Which TomTom?

C240Sport97 · 26-03-2009, 11:28 AM

Have decided to get a TomTom for my Easter road trip in France, and the Alps etc.

Plan is to avoid motorways.

Am not sure which is better: (1) TomTom One Europe v4 or (2) TomTom One Europe XL v2

Is the navigation capabilities of v4 better (noticeably) than v2? I like the idea of XL (widescreen).

Ideally, would like a TomTom One Europe XL v4, but this does not seem to exist.

Cheapest place to buy?

Thoughts and suggestions appreciated.

Thanks.

wemorgan · 26-03-2009, 11:37 AM

If you plan on also driving around London I can recommend one with Traffic and IQ routes, something like the 530T.

The widescreens look nice, but don't offer more functionality, so buy what you can afford.

Hantech look to be competitive on price.

SilverSaloon · 26-03-2009, 12:11 PM

i'd also consider Garmin.

We have both and i prefer the garmin. TomTom has all the user functionailty like voices etc etc, but the garman strikes me as more of a professional "tool" rather than a TomTom plaything. all IMHO

Definatly get a 16:9 version

MangoMan · 26-03-2009, 12:15 PM

I went for one of these for local & Europe, have found it very good so far.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=13430#nuvi265wt

And reasonably priced at Halfords.... http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165685

Rory · 26-03-2009, 01:24 PM

One advantage of the Garmin is that they have a beanbag based mount which everyone who has one raves about. Think it's £20 in Halfords.

A210AMG · 26-03-2009, 01:29 PM

I have always used Tomtom either in PDA's, phones or actaull sat nav units.

I do like the way TT operates over my dads Garmin but I guess like anything you get use to them?

Wife has TT one Europe, I wanted to get the widescreen as I liked the big screen but as she said its smaller in normal form to put in her bag.

We used it from Here to Annecy and around and about when there. Worked very well and never had a problem. Cheap now also.

Updated it with fixed cameras etc off pocket GPS

C240Sport97 · 26-03-2009, 03:07 PM

thanks for the replies.

I like the bean bag mount idea.

SilverSaloon · 26-03-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by C240Sport97

thanks for the replies.

I like the bean bag mount idea.

yeah a good idea for cars like the picasso that the screen is too far away from the drivers seat to mount or reach the satnav

A210AMG · 26-03-2009, 03:41 PM

Brodit mounts are great also

No hold on the dask and have a variety of fitments

flanaia1 · 26-03-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rory

One advantage of the Garmin is that they have a beanbag based mount which everyone who has one raves about. Think it's £20 in Halfords.

Arkon do one for Tom Tom do one too its brilliant

MrT · 26-03-2009, 09:01 PM

Think there has only been the original XL and this new XL v2 - so that's why it's v2 and not v4 (of which there have been 4 versions of the One). So they are probably the same, just the XL having the widescreen.

I have the 720, but only extra features it offers is mp3 playback, bluetooth handsfree and RF modulator which I don't have need for anymore.

Those beanbag things look interesting, not come across them before - I guess the purpose is so that it just sits on the dashboard rather than sucking onto the windscreen? Can't believe it won't slide about!

Aoraki · 26-03-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrT

Those beanbag things look interesting, not come across them before - I guess the purpose is so that it just sits on the dashboard rather than sucking onto the windscreen? Can't believe it won't slide about!

Got one last week from Halfrauds, £15 IIRC. It's possibly a bit big for the car but absolutely A1 for my Renault Master.

Rory · 26-03-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MrT

Those beanbag things look interesting, not come across them before - I guess the purpose is so that it just sits on the dashboard rather than sucking onto the windscreen? Can't believe it won't slide about!

The Garmin one is nothing short of astonishing in use - don't know about any others.

It's a shame the mountings on the back aren't standard - even the balls of joints are different sizes - so you can't interchange Garmin and TomTom stuff.

C240Sport97 · 31-03-2009, 11:21 AM

Just ordered TomTom XL V2 Europe for £130 delivered from Amazon. Great price!

flanaia1 · 31-03-2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrT

Think there has only been the original XL and this new XL v2 - so that's why it's v2 and not v4 (of which there have been 4 versions of the One). So they are probably the same, just the XL having the widescreen.

I have the 720, but only extra features it offers is mp3 playback, bluetooth handsfree and RF modulator which I don't have need for anymore.

Those beanbag things look interesting, not come across them before - I guess the purpose is so that it just sits on the dashboard rather than sucking onto the windscreen? Can't believe it won't slide about!

Bean bag mounts don't slide at all. I got the idea from our local police force whoose traffic cars use them, so they must take some forces in the nature of a pusuit. I have deliberately tried to dislodge mine from the dash by cornering at some insane speeds and by having the car on opposite lock ( on private facilities of course

) and it does not move, it is rock solid. Loads better than vent mount or windscreen mounts, the

26-03-2009, 11:28 AM	#1
C240Sport97 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London E1 Car: CLS55, Boxster RS60 Spyder Posts: 4,119	Which TomTom? Have decided to get a TomTom for my Easter road trip in France, and the Alps etc. Plan is to avoid motorways. Am not sure which is better: (1) TomTom One Europe v4 or (2) TomTom One Europe XL v2 Is the navigation capabilities of v4 better (noticeably) than v2? I like the idea of XL (widescreen). Ideally, would like a TomTom One Europe XL v4, but this does not seem to exist. Cheapest place to buy? Thoughts and suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

26-03-2009, 09:01 PM	#11
MrT Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Midlands Car: 2008 W245 B150 SE Posts: 246	Think there has only been the original XL and this new XL v2 - so that's why it's v2 and not v4 (of which there have been 4 versions of the One). So they are probably the same, just the XL having the widescreen. I have the 720, but only extra features it offers is mp3 playback, bluetooth handsfree and RF modulator which I don't have need for anymore. Those beanbag things look interesting, not come across them before - I guess the purpose is so that it just sits on the dashboard rather than sucking onto the windscreen? Can't believe it won't slide about! __________________ 2008 W245 B150 SE Cirrus/Calcite White 2010 451 Smart ForTwo Coupe Passion MHD Crystal White

26-03-2009, 11:37 AM	#2
wemorgan Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Warwickshire Car: Audi A2, Lotus Elise Posts: 3,992	If you plan on also driving around London I can recommend one with Traffic and IQ routes, something like the 530T. The widescreens look nice, but don't offer more functionality, so buy what you can afford. Hantech look to be competitive on price.

26-03-2009, 12:11 PM	#3
SilverSaloon Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK Car: 1994 W124 E300D Estate, 1985 R107 280SL Posts: 5,936	i'd also consider Garmin. We have both and i prefer the garmin. TomTom has all the user functionailty like voices etc etc, but the garman strikes me as more of a professional "tool" rather than a TomTom plaything. all IMHO Definatly get a 16:9 version

26-03-2009, 12:15 PM	#4
MangoMan Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK. Posts: 1,639	I went for one of these for local & Europe, have found it very good so far. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=13430#nuvi265wt And reasonably priced at Halfords.... http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165685

26-03-2009, 01:24 PM	#5
Rory Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cheshire, UK Car: C270CDi Estate (late 2004 facelift model) Posts: 4,064	One advantage of the Garmin is that they have a beanbag based mount which everyone who has one raves about. Think it's £20 in Halfords.

26-03-2009, 01:29 PM	#6
A210AMG Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England Posts: 4,536	I have always used Tomtom either in PDA's, phones or actaull sat nav units. I do like the way TT operates over my dads Garmin but I guess like anything you get use to them? Wife has TT one Europe, I wanted to get the widescreen as I liked the big screen but as she said its smaller in normal form to put in her bag. We used it from Here to Annecy and around and about when there. Worked very well and never had a problem. Cheap now also. Updated it with fixed cameras etc off pocket GPS

26-03-2009, 03:07 PM	#7
C240Sport97 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London E1 Car: CLS55, Boxster RS60 Spyder Posts: 4,119	thanks for the replies. I like the bean bag mount idea.

26-03-2009, 03:41 PM	#9
A210AMG Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England Posts: 4,536	Brodit mounts are great also No hold on the dask and have a variety of fitments

31-03-2009, 11:21 AM	#14
C240Sport97 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London E1 Car: CLS55, Boxster RS60 Spyder Posts: 4,119	Just ordered TomTom XL V2 Europe for £130 delivered from Amazon. Great price!

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