TomTom Start
The basics
The TomTom Start satnav is an entry-level GPS that aims to ease you into the world of satellite navigation, with a pared-down, easy to use UI, so users won't get lost before they even start.
But that doesn't mean it's skimped on the hardware – the TomTom Start is a rock-solid satnav with a bright, crisp 3.5-inch screen and a solid suite of information we'd expect from TomTom.
The good
The menus, mapping and screens have been streamlined to make even the most technophobic of motorists feel at ease. Fire the TomTom Start up and you'll be presented with just two big buttons, Plan Route and Browse Map, with essential toggles like sound, day or night view, help and options viewed underneath.
Setting your destination and following it is simple as, and with IQ Routes on board for routing based on statistical journey times at certain times of day, you'll be matching any other TomTom for journey time, except those with realtime traffic info via a pricey LIVE subscription.
The bad
One grumble we have with the TomTom Start's layout is that advanced lane guidance is a goner. It's a genuine help on the massive junctions and gyratories and a feature all motorists could do with, not just the gadget-friendly drivers.
The TomTom Start's neon cases also had us baffled – a more visible lime green satnav doesn't let you show your personality, it's just more likely to get stolen. Unless you're a moth, don't bother with the extra cases at £15.
The bottom line
The TomTom Start is a great little gadget if you're a bit tech-shy, but anyone with the patience to read a manual and look beyond the neon shades, should opt for the TomTom One instead.
User comments (11)
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charles wilcock06 February 2010
great site
Report as inappropriateisaac9915 March 2010
how much would this cost
Report as inappropriateMartine Burfoot16 March 2010
Whats the difference between a Tom Tom Start and a Tom Tom One? I'm looking for one with \maps of Europe, is it worth the extra money? Please help!
Report as inappropriateApex06 May 2010
which tom tom is this, they do lots, how much is it. (it all well and good giving a brand name to a company that does loads of em)
Report as inappropriateCharlie Batchelor12 July 2010
it costs £99
Report as inappropriatekeith burgess09 August 2010
i've had one, the tom tom one and i found it great as a first sat nav ,certain area's it disapeares of the screen and leaves you wondering.but generaly a good buy.go to tom tom web site and pick up a reconditioned one at vastly reduced prices with 12months warranty .
Report as inappropriatekeith burgess09 August 2010
i've had one, the tom tom one and i found it great as a first sat nav ,certain area's it disapeares of the screen and leaves you wondering.but generaly a good buy.go to tom tom web site and pick up a reconditioned one at vastly reduced prices with 12months warranty .
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Anonymous14 December 2010
Don't update from the offical TomTom website as some dowloads are corrupt ie the vehicle icons. I had to get a new one from halfords.
Report as inappropriateAnonymous19 June 2011
It only has 2GB memory which means latest full maps of Europe no longer fit. I just downloaded Central Europe as I'm sending it to my parents to Poland but it caused removing already installed map so there is no more UK.
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