TomTom One 3rd edition vs. Magellan 3100
1021094
TT maybe more up to date with the updates, you would need to pay on the M. If you dont mind the voices on the TT saying meters and yards instead of miles and feet, you can get a TT. I have the M and I'm enjoying it. Havent really sat in a car with this TT model, but a better model. M is still better for me. I enjoy my M very much.
1464037
I considered the 1490, but I don't need the bluetooth or traffic. I ended up buying the nuvi 865T and am happy with it. Some problems getting updates on the Garmin website. Also POI's were available for download on my old 265 e.g. Kauai, but none for the 800 series.
419379
I was trying to choose between the same two. However, with the recent price break on the TT it is a no brainer. The two are both good basic GPS's without any frills. Both have comparable maps. I do believe that the TT is more configurable and the "planned / advanced routing feature" of the TT is great. The only benefit that the Garmin provides is better battery life. However, I will always be using this with a power cord anyhow so it really doesn't matter.
2012130
I really can't answer. I only had my TomTom for a couple of weeks -- it had issues. I bought another Garmin instead.
2127510
Has life time map but no tomtom support....my last map update wars 4 month ago because cant connect device with the computer..but nobody helps.....my advise....use another gps....frank
1168420
I will definitely recommend Nuvi 370 over 270 because of several reasons. Text to speech is definitely very helpful believe me I have a Nuvi 200 which doesnot speak street names, which is sometimes very frustrating. I have missed turns which were very close to each other. Name of the street while driving in busy streets is surely very helpful. This would be even more helpful especially in Europe. Other features are worth the extra $70-$80. Live traffic, Bluetooth are amongst them. I will be buying 370 for my Europe trip pretty soon, just looking for the good price.
223176
the mio c320 is better for intermediate to advanced users, and the tomtom is really made for novices (grandpa, mom who doesn't know how to use computers very well, etc.). the c320 can be customized to a great extent, and alot more poi's can be added. the tomtom lacks these customization features. in my opinion, this is the selling point for the unit. the price (if you can get it for less than 200) is another one. i got it for $150 on black friday, but i've seen it sold for $170 recently (around christmas time). i do not know how much the unit costs now, however.
9024
I'm surprised no one has given you a suggestion. On the off chance you are still looking, I'll add a comment or two. Obviously, any of the units you have listed "could" do the job very well (I've heard good and bad things about each of them). Multiple routing (which my unit doesn't have) would be very nice to have if it's implemented properly. I originally wanted the Magellan because I liked its features better than the others (especially the AAA feature), but didn't want to take a chance (their customer support is terrible). And any unit that allows you to exclude/avoid a road is a good one to get. The Nuvi 200 really is a basic unit and has no Text-to-Speech (which I prefer even though some names are butchered). The 200 also comes with only the lower 48 states (adding Canada can get very expensive), so I would suggest the 250 or 260 (the 260 has TTS). The newer 260W (wide-screen) is probably priced too high right now. As far as ease of use, they all work similarly, but Garmins are probably the easiest and most logical (with Magellan a close second). TomTom will give you many more customizable options, plus has Mapshare (a really great idea). No matter what you decide to get, I'm sure you will be pleased. Just remember that they all have various quirks (even the big, expensive models).
213156
Well, it is the updated model...with the features mentioned, plus speed limits for major roads and an indication if you are exceeding it. The maps aren't up to date (at least on mine ordered in Oct. 2012) If you have a memory card that fits the unit you can upload new maps. I had to buy one. I found that (once I had the memory card) the first download of maps took less than an hour when I used the 800 number--unlike the 4 to 5 hours mentioned on line. (I had registered the GPS online.)
524339
Just (recently) bought the 335T and I have had no problem acquiring satellite signal with this unit. In fact, that was one of my prime motivations to switch from my old Garmin Nuvi 350. I was having a lot of problems with just that issue. My two major complaints about the TomTom vs. the Garmin are: (1) You can't spell out a specific point of interest) like a Chili's restaraunt, for instance, which you can do with the Garmin. This was a MAJOR plus with my old unit and I used it all the time. Of course, it's possible that I just haven't firgured out how to do it yet, because, (2) the TomTom has very poor user documentation. I'm going to have to go online to try and figure some of the functionality out.
443742
Well, it wasn't just the larger screen that swayed me to the TomTom, it was also the price. You can purchase a new TT1XL for about $340.00. The Nuvi 350 is about the same price for either a refurbished or used model. Besides the price though, it seems that having a larger screen(4.3") would cause less distraction while driving. It's still a toos up though. Let me know how you like the Nuvi 350 and I will do the same. Mine is due to be delivered in the next few days.
1401493
The TomTom does not appear to have much memory capacity to add maps over the installed USA/Canada map. It also does not have a card slot which the Gramin has. For this reason, it seems to make sense to get the Garmin if you are going to use extra maps. Does this make sense?
1927265
I think the size difference and battery life is a huge plus. The 1390t .2" thinner, .8 oz lighter and has 4 hours of battery life as opposed to the 3 hours that the 765t has.I personally don't care about 3D Building Display, MP3 player, Audio Book, Headphone Jack, FM Transmitter.Also the 1390t comes with 'Public Transit Mode' which I also think is a big plus.And Garmin Locate is similar to Hotfix right?
443740
I purchased the TomTom one XL and I am completely satisfied. It works great. I certainly do not miss the "text to talk" feature and love the large screen which is easier to see while driving and creates less distraction. Directions are perfect so far. The TomTom is quiote a bit less expensive which is nice and can be purchased at discounts on Ebay and Amazon. I bought mine from 6th Ave Electronics on Amazon and received it in three days with great communication. Check for a 95% or higher feedback rating before you buy, to get an honest dealer.
1986006
The TomTom One LE is available at BestB for $149.00 today, 11/26. It has Bluetooth and an SD card slot. What's missing from the Navcore 7.x operating system for the new version 3 is the Manage POI function and the Itinerary menus - dispensed with in order to get Map Share and Help file. You can create a custom menu to get the Manage POI and Itinerary functions back (but you'l lose Map Share and Help). You can restore those when you need them by simply renaming the custom menu file through the Home 2.1 application. Go for the LE, if you can get it.
355080
Thanks for the update, dsrussell. I'll take your advice and check out the review of the 765 that you mentioned at gpsmagazine.com. It's too bad that the folks at Garmin didn't include this info about the 765 in their owners manual. Must have been an oversight on their end. Again,thanks a bunch!
1020415
thx, I guess i'll stick with 540TM :-) I am upgrading from old Garmin that had no map updates and traffic and hopefully it would be worth it at this price. I did use one of the TOM TOM models (smaller one) for a 2600 miles trip in the west coast and routing was really good.