TomTom GO LIVE 2535M 5-Inch Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigator with HD Traffic and Lifetime Maps
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Decent, but not quite there yet
UPD(Nov 2011): I thought I will update this review a little bit. Everything below still remains true. The only major change is that now the major competitor seems to be the new Nuvi series. Garmin finally made dramatic progress with their TrafficTrends and the routing on Nuvi 3490 is very similar to what IQRoutes on TomTom would give. I say below that if you live in a big city, you need TomTom. This is no longer a rock-solid statement. Garmin has created a viable alternative.
If you want a connected device, the choice is easy. At the moment 2535 is the only decent device on the market.
If you don't care if the device is connected or not, it's a tough call between 2535 and Garmin 3490. 2535 is still faster and a bit better and more stable in routing , but the gap is not as huge as it used to be. Given that Garmin 3490 has a better UI, it's a hard choice and boils down to your personal preferences. Personally, I will keep both for some time. I trust TomTom a bit more...
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Lot's of Useful Features with some Drawbacks
The TomTom GO 2535M Live has a lot of useful features that my older and more moderately priced Garmin Nüvi 255W and Garmin Nüvi 260W does not have.
The voice recognition is quite useful as it allows you to enter commands and addresses using your voice (after pressing the little microphone button). This makes it safe to change destinations and settings as you are driving. If you suddenly find yourself low on gas (my gas gauge is unreliable) you just say "Navigate to nearest gas station". On the other hand I have an accent and I have problems getting the TomTom to understand addresses I state. On the other hand I have the same problem whenever I call any customer support system using voice recognition. A tip: you have to make sure that it says "listening" at the top of the screen before you start speaking. It takes a few seconds for "listening" to show up.
I found the Google based local search feature to be nifty. Neither the TomTom nor the Garmins could...
A Good GPS with (Limited-Time) Features
The TomTom Go 2535M is a good GPS enhanced by the Live Services feature which includes HD Traffic, Weather, Lowest Gas Price search, Google search of local businesses. I've bought 2 GPS units (Garmin Nuvi 765T and TomTom XL-S) in the past and this is best one that I have used. My review is based on using this GPS for 3 weeks on my 30 minute commute which is roughly the average commuting time in the US and a good mix of highways and local roads.
My review below is broken into a few sections that critique the basic functions and the special features. In short, I found the basic functions worked nicely and the Live Services (HD traffic, local search, etc) add a lot of great features but at a cost after the included 1-year term expires.
BASIC FUNCTIONS
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All of the features found in a typical GPS are handled nicely for the most part.
NAVIGATION
- Quick Start-up: When you turn on the TomTom Go 2535M, your location is quickly...
Product Features :
- Get over 1 million more miles of mapped roads in the US
- Experience the most-accurate real-time traffic coverage available with revolutionary TomTom HD Traffic Service
- Stay connected with TomTom's LIVE Services, including TomTom HD Traffic, Local Search Powered by TomTom, Fuel Prices, and Weather Forecasts
- Make hands-free phone calls with dedicated Bluetooth wireless connectivity
- Drive safely with intuitive voice recognition, including one-step address input
Rating : 2.9
List Price : $299.95
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