Compare Tomtom xxl 540 & Tomtom xxl 550 Does anyone know any differences between the TomTom xxl 540 and the TomTom xxl 550? I see the 540 model has slightly better reviews, but the descriptions seem almost identical. What, if anything, am I missing?Thanks! Compare Tomtom xxl 540 & Tomtom xxl 550 Does anyone know any differences between the TomTom xxl 540 and the TomTom xxl 550? I see the 540 model has slightly better reviews, but the... » Read More Compare Tomtom xxl 540 & Tomtom xxl 550 Does anyone know any differences between the TomTom xxl 540 and the TomTom xxl 550? I see the 540 model has slightly better reviews, but the descriptions seem almost identical. What, if anything, am I missing?Thanks! « Show Less
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Neither have an external memory slot. But in my Garmin, that was not much of an extra. Even using a Sandisk Ultra II card (15mb/s), my GPS became horribly slow trying to access it.Not worth it to have an external SD memory slot, IMO.Yes, the prices are all over the place. The best I've seen is when Amazon was selling (not Beach Cameras on Amazon, for example) the XXL 540TM for $129 last week. They're out right now, so the price is up, but they'll get more in stock eventually.... ugh. Worse & worse. I just noticed that Amazon got the 540TM in stock, but now it's $199.99! ... Oh, that's the WTE (World Traveler Edition that 4GB and maps or Europe included. The regular 540TM is $169. Neither have an external memory slot. But in my Garmin, that was not much of an extra. Even using a Sandisk Ultra II card (15mb/s), my GPS became horribly slow trying to access it.Not worth it to have an external SD memory slot, IMO.Yes, the prices are all over the place. The best I've seen is when Amazon was selling (not Beach Cameras on Amazon, for example) the XXL 540TM for $129 last week. They're out right now, so the price is up, but they'll get more in stock eventually.... ugh. Worse & worse. I just noticed that Amazon got the 540TM in stock, but... » Read More Neither have an external memory slot. But in my Garmin, that was not much of an extra. Even using a Sandisk Ultra II card (15mb/s), my GPS became horribly slow trying to access it.Not worth it to have an external SD memory slot, IMO.Yes, the prices are all over the place. The best I've seen is when Amazon was selling (not Beach Cameras on Amazon, for example) the XXL 540TM for $129 last week. They're out right now, so the price is up, but they'll get more in stock eventually.... ugh. Worse & worse. I just noticed that Amazon got the 540TM in stock, but now it's $199.99! ... Oh, that's the WTE (World Traveler Edition that 4GB and maps or Europe included. The regular 540TM is $169. « Show Less
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Check the internal memory on board. From what I'm reading, it seems the 540 has 2GB while the 550 only has 1GB. I just confirmed this here:http://www.the-portable-gps.com/tomtom-xxl-550.htmlThe 550 has HALF the internal memory at 1GB. The 540 has 2GB. That is a substantial, not-talked-about difference.
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UPDATE: TomTom is currently selling the XXL 540TM WTE (World Traveler Edition: 4GB) for $149 on their site. If you sign up (register yourself online) to receive their emails, you get a coupon for $10 off your next purchase. That makes the 540TM WTE 4GB only $139. It's hard to beat that deal!
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I have the same questions. Based on the reviews I have already placed the order for 540TM but in tom tom website, they show price of 550 TM much higher than 540 TM model (without any significant change of features) while in Amazon they are available at the same price of 129$. I suspect 550 TM is new and even in Amazon, they don't mention anywhere that 550 TM is a newer version of 540. The reviews of 550 are very less as it is newer in the market from buyers who may be using tom tom for the first time. If there is any + features introduced in 550TM, I would like to certainly get that one.
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It doesn't matter. ALL of its maps (incl Europe) get a free update within the first 30 days of purchase (I just bought mine). Just update the maps with the initial free map update BEFORE you register the subscription to lifetime free maps on North America.And, of course, both NA (& Mexico) & all of Europe will not fit on the WTE at the same time. So update North America first. Then move it to your PC's HDD. Then update the Europe map (download it ALL). Then put the Europe map over on your HDD and put North America back on your 540. The NA maps come out 4 times a year. Why not update them? It's free and not a hassle. It takes about 45 min. It doesn't matter. ALL of its maps (incl Europe) get a free update within the first 30 days of purchase (I just bought mine). Just update the maps with the initial free map update BEFORE you register the subscription to lifetime free maps on North America.And, of course, both NA (& Mexico) & all of Europe will not fit on the WTE at the same time. So update North America first. Then move it to your PC's HDD. Then update the Europe map (download it ALL). Then put the Europe map over on your HDD and put North America back on your 540. The NA maps come out 4 times a... » Read More It doesn't matter. ALL of its maps (incl Europe) get a free update within the first 30 days of purchase (I just bought mine). Just update the maps with the initial free map update BEFORE you register the subscription to lifetime free maps on North America.And, of course, both NA (& Mexico) & all of Europe will not fit on the WTE at the same time. So update North America first. Then move it to your PC's HDD. Then update the Europe map (download it ALL). Then put the Europe map over on your HDD and put North America back on your 540. The NA maps come out 4 times a year. Why not update them? It's free and not a hassle. It takes about 45 min. « Show Less
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Sorry, Michael, but looking at the TT site, they list the XXL 550 as NOT having an SD slot. Are you sure about that?
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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.
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I am going to Italy and bought the 1370T. I planned to use in pedestrian mode as well as for driving. I've tested it several times in pedestrian mode in a couple of different locations and it failed every time. Sent me in the opposite direction, missed turns, and doesn't recalculate on it's own. You have to go back to the main screen and do it manually. I don't know - maybe I got a lemon. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks. I'll either return it and try another unit or hope it works better in driving mode. I was looking at the Tom Tom XLL, which also has European maps preloaded, but it gets mixed reviews as well. Seems a perfect GPS is yet to be created. I am going to Italy and bought the 1370T. I planned to use in pedestrian mode as well as for driving. I've tested it several times in pedestrian mode in a couple of different locations and it failed every time. Sent me in the opposite direction, missed turns, and doesn't recalculate on it's own. You have to go back to the main screen and do it manually. I don't know - maybe I got a lemon. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks. I'll either return it and try another unit or hope it works better in driving mode. I was looking at the Tom Tom XLL, which also has European maps preloaded, but it gets... » Read More I am going to Italy and bought the 1370T. I planned to use in pedestrian mode as well as for driving. I've tested it several times in pedestrian mode in a couple of different locations and it failed every time. Sent me in the opposite direction, missed turns, and doesn't recalculate on it's own. You have to go back to the main screen and do it manually. I don't know - maybe I got a lemon. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks. I'll either return it and try another unit or hope it works better in driving mode. I was looking at the Tom Tom XLL, which also has European maps preloaded, but it gets mixed reviews as well. Seems a perfect GPS is yet to be created. « Show Less
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https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source;=web&rct;=j&ei;=1J89VaqtL5H1gwTt7oHwBg&url;=http://download.tomtom.com/open/manuals/xxl/ReferenceGuide-US/refman/TomTom-XXL-en-US.pdf&ved;=0CBwQFjAA&usg;=AFQjCNHTDv76wtEHtGq8Kpvoal_BIXlZdA&sig2;=uA1aKP1IfwVZD35zfdMJ9w You can download it from here.
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I'm trying to decide & in comparing both models, I DO see more than a Bluetooth difference, if it matters to anyone: The 1490LMT has the lane assist function, but takes it one step further, in that it will show a real view of the lane you need to be in AND it shows all the highway signs that you will see up ahead, with the signs where you need to go Highlighted, and the signs you Don't want, dimmed I do NOT want Bluetooth, but just having gotten lost in Queens NY yesterday, both upon going in AND heading out, this particular feature would have helped greatly, as I just couldn't find my way onto the Triboro Bridge when leaving the area of Queens where I had visited. We have GPS in out new car, but I didn't have access to that car yesterday; all the more reason to put a GPS in the old car, and a 1490LMT is what it'll be!
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I expect they are all fairly similar. Depends on what features you need. These will have 3.5 inch screens. For around $130 you can get a Tom Tom XL with the larger screen if that is important. Think too if you need features such as street names to be spoken instead of just directed onto...you will pay a bit more for that.If you need a basic GPS, I myself am thinking of getting the Tom Tom 125 for $100 as a gift. It's a nice portable little unit with good intuitive menus, a nice loud speaker on the back and a great compact suction attach on the back instead of those with the stalk. Read the reviews for it on this site. I expect they are all fairly similar. Depends on what features you need. These will have 3.5 inch screens. For around $130 you can get a Tom Tom XL with the larger screen if that is important. Think too if you need features such as street names to be spoken instead of just directed onto...you will pay a bit more for that.If you need a basic GPS, I myself am thinking of getting the Tom Tom 125 for $100 as a gift. It's a nice portable little unit with good intuitive menus, a nice loud speaker on the back and a great compact suction attach on the back instead of those with the... » Read More I expect they are all fairly similar. Depends on what features you need. These will have 3.5 inch screens. For around $130 you can get a Tom Tom XL with the larger screen if that is important. Think too if you need features such as street names to be spoken instead of just directed onto...you will pay a bit more for that.If you need a basic GPS, I myself am thinking of getting the Tom Tom 125 for $100 as a gift. It's a nice portable little unit with good intuitive menus, a nice loud speaker on the back and a great compact suction attach on the back instead of those with the stalk. Read the reviews for it on this site. « Show Less
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I asked the same question and was told there the same units, the difference was the manuals. The one approved has more warnings in the manual. To be sure download each manual and compare the difference.
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This is the new model, not to be confused with the old TomTom Rider and Rider 2. The mounts for the units are different and the new Rider has a larger screen, among other new features.
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I am not sure what I was thinking but our tomtom actually comes with the original manual, you can see it in the photos we provided in our listing! Thanks again.
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I had the TomTom ONE 3rd edition and got the Nuvi 200 today. The TomTom's graphics are crappy but thats about it. In short, everything else is much better in the TomTom. Buy the TomTom. Nuvi 200 is missing a lot of things that the TomTom has.
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The XL-330S is a more recent model, so it has the newer easyport mount and also has the ability to connect to TomTom's MapShare community to share map corrections with other TomTom owners. The 330S also has a slightly slimmer and redesigned outer casing. The advantage of the XL-S is that it has bluetooth built-in (a feature that the XL-330S does not have). Basically, the XL-330S is the slightly updated "cousin" of the XL-S.
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Hi Sam, the TomTom HOME software reports that "Live" services (i.e. through a cellphone-like connection) are not supported by my 340TM unit. My understanding is that 340TM unit has an RDS service but not the "Live" services, i.e. the 340TM does not have the Google search, gas prices, etc. accessible when on the road.
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I've road with people that use the other brand TomTom has more features to get you there better. However, the other brand has more points on interest and ... I uploaded and installed more points of interest to suite my needs and I'm now very happy with it. TomTom also has a veery fast docking system where the other guys you need an allen wrench.
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I've owed my TomTom for a number of years now. The first one with the Traffic charger went after 1 year (which I believe is the warranty period). I got online and bought a new one which I've had no problems with. I used to roll it up pretty small. The newer one I loosely coil. I believe that's made the difference. TomTom has excellent customer service by the way.
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Honestly, I believe the maps are US/Canada only if you bought it here in the States. However, many models offer other maps via download. You would have to obviously pay up (almost as much as a new GPS unit or more) for that. Totally not worth it if you asked me. So to answer your question, the 540 does not have maps for Europe on it.
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I got the TomTom 3 yrs ago and it still works well for me. The only reason I got it was the world maps. Compared to today's units, TomTom or Garmin, it's basically an antique. There are so many more features available now, you have to decide on what features are important to you.
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I bought the 260 and can recommend it (although later Garmin changed the interface to the 2x5 series ... which may or may not be a positive). My new 765t doesn't route me any better than my 260 did (it just has a few bells and whistles that I liked and needed ... lane assist for one).I've never owned a TomTom, so I cannot compare the two.
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Has anybody been able to download a voice to the XL 325 that will read the Street Names? My TomTom 930T reads Street Names and I find that very useful. THanks for your help.