TomTom VIA 1535TM Customer Reviews

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The TomTom 1535 is a great example of the current trend in GPS technology.  You simply tell your GPS unit where you want to go and it plans your route quickly and efficiently.

ADVANTAGES

    * Made well
    * Easy to use
    * Updates frequently, and even adds new features like the red light CAM alerts and customizable settings (there are dozens). The maps have been updated twice, and I've only had the unit about a month.
    * Custom celebrity voices are available and can be sampled at the TomTom website
    * A micro-SD card permits expansion.

DRAWBACKS

I suspect that the unit's negative reviews probably originate with TomTom's competitors, because there's really only one drawback to this unit.  The instructions for how to set up the updating software on your computer are a little misleading.  They instruct you to download software, but that's not necessary because the website handles all the updating.

This GPS is worth every cent.  It's a great value.

I just don't have anything bad to say about the TomTom VIA 1535.  I really like its touchscreen and the maps and routes are clear and easy to read and follow.  If you stray off your route, the unit "recalculates" your instructions appropriately.  The touchscreen is amazing and it definitely reflects today's GPS technology.  Updating through the computer was truly a snap:  after creating my user account it searched for updates as soon as I connected it to my Mac.  I'm really happy with my TomTom, and I think it compares well with any good GPS unit.

This is my first GPS, and it works great.  I didn't have any problems understanding how to use it.  In fact, I didn't even need a manual.

I took it out of the box, plugged it in, and it started right up.  It was simple - I just followed the prompts for what to do.  I downloaded "My TomTom," which is some basic software for the unit.  It worked, but it wasn't what I was expecting.  I really wanted to use TomTom home, but they don't have a VIA version for the Mac - it just works with PCs.  The TomTom software for Macs doesn't have half as many options as the software for PCs.  Don't shut out Mac users, TomTom, because there are more and more of us every day!

The unit was really easy to navigate after it powered on.  It prompted me for a destination or address, and after I entered the information, it started navigating right away.  The verbal directions are extremely easy to follow, and it managed to get me to my house, which Google Maps can't accomplish because we live on a small side street off the main street and the two streets have the same name.  The lane assistance works well on the highway.

The TomTom 1500 series is accurate and has great navigation functions, and the voice recognition and ability to expand the memory make the 1535TM a real winner in my book.  The voice recognition has been improved SO MUCH over the 2505TM that there's no comparison.  In a quiet car, the 2505 only managed to get a couple of words correct over twenty minutes.  I took the 2505 back because it was so laughable.  In contrast, the 1535TM gets about 95% of what I say correct the first time.  The trick is to give it commands "when it wants them" and in the order it's "expecting."  I'm guessing you'll get the hang of it quickly and you'll love the voice recognition as much as I do.  Entering information on the screen seems better than with the 1505.  TomTom's new website had some initial issues, but it's now delivering frequent updates, maps and features.

Considering the price, I couldn't be happier.

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