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Manufacturer: TomTom Part number: VIA1535
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- The TomTom Via 1535 TM offers many features and services to increase driver safety and routing efficiency.
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CNET editors' review
TomTom Via 1535 price range: $199.99
- Reviewed by: Antuan Goodwin
- Reviewed on: 08/12/2011
The good: The thin-bodied TomTom Via 1535 has a more secure EasyPort connection than previous generations. Bluetooth hands-free calling and voice command enhance driver safety. Traffic data and IQ Routes technology actually helped us to avoid traffic jams.
The bad: While much easier to use than in earlier versions, TomTom's interface can still be a bit confusing to learn your way around for the first time. Traffic info doesn't cover surface and secondary roads.
The bottom line: The TomTom Via 1535 TM offers many features and services to increase driver safety and routing efficiency.
User reviews
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Works perfectly...blame user error, not TomTom
by thebrettbear on August 20, 2011
Pros: Large screen, bluetooth, lifetime traffic and map updates, easy to mount and remove for easy storage
Cons: OS is a bit slow at times, but gets the job done
Summary: Im not sure why everyone else is rating this unit so bad. Ive had no issues at all. I downloaded the desktop software, registered my account with MyTomTom and have ...
Summary: Im not sure why everyone else is rating this unit so bad. Ive had no issues at all. I downloaded the desktop software, registered my account with MyTomTom and have updated with no issues at all. You cant install the cool celeb voices just yet, but its coming in an update. My nephew would love to hear Spongebob navigating with us, lol. Works well, locks on to sat quick, and hasnt steered me wrong yet.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A fantastic GPS
by Flammino on December 26, 2011
Pros: Great POI's, easy to use voice control, IQ routes save hours on long trips.
Cons: The reception for traffic is a little spotty, and for some reason it has a bunch of buildings that are clearly not hospitals listed as hospitals in Brooklyn.
Summary: Overall this is an amazing unit- I travel from NJ to MD and southern VA pretty often and this managed to shave an hour off the time from the route ...
Summary: Overall this is an amazing unit- I travel from NJ to MD and southern VA pretty often and this managed to shave an hour off the time from the route recommended by google maps. I wanted to stop at a beach and it somehow directed me to the only abandoned spot on a long stretch of privately-owned beachfront.
The only downside I've run into so far besides the somewhat unreliable traffic signal (not really the fault of the unit) is the fact that it has a bunch of buildings that are not hospitals listed as hospitals in brooklyn. That made an already very stressful time even worse. -
Takes me wherever I want to go!
by OneArizonan on December 12, 2011
Pros: Lane guidance; lots of point of interests; guidance away from traffic; life time map updates and traffic.
Cons: does not learn travel patterns; sometimes behaves stubbornly in guiding routes; cannot plan alternate routes to our liking.
Summary: I am very satisfied with this GPS after I returned the Magellen GPS which did not perform upto my satisfaction. I have done two map updates so far and I ...
Summary: I am very satisfied with this GPS after I returned the Magellen GPS which did not perform upto my satisfaction. I have done two map updates so far and I see improvements every time. I also like the alternate route planning based on traffic information. It also takes into account car pool lanes; it helps if we travel with family and can use car pool lanes.
Some people have written that life time update does not work. It is not correct. I have done two map updates so far and it works ok. I think those users need to check their computers' settings while downloading the updates. It takes longer time, of course.
However, the GPS does not lend itself to trip planning very well. Although it gives alternatives, it would be better if we can avoid as well as chose certain freeways/road while taking a long trip. I hope they add those functions.
In addition, if they include 'mark location' feature, it would be fantastic. My old Magellan GPS (bought several years back) used to have this feature.
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This is a great product. The bluetooth came in great.
by RakeRunner on December 8, 2011
Pros: Speakerphone
Bluetooth
Great directionsCons: Speaker volume doing bluetooth call is not very loud and clear.
Summary: Overall a great GPS System that I bought at Best Buy for $119 plus tax.
Summary: Overall a great GPS System that I bought at Best Buy for $119 plus tax.
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Saved us in Bellingham fog on way to Vancouver. Great!
by Markus89 on December 5, 2011
Pros: Great screen and out of box performance. On sale at Best Buy on a trip to a new place for only $120. Got us through Seattle Friday eve rush hour return to Tacoma. Realtime traffic info was exceptional help. Looking forward to quarterly map updates.
Cons: Slow acquisition of GPS signal at startup. Want more voice commands and help. Dennis Hopper's voice is not worth the money. Sorry dead guy.
Summary: This unit paid for itself on this trip. Never been to WA or British Columbia. Maps got us all around easily and saved us a ton of frustration. Good points ...
Summary: This unit paid for itself on this trip. Never been to WA or British Columbia. Maps got us all around easily and saved us a ton of frustration. Good points of interest too.
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My 1535TM is my First GPS and It is Amazing!
by Luckybob on September 29, 2011
Pros: 5" Large Screen is great for aging eyes, great day and night screen color options, excellent advance lane warning, voice recognition and commands work better than expected, easy mounting, very easy for user to program, interfaces perfectly with my TomTom
Cons: None yet! See Summary below.
Summary: As soon as I received my 1535TM and after I read the manual, I opened my registration account with TomTom. I followed the step by step instructions and downloaded TomTom'...
Summary: As soon as I received my 1535TM and after I read the manual, I opened my registration account with TomTom. I followed the step by step instructions and downloaded TomTom's little program, MyTomTom, to my desktop computer (WIN 7), hooked up my unit with the provided USB cord and powered up. The unit was immediately checked for the latest map/traffic updates and 3 updates were suggested. The main update was a complete new map version. This download was apparently huge as it took approximately 11 hours for the download but I was willing to just let it run (you must have patience on this download) until it finished. I then "installed" the new map on the 1535TM (approximately 1hr 25min) and this all went without a hitch! I am all up to date and each time I hook up the unit, it is automatically checked for updates and no more have been recommended yet.
Complete "PRO" comment: Pros:
I spent the last few days hooked up to the computer to become totally familiar with the features and commands and setting up some favorite local routes before I actually get out on the road to use it. I will not get to road test it until this next week. In the meantime, I have been looking for any problems with the routing and ease of use and so far, I have not found any significant "CONS" to say about this device. I have high expectations that this device will prove to be all that it is advertised.
I did very extensive research and compared the TomTom 1535TM to other popular brands and this one seemed to suit my purpose the best and had all the features, ease of use and support that I wanted. The 5" screen is outstanding for ease of use at a glance.
I will update this review as I gather more information from actual road use. Stay tuned!
Updated on Sep 29, 2011
5" Large Screen is great for aging eyes, great day and night screen color options, excellent advance lane warning, voice recognition and commands work better than expected, easy mounting, very easy for user to program, interfaces perfectly with my TomTom on-line account to receive map and traffic updates, complete and detailed instruction manual available for download from TomTom. Battery is charged while hooked to my computer and unit map and update status is checked by TomTom as soon as it is recognized in your account. -
Worst Tom Tom Product I have ever purchased
by rickfletcher-cak on September 26, 2011
Pros: None to speak of
Cons: My Tom Tom software wouldn't connect to unit with XP, Connected with Win7, however when map update completed download and attempted to install, was unable because unit did not have enough memory to update map. I eneded up with no maps on unit. Tom Tom sa
Summary: Don't waste your money or time. Very disappointing that Tom Tom would take a step backwards like this and damage their reputation.
Summary: Don't waste your money or time. Very disappointing that Tom Tom would take a step backwards like this and damage their reputation.
0 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Absolutely a disappointment
by CA_Guy on September 22, 2011
Pros: None that I can determine other than a 5 inch screen and it is thin.
Cons: Does not work! Online software update has many, many bugs. Many appologies by TomTom advisors about features not working, we are aware of the problem, features advertised will be available in the near future! I had a TT 140 XL that was wonderful!
Summary: Don't buy, almost everyone returning them to Costco!
Summary: Don't buy, almost everyone returning them to Costco!
0 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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NOT AS ADVERTISED
by bob_computer on August 24, 2011
Pros: Great for average joe who just wants to go from A to B and NOTHING ELSE
Cons: Too many to list
Many MISSING features
The "MY TOMTOM" software reminds me of windows 3.0
You CANNOT change the voice from the country of purchase like you can with other TomTom models you are RESTRICTED to the country you purchased it from.Summary: Maybe in a few months when TomTom actually finishe the software both for the device itself and the "mytomtom" application you may want to take a loomk at the VIA ...
Summary: Maybe in a few months when TomTom actually finishe the software both for the device itself and the "mytomtom" application you may want to take a loomk at the VIA series but until then if you are any type of serious GPS user then you may want to hold off from getting these models.
I too am concerned at that lack of real review work put into the "editors" review.0 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Don't be fooled by Lifetime updates. It won't work.
by pmrsed on August 19, 2011
Pros: Works out of the box but that is about it.
Cons: No lifetime updates as advertised.
Summary: If you are like me and want to keep up-to-date then stay away from the entire line of VIA products. I bought two VIA's and had another unit delivered ...
Summary: If you are like me and want to keep up-to-date then stay away from the entire line of VIA products. I bought two VIA's and had another unit delivered as a replacement and NONE of the units would 'talk' to the My TOMTOM update software. All you need to do is read the suppoer forum on the TOMTOM site and see hundreds of posts that are identical to this one. This company is blanatly selling a service that doesn't exist.
0 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: TomTom
- Part number: VIA1535
- Bottom Line: The TomTom Via 1535 TM offers many features and services to increase driver safety and routing efficiency.
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