does it have 'avoid highways' like tomtom has?
815925
Yes it does. It has 4 choices! Fastest Way, Shortest Way, Most Freeways and Least Freeways. It is AWESOME!
815926
I have had no need for that information. You do receive free map updates. This is a wonderful GPS!!
671635
I think if you get the hd radio adapter it'll be able to accommodate for traffic, but I never encountered a need for it to do so. I do know that if you sit or go very slow like in a traffic jam or construction it'll give you an alternate route to get around it on it's own
1470417
It takes a subscription to those maps. My Tom Toms have not had those. I have use them now for four or five years on myservice truck fleet without any trouble Then I had one go bad in less than a year and wrote a less than favorable review. Tom Tom then answered with instructions to maybe take care of this and after sending the info I never heard from them again. This confirms some of the nightmares I read in the Amazon reviews. I have since purchased a Garmin that I like much better. My advice don't buy a Tom Tom.
2204229
No, it doesn't. It does provide traffic information about traffic jams and such, but again, only in certain areas. Not in mine for instance (Charleston SC)
1586226
Yes it gives you many options. So far it has asked did I want to avoid tolls and recently it had one for traffic so you can avoid it.
1809949
It does not have traffic updates. All TomTom models with traffic have a T at the end. M is for maps. TM will have both and S is the basic with neither.To get traffic updates you would have to pay extra and get a different power adapter (receiver for traffic is in the 12 volt power cord).
646556
Joyce, go for the 1300LM..and btw, this model has no traffic (the 1300LMT has). The free lifetime maps by itself is well worth getting this Garmin (which uses NAVTEQ versus the unreliable TELEATLAS of Tomtom).
1316357
You can chose to use Hwy or avoid certain road types. It will not navigate you on unverified roads. I'd highly recommend a paper map along with any GPS for that worse case scenario.
1801668
I do NOT believe there is. I am using their "Content Manager" to keep my content GPS updated and it's as slow as the first day I got it. Many times I've already passed a road and/or executed a turn by a couple of seconds before my position is actually recognized (and I am talking about suburbs with no building obstructions.) If you are reading this before purchase, do yourself a favor and consider something else.
629282
Haven't tried to update since I just got my GPS. HOWEVER - it gives the wrong directions....When the map clearly shows to turn one direction, the voice prompt says to turn the opposite. Finally, I just turn it off and follow the road signs!!!! Not happy with my TomTom!!!
1245448
You don't need internet to use GPS. Just download TomTom GO for $20. That's what I'm using. It worked perfectly without internet.
1207751
There must be differences depending on when you buy. I got the unit itself, a window mount bracklet, a USB cable and a car charger cable which also gives live traffic updates. However I would NEVER buy or recommend TomTom. For the past year or more their after sales service sucks, there is none. Go to Garmin. After 15 years with TomTom I changed and it's a welcome relief.Cheers.
1081670
Yes. Generally traffic is accurate but not 100%. Auto rerouting is surprisingly helpful.
443741
I agree with your comments. I have had the TomTom One XL for over a month now. The Text to Speech would be nice option but I have found that it is not necessary to have. The accuracy of the satellites isa such that it tells you exactly when to turn. Also, the advantage of the big screen means that it's real easy to see the street name to turn on to if you really need it. So Text to speech is not a deal breaker for me.
293610
I bought the 260 and can recommend it (although later Garmin changed the interface to the 2x5 series ... which may or may not be a positive). My new 765t doesn't route me any better than my 260 did (it just has a few bells and whistles that I liked and needed ... lane assist for one). I've never owned a TomTom, so I cannot compare the two.
1073717
I'm not sure I understand but I'll tell you what I know; my Lifetime Free Traffic thingee does not have a "USB". It plugs into the bottom of the TomTom and the car (power) plug. Unlike the other answer I've had no problems with my TomTom and have found them very helpful the couple of times I've had questions. I have owned one for years and have had no problems. The only thing I would suggest is not to whine the cord tightly after use it will last much longer. I love my TomTom and have been very happy with it. When I do download new maps their program automatically backs up what is on it before putting new maps on. The TomTom USB connector for the computer is normal size. I'm not sure I understand but I'll tell you what I know; my Lifetime Free Traffic thingee does not have a "USB". It plugs into the bottom of the TomTom and the car (power) plug. Unlike the other answer I've had no problems with my TomTom and have found them very helpful the couple of times I've had questions. I have owned one for years and have had no problems. The only thing I would suggest is not to whine the cord tightly after use it will last much longer. I love my TomTom and have been very happy with it. When I do download new maps their program automatically backs up what is... » Read More I'm not sure I understand but I'll tell you what I know; my Lifetime Free Traffic thingee does not have a "USB". It plugs into the bottom of the TomTom and the car (power) plug. Unlike the other answer I've had no problems with my TomTom and have found them very helpful the couple of times I've had questions. I have owned one for years and have had no problems. The only thing I would suggest is not to whine the cord tightly after use it will last much longer. I love my TomTom and have been very happy with it. When I do download new maps their program automatically backs up what is on it before putting new maps on. The TomTom USB connector for the computer is normal size. « Show Less
803505
No, but it gives choices of routes, and you can program it to avoid certain roads and road types (such as no toll roads), fastest route, shortest route. I haven't looked at the route choices yet. I have not had an issue with either of my Garmin GPS units not getting me to my destination; so I usually just let it take me, unless I decide as I'm driving to change roads, then it just re-routes based on the road I am currently on. You could also plot a via point to force it to go a certain way, which I have done with my older unit.