GPS Systems > TomTom GPS Systems > below $150

Advantages: Lots of downloads for free and nice backlight
Disadvantages: No live traffic out of the box for free

I received the TomTom One GPS receiver as a a gift paired with the GO maps USA/Canada edition SD card (from my GPS savy friends this SD card loaded with maps is supposed to be better than the one that it comes with ... if you would like to read my review on that please go ahead but this review will be on the device itself ... unfortunately i have not used the "stock" card as the GO card has treated me so well i had no reason to change). The device ...
...TomToms site when the device is plugged into your computer and download alot of custom start and shut down screens ... personally found a very nice VW one). Start up is quick and the options for the start menu at power on are welcome (security code feature i find helpful just in case someone wants to "borrow" it without asking). Power off is prompt as well. Color schemes and voice prompts are again a welcome feature and many are free !!! I have ... Read review

Advantages: Precise directions to just about where you need to go
Disadvantages: A very small handful of locations not in memory

...the most reliable directions. This TomTom has been on point for the most part. It was very easy to set up. Just turn it on and it immediately goes to work to find your current location and set itself up. It gives you a brief tour of the different sections in the TomTom. After that, we were ready to go. It's very easy to enter a destination, you can enter it manually by address, or search for it by name or location. There were a few times when we ...
...connected. We plan on using the TomTom to take on some much needed relaxing road trips that we feared would have been nightmares if we had to depend on Mapquest. Very happy to have this! I would definitely recommend to anyone looking into investing in a navigation system. ... Read review

Advantages: Ease of use, aux power cord, computer addon's
Disadvantages: Scrolling through the map is difficult.

I bought my TomTom Go 720 about a year ago. I have had great luck using it and really like it alot. It is very easy to use and the menu navigation is very easy. The screen is easy to see night or day with the great feature to change the colors at night to prevent night blindness. I like the fact that you can hook it up to the computer and download places of interest such as restaurant locations to airports. You can also download member corrections ... Read review

Advantages: Never get lost again!
Disadvantages: None

...lost my maps when updating the software and a call to Garmin had an update DVD on its way to me 2nd day air. They would have updated it immediately online if I had broadband. I highly reccomend this product, buy this and you won't be disappointed. Worth the price! ... Read review

Advantages: easy to use, very helpful, time saver, reliable
Disadvantages: may be distracting while driving

This GPS unit is so easy to use and program. I loved the touch screen, it made it very easy to plug in the street names or even search for a restaurant or theatre, and it was perfect for a long road trip we took and worth having for that. The voice navigation also was a great feature as most GPS units and I liked that it could be changed or turned off as well. Also a great feature is that it works in the USA and Canada and you can download maps onto ...
...voice navigator. I also liked that it has a search feature & Icons that show you where certain things are nearby like for finding specific businesses or hospitals, gas stations etc. Also liked how it informs you of toll's and can give you a alternate route to go if you want to avoid them. Great product! ... Read review