The TomTom xl 350 series comes in four models.
Overview The TomTom xl 350 series comes in four models. The xl 350 is the base unit, the xl 350T includes lifetime traffic alerts, the xl 350M includes lifetime map updates and the xl 350 TM includes lifetime traffic and maps. With prices ranging from $139 to $229 you have a wide variety to choose from. The xl 350 comes with widescreen 4.3” color touch screen and pre-loaded maps of the Us, Canada and Mexico. Add the included text to speech feature and you have a good solid basic navigation unit. Feature Details Text to Speech For those of you who are unfamiliar with GPS features, the text to speech feature enables the TomTom xl 350 to not only tell you when and what direction to turn but also tells you the street name on which to turn. This safety feature allows you to keep you eyes on the road and not on the GPS map. Maps The XL 350 comes with preloaded maps of the US, Canada and Mexico. In addition TomTom includes their current map guarantee which assures the purchaser that the preloaded maps will be the most current issue. They do this by allowing the unit owner to a onetime map upgrade of the pre-loaded maps within the first 30 days of purchase. The TomTom xl 350M and TM include lifetime map upgrades. The upgrades occur four times per year and are uploaded with your PC via the TomTom website a TomTom Home. TomTom states that their maps include 1 million more miles of road than other GPS brands and have been rated highest in terms of quality and reliability. Map Share™ With eighteen percent of the nation's road information changing every year, TomTom’s exclusive Map Share feature, you have the ability to update your own map instantly or download verified updates from other drivers. Update your TomTom XL 350 daily or whenever you wish. 4.3” Touch Screen The TomTom 4.3” Touch Screen includes their anti-glare feature which makes the screen easy to read even in direct sunlight. EasyMenu™ For those of you who never read the instruction manual (myself included) the TomTom EasyMenu™ allows you to easily access all of TomTom’s powerful features through its simple and intuitive two-button menu. Just a tap gets you started, and easy-to-follow commands and recognizable icons lead you through a quick start-up process to get you on the road in no time. Never Miss A Turn Nothing is worse that finding yourself in the wrong lane on a crowed freeway for the upcoming turn. TomTom provides extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions by showing you which lane to take, so you won’t miss your turn or have to make dangerous lane crossings. Photorealistic images and a pulsing green arrow indicate exactly which lane to use. IQ Routes™ Despite posted speed limits, traffic traveling along a road at 8 a.m. moves at a different pace than it does at 2 p.m. Actual traffic speed is affected by rush hour, traffic light changes, pedestrian traffic, day of the week, and more. TomTom offers exclusive technology that evaluates routes based on actual traffic speeds, rather than posted speed limits, and uses that information to recommend the fastest route for the time of the day that you are traveling. p> Help Me! Emergency MenuTravel with peace of mind. You can easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations, and hospitals. The “Where Am I?” feature on your TomTom XL 350 pinpoints your exact location so you can accurately communicate it to emergency resources. , Lifetime Traffic The TomTom Xl 350T and the XL 350TM both include Lifetime Traffic Updates automatically sends real-time updates to your TomTom, so you can always steer clear of traffic delays and take the fastest route possible to your destination. You receive non-transferable traffic data until the product’s useful life expires or TomTom no longer receives traffic updates from its suppliers, whichever is shorter. Check details and terms for more information. As TomTom traffic updates do not cover all areas check TomTom Traffic Coverage.to make sure your driving area is covered.Check out “details and terms” to get terms and conditions. Lifetime Map Updates The TomTom Xl 350M and the XL 350TM enjoy a lifetime of easy driving with TomTom. Lifetime Map Updates that guarantees you receive four new editions of your TomTom map each year to ensure that you are always navigating with the industry’s most up-to-date map. You receive up to four non-transferable map data updates per year until the product’s useful life expires or TomTom no longer receives map updates from its suppliers, whichever is shorter. Check “details and terms” to get more information. TomTom Home You can personalize your device in the TomTom HOME Content Manager. This is your route to all the latest downloads, updates, and content. Just connect your device to your computer and HOME will launch automatically. You can subscribe to TomTom services, download new points of interest, voices, and more, and share your own content with the rest of the TomTom community. You may also find other voice for you TomTom XL 350 at “after market” voices. Customize your TomTom GPS device Want to be a little different? Add a little of “you” to your navigation experience by customizing your TomTom GPS. You can select from their gallery of licensed art and professional designs or add a more personal touch by uploading images and adding text. To get an idea of what you can do to customize your GPS check out “cutomize your GPS. QuickGPSfix™ If you have seen other GPS units take their time in locating your position you’ll appreciate TomTom’s QuickGPSfix. With QuickGPSfix™, TomTom locates your first GPS position in seconds so you can get on your way quickly.
TomTom XL 350 Series Specifications: Introduced: May 2010 What's in the Box: TomTom XL 350 gps Note: The state of Minnesota prohibits the installation of portable GPS units on the windshield of your vehicle. Owner Reviews Amazon By the_firedog, October 5, 2010 Out of the box went to the TomTom website and did the updates. Yet the thing didn't work correctly. No voice or erratic voice messages during trips. Eventually found on TomTom website it's a known glitch with the software release on this model. The work-around requires keeping the volume at 80% or below and keeping a box option checked on the volume screen. A pain to say the least especially while we were trying to figure out what was the problem. TomTom's website promises a future update fix. Otherwise and now using the work-around the thing works good. I like the traffic updates and the "Minimize delays" button. Free map updates for life is very nice. This model warns you when coming up on traffic/speed cameras (very handy!). Work zones are also displayed. The mount is very good when placed beside and slightly higher than the rear view mirror on the windshield. If it weren't for the software glitch I'd say this product was exceptionally good. By futuristicage, September 3, 2010 I've never wrote a review before, but I was so excited when I updated my 350 today I just had to. The update adds some missing features to the gps, including a text listing of driving directions and some extra options including the ability to avoid certain roads in that list. It also now enables the user to set the brightness of the unit and show a text display of the direction your vehicle is driving in (i.e. SW, W, etc). It also added many more customization options. In short this new update gave the unit many of the features that other gps's and previous TomTom models already had. Plus it keeps all the positives on the new Easy Menu. This brings the unit from three stars to five in my opinion. I definitely wouldn't hesitate buying it now. By Maleb, July 29, 2010 I purchased this unit specifically for the lifetime Maps and Traffic. I tell you, those features are unbeatable for the price of the unit. However, these features definitely come at a cost to features. I had the 730 before, and thought it was excellent in what was offered from a feature base. It seems TomTom went out of there way to limit the capabilities of the 350. No auto-off, no customizations for routing preferences or display, etc. If they'd just make a few software changes to enable more choices, this unit would Rock!! Otherwise, it does only the basics, if you are ok with that, the lifetime updates make the device! Owner Ratings Amazon TomTom XL350 TomTom XL350-M TomTom XL 350-T TomTom XL-TM
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