TomTom’s XL 350 series of GPS satellite portable navigation devices consists of the XL 350, XL 350M and XL 350TM. All models share the same features with a T suffix signifying the inclusion of Lifetime Traffic and M Lifetime Map Updates. These models encompass an excellent range of features at a more affordable price thanks to the smaller 3.4 inch touch display. Highlights of these models are; IQ routes for the fastest route calculation based on traffic information, Advanced Lane Guidance for easier major junction navigation, a large 7 million Points of Interest (POI) database and text to speech for announcing street names.

The TomTom EASE series is TomTom’s entry level offering coming with a smaller 3.5 inch touch display and the ability to customize the display surrounds. Another notable features include text-to-speech and the advanced route calculation capability of TomTom’s IQ Routes.

TomTom’s GO 2505TM and GO 2405TM feature 5.0 and 4.3 inches widescreens respectively which feature capacitive touch screen technology. Finger swipes can be used for menu page navigation and two finger pinches for zooming. Voice recognition navigation commands are a new addition. Both models come with Lifetime Traffic and Map Updates which are less expensive if bundled with the device. These new models have a smart new look and feel and are the first to feature TomTom’s new user interface which is quite intuitive to use. Other notable features for these XXL models are the advanced route calculation of TomTom’s IQ Routes Technology, Advanced Lane Guidance for intersection assistance and Bluetooth connectivity for the safety of hands free phone calls.

TomTom’s XXL540TM WTE and XXL540T WTE feature the very large 5.0 inch widescreen display common across the TomTom XXL series models. What distinguishes the XXL540T WTE and XXL540TM models is the inclusion of preloaded maps for Western and Central Europe as well as the US, Canada and Mexico. The inclusion of Lifetime Traffic Updates (suffix T) alone or with Lifetime Map updates as well (suffixes TM) provide excellent value compared to the cost of separate purchase. The TM model is recommended as up-to-date maps are essential for a reliable GPS satellite navigation device. Other notable features of the XXL540 sereis are; TomTom’s IQ Routes technology for calculation of the fastest route based on average traffic flow information, Advanced Lane Guidance for easier navigation of major highway exits, 9 million Points of Interest (POI) and text-to-speech for announcing street names.

TomTom’s XXL 535T, being an XXL model, comes with the largest screen size of 5 inches improving visibility and navigation menu use. Inclusion of Lifetime Traffic Updates in the price is excellent value compared to both historical prices and that for individual purchase. If you regularly commute familiar routes then Traffic updates for avoiding delays is one of the prime reasons for purchasing a GPS satellite navigator. It works well with TomTom’s IQ Routes Technology which calculates the fastest route based on actual average travel speeds along your route. Also included is Advanced Lane Guidance which uses detailed maps of complex multi-lane exits to guide you smoothly through them with superimposed correct lane arrows. Other features are; a 7 million POI database, Map Share, Spoken Street Names, a Fold and Go EasyPort Mount and pre-loaded maps for Canada and Mexico.

TomTom’s XXL550 series of GPS satellite portable navigation devices includes the XXL 550, XXL550TM, XXL 550T and XXL 550M. Features across the XXL550 series are identical with a T suffix indicating the inclusion of Lifetime Traffic and an M suffix Lifetime Map Updates. These models present excellent value from TomTom having the largest widescreens available at 5 inches along with a premium suite of TomTom navigation technologies. Notable features are; IQ routes for the fastest route calculation based on traffic information, Advanced Lane Guidance for easier major junction navigation, 7 million Points of Interest (POI) and text to speech for announcing street names.

TomTom’s GO 730 is a premium GPS satellite navigation device. Notable features include a large 4.3 inch touch screen, voice address input, Bluetooth technology for hands-free phone calls, IQ Routes, Advanced Lane Guidance, text-to-speech for spoken street names, QuickGPSfix satellite fix acceleration, TomTom Home Content Manager software, a customizable status bar, FM Transmitter for radio speaker tie-in, mp3 player, photo viewer, 7 million pre-loaded POI and a 30 day map guarantee.

TomTom’s XL 340TM features a larger 4.3 inch widescreen (WQVGA – 480 x 272 pixels) for easier viewing of navigation information compared to smaller screen navigators. The inclusions which are making the XXL 540TM the most popular of the XXL 540 series are the LIFETIME Maps guarantee for four new editions of your TomTom map each year and, LIFETIME Traffic which updates the TomTom navigator every three minutes of traffic delays to avoid.

TomTom’s XXL 540TM features a very large 5.0 inch widescreen display which has 33 percent more viewing viewing area which makes viewing the navigation interface easier. The inclusions which is making the XXL 540TM the most popular of the XXL 540 series are the LIFETIME Maps guarantee for four new editions of your TomTom map each year and, LIFETIME Traffic which updates the TomTom navigator every three minutes of traffic delays to avoid.