Gps Automotive
TomTom XL 340TM Review – 4.3-Inch Portable Gps by Garmin
TomTom XL 340TM is an enhancement in the features of the standalone 4.3 inch touch screen TomTom XL 340S GPS navigation device. In addition to the great features of the Standalone (S) version, the XL 340TM comes preloaded with maps of US and Canada.
Additionally, the XL 340TM takes on Mexico in a great way. Its maps cover nearly 50% (as at January 2011) of the 34 states with a peculiarly thorough coverage of Mexico City and Guadalajara’s main roads as well as 2,431 counties (number of counties is increasing very rapidly). With this TomTom, driving in the major cities in North America can be a trip you will always for year relish recounting.
What if you a US citizen who will never travel out of the US? Well, even in the US, the XL 340TM gives you access to one million more miles of mapped road than the competition currently offers in the United States today (Based on data as of January, 2011). Below are some major features of this GPS.
Premium Maps & Updates
TomTom is not just the world’s leader in the provision GPS navigation devices but also the provider of the industry’s maps. With its subsidiary, Tele Atlas, reputed as the leader in the provision of reliable maps and updates, your Tomtom Gps will give you access to the most accurate and reliable maps for driving in well over 30 countries in Africa, America Asia, Australia and Europe.
With the above said, in fact, your TomTom gives you more. It comes with a lifetime of traffic and updates absolutely free of charge. You don’t have to pay the $10.00 recurring payments that many make every other month for traffic updates with this model.
7 Million Points of Interest
Your XL 340TM is preloaded with over Seven million (7,000,000) points of interest (POIs) in about 60 categories. With these POPs, you know where every hotel, restaurant, gas station and great sights are. You are able to see the city at your own pace and in your own time. You can further customers these to reflect your favorites.
IQ Routes technology
This feature shows the fastest route by using actual historical traffic average speeds each week and time of day on your route of travel to determine the smartest route.
Advanced Lane Guidance
The XL 340TM’s Advance Land Guidance feature ensures extra clarity when through difficult junctions by showing you the right way to prevent you from making dangerous crossings.
“Help Me!” Emergency Menu
The “Help Me!” menu, there are added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations, and hospitals. The “Where Am I?” feature further pinpoints your exact location which you can then communicate to emergency teams.
XL 340TM Announces street names
The text-to-speech feature of this GPS allows you keep an eye on the road while knowing receiving turn-by-turn directions, including street and place names clearly spoken in a voice of your own choosing.
Summary and Recommendation
This XL 340TM has all the essentials you will ever need in a good Automotive Gps device. Although it is a tech gadget, it is simple to use if you take your time to read the XL 340TM Manuel included in your box even once. Considering the fact that it comes with lifetime traffic and map updates in addition to the TomTom warranty, I recommend the XL 340TM without reservation.
About the Author
What if you are not interested in the TomTom XL 340TM GPS device and will prefer a different TomTom? Then, check out another TomTom review at: TomTom XXL 540TM
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