TomTom will get you there (TomTom XL United Kingdom & Ireland Classic)

Member Name: jinit6

Product:	TomTom XL United Kingdom & Ireland Classic
Date:	12/10/09 (75 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great wide screen

Disadvantages: Battery life

TomTom is the best to me, I have used other systems such as Garmin, but TomTom always wins hands down. Compared to other systems I found that TomTom is far easier to use, as it tells you the directions before hand, such as 300 yards before, and not just when the turn comes up, which results to a re-route.

This TomTom XL Classic is great as it has a nice 4.3" wide screen that allows more of the map to be shown. The voices are the same as in all TomToms, nice and clear to understand. The TomTom is really easy to use, and this is where the wide screen comes helpful as more of the menu is shown and it all becomes less confusing.

Another great feature about the TomTom is that it shows where the cameras are on the road, really helps you slow down to speed! The software that comes with the TomTom allows you to update your map, which updates any new cameras or any road edits that have been made. The TomTom also allows you to edit your own map, if you know that something has been placed there on the road and has not been updated by the update.

Another great thing about the TomTom is that even if you take a wrong turn, the TomTom will recalculate itself and find a new way to get to place that you need to get too, this is really useful.

The suction tool that comes with the TomTom is great as all you have to do it place the tool on the window are using your hand screw the tools button and then just place the TomTom into place, and then just unscrew the button to release the pad.

The only thing wrong could be the battery life, as I had mine fully charged one day and then two days later after using it for around 1 hour, the battery went to half. So make sure you carry the in car charger around.

But overall, even though TomTom costs more than other GPS systems, it's much more worth it.

I love my TomTom XL Classic, without it I would be lost many time in the UK!

Summary: Without it I would be lost