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The TomTom XL 340•S comes loaded with advanced features to make your day on the road easier! The extra-wide 4.3” touchscreen display lets you see more of your route and surrounding areas, and the voice module states the street names along with traffic info to help you find your destination without having to take you eyes off the road. A large built-in speaker provides optimal audio quality without distortions, so you hear your instructions loud and clear. The device mounts quickly to your windshield with a simple heavy-duty suction cup mount, which can be folded neatly away for extra portability.
The XL 340•S comes with pre-installed maps for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and a comprehensive database of POI (Points of Interest) which helps you find necessities like food and gas, and fun stuff like shopping and attractions. TomTom’s IQ Routes technology uses historical speed profile data to calculate the fastest route possible, saving your time, fuel and money. Map Share technology lets you update the map database and receive updates from other users, ensuring that you always have the most up-to-date maps at your fingertips!
Never get stranded again with the TomTom XL 340•S GPS. The HelpMe! feature includes information about the nearest hospitals, police, and fire stations, to make sure that help is available when you need it most. Advanced Lane Guidance tells you which lane you need to make (or avoid) road transitions, and prepares you for upcoming turns and exits. Always know your way with the TomTom XL 340•S.
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8 |
awesome device
- Pros: CHEAP: it has 95% features of my 930T and cost 1/2 as much
RESPONSIVE: this unit even picks up gps signal in my house with 4 out of 5 bars. something my GO 930T can never do...this means that it will be able to pick signal from under tunnel, bridges, or a lot of tall buildings.
FAST: This unit seems to be a lot faster than my expensive 930T i bought 3 months ago. Faster bootup time. Touch LCD are a lot more responsive.
HUGH SPEAKER: this has a big speakers that produce a way sharper and louder instruction speech compare to 930T
THIN: very ergonomically design. Thin and sleek.
BRIGHT BEAUTIFUL 4.3" screen. Nice and bright. Auto-dim when it gets dark.
UNIT came with latest map 8.40
HOME 2: nice software to download new updates, gas prices, one time map update, POI, voices
- Cons: USB Car Charger cable is horrid. Very hard to take out of the TOMTOM unit. This is because of the huge rubber mount surrounds the mini-usb, i have to file it down. This is a tip for you guys, simply file the rubber mount to a smaller size and you're good.
EasyPort mount is a little flimsy. I worry that is in the way of the huge speakers
I am just being nit picking but the 340S does not allow RECALCULATE directions. My 930T allows me to recalculate direction, let say when I choose to avoid a tow and get 120miles. But 930T allows me to recalculate map and not to avoid tow and get 109miles. I can compare and choose best action. With 340S, i have to start all over again. So click DONE to 120miles, then choose NAVIGATE TO, RECENT DESTINATION, choose avoid or not to avoid tow all over again.
NO European Map, FM transmitter, blue tooth
- Other Thoughts: I bought this for my uncle. I have a Tomtom GO 930T and it costs twice as much as the 340S. I am quite impressed with this 340S device. It has a new fast processor. Everything seems to be instant, my 930T seems to be laggy at times compare to 340S
Very impressed with its ability to pick gps signal even in my house. So i know it will do well around tall buildings, under a tunnel or bridge. I wish my overpriced 930T is this talented.
I love these devices. So helpful driving at night. Sometimes you don't know what to expect ahead (what direction to steer), but TOMTOM you can see if the road get curve to left/right. I took my 930T to Canada and it's perfect. My 2000 Lexus GS 400 car navigation was useless in Canada.
Highly recommended. Get one, you'll love it
- Pros: Hats off to their superb tech support. I phoned 3 times on different issues, mounting options etc., (none of these issues was related to the function of the unit itself.)
The longest I had to wait for a tech was about a minute. Each tech was friendly articulate and knowledgeable.
Now to the functioning of the unit itself. The initial linking to satellite was rather slow, but thereafter it was extremely fast. And the connection remained in spite of trees heavy clouds etc.
I live in an area where the shortest route to the Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway is far from the fastest. You have to go through shopping areas and traffic lights. Us locals know the short cut. With my previous GPS I ignored its directions until I got to the Expressway using my own knowledge of the area. Once I got to the Expressway I let the unit take over. This Tomtom took me through the same route that I would have taken to the Expressway. Amazing!
- Cons: I mounted my prvious Garmin GPS using a bean bag device made by Garmin. The unit is securely locked in place to the bean bag unit without suction, and the beanbag remains securely resting on my dashboard. I never trusted suction cup units, always expecting the device to fall off and land in my lap. I bought a brackton dashboard mount for this unit, and while the unit seems to lock securely into place, it is done via a suction device, which I don't trust. My unfounded prejudice? Maybe.
- Other Thoughts: I bought this on sale for $179 (afeter an additional $10.00 off when I bought it with the Brackton mount).
It is an amazing unit. Very sensitive and the IQ technology really works.
| Model | 1EM0.052.02 |
| Type | Portable Navigation Device |
| 3D View | Yes |
| Traffic Alert | Optional |
| Pre-loaded Map | Yes |
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Fantastic Sat Nav
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- Pros: This sat nav is fantastic, a sure upgrade from my old Nuvi 260! I have downloaded and installed the UK/ROI 2010 maps because it is primary used in the UK. It is very quick at calculating routes, highly clear instructions, and dead easy to operate.
- Cons: None at all
- Other Thoughts: The best voice for this GPS is "Kate (UK)". I have uploaded a video of the Tomtom UK Kate voice.
Great GPS !!
- Pros: "Advance Lane guidance" is really nice. Helps keep you in the right lane when you find yourself on one of those highways designed by a dyslexic monkey.
Suction cup mount holds very well (once you figure out how it works)
Loads directions quickly.
Sound is very clear and plenty loud as long as your not driving windows open or anything.
- Cons: Slow GPS pickup on start-up: I find after having the unit powered off for a while it sometimes can take up to 5 min. to get a good GPS signal.
As others have mentioned the power cable input is a bit too snug, in the dark it can be an ordeal trying to get it in there just right.
The place where the mount clips to the back of the unit can be a little tough to clip on sometimes because when you try to snap it in the arm moves, would be nice if they made it so you could lock the mount hinge.
- Other Thoughts: Overall this has done the job it bought it for very well. I use it mainly to get to peoples houses I've never been to, or for short road-trips. I bought my dad an tom tom a while back and decided to get one for myself after using his One 130. I decided I really wanted to get one with "advance lane guidance", and that could read out the road names. This was the cheapest one that had those particular features, and it did exactly what I asked of it!
Map Guarentee is useless
- Pros: Like the TomTom maps better than the ohter GPSs I have used. Liked the broad selection of voices that are available. Like the ability to mark map corrections/updates and share them on TomTom mapshare so that things were more up to date. Best mount and slimmest I have seen. Really liked the interface software.
- Cons: The unit comes with a guarentee for 30 days after registration to update to the newest map. The newest map is too large (1.98 gb) to fit on the unit (1.91 gb) even if you delete all the voices. If it was only US and Canada it would fit - but the unit is US-Canada-Mexico which does not fit. Support was not very quick to respond and at this price I expect it to work the first time. Back it went and purchased a similar priced one from the competitor brand.
- Other Thoughts: Unit needs to be expandable via flash card so that future updates are installable. Needs to add a speed limit indicator on the mapscreen. These two things would make this the GPS to own. But since it is out of date when you buy it and it can't be updated with the free update - had to return it. Look at other sites with reviews of this and you will see the problem is chronic.
| General |
| Brand |
TomTom |
| Model |
XL 340•S |
| Part# |
1EM0.052.02 |
| Type |
Portable Navigation Device |
| Dimensions |
| Height |
3.2" |
| Width |
4.7" |
| Depth |
0.09" |
| Weight |
7 oz. |
| GPS System |
| Receiver |
High-sensitivity receiver |
| 3D View |
Yes |
| Voice Guidance |
Yes |
| Audio Features |
A large speaker gives you the best audio quality, eliminating distortions so you hear your instructions loud & clear. |
| Text-To-Speech |
Yes |
| Built-in Speaker |
Yes |
| Traffic Alert |
RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver-ready |
| Map |
| Pre-loaded Map |
Yes |
| Maps Included |
US, Canada, and Mexico |
| Navigation |
| POI |
7 Million |
| Routes |
Instant route re-calculation if you deviate from the planned route.
IQ Routes technology: Calculates the fastest route possible using actual average speeds of travel rather than posted speed limits. |
| Trip Computer |
Speed alerts |
| Display |
| Screen Size |
4.3" |
| Screen Format |
TFT |
| Touchscreen |
Yes |
| Display Resolution |
480 x 272 |
| Display Features |
64,000 colors |
| Display Languages Supported |
Yes |
| Battery |
| Battery Type |
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable battery |
| Battery Life |
Up to 3 hours |
| Feature |
| GPS System Features |
Your device couldn't be simpler to use - just plug in and tap the touch screen. You will be on your way very quickly with our intuitive user interface.
Everything you need to keep your TomTom device up to date - get new software, download new maps, access free content from the TomTom community and subscribe to services.
QuickGPSfix gets you a GPS connection faster with free updates downloaded through TomTom HOME.
Gives you extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions.
Help Me! menu: TomTom's comprehensive maps include speed limit data for many main roads. Set your GPS device to warn you when you're exceeding the limit or a set speed. |
| Whats in the Box |
Tomtom XL 340-S, Easyport mount, USB Car Charger and USB cable, Adhesive Disk, Documentation |
Introduction
The TomTom XL 340•S comes loaded with advanced features to make your day on the road easier! The extra-wide 4.3” touchscreen display lets you see more of your route and surrounding areas, and the voice module states the street names along with traffic info to help you find your destination without having to take you eyes off the road. A large built-in speaker provides optimal audio quality without distortions, so you hear your instructions loud and clear. The device mounts quickly to your windshield with a simple heavy-duty suction cup mount, which can be folded neatly away for extra portability.
The XL 340•S comes with pre-installed maps for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and a comprehensive database of POI (Points of Interest) which helps you find necessities like food and gas, and fun stuff like shopping and attractions. TomTom’s IQ Routes technology uses historical speed profile data to calculate the fastest route possible, saving your time, fuel and money. Map Share technology lets you update the map database and receive updates from other users, ensuring that you always have the most up-to-date maps at your fingertips!
Never get stranded again with the TomTom XL 340•S GPS. The HelpMe! feature includes information about the nearest hospitals, police, and fire stations, to make sure that help is available when you need it most. Advanced Lane Guidance tells you which lane you need to make (or avoid) road transitions, and prepares you for upcoming turns and exits. Always know your way with the TomTom XL 340•S.
Highlights
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Extra Wide Touch-screen Display
With an impressive resolution of 480 x 272, the extra-wide 4.3" touchscreen display provides a detailed, extended view of the road ahead and allows for convenient, direct on-screen operations.
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Highly-accurate Maps
The TomTom XL 340•S is preloaded with highly-accurate maps of the United States, Canada and Mexico for door-to-door navigation. With TomTom Map Share technology, update and share your map via TomTom HOME to keep your data up-to-date.
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IQ Routes Technology
TomTom IQ Routes calculates your route based on actual historic average road speeds so you always drive the fastest route.
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USB Connectivity
Easily download maps from TomTom Home, update the unit with the latest firmware, and charge the internal Lithium-ion battery with the convenient USB connection!
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Turn-by-turn Voice Guidance
With text-to-speech technology, the TomTom XL 340•S delivers turn-by-turn voice instructions with street and location names, so you can focus on driving without frequently checking the GPS’s screen for enhanced security.
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EasyPort Mount
The slim EasyPort mount attaches the TomTom XL 340•S securely to your car's windshield and can fold flat after use, making the whole navigation package small enough to fit your pocket, bag or glove compartment for the ultimate portability.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | TomTom |
| Type | Portable Navigation Device |
| Pre-loaded Map | Yes |
| POI | 7 Million |
| Screen Size | 4.3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Display Resolution | 480 x 272 |
| Screen Format | TFT |
| Receiver | High-sensitivity receiver |
| Voice Guidance | Yes |
| Text-To-Speech | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
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Reviewed By: khoai on 4/28/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
