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XXL 540TM GPS Unit

Bigger isn’t at all times higher, however that hasn’t stopped TomTom from releasing an extra-giant version of the XL 340 GPS unit. The TomTom 540TM has an enormous 5in display screen, as well as IQ Routes know-how, advanced lane steering and the corporate’s EasyPort mount system.

The primary difference between the TomTom XL 340 and the aptly titled XXL 540TM is the display size. Whereas the TOMTOM XXL 540TM GPS unit boasts an extra-massive 5in widescreen display, the XL 340 makes do with a 4.3in screen. This implies there may be a lot extra real property to show the straightforward TomTom maps, however the general user experience stays similar. Regardless of the additional-giant show, the XXL 540TM is barely as thick as its smaller counterpart. It retains the all black color scheme of both the XL 340 and the ONE 140.

TomTom’s EasyPort mount is used once more to good effect. The mount has been designed to be left connected to the unit and folded flat after use. The circular lock means it’s quick and simple to attach, and the design allows titling of the XXL 540TM in multiple directions.

The 540TM ‘s interface has seen only a slight refresh, and it remains effortless to use. Slightly smaller icons and a plain white background give the XXL 540TM a more skilled feel. A sooner processor in comparison with previous ONE GPS units makes searching menus and loading maps barely snappier.

In addition to an tackle, the 540TM can navigate to a recent destination, a point of interest (POI), a postcode, a crossing or intersection, a saved favorite, a degree on the map or a city centre. For conventional tackle entry you can choose between ABC, QWERTY and AZERTY keyboard layouts, and the extra-giant screen is nice for textual content input.

The IQ Routes technology used within the TomTom 540TM GPS unit is predicated on actual-life user data fairly than the normal maximum velocity method. It determines a route by contemplating all doable routes after which deciding on the one which takes the least time, with the technology often trying to avoid fundamental roads. The TOMTOM 540TM seemed to take the fastest route on some of our extra regularly tested routes, but route calculation does take a bit longer than earlier models. In our expertise, the 540TM usually nonetheless most popular to calculate routes using foremost roads reasonably than backstreets which might be usually barely quicker.

The TomTom 540TM additionally comes with superior lane guidance. On multilane roads, an icon within the bottom-left corner of the map display screen highlights which lane try to be in, depending on your destination. At busy freeway junctions this is enhanced by arrows indicating the lane direction combined with a static image of highway signs. The indicators are the same color as those displayed on the street, with the intention to minimise confusion.

Reside site visitors capabilities are usually not included. The TOMTOM XXL 540TM can only connect to the SUNA Visitors Channel if you are going to buy TomTom’s TMC antenna ($159.95).

The TomTom XXL 540TM has textual content-to-speech expertise, which signifies that it speaks the names of streets as you method them. The unit tends to wrestle with longer road names and can only communicate them utilizing its British and American voices (there’s an Australian voice, but it surely doesn’t announce street names). The voice is obvious and the TOMTOM 540TM ‘s speaker is fairly loud at its highest stage, although not as deafening as the higher priced GO 750. The XXL 540TM also comes with mounted pace and red-light camera warnings, faculty zone warnings and an over-speed alert.

The 540TM supports TomTom’s Map Share feature. In addition to corrections and enhancements to the maps being uploaded each month by different TomTom users, Map Share allows you to make changes to maps by the unit itself. Customers can add their own POIs, update street changes, edit phone numbers and add new streets. You’ll be able to then share this info with other TomTom users, importing the modifications through the included TomTom HOME software.

TomTom’s ‘Help Me’ security feature can be included. This shows info and means that you can navigate (either by automobile or on foot) to a large number of companies including police stations, hospitals, mechanics, public transport and pharmacies. It also consists of first support, visitors regulation, and restore and maintenance information.

Battery life is rated at up to three hours. As with the rest of the company’s vary of GPS unit, TomTom does not embody an AC charger in the sales bundle, so you’ll must charge the XXL 540TM via the included USB cable or in-automotive charger.

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