- Preloaded with maps of the US and Canada with Lifetime Map Updates
- Lifetime Traffic Updates included–outsmart traffic and avoid delays for life with real-time information via your TomTom
- 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, so you can go confidently
Product Description
Get street smart with the TomTom XL 335TM, complete with widescreen navigation that features lifetime traffic and map updates. Outsmart traffic and minimize delays with lifetime traffic updates. Based on incoming traffic events, your device will suggest alternate routes. And, with lifetime map updates, you’ll always drive with the latest and most accurate maps. On average, 15% of the road network changes each year, so it’s important to have the most up-to-date maps. With the XL 335TM, you’ll always stay current. Switch on and go right out of the box. Spoken turn-by-turn instructions, including street names, will guide you to any address in the US and Canada—including more than 7 million preloaded points… More >>
TomTom XL 335TM 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Comments
I got my TomTom XL335TM as soon as they were available in April 2010. The traffic update feature is fantastic. On a trip to Philadelphia it warned me of a traffic jam and asked me if I would like to routed around it, I pressed yes and it took me on a road I never knew about saving me time. I was very impressed. You do have to be plugged into your power outlet for the traffic receiver to work, since the receiver is part of the power cord that is shipped with the unit. I also hooked my XL335TM up to my laptop and used the activation key to download the latest map. It takes a while to download and install so leave yourself enough time before you start. This is my second TomTom, I bought an early edition of the One in 2006. If this unit is as rugged and reliable as my last TomTom that I still use on my motorcycle, the lifetime map update will be very handy to have years down the road. I see that a few reviewers here have had difficulty using theirs but I can recommend this unit without reservation. I paid $169 w/free 2 day shipping with Amazon Prime. Good deal on a great GPS!
Rating: 5 / 5
THE TOMTOM XL335TM IS LONG TIME COMMING – ITS AN EXCELLENT CHOISE ESP. WITH LIFETIME MAP UPDATES AND ON BOARD LIFETIME TRAFFIC MAKES USING THIS GPS A VERY HELPFUL FEATURE IN EVERYDAY TRAFFIC. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, THANKS TOMTOM
Rating: 5 / 5
The PC software (TomTom HOME) doesn’t work correctly with this GPS out of the box. Plug in, click update, and it doesn’t have space (on the GPS to install the updates. That’s 100% stock. Activation Code (for lifetime maps, etc) also didn’t work. Phone support said mine was the first phone call he had ever received for the 335 product. Had me manually remove all the languages on the GPS other than English (great other than no so helpful if I have someone that needs another language in the car) then try the update again… Failed to write to the GPS on download. During reboot the unit switched to Dutch for a bit… Re-done manually – transfered files over, after slicking the flash space (read from a help forum), and the maps work, but it doesn’t work with the FM traffic (included, that’s the T in the model name), and the activation code for the updates still doesn’t work. Software glitches at such a fundamental level that it is clear TomTom didn’t QC the US maps with TomTom HOME in combination with this product (335TM).
That aside…
Good things on the 335TM:
-The mount is great so far, very solid
-Routing quality is very good
Bad things (some duplication vs above):
-Screen completely washes out with sunlight
-Zeros are often omitted on spoken directions. Eg, the 405 freeway would be called out as 4,5. 805 would be called out as Interstate 8,5. (coma indicating separate digits spoken)
-FM traffic not working with map on the unit
-Activation doesn’t work
-Errors on updates/transfers forcing restart
-TomTom HOME tries to install things that will not fit (by default on first click up-date)
-TomTom technical support saying future map sets would be broken up, so parts of the country could be left off to free space. This is a new GPS bought in 2010; I haven’t had to break up mapsets on Garmin GPSs since their StreetPilot III. 4GB of flash is /cheap/, and all this set takes is a bit over 2GB. Poor cost cutting on the part of TomTom.
Rating: 1 / 5
Although the 335TM gives you free lifetime traffic and maps, the listing doesn’t tell you that you have to purchase the new FM receiver power cord that isn’t even in the marketplace yet! This will cost you an additional $30 so says the TomTom support center when I inquired about the traffic service after I had bought this unit. I think it is a bad marketing policy to overtly advertise the lifetime traffic and maps without telling you that you have to spend an addition $30. As it is, I bought this unit primarily for the traffic module but I can’t comment on it’s effectiveness as it isn’t yet in the marketplace.
Ok, I have the traffic module on the cord, the support person was misinformed.
Rating: 4 / 5
This gps works quite well. Still not as good as my old Lowrance i-way 250c but better than Magellan 1440 or 4250. Also better than the new Garmin 1300. This gps has 10 color choices for the screen colors, nice addition. Also has option of the menu horizontal or vertical. It has auto zoom which adjusts the range automatically and works through many ranges starting at around 20mph. The Garmin only has 3 ranges, 200ft, .2mile and .3mile in auto range. You had to be going 58 mph before the garmin would shift to the .2 mile range, and I can guarantee the a 200 ft ramge is not worth a dam at 55mph,,
This is a basic gps, no bluetooth, or traffic info,but it has lane assist which I wanted. For the money this is a good choice.. Too bad it only says arrived at destination, what happened to left and right, which my old Lowrance did. If you really need a gps, it should tell you what side of the street your destination is on.
For my money forget Magellan, and Garmin, compare for yourself. Too bad I can’t get a new Lowrance which displays way more data.
Rating: 4 / 5