TomTom Via 1625TM 6 Inch GPS Navigation Device with Free Traffic, Free Maps of North America, Advanced Lane Guidance and Spoken Turn-By-Turn Directions

The 3D map display is greatly improved. It is easier to follow while driving, especially since zooming out provides a broader area. Syncing the device with the Route Planner on MyDrive Connect is amazing. Working online is easier and syncing keeps your device instantly updated. Scrolling on the device using touch screen is activated, no need to arrow down one line at a time. Too many device enhancements to list including displays, on screen information, operating system functionality, and simplified menu access. GPS coordinate display for map location has been deleted, but using MyDrive Connect to display any favorite shows the GPS coordinates in the address line of your web browser. Search is combined with Drive to on the device menu, but that is not indicated in the Drive To icon description. Both issues will likely be addressed in future device software updates. For now, the information I just mentioned easily resolves both of the only issues I found with this device. This is truly a must have product. It goes without saying that outstanding product support for 5 years is unheard of and is provided. Lifetime maps and lifetime traffic included in the purchase price. You can't do better than this product.

As an AC guy I have to go to several places I don't no how to get to this is the second GPS that I bought because the first one was absolute garbage. So glad I replaced the old one with this one. This GPS is the best GPS I have used so far. It takes a little bit of patience for it to register to my touch screen but it gets me where I need to go. Just don't let it overheat.

I got this GPS for my delivery job even through our company phones have GPS. For me the problem has to do with is having to look down at a small screen with a turn coming just 5ft away. this was nerve racking and doesn't make for safe driving. This Tom-tom allows me to see the turn coming without having to break my neck or worst. it can be mounted on the window or dash broad at eye level. In short it's a simple GPS with a big screen. Tom-tom's interface has always been easy to use especially when on the move. The Icons and text are big and easy to read and understand though I will admit, the touch screen does lagged compared to the ones on a smart phone especially when "typing" in an address. If you have a pen or stylist it helps with this and once the address is entered, you're off on the road. I would recommend you buy a 4gb micro SD Card. This provides more storage for maps and voices but mostly it will speeds up the GPS immensely. If you do regular routes like I do, you can program those stops so that you don't have to keep selecting them after you finish one. On that note however, as with any GPS's, it's not perfect and there will be times where it will direct you to roads that are either blocked, one ways, under construction, or any not there at all. Highways are always under construction so do pay attention to the signs and detours that are provided. Another issue is the "Fastest Route Debate" which I often find myself fighting with it on. A good example of this is in small towns where it will have insist on cutting through neighborhoods in order to get to a main road when really you can stay on the main roads and get there just as quick or quicker depending on traffic. You don't have to get the traffic receiver for the GPS to work but if your area is always jammed with traffic it will help you navigate around them. Truth of the matter is that todays Smart phones do this GPS's job a lot better and are more accurate in traffic conditions, road changes, and even where the cops are. But all those features use data and battery which if either one of those runs out, you could find yourself lost and having to make a VERY long drive back home. So if you want to save battery and data and have a big screen to let you know when the turns and exits are coming, get Tom-tom

Bought this for a 2800 mile road trip, it works great, the traffic part seems to work only near big cities, but that was as expected. It did a great job routing me around traffic in the Tacoma and Seattle area. Does a good job giving a warning about upcoming turns or exits. The only time it let me down was when the exit was from the HOV lane, it didn't tell me to be in the HOV lane, by the time I realized that it was too late, but it quickly rerouted me using the next exit. I also used it to find hotels, gas stations and restaurants along the route. It was very nice not to have the phone tied up doing this and sucking up my data plan in the process.

Ordered the GPS, arrived a day ahead of schedule. Box had everything it was supposed to have and the unit had enough battery power to start right up out of the box. The first thing I did was hook it up to my TomTom account for updates, which took a number of hours. New software and map updates were installed, after which the unit was fully charged and tested for functionality. Features I love is the big screen, the right brightness and control of it as well as the amount of screen use for each function. It takes getting used to as the interaction with the GPS is different from my other older model, but that is called progress. After reading the manual and tapping away on the GPS I was quickly able to create routes, store routes and modify routes as well as search for POIs by name and category. The ability to create a route on your laptop and send it to the GPS via USB is a great feature in addition to being able to create my own POIs and mark points along the way. I am not sure who still navigates to a LAT and LONG so I do not see the usefulness of that for my purposes, but it is there for you. The mount is basic as they are with all other GPS units and it sticks relatively well on clean glass or the mounting disk. Took a bit to figure out I could swap the mounting ball for a dash mount. The on-line downloadable manual is actually pretty good. But you have to read it first. Charging was effortless and quick. No complaints so far. 5 stars for delivery and quality, 4 for battery life and ease of use. 3 only for Touch screen because with a long route and way points the scrolling function seems to get a little stuttered. i do like the double tap to zoom, however, the long tap to access menus sometimes refuses to cooperate. In short, the touch screen could still use some improvement or the underlying processors need some upgrading. Overall, good unit, reasonably priced.

Muy lenta la interfaz, se grabó varias veces, no lo reconocía equipo de cómputo. Ha perdido mucho valor Tomtom en estos dispositivos, lo regrese

This Tom Tom GPS is a replacement for an older 2505TM that will no longer receive map updates. It took a little while to get used to the GUI option(s) format to configure, compared to the older unit, I have had the unit for about 1 month . With use, this VIA 1625TM has proven to be an excellent purchase. The accuracy to destination and any traffic delays has been substantially improved. This unit is completely standalone, does not use your cell data to receive traffic updates. The only change I made was to purchase a dashboard magnetic extension mount for my SUV allowing easy removal when parked in public places. Otherwise I am very satisfied with this GPS.

yo estaba en un punto y el GPS me marcaba 70 km mas lejos de mi ubicación !!!NUNCA sirvió y se regreso la porqueria !

I have had a Tom Tom in the past but I became obsolete, so I purchased a Garmin and hated it, them I purchased a different brand much cheaper but bigger screen and loved the screen but it sent me in circles, finally gave up and went back to the Tom Tom...so much easier to use and pretty accurate, very reliable. Actually this one is more user friendly then my old one. I'll stick with the Tom Tom from here on