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TomTom Start 55

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$86.44 - $119.98

Summary: This TomTom has a 5-inch LCD screen. It is preloaded with maps covering the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

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Type: 4.7- to 7-inch screen GPS

About - TomTom Start 55
The Start 55 has a 5-inch LCD screen. Notable features include reality view and lane assistance. This unit is preloaded with maps covering the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

About This Brand
Founded in Amsterdam in 1991, TomTom now has offices Europe, North America, and Asia. The company Web site claims that TomTom is the world's largest provider of navigation devices, with sales in 30 countries and online. We've found TomTom devices to be among the easiest to use in our testing, but the company also offers tech-savvy users options to customize their units. Celebrity voices are available, and TomTom invites customers to update maps and POI information, and share it with other users.

About This Brand

Founded in Amsterdam in 1991, TomTom now has offices Europe, North America, and Asia. The company Web site claims that TomTom is the world's largest provider of navigation devices, with sales in 30 countries and online. We've found TomTom devices to be among the easiest to use in our testing, but the company also offers tech-savvy users options to customize their units. Celebrity voices are available, and TomTom invites customers to update maps and POI information, and share it with other users.

Features & Specs - TomTom Start 55
Screen size (in.) The diagonal length of the display screen measured in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth on an inch. Screen size (in.)	5.0
Weight (oz.) Measured weight of just the unit (excluding mount) in ounces rounded to the nearest tenth. Weight (oz.)	7.3
Bluetooth hands-free calling Allows user to make and receive hands-free telephone calls using the unit's internal speaker, microphone, and screen. Automatically quiets directions while call is being made. Can display user's telephone book, and shows caller ID on the screen. Can also dial phone numbers of point of interest locations. Requires a Bluetooth-compatible telephone. Bluetooth hands-free calling	No
Spoken street names Commonly referred to as "Text-to-Speech," this helpful feature is the ability to pronounce proper street names. For example, a system with this feature would say, "Turn right on Truman Avenue" rather than, "Turn right in 500 feet." Spoken street names allows the driver to confirm directions with street signs without looking at the screen. Spoken street names	Yes
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MontCo, PA

2.0

Annoying software

11/11/2012

Pros

Large Screen

Simple Controls

Cons

Flimsy Mounting

Short Battery Life

Best Uses

Finding Specific Address

Comment:

The Start 55 works well enough for occasional use and has a large display. But the mounting bracket is shoddy. The TomTom software took a LONG time to correctly install and update the maps. The software is less user-friendly than other GPS devices I have used. For a bonus the software will start every time you turn on your computer and open the TomTom support page until you can figure how to disable that feature.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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