TomTom VIA 1505TM 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Product Description

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Hit the road street-smart and style-savvy. The new, super-slim TomTom VIA series holds the latest navigation technology, in a fresh, sleek design including an integrated Fold & Go EasyPort Mount. Travel confidently with superior routing and the most accurate, dependable maps in the GPS industry. In fact, TomTom gives you one million more miles of mapped roads in the US**. The VIA range offers a large array of unique features--like Lifetime Traffic and Map Updates, Bluetooth hands-free calling and natural voice recognition with one-shot destination address entry--all at affordable prices.

The TomTom VIA 1505TM

Introducing the TomTom VIA 1505TM, equipped with superior driving intelligence.

Travel with ease and style throughout the US, Canada & Mexico. This innovative navigator boasts a super-slim design, classic finish, new, intuitive user interface and a 5-inch touchscreen.

Using TomTom maps, you have access to one million more miles of mapped road in the US than you would using any other GPS brand**. With TomTom VIA's Free Lifetime Map Updates***, you can download the latest map edition every few months. And, With TomTom Map Share On-Demand Updates, you can easily make instant changes in between map releases, and download verified updates from other TomTom users to your map.

Outsmart delays using IQ Routes*. The exclusive technology directs you to your destination using the smartest, fastest route possible. TomTom knows to avoid certain roads during rush hour, streets inundated with traffic light changes and pedestrian traffic, and more, so that you always take the fastest way to get anywhere, at any time. TomTom VIA also gives you the most accurate real-time traffic information available with Free Lifetime Traffic Updates*** with no advertisements. As soon as an accident or other delay is found on your route, TomTom alerts you and can re-route you to an alternative, faster route.

TomTom VIA 1505TM Features Free Lifetime Traffic & Map Updates

Outsmart traffic and road changes. Free Lifetime Traffic Updates allow you to outsmart traffic and take the fastest route possible to your destination. And, Free Lifetime Map Updates ensure that you are always navigating with the industry's most up-to-date map.

Premium maps of the US, Canada & Mexico

Navigate with ease throughout the US, Canada & Mexico using TomTom's premium maps. Using TomTom maps, you'll have access to one million more miles of mapped road in the US that you would using other GPS brand.

Integrated EasyPort Mount

With TomTom VIA's unique flip-screen technology, you can easily secure your device to your vehicle's windshield or dashboard with the integrated EasyPort Mount.

Refreshed User Interface, New Design & Contemporary Finish

Travel in style. TomTom VIA boasts a super-slim design, classic finish and a bright, 5-inch touchscreen. And, the new user interface allows for easy route planning and menu browsing.

Advanced Lane Guidance

Advanced Lane Guidance show's you exactly which road to take, when driving through complex intersections and multi-lane junctions.

7 Million Points of Interest

Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants,hotels and more on your route. Your device comes preloaded with more than 7 million points of interest in over 60 categories.

IQ Routes

Always take the smartest, fastest route. This exclusive technology will recommend the fastest route based on the time of day and day of the week.

Spoken Turn-By-Turn Directions, Including Street Names

Keep your eyes on the road and listen while your TomTom announces turn-by-turn directions, including street and place names.

Travel With Peace of Mind With Help Me! Emergency Menu

Travel with peace of mind. Easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations, and hospitals.

Footnotes* Feature available in the US and Canada only** Based on info available as of 1/11You receive non-transferable traffic data and up to four non-transferable map data updates per year until the product�s useful life expires or TomTom no longer receives map or traffic updates from its suppliers, whichever is shorter. Lifetime Maps available for US, CAN and MEX only. Lifetime Traffic available in US and CAN only. Details and terms at www.tomtom /legal.

All TomToms Feature: Easy to Use Plug & Go Right Out of the Box

All TomToms are easy to use, and work right out of the box. TomTom's intuitive, award-winning user interface features large icons and sharp, full-color 3D graphics.

Reduce Driver Stress 30-Day Latest Map Guarantee

When you start using your TomTom, if a newer map release is available you can download one complimentary update to your map within 30 days from the time you first start using your TomTom device. Latest Map Guarantee is available via TomTom HOME.

Preloaded Maps and Points of Interest

Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more on your route with millions of points of interest in over 60 categories.

Save Time & Money TomTom Home Content Manager

Personalize your device in the TomTom HOME Content Manger, where you can subscribe to advanced TomTom services, download new points of interest, voices, and even share your own content with the rest of the TomTom community.

Enhance Safety Help Me! Emergency Menu

Travel with peace of mind. Easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations, and hospitals.

Announces Street and Place Names

Keep your eyes on the road while your TomTom GPS announces turn-by-turn directions, including street and place names.

What's In the Box

VIA 1505TM, USB Cable, Traffic CLA, Adhesive Disk, User Guide, LTM Voucher

This review is from: TomTom VIA 1505TM 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic & Maps (Electronics)
I purchased this device for my mother as a birthday present because it seemed to be easy to use and easy to update you plug it in and it updates. Well the problems started right out of the box. They have started using a new software a few months ago and well it doesn't work. I first went to register and update the TOMTOM at their site. Well it registered but would not update and then the lifetime maps would not apply. So for THREE days I had to deal with tech support where they finally applied the lifetime maps to my account for this device. The code and the registration page never would work. Then things got even worse a new map update popped up. It takes two to three hours just to download on a fast connection then it would not load. Tech support suggested reboots of both computer and device and then they added in factory resets and nothing worked the updates would not load. Also with each reboot I would clear the cache so the update had to re-download and the device had to stay on but it has an auto off feature so I had to sit there tapping the screen every five minutes to keep it active and no there is no way to turn off the auto shutdown. So after a day and night of tries I called tech support again and asked what I should do next? I should mention that the hold time for all my calls was around two hours each call and I have had to make several calls to them but anyway. The tech replied that they had no fix, that the new software is buggy and doesn't work properly. I asked what does that mean for me? To which the tech replied they should have it working as intended in three to six months or possibly longer! I said that seems unacceptable I explained why I bought it and his reply was perhaps I should return it and choose another product. He did not seem to be saying I should choose another TOMTOM product.

I have to say when even your tech support says the product doesn't work as intended then perhaps its time for a recall or at least a rollback on the malfunctioning software. I have never called any tech support for any electronic device ever and been told, after a two hour wait on hold, by tech support "Our product sucks you would do better with a product from someone else." I will never suggest a TOMTOM product to anyone nor will I ever buy one again.

Greg M