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TomTom XXL 550
$200.00
Released May, 2010
The Pros:Acquires satellites moments after being turned on. Display is clear, text is easy to read at a glance. Maps are easy to see on the large LCD display.
The Cons:Mounting mechanism is fairly flimsy, easy to knock out of alignment. Manual included in the box doesn't cover much useful information. Battery life is fairly short, needs to be attached to a power source.
The TomTom XL 550 is a GPS receiver for people who frequently need to get where they are going in a hurry. This is similar to the TomTom XL 350, but with a 5 in. display. It gives you advanced notice on the highway which lane you need to be in, and has fast route re-calculation when you go in a direction you aren't supposed to.
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Using an optional RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver and the IQ Routes technology, it can predict the fastest route based on traffic conditions that are being reported live as well as a database of past traffic patterns. While there is a mount for this device, it can also be carried with you with a battery life of 3 hours.
The maps update four times a year for the US, Canada, and Mexico. Points of interest that it can display include gas stations, restaurants, ATMs and hotels.
Features
- 5in widescreen
- Plug & go
- Loud and clear voice instructions
- Fast route (re-)calculation
- EasyPort™ mount
- Points of Interest
- TomTom HOME desktop software
- Internal Lithium-Ion battery (up to 3 hours operation)
- RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver-ready
- IQ Routes™ technology
- Emergency services quick search
- Speed alerts
- Advanced Lane Guidance
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acquires satellites moments after being turned on
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display is clear, text is easy to read at a glance
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maps are easy to see on the large LCD display
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setup is fairly simple, not very difficult to work out without instructions
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controls are simple, easy to work out and use as you're driving
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mounting mechanism is fairly flimsy, easy to knock out of alignment
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manual included in the box doesn't cover much useful information
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battery life is fairly short, needs to be attached to a power source
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