TomTom XL 330S 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001OAQYO6
• Item model number: ONE
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #82 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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  #20 in	Electronics > GPS & Navigation

• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description Boasting a 4.3-inch widescreen LCD for easier viewing in the car, the TomTom XL 330 and XL 330S features the plug and play ease of use, rock-solid navigation, and sleek design we've come to expect from TomTom. Both models come pre-loaded with highly accurate maps for the United States and Canada, with TomTom Map Share technology that enables you to instantly modify street names, street direction, and POIs on your own device.

Both models share the same navigation and user interface features. Howerver, the XL 330S adds text-to-speech, which means instead of hearing "turn right in 50 feet," you'll hear "turn right in 50 feet at Ohio Street."

TomTom's XL 330 series GPS devices have a 4.3-inch widescreen display.

Key Features and Benefits

• Easy to Use right out of the box (Learn more)
• Clear Directions from the sensitive touchscreen display with turn-by-turn spoken directions
  
• TomTom Map Share lets you instantly modify street names, street direction, and POIs on your own device and benefit from others' corrections (Learn more)
• "Help Me!" Emergency Menu gives one-touch access to local emergency providers, such as police, fire stations, and hospitals
• Preloaded Complete Maps of the United States and Canada with TeleAtlas data
• EasyPort mount is foldable and slim for easy portability
• POI icons easily find gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more along your route. Customize by adding your own points of interest
• QuickGPSfix speeds up the time it takes to fix your GPS position to help you drive off more quickly.
• Traffic-Capable with optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver accessory keeps you up-to-date on traffic events to minimize potential delays
• Daily Fuel Prices, available as an optional service, finds the lowest priced gas on your route

Specifications

• Display: 4.3-inch TFT color LCD touchscreen (480 x 272 pixels, 64,000 colors)
• Connectivity: USB port for charging and downloading maps and updates
• Power: Internal Lithium-Ion battery for up to 3 hours of operation
• Dimensions: 4.7 x 3.2 x 0.9 inches
• Weight: 6.6 ounces

What's in the Box

TomTom XL 330S navigation device, EasyPort windshield mount, car charger, USB cable, dashboard mounting disk, printed documentation

Learn More

Easy To Use

Clear and easy widescreen interface Instant route re-calculation if you deviate from the planned route.

Buy a TomTom device, and it works straight out of the box: Just plug it in and a few taps of the touchscreen later, you're on your way with clear, turn-by-turn spoken directions complementing. TomTom's easy-to-use interface has been extensively tested by independent assessors in the field and at TomTom's unique User Experience Labs Preloaded Maps The XL 330 series GPS device comes preinstalled with complete maps of the United States and Canada Help When You Need It Extensive safety features, including "Help Me" menu to give drivers direct access to emergency services and roadside assistance

Icon-driven menu system Emergency menu gives you fast direct access to emergency numbers and directions to the nearest assistance

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New -- Small Mount, Big Speaker

The integrated EasyPort Mount means you never need to figure out where to stow a mount in your car, and you never leave a sign for potential thieves that there might be a tempting electronic prize under your seat. The entire unit, mount and all, is small enough to fit into a jacket pocket, so just fold it up and go! It comes with mounting discs for both windshield and dashboard. A large speaker gives you the best audio quality, eliminating distortions so you hear your instructions loud and clear.

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TomTom MapShare -- Maps Served Fresh Daily

With TomTom Map Share, you can update your map directly on your device as and when you spot road changes, and download daily updates from millions of Map Share users worldwide via your computer. Enabling Map Share gives you: instantly improved maps every day on your TomTom device; entry into the world's largest navigation community; the ability to share improvements daily with other TomTom users; full control over improvements that are uploaded and downloaded; and the best and most accurate maps available--always. Map Share changes you can make instantly: block / unblock street; reverse traffic direction; edit street name; add missing Points of Interest; edit Points of Interest; and report other errors. When joining the Map Share community, you can select various "levels of trust." You might decide to receive only improvements that have been verified by TomTom, or changes that have been submitted by trusted sources.

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New -- Send Addresses Directly from Google Maps or Mapquest

Search for the location you want. Pick "Send to GPS."

Itching to try out a new restaurant, or setting off on a road trip to locate the best donuts on the west coast? Now, it's easy to search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your TomTom. Install TomTom HOME on your compter Hook up your TomTom to the computer via its USB port Search for the location you want. Click the Send link in the info window for the address. That will bring up a popup "Send to" form. Pick GPS, then pick TomTom, and hit the "Send" button. The address will instantly transfer to your TomTom device, the point will be saved as one of your favorites, and you can navigate to it or view it on a map just like with any other favorite.

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Important Product Information

This is a refurbished GPS. Refurbished generally means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like-new conditions. Some refurbished GPS devices might contain cosmetic blemishes. There is a six-month guarantee on parts and labor on TomTom refurbished products.

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QuickGPSfix

Starting up can seem like a slow business, particularly if you're in a hurry, because the GPS receiver needs to know exactly where each GPS satellite is to calculate your location. But satellites only broadcast their positions once every 30 seconds. So if any of their signals are interrupted--for example, by passing high buildings--the whole position-fixing process has to repeat itself again and again until the perfect fix is achieved. QuickGPSfix takes a smarter approach.

QuickGPSfix can speed up the time it takes to fix your GPS position by downloading the latest satellite data via an Internet connection. Just connect your TomTom device to your computer, and TomTom HOME automatically downloads "QuickGPSfix"--a special GPS data file that helps your TomTom fix your position quicker, even when the GPS signal is weak or partially blocked.

This unique, free service--which comes as standard with the GO (920/720/520/910/710/510) and ONE (XL/New Edition)--helps you fix your position and get navigating faster than ever.

On the road or no access to TomTom HOME?
Get the same "QuickGPSfix" data by simply connecting to any TomTom PLUS service, using a wireless data connection (GO 920/720/520/910/710/510 and ONE XL/3RD EDITION and 2nd Edition). As soon as a connection is established, the "QuickGPSfix" data is automatically updated.

Note: QuickGPSfix data has limited validity. So to keep on getting a faster position-fix, re-connect your device at least once a week.

To minimize the amount of data sent over your wireless data connection, this automatic update is only carried out if the data on your device is over 5 days old. The associated data usage of this service is less than 10 Kb per connection. Please contact your mobile service provider to determine the exact costs. To disable this automatic update, just select ‘Disable Auto QuickGPSfix' on your TomTom device.

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Fun Extras to Personalize Your TomTom

New smart and fun extras to personalize users' devices: record driving instructions in your own voice; buy fun voices from TomTom; exchange files (of photos, songs, HTML documents, etc.) between your GO and any other Bluetooth-enabled device (laptop, phone, other TomToms); select a favorite car icon on the screen; load, store, and preview photos from your digital camera; and enjoy music with the built-in MP3 player (earphones connector available via an optional SD card).

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TomTom Traffic

With an optional RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver accessory, you can get traffic information from the RDS-TMC Traffic service, which is delivered over unused FM radio channels. Traffic information is fully integrated into the TomTom navigation experience. The RDS-TMC receiver is available as an accessory for the GO 930/730/530, 920/720/520, 910/710/510, ONE 3rd edition, ONE XL, ONE (30 series) and XL (30 series). The RDS-TMC receiver accessory comes with a 1-year free subscription to the TMC traffic service. With some TomTom models, an RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver is included in the box. This is indicated by the addition of "T" or "Traffic" to the model name. An example is "ONE Traffic". . Key features Real-time traffic information across the US, using the most accurate and up-to-date sources. Detailed incident reports, delay times estimated, alternative routes proposed, and (if enabled) automatic rerouting. Accurate real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions ahead (fog, snow, ice, and so on) anywhere in Europe, Australia, and the United States (TomTom application version 6.0 or higher). Clear on-screen animated or spoken (GO 920/720/520/910) traffic alerts as and when you want them. Smart push technology, which minimizes the amount of data needed to update traffic information on your device. Smart subscription--when you buy new maps, the Traffic service automatically becomes available in those countries too.

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Supported Languages

The user interface/application comes in the following languages: Catalan Latvian Czech Lithuanian Danish Norwegian Dutch Polish Estonian Portuguese Finnish Slovakian Flemish Spanish French Swedish German Turkish Hungarian UK English Italian US English

Spoken navigation instructions come in the following languages: Australian Japanese Brazilian Portuguese Latin American Spanish Bulgarian Latvian Catalan Lithuanian Chinese Mandarin Malaysian Chinese Cantonese Norwegian Croatian Polish Czech Portuguese Danish Romanian Dutch Russian Estonian Serbian Finnish Slovenian Flemish Spanish French Swedish German Thai Greek Turkish Hungarian UK English Italian US English

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About TomTom

TomTom NV is the world's largest navigation solution provider, developing products with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use, and value. TomTom's products include all-in-one navigation devices that enable customers to navigate right out of the box, including the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom ONE range, and the TomTom RIDER (for motorcycles). TomTom also provides navigation software products that integrate with third-party devices, the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDAs, and smartphones. TomTom WORK combines industry-leading communication and smart-navigation technology with leading-edge tracking and tracing expertise. TomTom's products are sold through a network of leading retailers in 25 countries and online. TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good value, good operation, June 8, 2009

By	R. Ned - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this unit refurbished as indicated. I was worried about the possibility of it not coming with the most recent map updates (see the reviews for the TomTom ONE XL-S refurbished unit), but I went ahead and bought it anyway since I was being frugal. The GPS came packaged nicely and did not have any blemishes or anything on it. I used it for the first time on a several day trip to Phoenix, where I really got to experience the functionality of the device.

Some good points:
-- the 4.3" screen is nice, and I would recommend this screen size over the 3.5" models.
-- the set-up is relatively easy (which was great since the instruction manual is a joke!).
-- TomTom has a pretty cool website (TomTom HOME) for you to use to get necessary updates your GPS, download accessories, etc.


Some bad points"
-- the instruction manual is a joke. Thankfully, I had a vague sense of what to do because I'd used a GPS once before.
-- the car adapter plugs in to the bottom of the unit in a way that is a bit unwieldy and awkward.
-- you can only get the street names spoken with the computer-generated voice. If you chose any of the more human-sounding voices, the street name function will not work.
-- whenever you download a new map or map update, you lose your saved favorites. You have to manually re-enter them or save the file from before you updated.
-- it took forever for me to figure out how to cancel a destination once I was already en-route. Since there is no help in the instruction manual, I just had to start pressing areas of the screen to get the device to take me to the right menu screen!

-- AND VERY IMPORTANTLY: The unit I received came with a map that was 4 quarters (i.e., one year) old. This was a risk based on some other reviews, even though the product description said the device comes with the most updated map or comes with the latest map guarantee. So, I read up on the other TomTom refurb units that Amazon sells, and people were saying that it was relatively easy to get TomTom to give you an updated map. So, I called the customer service line and talked to a rep. He said that I needed the map guarantee certificate that came in the box, but I did not receive one. (FYI: some reviewers of the refurbished TomTom ONE XL-S unit said they got this in the box along with their GPS). Since I didn't have a certificate, the rep said it was unlikely I would get a new map. However, I was determined to get my update, so I pressed a bit further. The rep said maybe I could just send in my proof of purchase (Amazon receipt) and we'll see what happens. (You can fax it or send it as an attachment through a website.) I did that, and lo and behold, I got an email message the NEXT DAY saying that my map update had been uploaded to my TomTom HOME account. I downloaded it the next day without any problems. So, despite the reluctance of the customer service rep, I got my new map!

Overall, the unit works well, though the spoken street names can be bit hard to understand at times. I would give it 3.5 stars if I could.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best bang for the buck, May 25, 2009

By	Michael A. Mundy (North Carolina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

bought this unit for the wide screen and street name instructions feature - have used for two vacation trips to unfamiliar areas and so far it is everything I expected. Very accurate, good instructions, good street name pronunciation and very quick rerouting if wrong turn taken.
First unit I received had out of date maps which tommtom would not update for free, but Amazon quickly shipped me a replacement unit that updated maps free at tomtom home with no problem. Amazon really stands behind the items I have purchased through them.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I like it, March 26, 2009

By	K. Kirkland (United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

I've been trying to figure out which GPS device to buy for quite a while. Each manufacturer makes so many different versions, it is difficult to pick which one is best for you. This is a very good, middle of the road model that does almost everything that I want it to do. It's also refurbished, which I was concerned about. But it has worked perfectly, and I just returned from a 2,860 mile trip. This TomTom was a lifesaver, especially when driving through New York City. It is easy to use, it worked right out of the box, and now I can't imagine driving without it.

The only thing I wish I had considered was the SD memory slot. This model does not have one, and when I was downloading the updated maps, I realized that I would have to delete some other features that I downloaded because there was not enough memory. There is just enough memory to hold the map package, plus a few other things. But if you don't need or want some of the other bells and whistles (which you really don't need), and you just want to be able to get around, this is a great model. And it doesn't have all those other things like bluetooth or an mp3 player. But who needs those on your GPS when your phone or iPod has all of that?

All in all, I'm very happy with this TomTom, and very happy with the price of the refurbished model.