TomTom ONE 140 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review

I wanted a basic and affordable GPS. It is doing a great job. I did hesitate between this version and the 140S which spells the name of the street instead of just saying ‘turn right’, but so far I don’t think I need the S option, and the name of the street is written on the screen. Also it doesn’t have real-time traffic report (and this is not a free service anyway even if your GPS can take it) it does have some knowledge of typical traffic at given time, like google map by example. However, the real-time could be nice for construction works. Itès very easy to use on the fly.
When I first got it, I plugged it to my computer, went on TomTom website to download their manager and did a bunch of updates. It is slow but it is working. Also TomTom has a great price for map update. Instead of paying 0 to buy one new map per year you pay to get 4 updates per year…
If you are like me and just need basic GPS function for random or vacation trip, i.e. where timing is not an issue this is perfect. However, if you are a sales rep, get an advance model and pay for the updates and real-time info.
I also after trying both the 3D and 2D modes, I now use the 2D mode zoomed-out.
TomTom ONE 140 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Feature
- Complete navigation with the most accurate maps in a compact, portable GPS device with a 3.5-inch QVGA touchscreen
- Spoken instructions & 3D graphics will guide you to any address in the United States,Canada& Mexico including many points of interest.
- IQ Routes Technology gives the fastest route every time. So you’ll always travel the smartest route
- Advanced Lane Guidance uses photorealistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be more confident on the road
- With TomTom Map Share technology, you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn restrictions on your own device
TomTom ONE 140 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Overview
Amazon.com Product Description The TomTom ONE 140 puts complete navigation into a compact, portable GPS device. Switch on and go right out of the box. Spoken turn-by-turn instructions and 3D graphics will guide you to any address in the United States, Canada, and Mexico–including more than 7 million preloaded points of interest.
Complete navigation in a compact, portable GPS device. Click to enlarge. |
The Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take it with you from car to car. Click to enlarge. |
IQ Routes Technology* gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel on your route to calculate your trip rather than only posted speed limits, so you’ll always travel the smartest route. Advanced Lane Guidance* uses photorealistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be more confident on the road.
TomTom has the most accurate maps, and with TomTom Map Share technology, you instantly can modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn restrictions on your own device. With the “Help Me!” menu, added safety features enable you to easily access local emergency providers.
The Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take it with you from car to car.
The ONE 140 is complete navigation.
*Features only available in the United States and Canada.
TomTom ONE 140 Features
- Maps of United States, Canada, and Mexico with TomTom Map Share
- 7 million POIs
- IQ Routes Technology
- Advanced Lane Guidance
- Fold & Go EasyPort Mount
- Spoken Instructions
All TomToms Feature
Plug & Go–Works right out of the box.
Preloaded Points of Interest–Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more on your route.
30-Day Latest Map Guarantee–Up to date, off the shelf.
TomTom Map Share–Modify your own map and benefit from others’ verified changes with TomTom Map Share.
Help Me! Emergency Menu–Easily access local emergency providers, such as police, fire stations, and hospitals.
TomTom HOME–Always up to date.
Traffic Ready–Optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver accessory keeps you up-to-date on traffic events to minimize potential delays.
Fuel Price Service (optional)–Know more, pay less.
Why TomTom?
TomTom believes that personal navigation should be as easy and safe as possible. TomTom develops smart technology that gives you straightforward solutions, innovations to make life easy.
Easy to Use
- Award-winning navigation software
- Plug & go
Best Maps
- 30-Day Latest Map Guarantee
- Modify your own map and benefit from others’ verified changes with TomTom Map Share
Best Routing
- QuickGPSfix
- Traffic ready
Leader in Safety
- Help Me! emergency resources menu
- Safety preferences menu
About TomTom
Founded in Amsterdam in 1991, TomTom has established itself as a global leader in navigation by being an innovative company with a strong brand, clear customer focus, and high-quality products and services.
TomTom is a leading navigation solutions provider with navigation products sold in 30 countries and in over 20 languages. To further its commitment to car navigation, TomTom acquired Tele Atlas maps in 2008 so that the company can continually provide the most up-to-date maps and intelligent routing.
TomTom has its own mapping company!
Did you know that every year, roads change by up to 40% in high-growth areas? Tele Atlas manages this by using the world’s most comprehensive systems to identify and incorporate these changes into our maps with unprecedented levels of speed and accuracy. All TomTom devices benefit from the Tele Atlas advantage–more coverage, more points of interest, and more freshness and accuracy.
What’s in the Box
ONE 140 Device, Fold & Go EasyPort Mount, Adhesive Mounting Disk, USB Cable, Cigarette Lighter Adaptor, Documentation Pack
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Customer Reviews
Garmin is much better – BRWNIGRL13 – USA
I own a Garmin (comparative in price)and I have tried this TomTom. The TomTom is very easy to use and set up is great. It’s very compact. I like how you can download other owner’s street corrections. It also has a lot of customizing features.
What I don’t like.
The TomTom seems to always pick out of the way directions both in distance and in time. Garmin picks the same routes I would have taken 9 out of 10 times.
You have to manually change the display from night to day. I leave very early in the morning so I need night-time display and then I have to change it back to day-time when I’m leaving work to go home. Not a big deal, but the Garmin does it automatically based on sunrise and sunset times (a nice feature while you are driving). You also cannot change the brightness on the display (you can on the Garmin).
If you zoom out on the display, it doesn’t stay zoomed out. As soon as you come to the next calculated turn, it zooms in and stays zoomed in. The Garmin also zooms in for the turn but then zooms back out to where you set it.
After using both products, I love my Garmin and I am putting my TomTom on Ebay.
Great but not a portable – Suction Cup does not work – M. Wells – Glendale Calif
Having been an owner of a Tom Tom One XL, I was happy to see a smaller version that I could take on business trips. I was exited to see the new lane features and verbalizing the street names. However, I could not be more disappointed with my latest Tom Tom.
1. The suction cup sticks about twice. I purchased a dashboard “pad” to attach it to and it did not work. I finally put velcro on it and permanently stuck in my old truck. So much for “Portable” more like unusable. The only exception was in a PT Cruiser rental I tucked it under the passenger visor.
2. The verbalization of the street names are unrecognizable about half the time. I now live in San Jose and it pronouces it Son Woosy. So that feature is a waste of time.
3. Lane featurs – They work sometimes but if there are multiple exits it does not, and it fills your screen so you cannot read the name of the exit (remeber I turned off that feature because of the unrecognizable pronouciation.)
To add insult to injury, they offered 18 months of map update service for only $, when you go to buy it you have to buy a full upgrade for $ then the $ for upgrades. I can buy a new unit for less than that and get the most recent upgrade.
I will be looking at other Company’s for my next GPS
TomTom GPS – Sarah Morris –
Love this product! Its so easy to use and the perfect size.
I can drive anywhere now with confidence knowing I won’t get lost EVER.
It’s great.
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