Replacing TomTom Go 300

[beancounter1968]

Hi

My girlfriend is replacing my 3 1/2 year old TomTom (UK and Eire) Go 300 for my birthday. The current unit runs much slower these days as I have upgraded maps, software, POI's, Voices and speed camera locations.

The birthday present is likely to be a TomTom One XL (Western Europe). I find the larger screen appealing but G/F is worried about some of the reviews. She is concerned that I will not be able to update properly as I use a vista laptop. Amazon reviews are cautious whereas Argos are very good. It seems very inconsistant and would value your opinions. I also noted that the new unit does not have an SD Card slot. Will this present a problem.

Thank you for reading and thank you for any responses.

Thanks

Phil

[mikealder]

The lack of the Memory Card slot is somewhat restrictive when it comes to updates, but you should always be able to put a new Western Europe map on the device as updates are made available. You couldn't install a full North American map to the device for example. See if you can locate a 520 or 720 manufacturer refurb as you get the latest map, in the case of the 520 for just over £100 and it comes with a 12 month warranty.

As for Vista, I use it all the time and don't have any issues with connection to the TT devices, it simply works.

If/ When you get the new toy make sure you register it with a new e-mail address, if you use the same one from the 300 you really will have some fun and games (read frustration) - Mike

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