Reviewing the TomTom XL 340-S
Posted in GPS Navigation by Jay Wooten on June 26th, 2009 If you are going on an adventure, try not to go with Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard or Michael C. Williams. These guys are known to get lost in the woods and get attacked by witches. They do not seem like the right traveling buddies to have. A legend like Mr. T for instance, he would never get lost using the TomTom XL 340-S. Mr. T would only pity one fool, himself. This GPS can be mounted on your windshield and you never have to worry about a witch using you as an ingredient in their witches brew!
You will be able to prevent yourself from swerving all over the road because of missed exits when you use the “advanced lane guidance” feature of the TomTom XL 340-S. Other GPS devices will have you driving like a drunk driver, but not the TomTom. This device will lay out your route and use flashing arrows to indicate the route to follow.
Another feature include is “IQ routes”. These routes calculate road data for the quickest route you should use to arrive at your destination quickly. If you are driving in heavy traffic, this GPS will guide you to the nearby roads with lighter traffic. It’s a great feature and you won’t need to rely on the speed limit.
This GPS device has its own built-in software. It can be easily connected to your personal computer or Macintosh. TomTom software automatically installs itself on your computer. This software allows you to plan routes, add maps and add updates. You can even add voices.
For example, you can add the legendary voice of Mr. T if you want to for just $13. If you have a huge ego, you can choose to add user created voices to the GPS and add your vocals.
The TomTom XL 340-S has tutorials for several features and other bonuses like an emergency help service. You can plan an itinerary and create map corrections (i.e. points of interest, addresses, street names etc.). It is pretty cool.
Unfortunately, XL 340-S GPS is not able to support real time traffic data or Bluetooth. You would have to purchase a separate receiver. This GPS is definitely worth the price though. You will be assured of never getting lost again, unless you are trapped on Mars or something similar. The XL 340-S won’t be able to show you how to return to Earth. It’s good, but not that good! The TomTom XL 340-S includes North American maps with over 7,000,000 points of interest indicated. You will likely never have a chance to visit all of these places, but better safe than sorry.
In closing, this GPS device has more advantages than disadvantages. If you want to get stranded on fantasy island and find your way home, get this GPS! If you care about Bluetooth or real time traffic data then this is not the right choice for you. The TomTom XL 340-S is successful for a reason. One of the best GPS devices on the market. One thing that was never mentioned, who names their GPS TomTom? Seriously, Tom Tom Club is a good name for a music group but for a GPS? The world will never know
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