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TomTom XL 340-S 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator | 
| Brand: TomTom
Category: CE
Department: ELECTRON/12 VOLT ACCESS
List Price: $169.00
Buy New: $95.00
as of 9/10/2010 04:42 MDT details
You Save: $74.00 (44%)
New (34) Used (9) Refurbished (7) from $74.98
Seller: Thanhmuong
Rating:  398 reviews
Sales Rank: 599
Format: CD
Platforms: Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 2000
Color: black
Media: Electronics
Edition: 340S
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
Display Size: 4.30
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 4.7 x 0.8 x 3.2
nv:Condition: New
Type: Automotive
Display: LCD
Screen Size: 4.3"
Touch Screen: Yes
Voice: Yes
Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Battery Life: 3 hours
Maps Included: United States
Maps Included: Canada
Maps Included: Mexico
MPN: 1EM0.052.02
Model: 1EM0.052.02
UPC: 636926026918
EAN: 0636926026918
ASIN: B001VEJEGK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| » | Complete widescreen navigation with the most accurate maps in a compact, portable GPS device with a 4.3-inch WQVGA touchscreen | | » | Spoken street names/turn-by-turn instructions and 3D graphics will guide you to any address in the United States, Canada, and Mexico | | » | IQ Routes Technology gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel on your route to calculate your trip | | » | Advanced Lane Guidance uses photorealistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be more confident on the road | | » | With TomTom Map Share technology, you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn restrictions on your own device |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The TomTom XL 340-S is complete navigation in a widescreen device. Switch on and go right out of the box. Spoken turn-by-turn instructions, including street names, will guide you to any address in the United States, Canada, and Mexico--including more than 7 million preloaded points of interest.  Complete navigation in a widescreen device. Click to enlarge. |  The Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take it with you from car to car. Click to enlarge. | IQ Routes Technology* gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel on your route to calculate your trip rather than only posted speed limits, so you'll always travel the smartest route. Advanced Lane Guidance* uses photorealistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be more confident on the road. TomTom has the most accurate maps, and with TomTom Map Share technology, you instantly can modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn restrictions on your own device. With the "Help Me!" menu, added safety features enable you to easily access local emergency providers. The Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take it with you from car to car. The XL 340-S is complete, widescreen navigation. *Features only available in the United States and Canada. XL 340-S Features - Maps of United States, Canada, and Mexico with TomTom Map Share
- Spoken Street Names
- 7 million POIs
- IQ Routes Technology
- Advanced Lane Guidance
- Fold & Go EasyPort Mount
- 4.3-inch Touchscreen
All TomToms Feature  Plug & Go--Works right out of the box.
 Preloaded Points of Interest--Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more on your route.
 30-Day Latest Map Guarantee--Up to date, off the shelf.
 TomTom Map Share--Modify your own map and benefit from others' verified changes with TomTom Map Share.
 Help Me! Emergency Menu--Easily access local emergency providers, such as police, fire stations, and hospitals.
 TomTom HOME--Always up to date.
 Traffic Ready--Optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver accessory keeps you up-to-date on traffic events to minimize potential delays.
 Fuel Price Service (optional)--Know more, pay less.
What's in the BoxXL 340S GPS device, EasyPort mount, USB cable, adhesive disk, car charger, and user guide
Why TomTom? TomTom believes that personal navigation should be as easy and safe as possible. TomTom develops smart technology that gives you straightforward solutions, innovations to make life easy.  Easy to Use
- Award-winning navigation software
- Plug & go
 Best Maps
- 30-Day Latest Map Guarantee
- Modify your own map and benefit from others' verified changes with TomTom Map Share
 Best Routing
- QuickGPSfix
- Traffic ready
 Leader in Safety
- Help Me! emergency resources menu
- Safety preferences menu
About TomTom Founded in Amsterdam in 1991, TomTom has established itself as a global leader in navigation by being an innovative company with a strong brand, clear customer focus, and high-quality products and services. TomTom is a leading navigation solutions provider with navigation products sold in 30 countries and in over 20 languages. To further its commitment to car navigation, TomTom acquired Tele Atlas maps in 2008 so that the company can continually provide the most up-to-date maps and intelligent routing.  TomTom has its own mapping company!
Did you know that every year, roads change by up to 40% in high-growth areas? Tele Atlas manages this by using the world's most comprehensive systems to identify and incorporate these changes into our maps with unprecedented levels of speed and accuracy. All TomTom devices benefit from the Tele Atlas advantage--more coverage, more points of interest, and more freshness and accuracy.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 398
 Traffic update worked September 8, 2010
hapa
The GOOD: I took a 3 hour trip to southern PA at the start of Labor Day weekend. I chose the fastest route but fully expected delays due to traffic and construction. The Tom Tom 340TM rerouted several times during the trip to faster routes. I arrived ahead of schedule.
The BAD: Downloading the new updated software and maps took a very long time (hours). A few times questions popped up on the Tom Tom requiring a yes/know decision, only the question was in a foreign language. I had to do an internet search to find a translation. This happened twice with different languages each time.
The UGLY: The time to reach customer service took a very long time (>1 hour)to reach only to be disconnected, then another hour wait again. I didn't get much help but eventually got the system to begin the download on my own after the foreign language question got answered. I got an email a couple later saying they considered the problem had been resolved??
Despite the long update and lack of timely customer service, the unit did perform well and comes recommended. Side Note, in other posts I learned that the XL340TM is customizable whereas the XL350 is a stripped down simplified version. I chose the XL340TM version for the many customizable features, as well as lifetime map and traffic updates.
 Suction Cup + Warranty is the only flaw September 7, 2010
J. Cheney (Providence, RI United States)
I loved my TomTom initially. The problem I encountered was ultimately with the warranty & the suction cup. After a few months, the suction cup failed, the device fell and the screen cracked. The touch-screen no longer worked with a large crack in it, so I called TomTom since I thought it would be under warranty.
Their customer service is poor when it comes to questions regarding warranties. I spoke to a handful of people and they kept repeating the same thing "I can't help you, the screen is not under warranty." It's an awful policy to have the only fragile exterior portion of the device not under warranty. I tried to explain, that my real issue was with the suction cup and the crack in the screen was just a side-effect of a failing suction cup, but they wouldn't help. "I can't help you, the screen is not under warranty" made up 75% of the sentences that they used when talking to me.
I don't know how their competitors are, but if I decide to buy another GPS, I am going to stay away from TomTom. The internal parts are good, but the external hardware is a joke and the fragility of the device, coupled with a poor suction cup, and a warranty that doesn't protect the consumer very well made me want to share my story.
 Garmin is sadly better September 7, 2010
Rabanah
I was debating on getting this because there are so many options but the reviews led me to tom tom. after using it for a few months the tom tom is nice and easy however searching locations is troublesome. Because the touch screen needs work. It is more like a palm pilot touch screen then an ipod. I used my step dad's garmin nuvi and it was much easier and much better because it searches locations as you write so it is much easier. the touch screen is much more responsive. If you are iffy get Garmin.
 Great GPS hampered by TomTom Home software September 3, 2010
Watch Collector (San Jose, CA USA)
I bought this GPS (XL340TM Live) for two features:
1) IQ Routes
2) MapShare corrections
The GPS itself is great, but the TomTom Home software was unable to download the Latest Map Guarantee (the GPS was new and not refurbished) and neither was it able to accept and process the lifetime maps activation.
Several calls to TomTom tech support were unable to fix the problems with this unit. The TomTom tech support was polite, responsive but not very useful.
I ended up returning the unit and purchasing an XL350TM for $20 less. That unit was able to get updated maps and lifetime map code also worked.
The LIVE service is SLOW and with the lifetime traffic and my iPhone, it is quite useless.
TomTom no match for Garmin Nuvi September 3, 2010
Karl (Bozeman, MT USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my second GPS (third if you include the Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor). I compared this review unit with a Garmin nüvi 855 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Speech Recognition that I purchased earlier in the year.
I ran around town with both the TomTom and Garmin giving me maps and directions, and found the TomTom's timing and prompts much less useful than the Garmin's. The maps had much less detail - the Garmin shows bodies of water, side roads, etc., none of which appeared on the TomTom. The icons to locate nearby services were not easily discerned while driving. The menus and functionality were awkward.
I was not able to test the traffic feed, as my city is too small, so will have to post more on that after my son in Los Angeles tests that out later.
For many things, the weaknesses of the TomTom are addressed by the Garmin, but the weaknesses of the Garmin (and there are some) are addressed by the TomTom. But, overall, for maps, POIs, navigation, voice prompt quality, easy of use, total number of features, features of the web site for updates and interface with Google maps, etc., I think one would do better looking at the Garmin line, even with its faults.
Posting some photos comparing the two units.
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