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TomTom One 140S
The TomTom ONE 140S updates the TomTom ONE 130, adding IQ Routes and Advanced Lane Guidance. It also expands map coverage now including Mexico, as well as the U.S. and Canada. IQ Routes technology calculates the fastest route using historical traffic speed data for both the day of the week and time of day. The Advanced Lane Guidance feature, provides a visual representation of highway junctions, along with lane-specific directions. Mexican map coverage includes 35% of the 31 states with detailed coverage of Mexico City and Guadalajara, the main road network and 2,431 counties.
The difference between the 140 and 140S is the addition of spoken street names. The TomTom One 140 and 140S are the latest additions to the One line, and continue the pattern of gradual, evolutionary development of this popular and user-friendly series. The 140 and 140S include TomTom's recent improvements, including the EasyPort mount first seen on the One 130. This clever design replaces the more common two-piece mount favored by most PND makers with a built-in design that folds flat when not in use for easy packing and storage. Software updates give these new models features such as reality view and lane assistance, helpful aids that were formerly found only on more-expensive models. Both navigators are easy to use and reasonably priced. The only difference between the two is that the 140S adds text to speech for spoken street names, adding a reasonable $20 premium.
Like the 130 that they replace, the 140 and 140S have a 3.5-inch LCD display and sleek design. The compact EasyPort mount introduced on the 130 uses a rotating locking mechanism to ensure a tight suction-cup seal to the windshield. Previously tested TomTom models were sealed by simply pushing the suction cup against the windshield, which tended to make it more difficult to get a seal initially, make it harder to remove, or both. The EasyPort provides a better seal and increases portability, but it positions the unit closer to the windshield, where it can be harder to reach and see. It also is more difficult to remove than traditional GPS mounts that use the clamping lever style. And often when you are removing the GPS unit from the windshield, the unit will separate from the mount.
As we've seen on other devices from TomTom, the 140 models provide very good verbal directions and easy-to-read screens. New features to the One line include IQ routing, which factors in historical traffic information to choose the most-efficient route, reality view for displaying a realistic representation of highway intersections, and lane assistance to indicate the best lane to be in for an impending maneuver. Another new feature is a handy quick-touch menu that allows a user to choose up to six frequently used functions for quick access with one tap to the screen.
Broader map coverage now includes Mexico in addition to the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. An optional $60 receiver enables the 140 to receive RDS-TMC traffic updates, which require a $60 annual subscription.
The TomTom One 140 is a good choice for a consumer looking for an entry-level navigator. It performs well, with an easy-to-use interface, some previously-premium features, and available text-to-speech (140S). The 140 is really pushing the envelope for affordable navigators by including higher-end features at one of the lowest price points. It does not include all of the high-end extras that distinguish premium models, such as Bluetooth connectivity, wide screen, or multimedia extras, but it has all of the core navigational features that most users want. It is a worthy competitor for the updated Garmin Nuvi 2x5 models.
Key features include:
3.5-inch screen
Optional traffic information
Historical traffic pattern information (IQ routes)
Spoken street names (140S)
Reality view and lane assist
The 140 and 140S are very good, easy-to-use entry-level navigators. Various incarnations of the TomTom One have long been CR Best Buys, thanks to their logical interface, helpful features, and reasonable prices. The TomTom One 140 benefits greatly from feature trickle-down, bringing high-end features to an entry-level model without much price bloat. Highly recommended.
TomTom's One 140-S has more features than you'd typically expect from a $200 GPS device from a top manufacturer. Including maps and seven million POIs for the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, it's a great value for your money. Not to mention the text-to-speech conversion, IQ Routes, lane assist, multisegment routing - all things that are uncommon on entry-level devices.
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