The TomTom XXL 540TM provides Lifetime Traffic and Maps

tomtom xxl 540tm

The TomTom XXL 540TM sports a large, bright, color 5” widescreen. The unit comes withLifetime Traffic and Map Updates. You’ll be able to outsmart traffic and minimize delays with Lifetime Traffic Updates. Based on incoming traffic events, your device will suggest alternate routes. And, with Lifetime Map Updates you'll always drive with the latest and most accurate maps. 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 540TM you'll always stay current.

OverviewThe award-winning Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds into the back of the device for maximum portability. Switch on your Tom Tom GPS and go right out of the box. The TomTom XXL 540TM includes text to speech giving spoken turn-by-turn instructions including street names to guide you to any address in the US allowing you to keep your eyes on the road.The TomTom XXL 540 TM comes in two versions. The standard unit comes with preloaded maps of the United States, Canada and Mexico--including more than 7 million preloaded points of interest. The other device is called the TomTom XXL 540 Tm World Traveler which is the same as the standard device, but inclueds additional maps of Europe. The TomTom XXL 540 TM is complete, widescreen navigation. A proprietary feature of TomTom is their IQ Routes Technology* which shaves time off even the shortest trips by calculating the fastest route based on time of day you are traveling and the estimated traffic along your route. You'll always drive the smartest, most efficient route and save time, fuel and money with your TomTom GPS. Advanced Lane Guidance uses photo-realistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be more confident on the road. TomTom’s Map Share technology enables you to instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds and turn restrictions on your own device keeping your maps really current.

An added safety feature, The "Help Me!" menu, allows you to easily access local emergency providers. Included with the TomTom XXL 540 TM is the Fold & Go EasyPort mount that folds flat against the device, making it easy to take the 540 TM with you from car to car.

Maps of US, Canada & Mexico

Preloaded with maps of the US, Canada and Mexico. and with TomTom GPS 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 Traffic & Map Updates

TomTom’s. LIFETIME Maps guarantees you receive four new editions of your TomTom GPS map each year to ensure that you are always navigating with the industry's most up-to-date map. In addition, LIFETIME Traffic sends updates to your TomTom XXL 540TM every three minutes, so you can always steer clear of traffic delays and take the fastest route possible to your destination.

Millions of 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 uses the driving experience of millions of TomTom users to shave time off even the shortest trips. The TomTom XXL 540 TM calculates the fastest route possible based on time of day and the estimated traffic. 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*

The TomTom XXL 540TM provides Advanced Lane Guidance giving 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. Photo realistic images and a pulsing green arrow indicate exactly which lane to use, so you can go confidently.

All in all this GPS provides a whole lot of features for the money. The lifetime maps and traffic features alone make it a real bargain.

The TomTom XXL 540TM car GPS reviews will give you comments from actual users of this GPS device.

TomTom XXL 540TM Specifications:

Introduced: October 2009
Unit dimensions: 5.2" x 3.5" x 0.9"
Display size: 5.0"
Screen type: XXL Full-color touch screen
Weight: 6.9 oz.
Battery: Rechargeable Internal Lithium-Ion battery
Battery life: 3 hours

What's in the box:
* TomTom XXL 540TM GPS
* Fold & Go EasyPort mount, adhesive disk
* USB cable
* Car charger with integrated traffic
* Lifetime maps voucher
* Owner's manual

Owner Reviews

Amazon

By box mountain "limbo", June 30, 2010

Just got this product a couple weeks ago and the first time I needed the traffic update feature, it did not work. Tom Tom customer service said it is a software issue and I should be able to download an update in a couple of weeks or so, but could not provide a specific date or any additional information. While I really like many of the other features the main reason I bought this was to help avoid traffic jams.

By tomkatt, June 15, 2010

The most appealing feature of ths gps is "lifetime maps. After 6 phone calls and attempts by Tomtom to download I still do not have that feature. The gps works fine. They say they are having problems with some activation codes and they are working on it.

By Geoffrey Peterson, June 15, 2010

The product works great, but spend the extra $$ to get the lifetime maps edition. Tomtom will charge you more for one year of add-on maps than you will pay for the lifetime add-on, and you CANNOT purchase the lifetime subscription after the initial purchase!

Walmart

By Badger03, 06/22/2010

Picked TomTom for two primary reasons: 1. Free lifetime map and traffic updates stabilized the cost of owning unit. 2. Ease of inputting destinations compared to leading brand Garmin. Unit used on trip to Myrtle Beach. Other reviews had complained about the windshield mount and problem with using "code" supplied for free updates. I encountered NO problems. The Unit would have received a top rating in all respects except that listening to the voice directions only could lead to confusion on upcoming turns. One must also look at the unit's display to see upcoming turns indicated on the display. The voice would say "stay right" when a left turn was shortly coming up.

Owner Ratings

Amazon

216 reviews
5 star = 97
4 star = 56
3 star = 25
2 star = 19
1 star = 19

Walmart

4 reviews
5 star = 1
4 star = 3
3 star = 0
2 star = 0
1 star = 0

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