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Manufacturer: TomTom Part number: 1EM0.052.02
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- The TomTom XL 340 S introduces a few advanced features to TomTom's midrange lineup, while staying well below the premium price bracket.
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CNET editors' review
TomTom XL 340 S price range: $84.95 - $86.62
- Reviewed by: Antuan Goodwin
- Reviewed on: 05/13/2009
The good: The TomTom XL 340 S has advanced features such as lane guidance, downloadable fuel prices, and user updated maps from TomTom Map Share. Its large 4.3-inch WXGA touch screen is easy to read and to enter addresses on. Text-to-speech enhances the device's safety.
The bad: The larger size, combined with additional thickness added by an EasyPort mount, somewhat limits its portability. Routing from a moving vehicle is considerably slower than from a stationary one.
The bottom line: The TomTom XL 340 S introduces a few advanced features to TomTom's midrange lineup, while staying well below the premium price bracket.
User reviews
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Excellent GPS ... but be careful during updates.
by gemno on November 28, 2009
Pros: Excellent GPS. Easy to use and accurate. Nice HELP ME features built-in.
Cons: Install TomTom Home. Connect device. Do backup of device as is out of the box. Delete any unnecessary voices (frees up space). Do updates. Do another backup .. don't overwrite the first backup. Happy GPSing.
Summary: Be careful if you install Tomtom Home and attempt to do updates. First, installed Tomtom Home without connection the 340S to your PC. Then connect your GPS. Before downloading anything ...
Summary: Be careful if you install Tomtom Home and attempt to do updates. First, installed Tomtom Home without connection the 340S to your PC. Then connect your GPS. Before downloading anything including any free map updates make a backup of everything on your GPS via this TomTom Home feature. Next view everything on the device via Home. Most of us in the US won't need anything other than the English voices. Delete the other voices from the device only. This will free up some space on the device. Remember that you've already backed everything up so you can get them back if you need them. Now you can go get your free updated map, POI updates, Quickfix updates, additional POIs, etc. Make an additional backup of the unit with all your completed updates. If this all sounds too complicated for you find your local tech geek or just use the unit out of the box WITHOUT connecting it to your PC.
26 out of 26 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good low priced GPS with some nice options
by russburdick on September 2, 2009
Pros: I like the higher end options that this low priced GPS has, such as:
- IQ Routes, which allows you navigate like a local.
- Lane assistance
- Easy to find & add additional destinations along your route (which can save a lot of time)Cons: - IQ Routes does take a few seconds to calculate the fastest route. If, while it is calculating, you go through just 1 intersection, IQ Routes will then recalculate the route again. This can go on for several miles.
Summary: Overall, this is a nice GPS for under $200 that I recommend unless you can afford the higher end models.
I read about the problems with the device only having ...Summary: Overall, this is a nice GPS for under $200 that I recommend unless you can afford the higher end models.
I read about the problems with the device only having about 1.9GB of memory, and the map upgrade crashing the system. I read on TomTom's support page that you need to delete about 35MB before attempting the map upgrade. Using TomTom Home 2, if you delete the Spanish & French voices, you will gain about 175MB of space. I had no problem upgrading the map after deleting the unused voices.
I really like IQ Routes. My previous GPS devices would always suggest the same routes, giving a deceiving arrival time because they had no idea about traffic lights and rush hour delays. The 340S routes me the quickest way using back roads just like the locals know. And the arrival time is much more realistic. It's great!
IQ Routes can be slow to calculate. But I'm in the Washington DC area. When I'm trying to get across 35 miles of Maryland, DC, Virginia traffic, IQ Routes finds upwards of 200,000 roads (taking about 12 seconds to calculate--not too bad unless you pass a intersection and it starts over again--this can last awhile). Usually traffic stops long enough for IQ Routes to catch up. If you don't know the area, you do need to pull over for a few seconds. But, when you are within 20 miles of your destination, IQ Routes is very fast.
I also like the "Travel Via" option. I often times need to stop at a store, bank, gas, food, etc along the way. With the "Travel Via" option & "POI Along Route", you can find what you need directly along your route.
It has a nice map & navigation display, and has a reasonably fast boot-up, and very fast satellite capture. The display is a little dim in bright sunlight.
Lastly, I can't find a direct Speed Camera database to load into the POI. That would be nice.13 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Works perfectly
by redsoxnation80 on November 3, 2009
Pros: Super fast speed for redirecting, all the new bells and whistles makes this 1000 times better than my ONE 3rd edition
Cons: A little bulky
Summary: Thanks to everyone complaining about the map being too big, when I hooked it up I didn't install the update, instead i made a backup of my unit, then ...
Summary: Thanks to everyone complaining about the map being too big, when I hooked it up I didn't install the update, instead i made a backup of my unit, then removed the old map from my unit first, then ran the Latest Map Guarantee, now works perfectly, without any hiccups!!
11 out of 12 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Faulty product released with know major "glitches"
by John-Biglin on May 28, 2009
Pros: Customer service number was answered with relatively little hold time.
Cons: Faulty product released with know major "glitches". Uniformed phone personal. Tom Tom home program irreversively renders the unit useless. No online fix for known software issues. No warning of known issues in the box, documentation, or online.
Summary: I watched a presentation of this unit done by a representitve of TomTom. I was very impressed with the units capability's that were demonstrated. Once I got the unit. ...
Summary: I watched a presentation of this unit done by a representitve of TomTom. I was very impressed with the units capability's that were demonstrated. Once I got the unit. I downloaded the tomtom home program., and it all went downhill from there. Once you hook up the unit it searches for new maps with it's 30 day map guarantee. The program found that a new map was available for download for free. I spent hours trying to download the new map only to start receiving error messages. At this point the unit no longer worked at all. I called Tomtom customer service. and they sent me some links that would help me flash the unit and reinstall software. More time was wasted, more errors messages, and then software said that the new map was too big to fit on the unit. I called Tomtom back again and gave them the rundown of what had occurred and they looked up my problem #. They then said " Oh you have the 340 S; there is a glitch in those units." She then explained that the automatic update that occurs when you first hook it up, is what cripples the unit. I asked if I could flash the unit and download the original software image and reinstall. she said no. When asked why Tomtom would release a product with such a major issue? She Said "I don't know I just work in the call center." Needless to say I am just returning this unit as defective and not going through the RMA process.
I have been a beta tester for various hardware and software company's and I have never seen a product, even in a beta test; released with such a major software issue.
Bottom line. If you must have this unit, or received it as a gift; DO NOT under any circumstances update the unit or you will have a $250.00 paperweight.10 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Xl335s great gps for the money
by pfoste on December 19, 2009
Pros: This is the same model as the xl340s, except without the Mexico maps. I got this for $99.99 at Costco, in fact I bouth two of them. For the money, there is not a better deal out there.
Cons: BE SURE AND DELETE THE VOICE LANGUAGES YOU DON'T NEED BEFORE UPDATING, OTHERWISE YOU WILL END UP WITH A BRICK.
Summary: Install the TomTom home software, but don't update. Hook up the gps and go to managing the gps in the tomtom home software, then remove the voice languages you ...
Summary: Install the TomTom home software, but don't update. Hook up the gps and go to managing the gps in the tomtom home software, then remove the voice languages you don't need. I removed French and Spanish. I then backed up software on the tomtom home, then I updated and all is well.For the money, the features on this are fantastic. Has lots of POI's and has been quite accurate in getting me around. The upper end Garmin's are better, but your going to spend a lot more money. Another feature I like is the mapshare. This is a feature that only tomtom has and I like it alot. I would recommend this gps, but delete voices first before any update, and you will be fine. Nice, loud voice and good directions. I wish it would tell me which side of the road the house is on like my old Garmin 350, but the TomTom has so many upgraded features. Very much worth the money.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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issue with maps being too large
by Orkilatrish on September 8, 2009
Pros: Found a great price on craigslist
Cons: Bit wary of the negative reviews posted here... will give it a go anyway
Summary: I found a ridiculously good deal on this Tomtom on craigslist, but before buying it, I rang Tomtom tech support (which was very quick to do and the young lady ...
Summary: I found a ridiculously good deal on this Tomtom on craigslist, but before buying it, I rang Tomtom tech support (which was very quick to do and the young lady was actually in the states not oursourced somewhere) to see if the previous issue with the large maps had been resolved. Turns out, according to Tomtom tech anyway, that it isn't the overly large maps that causes the trouble, but when people download additional computer voices, this is what causes the GPS's brain to get too full. I am off to go purchase the thing this evening and will keep you posted.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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bought new map, size too big for unitl
by MSRussell2 on June 19, 2009
Pros: nice screen size..text to speech..tom-tom home .
Cons: Same problem as all else.. bought new map..too big. Accidentally deleted old map off computer.
Summary: Called customer service, who referred me to Tech Support, he said it was an issue with the model.
Sent it back today, Fex-Ex, postage paid, they will send me another ...Summary: Called customer service, who referred me to Tech Support, he said it was an issue with the model.
Sent it back today, Fex-Ex, postage paid, they will send me another unit.,,he said he will talk me though installing new map. That ought to be good, if it can't fit to begin with..lol. But VERY helpful to even try..I'll see what happens.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Perfect for the average road tripping user.
by jayman526 on May 25, 2009
Pros: This model is a good gps for the average user. It has all the functions one needs to get moving confidently in the right direction. It has a large screen size which makes it easy to see and has many good extras that make it even better.
Cons: It is a little bulky due to the mounting device on the back which makes it hard to put in a pocket, but otherwise no real problems.
Summary: I would recommend this model to anyone in the market for a GPS. It has all the necessities of any other GPS, plus extras and a nice large display all ...
Summary: I would recommend this model to anyone in the market for a GPS. It has all the necessities of any other GPS, plus extras and a nice large display all for under $300.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Tom Tom is junk junk
by iggy53 on March 28, 2011
Pros: This unit has no pro's.
Cons: Restarts all the time. Traffic subscription is useless. Wind shield mount failed. Power cord becomes useless in cold weather.
Summary: I have owned this unit since May 2010. Purchased at Best Buy with an extended warranty (Thank Heavens!). I have decided I have had enough. There is no comparison in ...
Summary: I have owned this unit since May 2010. Purchased at Best Buy with an extended warranty (Thank Heavens!). I have decided I have had enough. There is no comparison in quality to my previous Garmin units. I am so sorry I decided to try Tom Tom. Please take my advice. After much reading at other web sights, I am not alone with my issues with Tom Tom. Stay away. Their support is as useless as the unit. Yes, you read the reviews and decide based on what you read. Trust me in the real world. they are junk! When the weather was cold this winter, the power cord becomes stiff as a board. The re-starts are frustrating, the routing sometimes is so idiotic. It has actually taken me around the block! Do yourself a favor, stay away!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nice, easy to use unit; NO Problems updating map
by FrankInPok on January 10, 2010
Pros: Ease of use; large screen; easy to use mount; easy to backup and update; customizable; Tom Tom Home software is also easy to use and is a nice way to manage the info on this unit
Cons: One road I travel is not on the map, I guess I'l lhave to use Map Share for user fixes; I did expect it to be there with the updated map.
Summary: Before I buy anything, I check it out on CNET. The editors reviews and then the user reviews. After reading some of these user reviews, I almost did not buy ...
Summary: Before I buy anything, I check it out on CNET. The editors reviews and then the user reviews. After reading some of these user reviews, I almost did not buy this product. I couldn't resist though, due to the sale price it was offered at. I am glad I did. I had no problem updating the map as some reviewers had. It took me about 1/2 hour to download the map with a broadband connection, and about one hour to add it to the unit. I will admit that I made a backup of the unit using the Tom Tom Home software and removed the voices that were foreign to me first. The voices I removed from the unit were saved to my PC by the Tom Tom software, so I can always add them back in the future.
After the map update, I scrolled around the software and added a "recorded human voice" and a few POI's. I bought an "s" model that will state the road names you are to turn on to. This feature does not work if you choose to use a "recorded human voice". It does work fine with one of the "computer voices" installed in the unit. To me this is not a problem, but thought some of you would like to know that prior to purchase.
I also read a few negative opinions about the mount. I actually like the mount. A quick quarter turn and it is adhered to the windshield firmly, I find it to pivot nicely also. If the thickness of the unit with the mount attached is a concern, I find it is easily removed from the back of the unit so I can leave the mount in the glovebox and take the unit with me in my jacket pocket. With the mount removed, it is no thicker than a Tom Tom One.
The Tom Tom Home software is a nice way to update and customize the unit. I found it very easy to use. I was able to download a new startup picture for my unit for free through the software. There are also some optional accessories that you can access through the software for purchase.
I am not a poweruser. I'll use it on long trips and vacations. I have used it going to and from work, and realized the IQ route technology was actually working. It told me to go to work using one route, and a different one to return home. I belive this was due to traffic at the time of day.
All in all, I feel I received a very good deal purchasing this unit. I hope that if you purchase this unit, your experience is as pleasing as mine was.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: TomTom
- Part number: 1EM0.052.02
- Description: With TomTom XL, the attractive EasyPort mount can be left on the device and folded flat after use. The complete unit, including the mount, is then small enough to fit into a shirt pocket or bag when you leave the vehicle. In addition, the TomTom XL is equipped with a completely revised audio system so that navigation instructions are even more loud and clear at all times – even above outside traffic noise or a car full of excited children.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type GPS receiver
- Recommended Use Automotive
- Preloaded Maps Canada ,
Mexico ,
Puerto Rico - Interface USB
- Voice Street name announcement,
Navigation instructions - Included Software TomTom HOME
- Antenna Built-in
- Features Speed limit warning,
Text-to-Speech (TTS),
IQ Routes technology,
Emergency Help,
TomTom QuickGPSfix,
TomTom Map Share technology,
Plug & go,
2D / 3D map perspective,
Preinstalled POIs,
Downloadable POIs,
Automatic routing,
Advanced Lane Guidance,
Built-in speaker Display
- Type TFT - Color - Yes
- Diagonal Size 4.3 in - Widescreen
- Resolution 480 x 272
- Display Illumination Yes
- Menu Language Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
Finnish,
Polish,
Portuguese,
Norwegian,
Italian,
French,
Dutch,
Spanish,
Danish,
Catalan,
Latvian,
Lithuanian,
Estonian,
English,
German,
Flemish,
Slovak,
Turkish - Features Anti-glare
Navigation
- Trip Computer Street address search,
Fast/short route,
Quickest route Connections
- Connector Type USB,
TMC
Battery
- Type Lithium ion
- Included Qty 1
- Run Time (Up To) 3 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Car power adapter,
EasyPort mount,
USB cable Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.7 in
- Depth 0.9 in
- Height 3.2 in
- Weight 7 oz
Accessories
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- AudioBahn ABASS10 - car subwoofer (30649518)59.95
- AudioBahn AW 1051T - car subwoofer driver (30621456)41.99
- BOSS 647CK - radio / CD / MP3 player / digital player (34912308)79.49 - 81.06
- BOSS 725CA - radio / CD / MP3 player (33577167)84.88
- BOSS 728CA - radio / CD / MP3 player (34955825)64.17 - 90.00
- Alpine Type-S SPS-1005 - car speaker (31346832)34.28
- Audiovox Jensen POWERPLUS525 - car speaker (32575492)29.00 - 34.99
- BOSS AVA-6200 - car speaker (33650414)16.57 - 42.44
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- Garmin Nuvi 255W (32902383)104.95 - 135.00
- Dual XGPS251 - GPS receiver module (34210266)92.65 - 113.16
- BOSS CHAOS EXXTREME CX650 - amplifier (33578731)80.63 - 141.00
- BOSS DIABLO D1300.2 - amplifier (33577015)110.00
- Boston Acoustics GTA 2011 GTA-602 - amplifier (34652790)79.95 - 152.80
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:TomTom
- Address:
150 Baker Ave. Ext., Concord, CA 01742 - Phone: 978.287.9555
- Email: usainfo@tomtom.com
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