TomTom XXL 540M or Garmin Nuvi 1300LM I have an older Garmin that I want to replace. I got a gold box deal for the TomTom XXL 540 M (lifetime maps) at $89.99. I also got a dashboard mount ($20?) because the one I had for my old nuvi wouldn't fit. Today I see the Garmin Nuvi 1300 offered for $119.99. Should I return the TT and dash mount and get the Garmin? (It will cost me only $10 more factoring in the mount.) Garmin has features I'll never use and I don't have many occasions to use the traffic feature. The reviews here on either unit appear generally positive. I don't know what I'll be giving up or getting by keeping one or the other. TomTom XXL 540M or Garmin Nuvi 1300LM I have an older Garmin that I want to replace. I got a gold box deal for the TomTom XXL 540 M (lifetime maps) at $89.99. I also got a dashboard mount ($20?)... » Read More TomTom XXL 540M or Garmin Nuvi 1300LM I have an older Garmin that I want to replace. I got a gold box deal for the TomTom XXL 540 M (lifetime maps) at $89.99. I also got a dashboard mount ($20?) because the one I had for my old nuvi wouldn't fit. Today I see the Garmin Nuvi 1300 offered for $119.99. Should I return the TT and dash mount and get the Garmin? (It will cost me only $10 more factoring in the mount.) Garmin has features I'll never use and I don't have many occasions to use the traffic feature. The reviews here on either unit appear generally positive. I don't know what I'll be giving up or getting by keeping one or the other. « Show Less
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I would say if you are happy with the TT, why bother going thru all the steps to return it. If you haven;t used the TT yet then I probably would go with the Garmin since you already are familiar with it.
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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).
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I was planning on buying that Tom Tom GPS as well but with so many negative reviews about how poorly it worked and how people have ended up replacing them (not just here but other site reviewers as well) that I backed out and went with this one just for reliability. If your Tom Tom is working fine and has what you're looking for in a GPS, may as well keep it.
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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.
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That seems to be some basic stuff they've taken away. I emailed Garmin as well as Amazon to see if I can get someone to say they are wrong, or maybe amazon can fix their description. A lot of money to spend if it is false. After reading reviews, some say they have the features, and some say they don't. Maybe they are more "previews" than "reviews." I was in particular looking forward to the garmin locate feature, as well as the routing features. I also like the new size of the 1300 series. Thank you for posting this info, I hope to find some answers from Amazon or Garmin. That seems to be some basic stuff they've taken away. I emailed Garmin as well as Amazon to see if I can get someone to say they are wrong, or maybe amazon can fix their description. A lot of money to spend if it is false. After reading reviews, some say they have the features, and some say they don't. Maybe they are more "previews" than "reviews." I was in particular looking forward to the garmin locate feature, as well as the routing features. I also like the new size of the 1300 series. Thank you for posting this info, I hope to find some answers from Amazon or Garmin.
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thx, I guess i'll stick with 540TM :-) I am upgrading from old Garmin that had no map updates and traffic and hopefully it would be worth it at this price. I did use one of the TOM TOM models (smaller one) for a 2600 miles trip in the west coast and routing was really good.
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Hi Sasha, TomTom has another version of the device that is called the "XL 340TM LIVE," which is available from Amazon. SamKT and I are wondering if this version has lifetime LIVE services or if it uses an RDS receiver for the "lifetime traffic" updates. After a little more searching on TomTom's website, I believe that the "lifetime traffic" is probably an RDS device since they sell that accessory in the online store. However, I e-mailed TomTom customer support and will post any reply that they send.
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Thank you for your reply Sagib, it is very helpful. I think I have now decided on the TomTom one xl due to your comment and the fact that it has a much larger screen. I like the street call-out on the Garmin Nuvi 350 but I think the larger screen outweighs that option.
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I bought a TomTom XXL 540TM 5 Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator in 2011 and it did have this feature if I remember correctly. It quit working when I tried to do a map update so I can't double check for you but I remember using this feature.
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UPDATE: TomTom is currently selling the XXL 540TM WTE (World Traveler Edition: 4GB) for $149 on their site. If you sign up (register yourself online) to receive their emails, you get a coupon for $10 off your next purchase. That makes the 540TM WTE 4GB only $139. It's hard to beat that deal!
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I found out from Garmin that a traffic receiver is available. It is GTM 25 and sells for about $100. It will provide lifetime traffic and is compatible with several GPS units. Some are 285wt, 205 series. I would suggest to anyone that has a traffic receiver with MSN to try out the traffic feature and if you like it or need it, then purchase a traffic receiver.
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RE: Rod: Can you answer this question about Garmin nuvi 3790T 4.3-Inch...? Roderick Ferguson 11:36 AM To: "Amazon Answers" &lt;answers@amazon.com&gt; Your best bet is to google Garmin and ask them. They might be able to download the Aussie stuff for you over the internet. These things are getting cheaper every day, so you might have to make your case with Garmin and have them send you a "sympathy" GPS at a super low price as an apology to their of global flexibility.
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This is kind of an odd request, in that only you can answer the "why?". What is it that YOU need or are looking for in a GPS? By reading the descriptions and a few reviews on each, you may get better information on the different feature set of each unit. A good place for professional reviews is gpsmagazine.com. FYI, all Garmin units will route you pretty much the same no matter the price.Good luck on your search.
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Thank you. Sounds good. Now I want to find it in combo with the NuMaps Lifetime. Nuvi combo have the NuMaps Lifetime for $50 extra, but I can't find this with a combo yet.----------------Garmin said the one with lifetime update for maps (3790LMT) would be out in September, keep checking their website. Said the cost was $499.99. I hate to spend that money, but am getting the voice activated one for safety reasons. Said it was shipped to Best Buy, but I can find it only in Canada...
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While the 265t comes with a free (ad supported) traffic receiver / charger (GTM 20), it isn't MSN. You will indeed need to purchase the MSN traffic receiver / charger (GDB 55). The cost is approx. 95 bucks, but includes a one-year subscription (you can buy it on Amazon). Make sure MSN supports your area (check the map on the Nuvi 265t page). Your Nuvi will come with a suction-cup mount and the FM traffic receiver / charger. What it "may not" come with is a USB cable (similar to those on a digital camera or computer peripherals -- std USB on one end and a mini USB on the other). You will need this type of cable in order to register the unit and to perform firmware updates (free) or map updates (not free, but you have a 60-day window to get a free update -- if there is one). Please check with Garmin to see if they include this cable (several basic units do not come with this). As far as the bundle is concerned, it looks like a pretty good deal (it's only about 10 bucks more than what the 265t is going for). Now the beanbag mount isn't as nice as the Garmin product (about 25 bucks, and you just snap your unit's mounting cradle onto the ball arm), but it may work okay (you'll need to use your unit's suction-cup mount to attach it to this type of beanbag mount).
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I will definitely recommend Nuvi 370 over 270 because of several reasons. Text to speech is definitely very helpful believe me I have a Nuvi 200 which doesnot speak street names, which is sometimes very frustrating. I have missed turns which were very close to each other. Name of the street while driving in busy streets is surely very helpful. This would be even more helpful especially in Europe. Other features are worth the extra $70-$80. Live traffic, Bluetooth are amongst them. I will be buying 370 for my Europe trip pretty soon, just looking for the good price.
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I would suggest that you contact Garmin technical support and ask that same question to be sure your unit will support it - I have an older model Garmin nuvi and the last update I downloaded required me to put a memory card in to hold the amount of data - it was cheap enough - but something to consider is whether your unit will support current and future map updates & downloads - if your unit will support this lifetime maps update, go for it - great deal
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I have a Garmin 255WT and TomTom 930. Two totaly different models. The 930 was or is their top unit. The 255 is more of an entry level. When traveling size can matter. A smaller unit can slip into your pocket if you decide to walk in a part of town instead of drive. The TomTom has more features (not difficult). I can view the route by text so if I lose satellite I can still read how to get there. The Garmin does not. The TomTom holds more destinations I have visited than the Garmin, which helps because I go back to some locations - but maybe not for a month or more. The lifetime traffic feature (that's why I bought that model) in the Garmin helps calculate delays. The Garmin is extremely accurate in arrival ETA but doesn't tell me how far I am from my destination, only time until I arrive. The Garmin has Bluetooth and when enabled I can get the address and phone number of POI's. The TomTom is not compatable with my mobile phone. In my area of Southern California I use the Garmin more because of ease of use and creation of Favorites. When I am travelling further from home or to a totally unfamiliar area I use the TomTom. I had to return the Garmin within a year because the battery did not hold a charge. Very good return process. Glad I had a spare. The TomTom battery went out after about a year and a half but again good return process. Both took about 10 days to get the replacement units back.
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I am shopping for my 1st GPS. TomTom 340TM is supposed to include free maps for the life of the device. How can they refuse to upgrade the maps on your refurb? slloyd1000@verizon.net