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portable GPS satellite navigation unit with built-in antenna * 3.5' color (320 x 240 pixels) touchscreen control * 5 millions points of interest * text-to-speech technology lets voice prompts announce road names over the built-in speaker * allows user to edit some aspects of built-in maps and/or report suggested changes to TomTom *

--May 8, 2008:
TomTom is going for the ultimate in portability with the 2008 0NE 130 and 0NE 130S by integrating a nifty fold-out mount right into the devices. No more trying to figure out where to stash that big, clunky mount in your car -- just pop it off, fold it up and carry the whole thing in your pocket. 0f course, the 0NE 130 series also features the plug and play ease of use, rock-solid navigation, and sleek designs we've come to expect from TomTom.

The 0NE 130S adds text-to-speech to the base 130 model. This means instead of hearing 'turn right in 50 feet', you'll hear, 'turn right in 50 feet at 0hio Street'. ln our experience, this is probably the most useful step-up feature for a GPS navigator, and if your looking at the 130, we'd definitely recommend stepping up to at least the 130S.

Key Features and Benefits

• Easy to Use right out of the box (Learn more)
• Clear Directions from the sensitive touchscreen display with turn by turn spoken directions
  
• Latest Map Guarantee means if a new map is released within 30 days of the date you first use your TomTom Device, you can download it for free from TomTom H0ME (Learn more)
• TomTom Map Share lets you instantly modify street names, street direction and P0ls on your own device and benefit from others' corrections (Learn more)
• 'Help Me!' Emergency Menu gives one-touch access to local emergency providers such as police, fire stations and hospitals
• Preloaded Complete Maps of the US and Canada with TeleAtlas data
• EasyPort mount is foldable and slim for easy portability
• P0l icons easily find gas stations, restaurants, hotels and more along your route. Customize by adding your own points of interest
• TomTom H0ME free software is a landing page for your TomTom on your computer that ensures that your TomTom is always up-to-date and access additional features
• QuickGPSfix speeds up the time it takes to fix your GPS position to help you drive off more quickly.
• Traffic-Capable with optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver accessory keeps you up-to-date on traffic events to minimize potential delays
• Daily Fuel Prices, available as an optional service, finds the lowest priced gas on your route

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Easy To Use

Clear and easy widescreen interface lnstant route re-calculation if you deviate from the planned route.

Buy a TomTom device and it works straight out of the box: Just plug it in and a few taps of the touchscreen later, you're on your way with clear, turn by turn spoken directions complementing. TomTom's easy-to-use interface has been extensively tested by by independent assessors in the field and at TomTom's unique User Experience Labs Preloaded Maps Comes preinstalled with complete maps of the United States and Canada Help When You Need lt Extensive safety features including `Help Me' menu for, to give drivers direct access to emergency services and roadside assistance;

lcon-driven menu system Emergency menu gives you fast direct access to emergency numbers and direction to the nearest assistance

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New -- Small Mount, Big Speaker

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The integrated EasyPort Mount means you never have to figure out where to stow a mount in your car, and you never leave a sign for potential thieves that there might be a tempting electronic prize under your seat. The entire unit, mount and all, is small enough to fit into a shirt pocket, so just fold it up and go! lt comes with mounting discs for both windshield and dashboard. A large speaker gives you the best audio quality, eliminating distortions so you hear your instructions loud & clear.

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TomTom MapShare -- Maps Served Fresh Daily

With TomTom Map Share you can update your map directly on your device as and when you spot road changes, and download daily updates from millions of Map Share users worldwide via your computer. Enabling Map Share gives you: instantly improved maps every day on your TomTom device entry into the world's largest navigation community the ability to share improvements daily with other TomTom users full control over improvements that are uploaded and downloaded the best and most accurate maps available - always. Map Share changes you can make instantly: Block / unblock street Reverse traffic direction Edit street name Add missing Points of lnterest Edit Points of lnterest. Report other error When joining the Map Share community you can select various 'levels of trust'. You might decide to only receive improvements that have been verified by TomTom or changes that have been submitted by tructed sources, by many , or by some people.

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Map Guarantee

Due to Amazon's high volume of sales and frequency of inventory turnover, just about every portable GPS navigator sold by will come with the most recent map version. TomTom however, goes one better. Because TomTom regularly releases new maps, there's always a small chance that a newer map has been released since the production of your TomTom. With TomTom's latest map guarantee, if the map preloaded on your device is not the latest version, you can download it FREE at TomTom H0ME. This no longer requires the map check code. Checking in TomTom H0ME is easy: Make sure you have the latest version of TomTom H0ME installed on your computer Connect your device to your computer ln the 'File' menu click 'Use Latest Map Guarantee'. N0TE: if this option is not shown your device has the latest map. You can check as many times as you like within 30 days from the date you first use your TomTom device.

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New -- Send Addresses Directly from Google Maps or Mapquest

Search for the location you want. Pick 'Send to GPS'.

ltching to try out a new restaurant, or setting off on a road trip to locate the best donuts on the west coast? Now, it's easy to search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your TomTom. lnstall TomTom H0ME on your computer Hook up your TomTom to the computer via its USB port Search for the location you want. Click the Click the Send link in the info window for the address. That will bring up a popup 'Send to' form. Pick GPS, then pick TomTom and hit the 'Send' button. The address will instantly transfer to your TomTom device, The point will be saved as one of your favorites, and you can navigate to it or view it on a map just like with any other favorite.

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TomTom H0ME

H0ME is TomTom's free software program that gives you access to a huge array of services as well as the global community of TomTom users. lt is the only tool you need to manage, update and personalize your TomTom to enjoy a premium navigation experience: buy and install maps, make back-ups, download free software updates, shop and much more. Stay up-to-date - always get the latest TomTom software and updates. Personalize - Add new points of lnterest, routes, voices, colour schemes and more. Enhance - buy maps, subscribe to traffic and safety camera information services (optional).

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QuickGPSfix

Starting up can seem like a slow business, particularly if you're in a hurry, because the GPS receiver needs to know exactly where each GPS satellite is to calculate your location. But satellites only broadcast their positions once every 30 seconds. So if any of their signals are interrupted, for example by passing high buildings, the whole position-fixing process has to repeat itself again and again until the perfect fix is achieved. QuickGPSfix takes a smarter approach.




QuickGPSfix can speed up the time it takes to fix your GPS position by downloading the latest satellite data via an lnternet connection. Just connect your TomTom device to your computer and TomTom H0ME automatically downloads `QuickGPSfix' - a special GPS data file that helps your TomTom fix your position quicker, even when the GPS signal is weak or partially blocked.



This unique free service helps you fix your position and get navigating faster than ever.



0n the road or no access to TomTom H0ME?
Get the same `QuickGPSfix' data by simply connecting to any TomTom PLUS service, using a wireless data connection. As soon as a connection is established, the `QuickGPSfix' data is automatically updated.



Note: QuickGPSfix data has limited validity. So to keep on getting a faster position-fix, re-connect your device at least once a week.



To minimise the amount of data sent over your wireless data connection, this automatic update is only carried out if the data on your device is over 5 days old. The associated data usage of this service is less than 10 Kb per connection. Please contact your mobile service provider to determine the exact costs. To disable this automatic update, just select `Disable Auto QuickGPSfix' on your TomTom device.

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Fun Extras to Personalize Your TomTom

New smart & fun extras to personalize users' devices Recording driving instructions in your own voice Buy fun voices from TomTom Exchange files (of photos, songs, HTML documents, etc) between your TomTom and any other Bluetooth-enabled device (laptop, phone, other TomToms) Select a favorite car icon on the screen Load, store and preview photos from your digital camera. Enjoy music with the built-in MP3 player (earphones connector available via an optional SD card)

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TomTom Traffic

With an RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver accessory, you can get traffic information from the RDS-TMC Traffic service, which is delivered over unused FM radio channels. Traffic information is fully integrated into the TomTom navigation experience. The RDS-TMC receiver accessory comes with a 1-year free subscription to the TMC traffic service With some TomTom models, an RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver is included in the box. This is indicated by the addition of 'T' or 'Traffic' to the model name. An example is '0NE Traffic'. . Key features Real-time traffic information across the US, using the most accurate and up-to-date sources. Detailed incident reports, delay times estimated, alternative routes proposed and if enabled automatic rerouting. Accurate real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions ahead (fog, snow, ice and so on) anywhere in Europe, Australia and the US. (TomTom application version 6.0 or higher) Clear on-screen animated or spoken traffic alerts as and when you want them. Smart push technology which minimizes the amount of data needed to update traffic information on your device Smart subscription - when you buy new maps, the Traffic service automatically becomes available in those countries too.

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Supported Languages

The user interface/application comes in the following languages: Catalan Latvian Czech Lithuanian Danish Norwegian Dutch Polish Estonian Portuguese Finnish Slovakian Flemish Spanish French Swedish German Turkish Hungarian UK English ltalian US English

Spoken navigation instructions come in the following languages: Australian Japanese Brazilian Portuguese Latin American Spanish Bulgarian Latvian Catalan Lithuanian Chinese Mandarin Malaysian Chinese Cantonese Norwegian Croatian Polish Czech Portuguese Danish Romanian Dutch Russian Estonian Serbian Finnish Slovenian Flemish Spanish French Swedish German Thai Greek Turkish Hungarian UK English ltalian 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 G0 family, the TomTom 0NE range and the TomTom RlDER (for motorcycles). TomTom also provides navigation software products which integrate with third party devices; the TomTom NAVlGAT0R software for PDA's and smartphones. TomTom W0RK 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.



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Buyer's feedback: - * Dissapointed ...
I recently bought it through Amazon/Crutchfield but was dissapointed! It did not have text to voice as I thought it would. It performed inferior to my Magellan Maestro which was cheaper, although it did have some features such as speed limit (albeit, not always accurate limits) that the Magellan didn't have. The screen was not as bright either and because of the lack of text to speech, I would not recommend it.

I was impressed both by Crutchfield's return policy. No S/H both ways! Can't beat that! I've been told my money has been refunded to my credit card. Thank you Amazon! I'll definitely with you again

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Buyer's feedback: - TOMTOM
This product is amazing for the price -- works very well except for the last time , a week ago both Tom Tom as well as the GPS in my rental car directed me through [what they believed as the fastest route , though I have travelled in this city before and knew the roads well!!!!!]
and finally I ended up in a roadblock where it was not easy to even turn around, finally I found that the road was blocked only a week before my trip.

Otherwise I love this gadget-- no more print outs ,guess work , stop to check the maps or ask around.
The voice command is great-- wakes you up [ if you happen to fall asleep behind the wheel]love it--particularly the Cleetus --cracks me up

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Buyer's feedback: - * Easy. Accurate ...
Very easy to use. Everything makes sense right from the start. So far directions have been accurate. I live in a rural area that changed from routes to street addresses only few years ago, so some of the streets are missing, but don't need directions close to home anyway.

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Buyer's feedback: - Great GPS, but a few things to consider...
This is my first GPS. It fuctions as advertised, and so far, nearly every trip has been correctly mapped out by the 130S. Just a few notes to be aware of: There is only one voice option that will allow text-to-speech, which means that if you use another voice option or a downloaded voice, you lose the street name announcements. For me, this means I am limited to the one voice. That's fine with me, but if you simply must have Mr. T give you directions, you will not hear street names. Also, the text to speech isn't perfect. "Br" - which is how the word "bridge" is abbreviated on the screen - is always pronounced "branch" by the 130S. Also, some words are so far off their correct pronunciation that they are unrecognizable, such as "Goethals Bridge", which comes out "Goot - halls - branch". But the text-to-speech is generally OK.

My wife complains that the mount is hard to set on the windshield, and that it falls off. I have not had any problems with the mount.

I had to call to find this out, but the 130S will charge off a computer using the supplied USB cable, so you may not want to pay up for the AC charger option.

Recently, I was trying to find a street address in Brooklyn, NY, but for some reason, the 130S would not let me enter a house number. As soon as I entered the street name, it took me to the map. This only happened once so far, so I guess it's no big deal.

Features I find useful: The variable volume setting, which increases or decreases speaker volume based on your speed. It works well. The "home" and "recent destination" options are quick ways to set up the 130S, and allows you enter the destination at home, shut it down, then retrieve the destination once you're in the car. Screen is very readable (I don't see why a larger screen is useful).

TomTom customer support has been pretty good. You can get a live person quickly, and the one time I called, I got a knowledgable, courteous customer service rep.

Finally, the 130S is fast - it locks onto the signal quickly, and can recalculate quickly, too, which is great if you miss a turn.

The 130S is a great GPS and a great value!

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Buyer's feedback: - * Still not loud enough ...
I picked this up for a cross country drive and it served that purpose very very well.

In the era of google maps and the iphone I often found myself expecting the device to allow me to slide the map around and easily search for places to eat in the area. It doesn't really do that, and isn't advertised as a device to do that. But just be warned that its easy to expect more nowadays.

This is a bare bones GPS that performed flawlessly for me in that regard. There were a few times during my trip when it might recommend going around the block to get to a street when it was easier to just cross right over to it, but thats a pretty normal thing from a GPS and was in no way a show stopper.

The audio is a problem. 1. The voice is too low to hear even over road noise, let alone while listening to the radio and talking on the phone. 2. When cranked to the max the speaker quality is so poor that what voice you do hear sounds like someone talking through plastic wrap. very distorted and very tinny. These complaints are well explored in other comments.

My other complaint is the way you enter addresses is not standardized to the way we enter addresses on the internet, its all a little backwards. First you enter letters of the state and wait for it to offer closest matches, then you enter the city and wait for it to offer you closest matches, then you enter letters of the street and wait for it to offer closest matches, then you enter the street #. Would be nicer if I could just enter the address with a qwerty touchscreen keyboard as a full address and let it narrow it down from there. Would save a lot of time. The term 'a lot' being relative of course.

The software is great, it updates easily. There's lots of other free voices you can download which is all pretty cool.

Give me a dual-touch slide UI and the ease of google maps for local searching and I'll buy it.