» TomTom ONE 3rd Edition Review

TomTom ONE 3rd Edition is TomTom’s entry level auto navigation device. It has a 3.5 inch (320 x 240 pixel resolution) color TFT screen, 2D / 3D navigation map display and turn-by-turn navigation instructions, 1 Gb internal memory and a sensitive and accurate GPS receiver chipset. The unit does not have Bluetooth or text-to-speech.

The third edition is similar to the first with notable additions being:

• TomTom’s Map Share Technology brings the power of community input to correct and improve available maps. Using Map Share users can; 1) modify street names and direction 2) add, remove or rename POIs and 3) (un)block streets on their own device. Users can share their map improvements and benefit from all other users improvements easily via TomTom’s free desktop application, HOME. TomTom has a user community some 10 million in size to provide plenty of leverage;
• TMC traffic is available as an option;
• The Help Me! menu allows direct access to emergency numbers and directions to nearest assistance (road assistance / police station / hospital);
• The Safety menu is fully customizable allowing users to set warnings for speed, traffic, restricted zones, schools, and more;
• The navigation software is NavCore 7 Lite missing some some items from NavCore 7.

From TomTom’s Press Release

Easy to use

The new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION combines ease of use, portability, TomTom’s patented touch screen technology and award winning software. It also features a sleek light-weight design and is ultra compact so that users can easily carry it to and from their cars.

Enhanced User Interface

The improved user interface provides options for customizing the navigation screen, provides easier access to overall functionality and quicker search tools.

Unique TomTom Map Share technology and most accurate maps

Just as users of the recently launched new TomTom GO range, users of the new TomTom ONE 3rd EDITION can easily and instantly improve their own maps with TomTom Map Share. TomTom Map Share is a proprietary map improvement technology unique to TomTom, which enables users to respond in real time to changes in the road network and correct the maps on their TomTom devices accordingly. Thanks to the smart user interface, it is easy to make improvements, such as to mark blocked or unblocked streets, reverse one-way traffic or insert new street names, which will instantly take effect.

Roads are continually changing. This feature gives TomTom users the option to capture these changes on their devices in-between map releases and keep their data as current as they wish. These changes allow the community of TomTom Map Share users to always have the most up-to-date maps and inside local knowledge at their fingertips.

TomTom has the world’s largest satellite navigation community with more than 10 million users. TomTom Map Share users can share their improvements with each other easily through TomTom HOME, TomToms free software application that enables users to manage, download, store and transfer content from their computer (PC/MAC) onto their TomTom device. When it comes to sharing improvements, users can choose between downloading all reported map improvements or only accepting map improvements verified by a TomTom team of experts to guarantee timeliness and validity.

Comprehensive trip guidance features

The new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION quickly recalculates the route of the driver, in case he wants to deviate from it or a roadblock occurs. The Find Alternative option adds maximum flexibility for the driver in planning his route. Also, current street names can be displayed while traveling.

Extensive industry leading range of safety features

Safety is a key priority in the development of all TomTom products. The recently launched new TomTom GO range and the new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION come with uniquely designed safety features so drivers always have direct access to extensive safety and roadside assistance information wherever they go. The extensive Help Me! menu includes information such as the way to the nearest hospital, car maintenance information and first aid instructions. The safety option screen is fully customizable allowing users to set warnings for speed, traffic, restricted zones, schools, and more.

Traffic information and other smart extras

With the new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION, drivers can choose from a host of smart extras, making sure the destination is reached in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Drivers now can have easy access to traffic information with the optional RDS-TMC traffic antenna accessory. Also, a number of personalization options, such as warnings, special navigation voices, POIs and more can be downloaded via TomTom HOME.

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Get down to some real detail with the TomTom ONE 3rd Edition Users Manual.

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