Between the year's four major map updates, you can download smaller map updates from TomTom's Map Share, which pushes user-generated minor corrections for smaller tweaks to street names, traffic direction, closed streets, turn restrictions, speed limits, or missing or new POIs.
You can also make and submit your own map corrections for upload to TomTom's servers and to other users upon approval. Routing and navigation On the road, the TomTom performed well. We noticed that traffic data actually seemed to have an effect on the routes chosen by the Via 's routing algorithms.
For example, routing a trip to our favorite burger joint in the next town in the afternoon had us exiting the interstate much later in the trip than the same route planned at lunchtime the next day, when we were prompted to exit the highway early and make the last leg of the trip on surface roads. Turn-by-turn instructions were clear and voice prompts were given enough in advance that we were able to make the turns without rushing.
Particularly useful was the advanced lane guidance feature that graphically marked the lanes of major highways that were valid for our chosen route, which kept us from unnecessarily moving over two or three lanes when one would do.
Satellite reception was also good with accurate positioning, even among downtown San Francisco's tall buildings. Conclusions At this point, we've tried out a few devices with TomTom's new interface. We're over the learning curve for the most part, but we still find ourselves fumbling with the dual maps.
That's not to say that the interface is bad, because it's not, and it represents a huge improvement over TomTom's older interface. It is still a bit more complex than we're comfortable fiddling with at highway speeds, but if you stick with the basic and voice command functions while in motion and leave the more advanced features alone until parked, we think you'll probably like it. Overall, the TomTom Via TM proved to be an exceedingly competent GPS navigator, and with the added value of lifetime maps and traffic updates, we think that it will continue to be useful long after purchase.
Also, Bluetooth hands-free calling and voice command enhance driver safety, making it easier to keep hands and eyes on the road. Antuan Goodwin. View Local Inventory. Bluetooth hands-free calling and voice command enhance driver safety.
Traffic data and IQ Routes technology actually helped us to avoid traffic jams. 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 TomTom Via TM offers many features and services to increase driver safety and routing efficiency.
TomTom's new EasyPort mount should be sturdier than previous generations. The onscreen prompts give a good starting point for voice commands. Traffic flow data is displayed on the device's maps as a colored overlay where available. Score Breakdown Design 8 Features 6 Performance 8. Sign in to see the updates available for your device Sign in or create an account. How to update your TomTom device?
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