Electronics : TomTom ONE v3 Great Britain

Rating: - Support Saga
The saga started in April when my Tomtom one refused to switch on.
I phoned the support desk who asked me to send it in which I did.
When it was returned, they stated the battery had been replaced. However, it still refused to switch on.
It was returned to Tomtom for the second time and came back for the second (battery replaced) and guess what? It refused to switch on.
I phoned tomtom support who informed it would have to be sent to the Netherlands, so I did. The whole unit was replaced and guess what? It refused to switch on!!
It has now gone back to the Netherlands, it has been over 2 weeks since I shipped it and I have heard nothing from Tomtom confirming they have even received it. I have phoned numerous times with no resolution to my problem. I have also phoned numerous times and been told someone would phone me back but they never do.

In desperation I have now bought a Garmin!

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Rating: - Very disappointing - no signal/screen lockups etc.
I'm very disappointed with my TomTom ONE v3 - it is very difficult to use when:

1) it regularly takes 15-20 minutes to find a signal (tried this in several cars and standing outside)
2) the screen regularly "locks up" - not the best description, it's as if a phantom finger is permanently pressing something in another part of the screen so it won't accept my input.
3) the screen regularly zooms right out to the point where you can't see the detail of the route and, as I find the display is usually more accurate than the voice you can't work where you are going.

I have the same problem that other people have with it selecting strange routes, but I suspect that is going to happen to someone, somewhere with any SatNav unit.

Will not buy a TomTom again.

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Rating: - Warning - Cannot add extra maps!!
The description for this product doesn't mention that it only has 512Mb of internal memory and cannot be upgraded.

This makes the product completely useless for anyone wishing to use it outside of the UK.

As soon as I opened the box and realised it didn't have a memory card slot, it went straight back in the box and I returned the device.

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Rating: - The work of The Devil
No criticism of Amazon. TomTom ? That's another matter. The unit works fine - until you connect to TomTom Home. The updates will render your unit an expensive paperweight. I can't recommend an alternative, but I emplore you to avoid this over-priced piece of junk.
Steve

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Rating: - Battery life lets it down
This is a decent Sat Nav and I've only ever had minor problems with the navigation or accuracy of its data and directions. It has got me from A to B with relatively little fuss and as such, I shouldn't complain.

However my only gripe, and why I've rated it 3 stars, is that the battery life is so short that I have to have it plugged in constantly. I would estimate that it lasts for 15-20 minutes max. I know other people with Tom Toms and they have encountered the same problem. Consequently, I have burnt out two adapters because they have overheated from long journeys.

As an aside from the unit itself, there are a number of websites that allow you to download free updates and voices etc., which has been useful for updating speed camera placement, for example. The official Tom Tom site itself is pretty flush with add-ons and extras, although you do have to pay a premium for these.