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- Maps of UK & ROI
- Compact design with optional StartSkins available in various colours
- New, simplified menu
- Faster routes with IQ Routes
- Latest map guarantee. No advanced lane guidance
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If you are looking for easy navigation, the TomTom Start is ideal for you, with its new simplified menu for easy address input and changeable covers, navigation has never been easier or so much fun.
Start also features TomTom’s unique IQ Routes™ technology that calculates your route based on the actual speeds measured on roads at d ifferent times of day, providing you with the best route and most realistic time of arrival and is available with maps of the UK & ROI.
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464 of 470 people found the following review helpful
Model:Start UK & RoI - Black
I am a first time user and wanted a simple to use but reliable unit and decided to go for this one. Brought it from my local store, opened it and used it to take me to unknown address 20 miles away. Was so easy to use without looking at any instructions and was so acurate. Very quick to re-direct when you take a turning too early (as I did when 2 junctions were very close together)and soon got me back on track within a couple of seconds. I don't mind motorway driving so other comments have not put me off along with the fact you can ask for alternitive routes. Liked the fact I can download updated info and buy a homer voice if I ever desired! Love the fact you are not stuck with one voice and think Irish Sean is very calming to take instruction from lol.
I did buy a cheaper brand a few days before but had no web back up and couldn't even direct me properly from my moms which is 2 miles away along with the fact that every bend in the road I was told to turn left etc. Somethings you buy you are just better going for a decent brand and having a reliable product then saving £20 and ending up spending that plus more on petrol and patience. Very happy with my first decent sat nav and will only buy Tomtom in the future!
I did buy a cheaper brand a few days before but had no web back up and couldn't even direct me properly from my moms which is 2 miles away along with the fact that every bend in the road I was told to turn left etc. Somethings you buy you are just better going for a decent brand and having a reliable product then saving £20 and ending up spending that plus more on petrol and patience. Very happy with my first decent sat nav and will only buy Tomtom in the future!
119 of 121 people found the following review helpful
Model:Start UK & RoI - Black
I bought this Sat Nav recently and have been extremely pleased with it! It is quick, no glitches and re-routes without problem. I like the way the cradle is built in and feels very secure stuck to the windscreen. I also like how it knows the speed limit of every road I'm on. I find this very handy on the country and village roads without speed signs.
The only minor problem I can find is there is no LED on the device to let me know that it's charging or when it has finished charging. This didn't stop me giving the product 5 stars. Excellent value for money and I highly recommend.
The only minor problem I can find is there is no LED on the device to let me know that it's charging or when it has finished charging. This didn't stop me giving the product 5 stars. Excellent value for money and I highly recommend.
479 of 490 people found the following review helpful
Model:Start UK & RoI - Black
Having been the unlucky victim of crime when my original TomTom one was stolen from my works van (serves me right for leaving it in there I suppose)I had to buy a new sat nav. As said above I already owned a TomTom one so I was familiar with them and so far they had never let me down so I decided on another Tomtom but this time the TomTom start. Once it arrived I eagerly unpacked it and took it out for a spin. Everything worked well but some of the features of the "one" ware missing most notably the ability to turn up the sound on the unit. I am no rocker but I do like the radio on when travelling along but the lack of a volume button soon put paid to that as I struggled to hear the TomTom properly, that said it may just be me going a little mutt & jeff but it just didn't have the oomph to punch above the music at moderate levels so for me a mark down straight away.
The new built in screen sucker is a welcome addition as it is intergrated so the unit is easier to store and the new design worked well. Built in speed camera alerts worked great and detected everyone I approached but again the ability to change the notification sound is a bit of a minus, albeit the one chosen by tomtom is less intrusive than my last unit so a bit less of a problem. Tomtom maps are great and have never put me wrong and on this unit map share is standard allowing the owner to download any map changes made by other motorists onto the machine, a plus point.
IQ maps are also standard however I would happily have paid a bit more for their advanced lane guidence which highlights the correct lane at busy intersections you should be in, this is a boon on some motorways.
I'm happy with my start, shame about the sound output which is my only real gripe. This will never be left in my glove box for some git to nick, and hopefully it will guide me as well if not better than my last unit. A good buy for not a lot of outlay.
NB: since writing this review I have found the volume control (yippee) so scratch the first gripe about volume on the unit, I'm now a happy camper.
The new built in screen sucker is a welcome addition as it is intergrated so the unit is easier to store and the new design worked well. Built in speed camera alerts worked great and detected everyone I approached but again the ability to change the notification sound is a bit of a minus, albeit the one chosen by tomtom is less intrusive than my last unit so a bit less of a problem. Tomtom maps are great and have never put me wrong and on this unit map share is standard allowing the owner to download any map changes made by other motorists onto the machine, a plus point.
IQ maps are also standard however I would happily have paid a bit more for their advanced lane guidence which highlights the correct lane at busy intersections you should be in, this is a boon on some motorways.
I'm happy with my start, shame about the sound output which is my only real gripe. This will never be left in my glove box for some git to nick, and hopefully it will guide me as well if not better than my last unit. A good buy for not a lot of outlay.
NB: since writing this review I have found the volume control (yippee) so scratch the first gripe about volume on the unit, I'm now a happy camper.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Luddite buys satnav
I knew nothing about satnavs and was always puzzled by the different opinions from those who have reviewed them for Amazon. I charged it up (se below) switched it on and went. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Henry's Cat
faulty
i have only used the sat nav on 3 occasions the last time this sunday and touch screen on some icons do not command ie the address icon for route planning; the sat nav then... Read more
Published 3 months ago by huw
Not bad but preferred Co-Pilot on my iPhone
With having a new Sony Erricson Xperia Ray and the screen being a bit too small to use as a Sat Nav I wanted a cheap alternative. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. A. Piddubriwnyj
Failed after 1 month.
Bought the TomTom Start as a present, but after 1 month it failed. The Screen just froze at switch-on. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ron Hughes
Avoid this model, TomTom too cheap
Bought and regretted. It has what TomTom call a "friendly menu". Read this as over restricted. You can't plan routes properly so essentials such as avoid motorway is not available. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Roos Review
Easy to use and very useful.
I bought this for more than one friend and relative, both on amazon and in other shops, and everyone gave me positive feedback. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lau
well
I have to say,,, very unimpressed with this sat nav..... It was bought as a christmas day gift and had problems trying to get it to boot up from day one.. Read more
Published 5 months ago by ratarsedagainffs
It's ok
Mmmmh, actually never received the item through and bought the same one from the shop and not happy about this. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Banana225
Nice device but lacks a few useful features from older models
This review is aimed at people who want to replace an older device.
After several years of service, my trusty Tomtom, One developed an incurable speech impediment so I... Read more
After several years of service, my trusty Tomtom, One developed an incurable speech impediment so I... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lucky Kaa
go north!
is it me or does this thing not have the option to have , direction or travell at the top of the screen? it always has north at top of screen. Read more
Published 6 months ago by curly carter
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