TomTom ONE v3 Announced

franb · Banned Joined: Aug 10, 2007 Posts: 244

Marmite maybe but only 12 months warranty.

That's now off my Xmas list for sure!

Andy_P · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 2:45 am Post subject:

jaybeblue · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 25, 2007 Posts: 17

I'm assuming the internal memory can't be upgraded. If so, I think TomTom have made a big mistake in only having 1GB of internal memory in the European version. It leaves very little room for expansion (maps will only get bigger, especially with Map Share, and there will be more more POIs). I would have thought 2GB of internal memory would have been sensible.

vf070823 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 23, 2007 Posts: 14

mrstella · Regular Visitor Joined: Jun 18, 2005 Posts: 154

Picked up one of these yesterday after having my tomtom 910 nicked Sad

Not a bad unit obviously at a different end of the spectrum to the 910, but as a cheap solution it works well.

Memory side of things i have the UK & Ireland version which has 512meg and to be honest less than half of that is in use so plenty of space for future upgrades, poi's etc etc etc

The only problem that i have is that its constantly resetting itself during journeys so it will be taken back to PC world and replaced in the next day or so if it dont stop doing it.

Tonylondon · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 15, 2007 Posts: 1

I must admit I'm still confused about the benefits of v3/third edition. It seems to be a cut down version of v2 technically and offers no actual improvements, unless the v7 software is significantly improved from earlier versions?

If it was a lot cheaper then I could see the attraction, but price wise the two versions seem to be about the same if you look at online prices. Indeed, the v2 Europe is about ten pounds less than v3 Europe at satnaveasy.co.uk and pixmania.

I think I'd like the option of bluetooth even if I don't want to use it right away, so maybe v2 is better for me.

I appreciate the argument that says that this v3 version of TomTom One is a no bells and whistles device but if it's not much cheaper than v2 and technically inferior, and the software (which seems to be virtually the same except for mapshare) is going to be available on v2 then why would anyone buy v3? Has anyone had experience of both?

teecee90 · Regular Visitor Joined: Nov 02, 2005 Posts: 98

Anybody know if there is likely to be a ONE XL v3 ??

Darren · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:52 pm Post subject:

Snudge · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:04 pm Post subject:

Darren · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:57 pm Post subject:

If you need Bluetooth for PLUS then the v3 isn't for you, if you need handsfree then the no ONEis suitable.

You also need to take into account the cost of the latest map upgrade for the v2 when comparing with the v3.

If you think you may need the European map at a later date its cheaper to get the Euro version from the outset.

The ONE is an entry level device and aimed at users with basic requirements, if you're not one of these then either the XL or the x20's are the models in TomTom's range that you need to be considering?
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Snudge · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:14 pm Post subject:

Ok thanks Darren - I think having the latest maps may be the deciding factor in choosing the v3 then.
I haven't seen anyone post the offer from Tesco but if you insure your car before 18th Sep you get a voucher for £100 discount off any TomTom from Tesco Direct. See HERE
I've just got a quote and it's cheaper than what I paid last Nov so I'm cancelling my current insurance and getting a very cheap sat nav.
Sounds like a bargain to me.

beaulieu · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 28, 2007 Posts: 9

V2 is going for less than 100 UKP in the USA ,

seems everyone is dumping them to get ready for the V3

So if you are [planning a visit to the USA or Canada it might be smart to buy a USA version and get the UK maps later

Hammer2006 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 49

If version v6.75 is the latest map?? a new v2 i saw last week had that version installed.Btw im not sure on euro versions v2 maps as i only looked at a uk and ireland v2.

Darren · Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:50 am Post subject:

Darren · Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 5:14 pm Post subject:

Having spent a frustrating time trying to assist a 3rd Edition owner who couldn't locate the Itinerary Planning option I have now had it confirmed by TomTom that the 3rd Edition lacks this feature.

I'm now awaiting confirmation of what other features have been dropped but this is very bad news. It's also very concerning that this has been slipped in (or out!) surreptitiously. There is also unconfirmed reports that it will not support custom POIs.

I'll post an update when I have more news.
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