or Bob. I can't
tell you how satisfying it is to travel in a big city and not have to
worry about missing a turn because you didn't see it or because the
traffic was too heavy to get into that lane. This product takes all the
stress out of traveling in unfamiliar territory.
Only the computer voice reads street names