Compare TomTom GPS models
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TomTom GPS systems are becoming very popular. Here you can compare GPS systems and find portable GPS ratings of the TomTom devices.

Just go to the chart below to compare TomTom units. To find out more about a particular unit just click on it to go to the detail page.TomTom systems was started in Europe in 1991. Since then they have grown to be one of the largest suppliers of GPS units in the world. In mid 2008, TomTom GPS purchased Tele Atlas which is a leader in European maps.

They currently offer several models of TomTom systems for automobiles. The chart below enables you to compare the various units based on their most popular features. TomTom has some innovative features not offered by other manufacturers. Check it out.

To find out more information on any particular TomTom GPS system, just click on that model and you will be taken to the detail page.

The TomTom GPS unit detail page will give you the TomTom portable GPS systems owner ratings and reviews. In addition, it contains a detailed report of the features found with each unit and what you get when you purchase the unit.

As each manufacturer has different terms for like features, we have provided a "definitions list" to explain each feature listed on the chart.

CHART DEFINITIONS:

• Model: TomTom GPS model number of the unit.
• $: Cost: TomTom systems' suggested retail price. This is the price that TomTom lists for that product. Chances are very good you'll be able to purchase the unit for a better price than that listed.
• Screen: This is the diagonal measurement of the viewable screen.
• Speak Street Names: Also known as "text to speech" where the GPS not only tells you when and what direction to turn, but also tells you the name of the street on which to turn.
• Maps: This is the list of maps that are included with the unit.
• BT/MP3: TomTom systems may come with Bluetooth allowing "hands free" calling through compatible cell phones and also a MP3 player allowing you to play your favorite MP3 music.
• Multi Point (Itinerary Planning): TomTom GPS devices come with a great feature called Itinerary Planning (also known as "Multi Point Destinations"). This will allow you to create a single route (known as an Itinerary) with multiple stops along the way. If your travels require you to visit many locations in one day, having the Itinerary Planning feature can be a huge time saver.
• Traffic: TomTom Traffic gives you constant real-time traffic reports, as well as advice on the best alternative routes to avoid the jams. You can even get updates on dangerous road conditions ahead, delivered straight to your TomTom device. TomTom uses different traffic services for different units. Please check the detail sheet to learn more about the traffic service for that particular TomTom GPS.
• Data Card Slot: Indicates whether or not a SD data card slot is included with the unit.
• FM Transmitter: A FM transmitter allows the user to receive the sound from the GPS over the automobiles' FM radio, improving sound quality.
• Lane Assist: This feature will advise you as to which lane to be in for the approaching turn.
• Map Share: The first time you enter the new 'Map Corrections' menu in TomTom NavCore 7, you will be asked whether you want to join the Map Share community. If you respond affirmatively to this question, from that moment on, every time you connect your PND to TomTom HOME desktop the adjustments you've made to your maps will be uploaded to Map Share and, if desired, corrections made by other users will be downloaded to your device at the same time. That way, your maps will always have the latest updates. TomTom reports that over 800,000 changes have been recorded so far.
• Voice Activation: This feature allows you to give voice commands to the GPS. Voice recognition has been reported as very poor (that's for entering addresses verbally). It is also fairly limited as it is for entering address only and that address must be in the same state as last entered. You also have to press a button to start voice activation which kind of defeats the purpose of this feature.
• Help Me: This allows the user to locate addresses for things like police stations, hospitals and restaurants. It also will work with Bluetooth features on cellular phones to allow the user to call certain specific locations, similar to what the "OnStar" call button is for GM model cars.
• IQ Route: A TomTom GPS feature, IQ route actually tells you the best way to go depending on the day—like, the freeway on Saturday afternoon, but back roads on a Monday morning. This is based on millions of miles of traffic information collected. As more information is collected, this unique service could get even better. The new TomTom GO will determine a route by considering all possible routes and then selecting the one that takes the least time based on recent historical data. In almost 50% of all journeys, this results in a faster route, and saves significant travel time, fuel, and money.

TomTom Portable GPS Comparison Table

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VIA CHART DEFINITIONS:

• Model: TomTom GPS model number of the unit.
• $: Cost: TomTom systems' suggested retail price. This is the price that TomTom lists for that product. Chances are very good you'll be able to purchase the unit for a better price than that listed.
• Screen: This is the diagonal measurement of the viewable screen.
• Speak Street Names: Also known as "text to speech" where the GPS not only tells you when and what direction to turn, but also tells you the name of the street on which to turn.
• Maps: This is the list of maps that are included with the unit.UCM means United States, Canada and Mexico, while NA means United States and Canada.
• BT: TomTom systems may come with Bluetooth allowing "hands free" calling through compatible cell phones.
• Multi Point (Itinerary Planning): TomTom GPS devices come with a great feature called Itinerary Planning (also known as "Multi Point Destinations"). This will allow you to create a single route (known as an Itinerary) with multiple stops along the way. If your travels require you to visit many locations in one day, having the Itinerary Planning feature can be a huge time saver.
• Traffic: TomTom Traffic gives you constant real-time traffic reports, as well as advice on the best alternative routes to avoid the jams. You can even get updates on dangerous road conditions ahead, delivered straight to your TomTom device. TomTom uses different traffic services for different units. Please check the detail sheet to learn more about the traffic service for that particular TomTom GPS.
• Life
  Maps: Indicates whether or not lifetime maps are included.
• Eco Route: Creates a economy route using less fuel.
• Lane Assist: This feature will advise you as to which lane to be in for the approaching turn.
• Map Share: The first time you enter the new 'Map Corrections' menu in TomTom NavCore 7, you will be asked whether you want to join the Map Share community. If you respond affirmatively to this question, from that moment on, every time you connect your PND to TomTom HOME desktop the adjustments you've made to your maps will be uploaded to Map Share and, if desired, corrections made by other users will be downloaded to your device at the same time. That way, your maps will always have the latest updates. TomTom reports that over 800,000 changes have been recorded so far.
• Voice Activation: This feature allows you to give voice commands to the GPS. Voice recognition has been reported as very poor (that's for entering addresses verbally). It is also fairly limited as it is for entering address only and that address must be in the same state as last entered. You also have to press a button to start voice activation which kind of defeats the purpose of this feature.
• Help Me: This allows the user to locate addresses for things like police stations, hospitals and restaurants. It also will work with Bluetooth features on cellular phones to allow the user to call certain specific locations, similar to what the "OnStar" call button is for GM model cars.
• IQ Route: A TomTom GPS feature, IQ route actually tells you the best way to go depending on the day—like, the freeway on Saturday afternoon, but back roads on a Monday morning. This is based on millions of miles of traffic information collected. As more information is collected, this unique service could get even better. The new TomTom GO will determine a route by considering all possible routes and then selecting the one that takes the least time based on recent historical data. In almost 50% of all journeys, this results in a faster route, and saves significant travel time, fuel, and money.

TomTom Portable GPS Comparison Table

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