| TomTom XXL 530-S 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator | 
| Brand: TomTom
Category: CE
Buy New: Too low to display
as of 7/29/2010 13:57 CDT details
New (17) Used (4) from $91.99
Seller: Electronics Expo
Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 2,315
Format: CD
Color: gray
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: N/A
Display Size: 5
Battery: 1 Lithium-Ion
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 0.9 x 3.5
MPN: 1EP0.052.02
Model: 1EP0.052.02
UPC: 006369260321
EAN: 0006369260321
ASIN: B002OL2NSU
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Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | TomTom GPS navigation with a five-inch, full-color, TFT LCD widescreen touch display | | • | Preloaded maps of U.S. and Canada with millions of POIs | | • | IQ Routes Technology gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel on your route to calculate your trip | | • | With TomTom Map Share technology, you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn restrictions on your own device | | • | Award-winning Fold and Go EasyPort mount, folds flat against the device, making it easy for users to transport |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The TomTom XXL 530·S is easy to use XXL widescreen navigation. TomTom's award-winning software means effortless navigation from A to B. Switch on and go right out of the box. Just enter the address on the touchscreen and start driving anywhere in the US or Canada. TomTom guides you door-to-door with turn-by-turn spoken instructions including street names. 3D graphics help guide you to your destination.  Easy to use XXL widescreen navigation. Click to enlarge. |  EasyPort mount folds neatly onto the back of your device. Click to enlarge. |  Click to enlarge. | XXL Widescreen Navigation and Spoken Street Names IQ Routes
IQ Routes Technology* gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel on your route to calculate your trip rather than only posted speed limits, so you'll always travel the smartest route. 5-Inch Touchscreen
An extra-wide 5.0-inch touchscreen helps you find your way, worry-free. Millions of POIs
The XXL 530·S is preloaded with millions of points of interest to enhance your traveling experience--easily find your favorite gas stations, hotels, restaurants, and more. TomTom Map Share
TomTom has the most accurate maps, and with TomTom Map Share technology you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds and turn restrictions on your own device. Get Help
With the "Help Me!" menu, there are added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers. EasyPort Mount
The built-in EasyPort mount folds neatly onto the back of your device, making the whole navigation package fit into your pocket, bag or glove compartment. The XXL 530·S is complete, widescreen navigation. Go confidently. *Features only available in the United States and Canada What's in the Box
TomTom XXL 530S 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator, Easyport mount, Documentation
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| Customer Reviews:
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 5 Star for unit -- 1 Star for adhesive mount that comes with unit December 10, 2009
Dr. Albert Alba
88 out of 90 found this review helpful
I purchased the TOMTOM XXL 530-S at Staples on Black Friday after Thanksgiving for $134.00 including tax.
I feel the unit is a great deal for the price.
I tried to use the adhesive disk TOMTOM provides with the unit. The adhesive disk provided with the unit did not stick well. I then did research on monting devices. I first was told by TOMTOM to look into the [...], the Proclip init is not a good choice unless you want to spend an excessive amount of money to mount your device. The ProClip is also specific to your car model which is another joke. You get a different model car you need a new Proclip. I decided to purchase the Gilsson Universal Beanbag mount for $[...] from Amazon. I noticed it had a five star rating and the price was right. The center of the BeanBag mount has a shiney plexglass so the suction cup of your GPS will grip. The BeanBag can be placed on your dash, your seat, or in any open area in the car. The Bean Bag does not move on the dash or whereever you place it. Also, you are not sticking anything on your car. Also the Bean Bag is easily transportable, so your GPS can be used in all your cars. I placed mine in front of the gear shift where there is a recess storage area. Works Great. Obviously where you place the bean bag in a location that is best for your use is subjective.
The TOMTOM XXL530-S works great. The unit comes with a nice wide screen. The program reads out streets, interesections when needed, and has mulitple views. The unit will tell you how far you are from your destination when you are approaching and has a countdown on the unit. Therefore, it will announce you are 100 yards from your destination, then if you look at the display you can see the countdown meter. You do not have to look at your odometer. The unit also has a feature that can detect redlights that take pictures. I do not need this download option, but it is available. The unit has multiple sounds. You can download many voices free and comes preprogrammed with three voices. The loudness of the voice can be regulated. Most of the street names are clear, a few have been slightly distorted due to enunciation, although they are recognizable. The unit gives you advance notice of what lane to be in for an upcoming turn or exit and gives you ample warning to make the turn.
The unit also gives you a digital display of your speed. If you have a speedometer I guess you do not really need this feature. The unit also will tell you aloud your projected arrival time if for whatever reason there is a delay and the trip is longer than projected. You have the option of purchasing the software which will also notify you when there may be trafic jams and give you altermate routes. I have not used any of the extra features such as the alternate route program, but it is available.
I would recommend you download the software that allows you to upload your unit from the company's website as soon as you get the unit so you can download the latest map updates. You have to dowload the latest map software within the first 30 days of buying the unit. You also have the option of downloading different voices and additional features you may need. Some of the additonal voices are free of charge, and some there are a fee. If you want to download revised maps after your first 30 days I beleive there is a nominal fee.
Overall the unit works great. The display is a very good size. There is some breaking in time to entering in data to the unit however, the learning curve is fast. After you program the unit a couple of times you will master putting the information into the unit. The unit memorizes your previous trips which makes entering in repeat information a breeze. Also, the unit recognizes the first several letters of a city, state, or street. Therefore, one does not have to spell out every single word. The screen is big enough to easily touch the screen and program the unit. The screen is has just the right amount of sensitivity to the touch.
I read the one negative review for this unit and I could understand his concern about mounting the unit with the adhesive disk they provide, but I could not understand the negative review on the unit itself. For the money and the quality I feel it is a good unit. Prices for these units are going down. You may want to wait afer Christmas since I was able to get a better deal after a holiday.
great gps for the money February 24, 2010
Dan S. (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I don't understand the reviews that say it can't get them to their location. Perhaps they live in a very rural area or need to update their map. I live in LA and with only an hour to do errands in an unfamiliar part of town, I got this gps at Office Depot and was taken directly to the 3 stores I needed without error. While I haven't used any other plug-in gps, I have used several built-in navi systems (we have an '08 Honda Odyssey) and this blows them all away. It's very intuitive and easy to use, while after 2 years I still have trouble with our Honda system. I'm very pleased & recommend the unit.
TomTom XXL 530-S April 5, 2010
Bronco245
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is my first TomTom and it is the best GPS navigator that I have ever owned. It provides better directions than both of my Garmins and much better directions than my Magellan and the factory installed navigator that came with my Ford. They make it very easy to report map errors and provide quarterly map updates at a reasonable cost. And, the cost of the TomTom was less than one update disc for my Ford. When it's time to buy a new a new GPS navigator it will definitely be a TomTom.
GPS May 12, 2010
Dick Blank (st augustine fl)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The TomTomXXL 530S ($180 in Radio Shack/$125 online)is a very good gps. We had heard good things about the Garmin ($160 at Walmart) as well, so my dad bought one for him and the other for me. We then went house hunting with both gps(es) in hand. Both told us in advance when to make a turn, but the Garmin added the name of the street on which to turn. We liked that. However, that was the limit of the Garmin advantage. We found that the TomTom offered these extras: driving speed/speed limit, name of road currently on, trip details--how far to go, expected arrival time. I also found that the TomTom's touch system was much more responsive and the ease of moving around the system was much better. In the end, I returned the Garmin to Walmart & purchased the TomTomXXL 530S online--it arrived in 3 days! Great decision.
5" TomTom Rocks! May 17, 2010
janet mills
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased the TomTom XXL 530-S 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator as a gift for my daughter.
The Positives:
The Amazon price was right.
The screen size is right.
The sound quality is right.
The maps even tell you the names of streets and roads that have no sign posts, and Florida has plenty of such roads and streets.
It advises you which lane to keep in and lets you know far enough in advance to prepare for your turn coming up.
It is so smart it always knows exactly where you are, and the horizon even keeps up with changing from daytime to twilight to night.
When you turn it on, it is already in sync with its satellite and does not have to spend time searching for coverage, unlike all annoying cellphones we have ever known.
The Negatives:
It does not make toast or do the dishes.
I am hoping to purchase more of these as gifta for others of my family.
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