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GPS Units

TomTom XL

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TomTom XL

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RRP

$449.00

Review Date

Thursday, 3rd of July, 2008

What's Hot

Slimline design, 4.3in widescreen, ease of use, EasyPort mount, TomTom HOME software, Map Share, Help Me! safety menu

What's Not

No included AC adapter

The Final Word

The XL adds a larger display to the already fantastic ONE unit. The new EasyPort mount and TomTom’s Map Share feature make this an enticing unit.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Multi language voice notifications

Yes

General

Available Colours

Grey

Length (mm)

118

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

Weight (g)

186

GPS Features

Built-in Antenna

Yes

Input Devices

Finger Operated Touchscreen

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

TFT touchscreen

Colour Support

64k Colours

Screen size

4.3 in

Screen Resolution

480x272

Multimedia Features

MP3 Player

Organiser

Remote Control

Navigation Features

Mapping Software

Sensis WhereIs V15

Navigation Features

Current Speed, Least Use of Freeways, Most Use of Freeways, Avoid Tolls, Route Recalculation, Shortest Distance Routing, Quickest Time Routing, Remaining Time, Remaining Distance, Arrival Time, Current Time

Map Modes

2D, 3D, Day Mode, Night Mode

Custom POIs

Yes

Destination Searching

By State, By Suburb, By Street, By Postcode, Recent Routes, Point of Interest (POI), Home, Favorite

Route Demonstrator

Yes

Safety Warnings

Speed Limit Warning, Red Light Camera Warning, Speed Camera Warning, School Zone, Personal (Customisable) Warnings, Driver Fatigue 2hr Timer

Text-to-speech?

Yes

Power Options

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Size

Proprietary

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

1 (mini-USB)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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