TomTom XXL 550TM 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Traffic & Maps Edition)

TomTom-XXL 550TMIf you are on the road often and you are tired of constantly asking hard to follow directions from bystanders, and you are trying to get the fastest route to avoid traffic in a specific time of day which a person cannot accurately predict, you would need a very smart GPS navigator.

The TomTom XXL 550TM is just the right tool that you would need. It provides you with the most up-to-date information in most locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. With over seven million POIs or Points of Interest that would help you locate the nearest gas station, restaurant, hotel and ATMs. And the IQ routes feature helps you by providing you with the most accurate and fastest route depending on the time of day thus helping you drive around traffic instead of pointing you to it.

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For added safety and comfort when driving, The XXL 550TM provides you in advance on when you need to change lanes so you won’t have to miss a turn or make a dangerous last second lance change. Also you will know exactly where you are as the XXL 500TM announces street names as you go through them and the 5-inch touchscreen allows for better viewing and easy menu operation. Plus you can take it anywhere you want because of its Fold and Go EasyPort mount. This unit is so portable that you can put it inside your pocket or bag.

Model Features

  • EasyMenu that allows for easy interaction and very clear and easy-to-follow commands.
  • Over seven million POIs that include that provides you not just the necessities but also leisure locations like tourist spots or nightlife locations and shopping centres.
  • IQ routes provide you with the fastest routes and posted speed limits so you won’t worry about traffic and getting a ticket.
  • Advance Lane Guidance that helps you navigate through hard junctions with ease.
  • Announces street names as you make each turn so you will know exactly where you are.
  • A fairly wide view because of the 5-inch Touchscreen which also helps with easy menu operation and interaction.
  • Fold and go EasyPort mount that allows versatility and portability.

Pros and Cons

The XXL also has a feature that helps you locate “Safety” camera warnings. With this, expect not get anymore bills for running red lights. Though this function not only helps you in avoiding cameras, it also serves as a constant reminder on how reckless driving can be very dangerous.

Though the XXL 550TM’s basic functions are very easy to use, the package does not come with a user manual that would help you with more advance features.

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Map updates is a must have for this unit so it will save you time from looking for non existing ramps or exists that would be a real hassle if you are in a hurry.

The display on the screen is great but can also be redundant. Even though this can be really handy, nobody wants to be reminded ever so constantly on what to do, and if you want to have a compass displayed instead of the speed limit which can be annoying at times, the unit does not allow that feature.

The XXL 550TM boast of its precision but sometimes this is not such a good thing as the unit works using street numbers and parking lots might confuse the unit in some occasions. You might end up right in front of a destination’s doorway if you follow the unit’s commands by the dot.

General Recommendation

Though the TomTom XXL 550TM 5-inch Portable GPS Navigator has its short comings, they never outweigh on how this unit can be very helpful for you.