Target is currently having a sale on the TomTom XXL 530S 5″ Portable GPS with a 5# Large Display! This GPS unit is on sale for only $119 with Free Shipping, off the normal price of $280.
Released in late of 2009 the TomTom XXL 530S features: Full maps of the US and Canada, TomTom Map Share technology, so users can modify street names, street direction, points of interest and more on their device and benefit from corrections made by others, TomTom Help Me menu for access to local emergency service providers (police, fire, etc.), Fold and Go EasyPort mount that folds flat against the device for easty transport and TomTom HOME, a desktop application that keeps the devices up-to-date.
TomTom XXL 530S Reviews:
Expert GPS reviewer CarGPSReviews.net has review of the XXL 530s model, yet there doesn’t seem to be indication of actually being tested. They have a helpful summary of the features of the model:
- 5-inch, full-color, TFT LCD widescreen touch display
- Preloaded maps of U.S. and Canada with millions of POIs
- IQ Routes Technology gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel on your route to calculate your trip
- With TomTom Map Share technology, you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn restrictions on your own device
- Award-winning Fold and Go EasyPort mount, folds flat against the device, for easy portability
About.com GPS Editor gave this GPS unit a 3.5/5 expert review, citing: “Overall, the TomTom XXL 530S is a pleasure to use, and its larger screen is taking dedicated car GPS technology in the right direction. It’s about visibility, more room for touchscreen input, and much less squinting.”
The XXL 530s model fairs decently with Amazon’s 7 user reviews – averaging 3.5/5 rating.
TomTom XXL 530S 5″ Display features and Quick Review:
- Car Navigation Features: IQ Route™, Speed Limit Indicator, Rechargeable Battery, Text-to-Speech, Advanced Lane Guidance
- Electronic Display Features: Touch Screen, Backlit Display, LCD Screen
- Screen Resolution: 480 x 272
- Mapping Features: Multiple Route Options, Built-In Maps, Turn-by-Turn Voice Instructions, Automatic Route Recalculation, 3-D Map View
- Points of Interest: 70000000
- Waypoints: 48
- Warranty Description: 1 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty on Parts and Labor
- Battery Life: Up to 3 Hours
- Built-In Memory Storage Capacity: 2GB
- WAAS Enabled No
- Includes: Rechargeable Battery, Windshield Mount, User Manual, Cigarette Lighter Adapter, USB Cable, Adhesive Mounts
- Dimensions: Length: 3.5 “; Width: 5.3 “; Depth: 0.9 “
- Product Weight: 7.0 Oz.
- Wired Connectivity: USB 2.0
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