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TomTom ONE 130
The TomTom ONE 130 is TomTom's newest compact navigation device. It does not feature a whole lot of bells and whistles but it does offer a very easy-to-use menu and operation. The TomTom ONE 130 features a more compact 3.5" touchscreen LCD monitor that features an anti-glare design, but is about an inch smaller than the more common and becoming standard 4.3" LCD screens. It is also a much slimmer design than most portable GPS navigation unit, measuring at only 1" thick, about 3" in width and under 4" in length. It is also very light and could fit in pockets, purses, and really anywhere you want it to be as it only weighs 6.1 ounces.
The ONE 130 has a built-in map database that doesn't need any additional media for navigation. It has additional SD cards, although the unit is fully capable of POI updates through its USB connection. The unit features a smaller 5 million points of interest database, but it's good to know that it's fully capable of future updates. Keep in mind that despite having only 5 million points of interest, the unit is relatively compact.
Its navigation features are pretty standard for TomTom, featuring quick-route calculations, toll/highway avoidance, or fastest/shortest route guidance. It also has 2D/3D perspective navigation with voice guidance and text-to-speech technology. The menus and the graphical user interface are very easy to use. Like most of TomTom GPS products, the ONE 130 features an emergency function that will display emergency contact locations and numbers for nearby police stations, fire stations, and hospitals. It even allows the user to locate their own location such as GPS coordinates and nearest cross-streets.
In addition, the TomTom ONE 130 can also receive TomTom PLUS services, which allow users the ability to receive traffic information, additional navigation voices, and updated points of interest. The mounting kit is actually part of the unit and folds quite nicely, maintaining its slim profile.
GPS owners have learned through repeated news warnings not to leave their devices suction-cupped to their windshields. But many find the installation process on a daily basis pretty tedious. They'll instead set the device in a cup holder, which isn’t the best way to view directions. TomTom has made this a little more convenient with the EasyPort mount on its One 130, which is a good all-around budget navigator. The mounting design also lends to easy portability. The compact mount makes this small unit even easier to use. Just fold the flat, circular mount outward, press it to your windshield, then twist the mount to make the suction cup adhere.
The One 130 is small and slim, with an attractive light and dark-gray design. Part of the reason it seems so compact is its 3.5-inch screen. While that was once the standard size, you can now easily find even budget models with 4.3-inch displays. Those looking for something easy to stash might prefer the small size.
We liked the fact that you can avoid specific areas or find an alternate route altogether. The One 130 also includes TomTom’s MapShare technology, which lets you make corrections on the device, then upload them to share with other users. It’s a simple and free way to get constantly updated information, although you have to have the TomTom application on your computer to do so (it works with both Macs and Windows-based PCs).
Navigating with the One 130 is simple. The "s" version offers text-to-speech for pronouncing street names, which is one of the more useful features to have on board, as it quickly tells you whether or not you’re making the correct turn. The lower-priced One 130 lists for $50 less and omits this feature, but it’s worth the money. The device’s volume level is good.
You won’t find extras like media playback software or Bluetooth on the One 130, but if all you’re looking for a dependable navigator to keep you from getting lost, this is a worthwhile and pleasantly compact model to have.
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