GPS навигатор TomTom XXL 550TM

Технически TomTom XXL 550-ТМ - очень небольшое улучшение по сравнению с предыдущей моделью XXL 540-S, имея такой же 5-дюймовый ЖК-дисплей, точность навигации и ясные голосовые подсказки. Единственное реальное обновление – это EasyMenu. Более существенным является снижение цен на $ 100. XXL 550-ТМ-прежнему достойный выбор, и один из 10 лучших устройств GPS

Точная навигации. Ясные голосовые подсказки. Бесплатные карты и информация о движении в режиме реального времени. Быстрая загрузка. Хорошее отношение цена/качество.

Иногда медлительность интерфейса. Посредственная графика карт. Неудобный разъем питания. Нет Bluetooth для громкой связи. Не выключается при выключении автомобиля.

TomTom XXL 550-TM предоставляет убедительные доказательства для замены предыдущей модели благодаря большому экрану и высокой производительности GPS

Technically speaking, the TomTom XXL 550-TM ($259.99 direct) is a very slight improvement over the prior XXL 540-S model. The XXL 550-TM features the same 5-inch LCD display, accurate routing performance, and clear voice prompts as before. The only real upgrade is EasyMenu, the company's lightly streamlined menu system first shown on the budget TomTom Ease. More significant is the $100 across-the-board price cut, to $199.99 for the base XXL 550 model and $259.99 for the XXL 550-TM, the subject of this review, the fully-loaded version that adds lifetime map and traffic updates. The competition has moved quite a bit in the past year, but the XXL 550-TM is still a worthy choice, and one of our 10 best GPS devices

Accurate navigation. Clear voice prompts. Free maps and real-time traffic information. Fast boot-up. Good value.

Occasional UI sluggishness. Drab map graphics. Fiddly power connector. No Bluetooth hands-free mode. Doesn't shut off with the car ignition.

The TomTom XXL 550-TM makes a compelling case for replacing an older standalone navigation device, thanks to its large screen, solid GPS performance, and free map and traffic updates.

10/20/2010

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Это первая модель TomTom серии XXL, которая использует новое меню EasyMenu. Суффикс TM означает, что данная модель поддерживает онлайн обновления траффика и карт. Однако эта модель доступна также в базовом издании, без данных функций.

Обновления карт и информации о пробках; 5-ти дюймовый дисплей; Интеллектуальные маршруты IQ Routes; Усовершенствованная функция помощи в выборе полосы движения Lane Guidance прекрасно себя зарекомендовала; Более 7 млн. точек интереса; Отображение названий соседних улиц; Упрощенное меню; Предупреждения о превышении скорости; Очень быстрая загрузка

Невозможно посмотреть список поворотов на пути следования; Крепление EasyPort отсоединяется при попытке расположить устройство под нужным углом; Нет функции включения\выключения вместе в двигателем; Не такой яркий экран как у других брендов.

XXL 550TM - симпатичный навигатор, который удовлетворяет большинство запросов покупателей. Единственное нарекание с нашей стороны - это крепление и тот факт, что вы не можете посмотреть все повороты на своем маршруте одним списком. Это отличный GPS для тех, кому нужен простой интерфейс. Для тех, кто ищет сложные функции и\или пользовательские настройки, мы бы рекомендовали TomTom XXL 540TM.

Hands on with the TomTom XXL 550TM The TomTom XXL 550TM is a 5” widescreen unit in the XXL 550 series, and is the first 5” model to incorporate their new new EasyMenu, which debuted in the US on the TomTom EASE. The TM stands for lifetime traffic and maps; the 550 is also available in a base edition, and ones with just lifetime traffic or maps.

Lifetime traffic and map updates; 5” screen, IQ Routes improves routing, Advanced Lane Guidance coverage is very good, Map Share, Over 7 million points of interest (POIs), Displays names of surrounding streets, Simplified menu, Warns if speeding, Very fast startup time

No way to see list of upcoming turns, EasyPort mount can detach when adjusting angle of unit, Does not auto power on or off with car, Screen not as bright as some other brands

The TomTom XXL 550TM is a very nice unit that will serve most consumers well. My only significant gripes are the mount and the fact that you can’t get a list of upcoming turns for your route. Otherwise, it’s an excellent unit for someone who wants a simple interface. For those looking for more advanced features and/or customization options, I recommend looking at the TomTom XXL 540TM.

June 21, 2010

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4,3' дюймовые экраны стали нормой, но модель XXL с 5' дюймовым дисплеем позволит почувствовать разницу. А буквы "TM" в названии модели позволят получать информацию о пробках и обновлять карты в режиме он-лайн. IQ Routes, свыше 7 млн. точек интереса, функция первода текста в речь - базовые функции, представленные в модели. От предшественников же модель отличает немного переделанные и более простые в использовании интерфейс, главное меню и управление картами. Например, вы можете сгруппировать наиболее часто использумеые настройки в индивидуальном порядке. Или еще: 2D или 3D вид карты можно выбрать с помощью соответствующей иконки на экране. В остальном, модель очень похожа на XXL 540 S, которая стоит несколько дешевле.

"Разумные" маршруты с IQ Routes. Более 7 млн. POI. Ресивер он-лайн траффика встроен в кабель питания.

Нет Bluetooth

While a 4.3-inch screen has become the standard size for personal navigation devices, the upgrade to a 5.0-inch screen can make a significant difference. TomTom has two series of XXL products with 5.0-inch screens, the XXL 540-TM and the XXL 550-TM reviewed here. At one time, such an upgrade carried a huge premium, but no more: Now the premium can be as little as $40. For those of you without the secret decoder ring, the "T" models include lifetime live traffic updates; the "M" models include lifetime map updates; and the "TM" models include both lifetime map updates and live traffic. The basic feature set of the XXL 550 series of products matches the features discussed in the previously reviewed XXL 540-S (). All models include TomTom's IQRoutes technology, 7 million Points of Interest database, Text to Speech, and maps for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. So what's the difference with the XXL 550-TM? First, you find a somewhat revamped and simplified user interface. The Options menu, previously called Preferences, now consists of only three screens of options. The 540 series had six screens of preferences if you selected the advanced viewing option. Individual option choices group similar configurable options together. For example, the driving view preferences on the 550 products let you set status bar information and POI visibility. On the 540 products, those were separate preference settings. The main menu on the 550 series has also been completely revamped. A tap of the map view still opens up the main menu, but on the 550 products, you now have two large icons: "Plan Route" and "Browse Map." Plan route gives you the additional option of specifying your departure point in addition to using the default, "current location." Your Navigate-to options include Home, Favorite, Address, Recent Destination, POI, or Point on map. Individual icons for City Center, Zip Code, and Intersection have been eliminated on the 550s, but the functionality is still built in. Just type in the zip code instead of the city name, and it will find the city for you. This essentially saves you a screen tap or two. One icon missing on the 550 that I liked on the 540 is the one that lets you navigate directly to a latitude/longitude. Other changes to the user interface also make some functions more easily accessible. From the main menu, there's an icon to switch to night colors, to mute the sound, and to access a more usable Help feature. A single tap of the Help icon shows your location on a map along with your latitude and longitude. The same information is available on the 540 products, but it takes an extra tap to get the information. The map view has also been changed somewhat. Without an active route, two centered icons on the bottom of the screen let you easily switch between 2D and 3D views. With an active route, the status bar that occupies the lower portion of the screen has been reorganized. The lower-left portion of the screen shows the current time, speed, and direction. The center of status bar shows distance to your next turn. The bottom right portion of the screen shows user-configurable trip information. A couple of features found on the 540 products have been dropped on the 550 products. Gone is the Quick Menu that lets you access up to five frequently used functions with a single tap. Also missing is ability to easily add your current location as a favorite. Safety features are enabled by default, but you can't configure them on the XL 550-TM, as you can on the XL 540. Though I realize that tweaking the user interface involves compromises (especially when you're trying to simplify it) I hope that TomTom adds these features back in a future release. Macworld's buying advice Of course, the really big deal on the XXL 550-TM is the included lifetime traffic and lifetime map updates. At only $50 more than the base model that lacks live traffic and map updates, buying the XXL 550-TM is a no-brainer. Those looking to save a quite a bit of money might consider the XXL 540-S; it currently looks to have a great price.  

Sensible routes from TomTom's IQ Route Generous database of 7 million POIs Live traffic receiver integrated into power cable on traffic-enabled models

No Bluetooth

28.02.2011

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