TomTom ONE XL-S 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

Though the TomTom One XL-S is easy to use, the POI database is just awful. According to the data, my city has no Barnes & Noble, Sears, Payless shoe source, Toys R Us, Lowes, Zoo, Aquarium, Cultural Center, Mall or grocery stores. This was the result even after updating the map software and down loading the 'retail stores' file from their web site. It left me wondering what else it had omitted. I have returned the TomTom and went back to a Garmin.

This product is everything I hoped for. After the recent loss of my spouse, it has enabled me to travel alone with confidence. It is not a distraction; I rarely look at the map. Having the streets and highways pronounced is essential for me. I've missed a couple of turns but "Suzie" has directed me back on course with ease. At age 69, I have no difficulty hearing instructions. In city traffic in unfamiliar settings, it is a comfort knowing well in advance the distance to and the direction of the next turn; it eliminates sudden braking and the risk of being rear-ended.

I am having this GPS for last 4 months. I think this is a Good GPS, do all the basic things right. I have no complain with the pronounciation or time for satellite signals, everything seem reasonable. But I felt the maps are not always updated. The other day I wanted to go to Minneapolis and it took me to the route where the bridge was collapsed so I had to find an alternate route. I am not sure how to correct a map I thought a normal map upgrade should do the trick. Other than that I am happy with it.

The one xl-s is a great navigation tool. It is loud, bright, and gets you where you need to go. The satellite connection time is amazingly fast. The only problem is that sometimes the route it tells you to take is not always the smartest in terms of traffic and traffic lights. However, you'll get where you need to go regardless of which route you take. Sometimes the route it takes you on is actually faster than your preferred route.

This thing is great. I just love it. I really like the way it automatically finds your alternate routes when you detour off your main route. My only complaint, and it is very minor is that it can sometimes be hard to read in bright sunlight. Buy this one it will work great for you.