TomTom XL 330 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

This product is extremely easy to use - I only found one or two of the very extensive options to be a little unintuitive, but after less than a couple hours of poking around the features you really get a glimpse of the depth of the product. It may not have a few of the features that the $400+ models carry, but for my needs it far meets and exceeds. I was a little disappointed when it wouldn't find a numbered address on a highway ( such as when a smaller state highway runs through a city street ), but the database of points of interest had my destination on file. I was somewhat concerned about the voice volume issue that I'd read about in a few of these reviews ( after already having put my purchase order in ), but I'd have to say any units with poor volume have to be from a bad batch - even at the default 70% volume it was clearly audible with music playing and a window open at highway speeds. At max volume you really can't miss it unless you have difficulty hearing in general... more >>

After reading an early favorable review of the TomTom 130s, I was confident that the XL 330s would be just what I was looking for. But after a weeks' use, however, I am a little disappointed. First, the plusses: it is pretty easy to use, easy to update using the TomTom software, and the new style of mount works very well. The screen looks good, and it's pretty easy to learn the touch screen navigation. Also, it permits you to build itineraries with multiple destination points, which some of the more entry level models will not do. The negatives: really, there is only one, but for me, it's a dealbreaker: the speaker just isn't very loud. Even with the volume up to 100%, it's not loud enough to hear clearly while driving, even with the radio turned off. I thought it might be an issue with the particular voice I was using, and some did seem a bit softer than others. But even the loudest one I could find was still too soft to be helpful. If you're driving with a passenger who... more >>

I have a Garmin c320 GPS unit and wanted to upgrade to a model with more features - particularly coordinates and "Where Am I" features. After reading the reviews, I really liked the features in the TomTom XL 330. The only hesitation I had was with the speaker volume. The Amazon reviews showed some buyers that had speaker problems with their units. There were enough positive reviews to make me buy it. PROS: 1. Lots of customization. You can change color schemes, choose your voice, change viewing angles (Garmin c320 & 205W can't do that). 2. "Where Am I?" This is far superior than Garmin. It shows in what City, Township, Municipality, etc. you are and the nearest address. This can be very valuable when calling for help. Garmin only gives nearest address and nearest intersection (which I like to call "some random intersection within a few miles") 3. Alternative routes. If you don't like the route you're given, you can ask for a new one. Read more in the Cons. 4. Tons of... more >>