1. Dashboard mount for TomTom Products
2. Easily move your TomTom from car to home or car to car
3. Includes safety hook to prevent sliding
4. Great alternative to windshield mounting

Editorial Review :

TomTom Dashboard Mount. Beanbag/Friction style mount for easy setup and removal in vehicle. This mount works with all TomTom products and is a great alternative to windshield mounting your TomTom ONE, XL, or GO product.

Customer Review :

Works OK, better than dash stick disk

The Tom Tom Dashboard Mount works OK. I just used it on a trip from NY to Fla. A good windshield mount would be better but as long as you have ample flat space on your dashboard this should be sufficient. I had no problem with keeping the unit mounting pad attached to the mount. The only real negative is that if you stop quickly or are in an accident the mount can come flying at the passengers. They do provide a small disk that sticks to the dash and gets attached to the mount and supposedly secures it but I did not use it on the trip. There was no chord routing hole in the back of the unit on the one I received. That would help route the chord away from the radio, heater controls, etc. A positive is that it is easily moved out of site when you leave your vehicle. It is a bit bulky but should easily fit on the floor of most vehicles out of site of passers by. Overall this is probably the best you can get for the later version of the Tom Tom One. I would recommend it.

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GREAT PRODUCT

This is a great product. This was the first time really using the Tom Tom GPS, and not wanting to stick it to the windshild bought this product. It worked great, the mount was heavy enough so that the GPS didn't tip, and when the day was over I just picked up the whole thing and carried it into the hotel room. It was wonderful. The only thing that happened was when we had a lot of heat from the sun come into the car, the GPS lost it's suction and fell off, but I just put it back on and it worked again. I would recomend this product, it really worked great.

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No slip, easy to transfer car to car, or hide gps when out of car

I just bought a TomTom XXL 540S 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS and purchased this dashboard mount so I could easily move the TomTom from car to car and hide it from sight when I park the car. It works absolutely perfectly. When on the dash, it stays in place even around sharp corners. When I park, I just grab the mount and set it below line of sight below the front seat in about 1 second. Just grab and stash. Makes it less likely someone will see the great GPS I have and decide they want it more then me. No more circles showing on the windshield, telling people I have a GPS somewhere. When you have this mount, you can move all evidence of a GPS by grabbing the mount with the GPS attached and moving it all at once. I'm very happy that I purchased this mount and recommend it to anyone that was easy transfer of their TomTom gps.

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Awful! Waste of money

THe reason I purchased this was because the TomTom falls off the dashboard all the time, no matter how hard I stick it on. It sticks even worse on this! It doesn't stick at all to the glossy surface of this contraption. We aren't using it. Sure is sturdy, but useless.

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Tom Tom Dashboard Mount

We used this on a long trip and it worked very well. It is heavy enough to hold the GPS on the dash without slipping.

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1. 3.5-inch Touch Screen Navigation with Turn by Turn spoken Directions
2. Pre-loaded Maps for all North America, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico with 6.5 million searchable points of interest
3. FM Traffic or MSN Direct Traffic/Content compatible (with optional GDB 55 receiver)
4. Easy to Use Interface; slim, pocket-sized form factor; 4-hour rechargeable battery; Vehicle power cable included;
5. Automatically Adjusts Your Time Zone While Navigating

Customer Review :

great product

I bought this Garmin based on reviews from several sites.
I took it on a trip to tennesee and it performed as expected .
Its a great value and i would not hesitate to buy another one.


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Garmin nuvi purchase - very satisfied!

My stepson has been using this nuvi now since we purchased it for him... it is awesome, he loves it!! no reported problems/issues, it was plug and play. He raves about it!!

I will be getting one for myself very soon!!

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Great product

I got this as my first GPS. It is easy to use and very accurate. My first one was stolen from my truck. I quickly got a replacement and was happy again. I can't be without one now. I had some more bad luck when my new one went through the wash cycle in my pants. I was heartbroken, but miraculously after drying for 2 weeks it came back to life just before I was going to buy another and has been working fine for 2 months. Get one.

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Husband is happy with the Nuvi.

I bought it for my husband, who is thrilled with it. It was easy to get started and is easy to use. I would recommend it.

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A great GPS at an even better price!!

It took us (driver and navigator) a few hours of "messing around" to figure out the operation of this GPS. The menu system is logical and intuitive and it seems like we just kept discovering more and more features. Overall a great value for the $$$$.
By the way I have a Garmin model 45 hand-held GPS on my boat. It still works like a champ after nearly 15 years of hard use and abuse. For me GPS is spelled "G-A-R-M-I-N".

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1. 3.5 inch Color Touchscreen Control
2. Turn-by-Turn Directions
3. Preloaded Map of US and Canada
4. TomTom Map Share Instant Map Updates
5. 320 x 240 Resolution

Editorial Review :

TomTom is going for the ultimate in portability with the 2008 ONE 130 by integrating a nifty fold-out mount right into the devices. No more trying to figure out where to stash that big, clunky mount in your car -- just pop it off, fold it up and carry the whole thing in your pocket. Of course, the ONE 130 series also features the plug and play ease of use, rock-solid navigation, and sleek designs we've come to expect from TomTom.

1. Ultra-slim GPS device with 4.7-inch color touchscreen, personalized OneTouch search, spoken street name guidance, Bluetooth capability, voice command and more
2. Multi-destination routing with route optimization lets you plan the most efficient trip
3. Highway lane assist points you in the right direction when approaching interchanges and exits
4. QuickSpell with SmartCity search narrows your address and city searches Highway exit points of interest (POI) search lists upcoming gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more near highway exits
5. Includes maps of United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico

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The premium Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS device boasts the acclaimed and exclusive OneTouch favorites menu and an ultra-slim 4.7-inch color touch screen. Preloaded NAVTEQ maps and six million points of interest for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico make the Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS product ideal for both business trips and vacations. Easy-to-use premium features, such as AAA TourBook, voice command, highway lane assist, predictive traffic, and Bluetooth compatibility for hands-free calling, give you confidence on the road and deliver an exceptional navigation experience.

	Exclusive OneTouch Favorites Menu Easily bookmark favorite destinations and searches with personalized bookmarks so you can find them anywhere you travel. Find your favorite cafe or restaurant in any city with a single touch. The Magellan Maestro 4700 device definitely delivers "your favorites at your fingertips."
	Exclusive AAA TourBook Guide No membership required. Invaluable to anyone who travels, the AAA TourBook guide, which contains information on all 50 states and Canada, is built into your Magellan Maestro 4700 and provides ratings and descriptions on AAA approved places to stay, play, dine, and save.
	4.7-inch Touch Screen The wide, ultra-slim 4.7-inch color touch screen shows your position on the unit including map route, destination, ETA, Points of Interest (POI), OneTouch favorites, street names, and more--all at a glance. The large 4.7-inch screen is 16% larger than a 4.3-inch screen.
	6 Million Points of Interest (POI) Easily find whatever service you need. Gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, and hundreds of other businesses are intuitively categorized and searchable from the built-in POI database.
	Voice Command Safely navigate hands-free by speaking a variety of commands to control the Maestro 4700. You can "Go Home" or find the "Nearest Gas" just by using your voice.
	Highway Lane Assist Realistic highway signs point you in the right direction when approaching interchanges and exits, ensuring that you'll choose the correct lane well before your next turn.
	Bluetooth Compatibility Easily make or receive calls using a compatible cell phone and even synch up to 1000 numbers directly from your phone. Plus, the noise cancelling microphone keeps road noise down so you are heard clearly.
	Predictive Traffic It automatically analyzes past traffic patterns when creating a route to help you avoid known delays, saving you time and making your journey less stressful. Choose to stay on your current route or go with the new less-traveled route.
	Highway Exit POI Search Search for gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more near upcoming highway exits.
	QuickSpell with SmartCity Search Enter destinations with only a few touches. QuickSpell with SmartCity search helps you quickly enter addresses and narrow location searches, making destination entry easy.
	Multi-destination Routing Plan a trip with multiple stops in the order you want, or have it optimized for the most efficient route. Easily reorganize, add, or remove destinations.
	Spoken Street Name Guidance Hear street names and directions for a clear understanding of when to make the next turn, while you keep your eyes on the road.
	3D Landmarks Visual cues, such as stadiums and bridges, let you navigate safely and easily.
	Find your Car Easily remember the location of your car in parking lots, airports, malls, universities, amusement parks, or stadiums. When your day is done, the Maestro 4700 will automatically guide you to your car.
	NAVTEQ Maps Travel the entire United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada with all the maps you need, pre-loaded on your device.

What's in the Box?
Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS receiver; pre-loaded maps of United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; windshield mount; adhesive disc for dash mounting; vehicle power adapter; USB cable; user handbook; user manual on CD-ROM.

Visit MagellanGPS.com for the latest software update for your Maestro 4700 to keep it current and performing at its best.

Customer Review :

Very happy with this GPS

I have had 8 GPS units so far and this is by far my favorite, it is the most compact, the easiest to use, and gets the signal the fastest and reroutes the quickest as well.

Pro's:
1. I have had several other GPS's that took a while on the first boot up to locate me but this one is very quick.
2. The rerouting is the fastest of any unit I have had by far.
3. Has the most POI of the types that I actually need then other units, including AAA stuff.
4. It has soooo many other features that I could go on and on about, I have not had anything that even compared so I would highly recommend this GPS.


Con's:
1. Bluetooth is hard to hear, people seem to hear me fine but I can not hear them very well at all.
2. I have had a few times it showed me in the wrong place so I missed my turn, this happened three times in one month but I do drive about 3,000 mile a month.
3. When driving on the Interstate, the mileage to the next exit counts to the next Interstate if there is one before your exit, or several in my case and I need to know how far until my exit, not how far till the next Interstate exit. It is fine if there are no Interstates between when you get on the freeway and your exit.

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Good Aid

Works well. Really like the "bing" audio just before you reach a turn. Magellan really needs to update the user handbook. I bought this specific GPS because it has a pedistrian mode which is supposed to help you find where you parked your car. The user handbook doesn't tell you how to do this.

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bfromtheillside

Love the ease of use on the unit,simple learn and operate. I travel with 2 Garmin owners who were blown away with the performance of the 4700 on a recent trip to Colorado. They love the graphics, how fast it loaded up and how accurate it is. The also loved the way the 4700 would change the route without the "recaculating" Garmin voice. I just returned for a project run in the Kansas City area on both sides of the state line and the 4700 was quick and accurate for every location I needed to be. For the price, you can not beat the performance of this unit.

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disappointed and not mac friendly

I was very disappointed with the Magellan Maestro. For being a GPS that supposedly has all of these great features, I have been quite disappointed.

My first MAJOR issue is that it is not mac-friendly. When you take it out of the box, in order to be able to program in an address, you need to download updates to the firmware or whatever it is. However, you can not do this on a mac computer. I rarely have access to anything else, so it has made it quite difficult to get it working effectively

The voice on it has an underlying angry tone, and there's no way to change it that I've found.

The phone feature is nice, but it does not tell you/read you text messages like many of the other models going at this price do. So I would recommend one of those over the magellan any day!

Overall, it's functional and does what it's supposed to do if you can get it to keep the address and not restart to increase system performance. Hopefully the update will fix that if I ever find a computer to use.

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Magellan Maestro 4700 review

I bought the Magellan Maestro because I live in S. Korea and need to travel to America two or three times a year. Need something easy to use. The Maestro does all this and does it easily sitting at my desk in a foreign country, once I arrive in America I am directed by the magellan to my hotel.

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1. Sleek, ultra-slim design fits in a pocket; High-sensitivity GPS receiver for fast satellite lock
2. Pre-loaded with City Navigtor NT maps for North America, including more than 6-million name-searchable points of interest
3. Speech recognition--speak menu options and keep your eyes on the road
4. Multi-destination routing--enter several destinations and get the best route to all of them; "Where am I?" and "Where's my car?" features
5. Full feature set--text to speech for spoken directions with real street names; MP3 player, and Photo viewer

Editorial Review :

Garmin International's nüvi 855 is a GPS navigator and personal travel assistant featuring voice-activated navigation and lane assist with junction view. Navigate with confidence while nüvi directs you to the preferred lane while driving. Also, see realistic images of upcoming junctions where available.

Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. Click to enlarge

Junction View gives you a photo-realistic screen that shows you both the road detail as well as the signs as you will see them on the road. Click to enlarge

This advanced model feature voice-activated navigation and lane assist with junction view. Click to enlarge

The nüvi 855 offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The preloaded map data features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping.

Simply speaking, nüvi 855 is one advanced navigator. It features voice-activated navigation, a widescreen display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter and more. Like the rest of the wide nüvi 800-series, just speak a menu option and nüvi obeys your command.

Speak Commands
nüvi 855 not only tells you where to turn but listens to your spoken commands. With nüvi's innovative speech recognition, you safely control nüvi's interface with your voice--allowing you to keep both hands on the wheel. Simply press the button on the remote (which attaches to the steering wheel) to activate speech recognition and begin speaking menu options. nüvi even recognizes shortcut phrases for popular functions. Tell nüvi "Find Address" and speak an address to start navigating.

See More
With nüvi 855's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read--from any direction.

Know the Lane Before It's Too Late
nüvi 855 takes navigation to the next level with lane assist. No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.

And with the 3D Lane Assist Junction View, you'll be able to see a photo-realistic screen that shows you both the road detail as well as the signs as you will see them on the road. The signs that aren't needed for navigation are faded compared to the appropriate lane signage.

Navigate With Ease
nüvi 855 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more. Speak a menu option or touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2-D or 3-D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nüvi 855 accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.

Where am I?
Keep track of yourself and your car with nüvi 855. Just speak or tap "Where Am I?" to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates. nüvi 855 even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with nüvi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots such as amusement parks, stadiums and malls.

With the POI loader program users can set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, create custom POIs and more. Click to enlarge

A handy MP3 player lets you play songs stored on SD memory cards.

Enjoy a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide with Garmin Connect Photos. Click to enlarge

Plan Ahead
nüvi 855 includes advanced navigational features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 855's wide screen. In addition, nüvi 855 automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. It also displays speed limits for highways and Interstates. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map.

Take It With You
nüvi 855's high-sensitivity internal (non flip-up) antenna gives it a sleeker, thinner design than the nüvi 600-series, making it easy to slip in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or on foot.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 855 includes many "must have" entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, currency converters, Garmin Games, alarm clock and more. With the included wireless FM transmitter, you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle's stereo. It's also compatible with optional FM traffic alerts or optional MSN Direct content. With photo navigation, you can download Google Panoramio pictures via our Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to them. The 855 features Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download custom vehicles that show your location on the map. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

Search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your Garmin GPS navigator.

Navigate by Photo with Garmin Connect Photos
Using Garmin's Connect Photos Web site, you can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google's Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nüvi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide.

Send Addresses Directly from Google Maps or Mapquest
Itching to try out a new restaurant, or setting off on a road trip to locate the best toffee apples on the East Coast? Now, it's easy to search for locations on Google Maps or Mapquest, then transfer the addresses directly to your Garmin GPS navigator.

1. Hook up your Garmin to the computer via its USB port
2. Search for the location you want
3. Click the Send link in the info window for the address. That will bring up a popup "Send to" form
   
4. Pick GPS, then pick Garmin and hit the "Send" button

The address will instantly transfer to your Garmin device, The point will be saved as one of your favorites, and you can navigate to it or view it on a map just like with any other favorite.

The process does require a small plugin, which you can get at Garmin's website. You can send business addresses to your Garmin device from these countries: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States.

Other Features

• Auto time zone--nüvi will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
• DEM maps--show you shaded terrain contours at various zoom levels
• Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more
• Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator
• High-speed PC connectivity using USB 2.0 mass storage
• Configurable vehicle icons--select fun, customized icons from www.garmingarage.com
• Standard headphone and microphone jacks
• microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage

What's in the Box
nüvi 885, preloaded City Navigator North America NT, remote for voice activation with battery, vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, lithium-ion battery, USB cable, dashboard disc, and quick start manual

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