TomTom XXL 550TM Review

The TomTom XXL 550TM is one of the top models among the new XXL series of car GPS from TomTom. Sporting a large 5 inch screen, it is fully featured with the new EasyMenu UI, preloaded US/Canada/Mexico maps, MapShare access, IQ Routes and most importantly lifetime traffic and map updates.

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TomTom XXL 550TM GPS Navigator

Design

The XXL 550TM has the same smooth glossy look of previous models. The extra-wide 5 inch touchscreen gives you a much clearer view of the map display.

Fold & Go EasyPort Mount

Interface

The EasyMenu feature is simple and intuitive. With the large screen you can easily access all the features by just tapping the two-button menu. Easy-to-follow commands and clear icons lead you through a quick start-up process. Maps display wonderfully and can be zoomed out to get a better idea of the surrounding area.

Navigation

The XXL 550TM is very user friendly, thanks to the "Navigate to" option. You can preset it to find its way to any of the 7 million points of interests. Destinations can also be bookmarked for quicker access.

Satellite reception is good and position is updated frequently. Signs are less likely to be missed now, thanks to the large 5" display.

Text-to-Speech feature is also available for this model. It announces turn-by-turn directions, including street and place names.

Other familiar features like the "Advanced Lane Guidance" feature (available only in the US and Canada) are still around and continue to serve their purpose by helping you to navigate difficult junctions by traveling on the correct lane. Photorealistic images and a pulsing green arrow indicate exactly which lane to use. It works well with the IQ Routes by saving you time in getting to your destination fast. This works by getting historical data from other TomTom users so that faster routes can be suggested.

The XXL 550TM comes with preloaded maps covering all of North America including US, Canada, and Mexico. Through the TomTom's Map Share feature, custom maps created by other TomTom users can be downloaded so that the data stays fresh. The same feature can be used to share maps with others as well.

Lifetime Traffic & Map Updates

The TomTom XXL 550TM comes with Lifetime Traffic & Map Updates. You will receive real time traffic data until the product's useful life expires or TomTom no longer receives traffic updates from its suppliers, whichever is shorter. This means that you can now get real-time insight into current traffic conditions to help you avoid delays.

TomTom has always been known for the accuracy and coverage of its maps. Lifetime Maps guarantees you receive four new editions of your TomTom map each year. The "Lifetime Maps" option comes in the form of a voucher card. Just enter the magic number into the TomTom Home "Use Activation Code" screen.

TomTom's maps include one million more miles than competing maps and, in certified tests, rate highest in terms of quality and reliability. Because an average of 18% of road information changes each year, maps are continually refreshed to include improvements across the entire road network and updates to points of interest (POIs).

Extras

Also included is the free TomTom HOME application. It is a desktop software that you can install on your computer which makes it easy to manage content on your TomTom device. This really helps to keep your TomTom GPS future-proof by staying up to date with the latest map updates, personalize your TomTom with free content, download free daily map corrections with Map Share™ and even manages data backups of your device.

Conclusion

The XXL 550TM represents the epitome of innovation and design by TomTom. Features deemed unnecessary have been stripped out and what's included are those useful for the long road trip. With so many appealing new features and an extra large screen, this unit should be top on your shortlist of you are looking for a high performance GPS.

Summary of Product Features

• Preloaded with maps of the US, Canada and Mexico, complete with Map Share technology for easy modification and updates
• Lifetime Traffic & Map Updates
• Preloaded with more than 7 million points of interest in over 60 destination categories - gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs and more
• IQ Routes Technology calculates the fastest route possible based on time of day, saving you time, fuel and money
• Advanced Lane Guidance indicates exactly which lane to use
• Announces turn-by-turn directions aloud, including street and place names

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