TomTom ONE 125
Oct
28
2008
Looking at this Sears flyer for Black Friday, it appears TomTom might have a new device up their sleeve, the TomTom 125. Of course there already is a TomTom ONE 130s which begs the question about the differences– if in fact this model really does exist. It is listed with “USA” maps which if taken literally might mean it is the first TomTom device in North America that doesn’t come with maps of Canada. We also see the product in some of the inventory systems of Target, Staples, PC Connection, and the like so it looks legit. We’ll keep our eyes open and ears peeled. Photo below.
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I just called Tomtom and the 125 does indeed exist. It will map the US and Puerto Rico ONLY (no Canada), 1GB memory, 3.5″ display, no SD card slot, and no bluetooth capablilty.
That’s all they had for now.
At $99.99 is this really good for me as I’m a first time gps buyer/user?
It does exist. We have had one (red package) in our store for a couple of weeks. Tried to look it up on the web, but nothing. Guess it was sent to us pre-release.
Took a closer look at the ONE 125 today. It IS now for sale. In addition to the specs above, I can report that it does come with both a USB cable and car charger. The packaging also mentions “optional service” Daily Fuel Prices. Not sure how that work, since I haven’t seen traffic service mentioned.
Our company ordered about 2000 of them, so expect them to be burned for x-mas.
Well, it would seem obvious that the 125 is a holiday special edition.. TomTom has done this before. Still no mention of the 125 on the TomTom site. But hey, the black friday price is right at Sears (and I’m sure, elsewhere)
Maybe the 125 is the 130S with the speaker fixed.
That would be nice.
It has been a few months since I’ve heard of anyone having a speaker issue with the 130. Ned, if you are having trouble with the speaker contact TomTom and they should take care of the issue for you.
I wish I could find out about the quality of this. I work pt for Staples and we just got them in for green friday. I think they are going to be $99. I have a rewards check and can get it for $35. It is for my son. This should be a no brainer but I worry about the quality.
Hello, I bought the TomTom last week and so far it has been dependable. Sometimes I don’t want to take the highway so I tell it to do an alternative route. I did have a problem once with a detour but the TomTom led me out of it. So I am satisfied with my purchase.
It is essentially a TomTom 130 so the quality would be nearly identical to that.
I was thinking of the Garmin 200, but this may be a better deal.
1st of all, the 130S has text-to-speech to thats a huge different feature, you are trying to say the 125=130 and it does, in many aspects. The 125 doesn’t have canadian maps, thats almost the only difference. There’s supposedly more, but I haven’t found any major ones.
I was planning on a Garmin but if the Tom Tom 125 will tell me the upcoming street name then I might go for that one. does it? I’m first time buyer/user. I have fantasies of driving in Des Moines, Iowa. I never know which lane to be in or how near/far my next turn is.
toni,
the tomtom does not say the street name, but it does highlight the street you are to turn on and then it tells you which way to turn
The 125 will not speak the street names because it does not support TTS. That said the TomTom One 125 is a great little machine that is very easy to use and works great.
[snip, see comment policy] has the Tomtom 120 gps on sale as of today (11/23). USA maps only. No SD slot. I can’t detremine any difference between this and a 125, anyone know of any reason that a 125 is a higher number?
Does the Tom Tom One 125 have Itinerary Planning. We’re looking for one for our granddaughter. I have the 3rd Edition and don’t know how the best way is to get around the lack of Itinerary planning.
No, the 125 and 130 models do not have Itinerary Planning.
I bought the TT ONE 125 tonight at a local retail store. They’re selling it the same price as other retailers will sell it on Black Friday. I figured why not get it now rather than getting in line on Friday when the price will be the same anyway.
I’ve got the TT One 3rd Edition for more than a year now and it does the job. Looking at the package, the ONE 125 is essentially the same but just without maps and I could probably just put the Canada map via TomTom Home software if needed.
What’s the better buy for a first time GPS owner…Tom Tom 125 or the Garmin 250?
I’m wondering about the garmin 200 vs the Tomtom 125. Which would be a better choice? Both are about the same price on Black Friday. Any thoughts?
Does TomTom 125 have text to speech?
Beth – No.
I wouldn’t go for the Garmin. Have one- Every updat costs and ends up being cheaper to buy a new model.
Never really found any sites comparing a magellan 1200 versus a tom tom one 125. could someone help me with making a decision. its only a price difference of 29$, so might as well pick up the better one.
Appreciate it..
I also am looking at the tomtom 125 and the
magellan 1212, this would be my 1st gps, whats the dif
I have used GPS for car navigation on my travels all over the US for 10 years. I just bought the tomtom 125 for use on the road to replace a One 3rd edition that I’ll keep at home. Works well, and at the price don’t even bother spending time comparing with other cheap GPS models.
I just ordered two for gifts. [see comment poicy] They should be good basic units. Not everyone needs all the other options available – sometimes all you need is to get to an address. Works for me.
I’m interested in buying the Tom Tom 125, but I’ve heard that these do not tell you the street names, just “turn left in 100 feet.” Is this true? If so, what would you suggest I look at. I just need something basic to help me get around town since I have no sense of direction and am constantly lost.
one good reason why i bought the 125 (i already own a one 3rd edition) is it’s simple to use and the ability to update is free (unlike other brands). consider that in purchasing a basic gps.
Angela, the 125 includes voice prompts, but does not have Text To Speech. For a similar device with that feature consider the TomTom ONE 130s.
Can anyone help me decide between a tom tom one 125 or 3rd edition and a Garmin nuvi 200. There are plusses and minusses to both tom tom and garmin, so am a bit confused. Please share with me your opinion.
My 17 yo son wants one and I was planning on getting one for my son in college. Can you tell me which GPS system would be good for teenage boys? I prefer it tell you the street name to turn onto……
HELP.
Kimberly, I have a TomTom125 and I love it. I think the maps are better than Garmin, it has free map updates, is clear to see, announces streets and when to turn. I think it is a great device for first time buyers and a great deal for the price.
Just to clarify for others that are reading this. Community updates suggested by users and shared with other users (TomTom MapShare) are free, however official map updates from TomTom and their mapping company are not free.
I don’t know about the Garmin 200 either, but I have had a TomTom 1 3rd edition since last year at Black Friday, and love it. You can download a lot of points of interest (POI) and voices free, plus a weekly satellite fix that makes satellite acquistion fast. We have travelled quite a bit with it, and except for a few minor map glitches (which I assume would be common to all of them, since the maps all come mostly from one or maybe 2 sources, for different brands), I would heartily reccomend the Tom Tom. The big speaker on back looks good compared to the One, 3rd edition, but that one can be as loud as I want it to be. The only reason I would get a Garmin Nuvi 200 is it seems to have elevation readout, which the Tom Tom doesn’t if that is important to you.
Whats the essential difference between tomtom 125 and 3rd edition. For someone who just needs a GPS to get to somewhere, is it worth investing $40 more in a 3rd edition. Cos if it is I dont mind the 3rd edition, else would rather top up my tank with it
Jim-
As far as I have seen (selling them both), the essential difference between the Tom Tom 130 and 125 is that the 130 has Canada/Alaska/Hawaii mapping; the 125 is lower 48 + Puerto Rico.
Both are great basic units. If you anticipate driving outside of the lower 48, the price increase for the 130 would beat the cost of the map upgrade price for the 125. Otherwise.. go for the 125.
I have a Garmin that is a nightmare to use in a city..i.e.NYC. I used to have a Magellan and it would “ding” before each turn..what GPS is out there with a “ding”…the Magellan??
can you download snomobile maps on the doorbuster tomtom 125?
I’ve been wondering about the One 3rd edition vs the 125. [snip] has the One 3rd Ed. (refurb) for [snip], so it’s cheaper than the [snip] found ont the 125 and since TomTom has the 30-day map download the maps from each device would be from the same time period.
I am looking for a good basic GPS that has the ability to program multiple stops….guess that would be Itineray planning….I am a home health nurse. I am considering a TomTom 125 or a Garmin? Any suggestions?
I just bought the Tom Tom 125 and think it’s great. I drive alot for my job and can’t wait to use it more. I does what I need and more. I don’t plan on driving in Canada or anywhere outside the U.S.
gho – You will find that it is mostly a Pepsi vs Coke type debate– each has their own preference but they are both great products.
Jim – The 125 has a newer mount design that is very handy, but it doesn’t include maps of Canada. If you don’t need Canadian maps, I’d go with the 125.
Joyce – Most GPS devices today don’t “ding” as they give you a second voice instruction instead at that point. I prefer a “turn right now” over a “ding”.
Scott – The TomTom devices are designed for on-road navigation only.
Dee, the 125 (and most Nuvi models except the 700 series) don’t allow multi-destination routing. You would want to step up to one of these for that feature.
I am looking for a GPS to use for geocaching, so I need one that will work with coordinates as well as roads. I am new to the GPS thing, so I know nothing. Can someone please point me in the right direction? Thanks!
Ok, black Friday yelded the following for me and I want all your inforation, I have to return one of them.
I have a TOMTOM 125
I have a Garmin Nuvi 200w
I recently purchased a tomton one 125 for business use. When I first started it the system went through a step-by-step prompts for activation. After I activated it I was absolutely amazed how simple it was to operate. After the purchase I have been in three different states, 12 different cities and the system got me to my location perfectly every time. Get one, you will be really glad you did.
I bought two different brands on black Friday. I need information like which one is: simple to use it, less cost to upgrades, what model says names of streets, text to speech, correction of directions. I have to return one of them.
I have a TOMTOM 125
I have a Magellan 1212
I appreciate all you can give me.
Luis:
1) Both are relatively simple to use.
2) Upgrades (map-wise) are about equal..
3) Text-to-speech, for all practical purposes, is the same as “speaks street names”, so the 1212 comes out ahead, as the Tomtom 125 does not do this.
4) Not exactly sure what you mean by “correction of directions”, but if it means recalculating a route when you miss a directed turn.. any GPS I have seen does this (not to worry)
Bottom line: If spoken street names is worth the difference between what you paid for the 1212 vs the 125, then return the Tomtom. Otherwise, keep it, and ditch the Magellan
I had just unsubscribed from this forum an hour before I read the last message in my inbox that says: 3) Text-to-speech, for all practical purposes, is the same as “speaks street names”, so the 1212 comes out ahead, as the Tomtom 125 does not do this.
So now I’m back to square one. I need a GPS that talks to me. I can’t watch the screen and traffic at the same time. Otherwise I’d use mapquest! What’s the cheapest GPS that will tell me out loud which street is coming up and when I will need to turn?
William S. –
I too purchased a Tomtom 125 and a Garmin 200w on Friday with the intent keeping the better of the two. After a bit of research I settled on the Tomtom 125 and used it on a trip (I havent returned the Garmin yet). I was disappointed to find out that the Tomtom did not have the street I live on in the maps. Not a HUGE deal, but the street has been there for about 4 years now. During my trip, I also have ran into a couple occasions where the Tomtom could not find a specific address of a building. The address and building is not not new, either. The Garmin, on the other hand, has the street I live on in its maps and also is able to find the business address that the Tomtom was not able to. So, I am now contemplating returning the Tomtom (if I can) and keeping the Garmin. I really liked the portability of the Tomtom, but so far I am not impressed with the maps.
Toni – I can’t quite tell if you are correctly understanding the difference or not. Take a look at our Text To Speech page for more detailed information. The TomTom 125 does have voice prompts, but does not have text-to-speech. So it will say “In 155 feet, turn right”. The name of the street will appear on the display.
Got it. I need the name of the street spoken out loud. I am contemplating
driving in a totally unfamiliar city. I can’t be driving down the 6 lane and
looking at the screen to see where I am/going. 155 feet. I can see me now.
Traffic at 80mph whizzing past me on all sides and I’m doing mental math!
YIKES! Hope you aren’t one of those people driving beside me
Which brand(s) will do this?
However in some cases text to speech voices will speak both the distance and the street name which should eliminate ambiguity.
I want that one!
The TomTom ONE 130s has text-to-speech.
One more question: Regarding Magellan 1212 and Tomton 125 what is the manufacturer that upgrades their maps more frequently? How much do I need to pay in order to upgrade the respective maps?
I heard that TomTom is free.
Thanks for all the information.
Luis, current TomTom offers map updates more frequently than anyone else– on a quarterly basis. There is a fee for official map updates, anywhere from $60 – $120 depending on the map. Community shared map updates are free.
Chris L. and everyone.
I have not heard anyone put the TOMTOM 125 against the garmin 200w. Any input???? I need to choose one of the two I have already purchased.
We bought the TomTom 125 at [snip, see comment policy] (we were there to buy a laptop, and picked up this little GPS, too.)
It’s wicked-easy to use via touchscreen.
Out of the box, it’s not the most accurate at givign directions. (We were in downtown SF Bay, and trying to head across the Golden Gate Bridge to Best Buy in Marin County.) But, the silly little TomTom tried to route us (with tolls) across the East Bay bridge instead, and drive COMPLETELY around the Bay!!! It tried to turn a 20-mile drive, into a 110-mile drive!!!!
But, we kinda just drove across the Golden Gate anyway, and about half-way across it, the little until recalculated the correct route.
Note, however, that during the return trip home, it STILL tried to route us the long way around the Bay. (e.g. it didn’t “learn” the new route, either.)
I’m hoping that a software/map download/update in the future will resolve this.
But, when mapping to a “known” winery in the little system, it was also OFF by about a half-mile. But, if/when you input the EXACT address yourself, the little thing was indeed able to navigate us to our destination.
It’s a good “poor man’s GPS.” It WILL get you to your final destination (eventually.)
I won’t be returning it, I will wait for SW/map updates instead, with fingers crossed that it gets better with age.
Well, just call it Tommy instead of Tom until then…
I just received a TomTome One 125 as my first ever GPS device. Trying it out around town, with familiar places, it does indeed choose some strange detours–randomly swinging into neighborhoods instead of taking the main roads, etc.
That being said, it does recalculate quickly if you plow on through, and seems to eventually get me there. I’ve had a few problems with it not being able to locate precise addresses, but these have been similar to addresses that confuse the online map-makers as well.
I think I’m happy with it overall, given the price and how easy it is to use for someone as low-tech as I am.
I just learned from TT Tech Support that TT HOME doesn’t fully support the 125. Neither does the Google Maps import. They’re working on it but don’t have a fix date yet. It seems TT had to rush the 125 out for Black Friday before they had everything ready.
Can anyone tell me the difference between the TomTom 125 and the MIO 300 Moov? I got them both for similar prices but could not find much on the MIO!
tom tom one 125 vs Garmin nuvi 200 …having trouble deciding which is best. Would use mostly for in and around Burlington to Montpelier Vermont area. Which would you recommend?
I am sooo confused! Re text to speech, some sites that sell the TT One 125 say yes, it has text to speech, and others say no. Once and for all, does it have text to speech and does this mean it will “say” the directions? I know there has been other Q&A’s similar to this but I’m still not sure what is what. Thanks for the help.
Diane, see my response in comments #28 and #47 with associated links to descriptions. The 125 has voice prompts but does not have text-to-speech.
I drive a limo part time, and bought the TomTom 125 as my first GPS. Limo company has a limited amount of garmins (2005 model). It does not say street name, but shows the next street on the screen. Works great for finding my next pickup/dropoff.
I just ordered a Tomtom One S for [snip, see comment policy]. I thought I was ordering the One 130 S, but that model is on the same web site for [snip]. I can not find any mention of a One S anywhere. They had the 125 for the same price, but the “One S” boasted text to speech, which I’ve yet to see under [snip]. The model specs stated 32mb of memory and I know the 130 S has a lot more. Is this a new model only available to this retailer? My guess is that it is so new that nothing has been written, or I got duped buying a discontinued product.
Bob, I have not heard of just an “s” model. The 130s does have only 32 MB of RAM. Are you thinking of the flash storage space? (Which is 1 GB).
Tim, Thanks for responding. I’m sure it’s a “ONE S” model.
I’m trying to decide between a Garmin 205 and a Tomtom 125, and I can get both for the same cheap price. I have a few questions:
1) Can the 125 display speed limits at all times? Or is there just the warning?
2) Is there a great benefit to having a microSD slot if I’m just going to use the device for navigation?
3) Does the 205 have significantly more RAM, meaning is it faster?
Bob, I haven’t heard of that model before, but I’m trying to confirm it isn’t a typo.
Tim & Bob-
I called TomTom support. The “One-S” model is a limited edition product that was just released. He indicated that it’s basically the same as the “One 3rd” edition, but with Text-to-Speech. (It’s cheaper than the One 3rd, too.)
I just ordered one.
bought the tt One 125 on sunday, used it everyday since. It has voice comands for turns, as in “Turn right in 200 yards” pathway is lit up (highlighted) in different color that regular streets, and I have found it takes no longer to glance at it and take in info than glancing in the rearview mirror. Street names appear on the screen, but are not spoken. TT website does not as yet support the 125, as mentioned earlier, but I hope it does soon.
I bought the TOMTOM one 125 on Black Friday. Played with it around here to get used to it. I had a few new personal POI’s in it. Flew to NJ for the 1st part of the week. Worked OK for three days, then flew to DC, it would not boot, or better description, it wouldn’t stop booting. Round and round. Fix was to reload the whole OS from me PC… hope this was a fluke but since the fix is on their website, I’m hoping it’s not going to be a persistent issue
I was reviewing this page on Thanksgiving Day,b/c I couldn’t decide between the Garmin Nuvi 200 and the Tom Tom 125,both were on sale on Black Friday.After reading the reviews I opted for the Tom Tom 125.A friend just gave me a Nextar X3-08 as a gift,and now I don’t know which one to keep! Can anybody give any suggestions on which one is better.I get lost a lot!Normally, I do my driving at night.Does the Tom Tom automatically recalculates the missed routes for you?
Natacha, keep the TomTom.
I guess i’m not supposed to ask that,but could someone tell me what was the price of Tomtom ONE 125 on black friday ? I got mine just 2 days ago,so was wondering if still got a deal. Also,i’m debating if I should get external GPS device for PDA phone instead of Tomtom ONE.. Any ideas on that & how is it different price wise & where can I find those? Thank you!
Can anyone tell me the difference between the TomTom 125 and the MIO 300 Moov? I got them both for similar prices but could not find much on the MIO, except the customer support wasn’t any good. MIO does say road names, but don’t know if this is important. Help!! Which should I keep?
Pam, I almost got the Moo but after talking to the store personnel I decided on the TomTom because the Moo apparently does not have good maps and updates. I have had my TomTom for a week now and it has proved worth the price.
Just to make note, TomTom and Mio (the makers of the MOOV) use the same map provider, Tele Atlas.
Just an update: I have the One-S product in hand now. The package reads in large letters on the front “One-S, Text-to-Speech” but in the upper lh corner, there’s a small “3rd edition.”
Can anyone tell me why i should not buy a “refurbushed TomTom ONE XL Refurbished 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Maps of the U.S. and Canada. If the add is correct, I can get it at the same price as the tom Tom 125.
Alex, The 125 contains a nicely redesigned mount, but otherwise go for the XL over the 125 at the same price.
I just ordered a TomTom xl-s, on back order though,but I’m concerned that I could get a similarly good if not better GPS for the same price without waiting on a backorder. Is there one available?
Also does the XL-S or 125 have map share technology?
I just bought a Nextar x3-03. I’m not too happy with the volume. It only goes so high. I’m concerned that it won’t be heard w/radio on and traffic noise. Is there a way to make volume louder? I am comparing also to the Mio Moov200. Which one is better?
I live in Honduras. Can i download maps of mexico and central america on the tom tom 125?
MY GPS IS IN GERMANY WOULD LIKE TO SWITCH ITS COMMUNICATION TO ENGLISH
A GIGANTIC diff. between the NUVI 200 and TT125. The NUVI cant locate addresses on unpaved County Roads(which is about 1/2 of the roads in America) simple choice, dump the Gar!
I found a HUGE diff. in the NUVI 200 and TomTom125. The NUVI couldnt find my house or ANY addresses on Any County Roads (which are aprox. 1/2 the total roads in America) Simple choice, dump the Gar.
Jason, all of the current TomTom models (including those you asked about) offer MapShare.
Greatest, see Back to English with TomTom.
I’ve had my Tomtom One 125 for a couple of weeks. The car charger is starting to give me problems(ie: not working from time to time). Is anyone else having this issue?
How often do they update there maps? Or do I need to purchase a new map to get the new roads around my area?
John, I’d check with TomTom support regarding your charger issue. New maps are released every quarter and do cost money. You can update as often as you would like (or not at all).
I’m looking for a GPS that will measure length of courses,such as golf,cross country eventing, etc, in meters and/or feet.Does anyone know of such a GPS?
I got a TT 125 for Christmas and I had a few questions about it before I opened it. The main concern is, does it have a POI search feature where you can search for certain POIs and then get directions to that POI? I’ve used a Magellan that had that feature and it was wonderful finding food, hotels, etc. That is the main thing that’s keeping me from opening it. Another concern is with updates and support. Do you think, since it’s a one time model (from what iI understand) that the updates and support will suffer? Thanks a lot!
Steve,
I’ve had my TT 125 about 3 weeks. First GPS system I’ve ever had. It does have POI’s. I haven’t played with it enough to find out if it’ll give you directions to them.
As for support of maps and the like I’m not sure. I know that the maps I have on mine are not up to date with my area, and to tell the truth, after paying $99. I’m not in a big hurry to pay about $60 or so to get the latest version of maps to see if they have the newer roads in my area.
Hope this helps.
I received a TT125 for Christmas, too. You have a 30-day guarantee that allows you to go online from the date you register to upgrade your maps to the latest available ones. Also, I wasn’t sure about the Map Share with regard to accuracy etc. Check it out: every time you hook up with your computer, you get the latest downloads for free if you join Map Share. YOU control the updates you get. I only allow ones I send in and those verified by Tom Tom. There were 3 or 4 other kinds of corrections you could have allowed, but I wasn’t comfortable with those so I elected no to pick thenm. Good luck!
I’m a paramedic, and was thinking of getting the TT 125 to help me get to the 911 call. My major concern is how long does it take to get a route computed for you before you can depart? Seconds mean a lot to us. But, finding the right locations is just as important too I say. How long does it take?
Larry,
It doesn’t take that long to compute the route. But it does take some time to input the information in. Like street address.
Larry,
I drive a limo part time. The TT125 is good for me, but it does not say the name of the street, though it shows on screen. It says “turn right, 400 yards” It can be a little confusing in New Jersey circles and jughandles. I STILL MAKE OCCASIONAL WRONG TURNS! Of course, I’m not saving lives, so no big deal. For a 911 call, go with a higher end model, one that actually says the next street to turn on.
does the 125 have the avoid toll/road feature? im looking for a GPS that isn’t too much $$ since i wouldn’t be using it that often as well as reliability performance wise. thank you!
Andrea,
Yes it does have the avoid toll road feature.
Is there any inkling of when TT will start supporting the 125 on their website, and when they might fix the TT Home issue with the 125?
Hello,
First off, I know absolutely NOTHING about GPS systems, and I received two for Christmas. I have no sense of direction (I get lost moving from the kitchen to the bathroom, so I am really excited about my two gifts).
The two models I received were the TomTom ONE 3rd edition and the TomTom ONE 125. Obviously, I am not going to keep both units, but I need to know which is better and which to take back. Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks,
Rick
Steven – Yes, it has POIs and can create routes to those POIs. I think updates and support will continue to be offered.
Rick – I’d keep the ONE 125.
Back after a break, but here’s an interesting question: all through the holiday season where I work, the only price-competitive GPS to the 125 has been the Mio Moov 200. Same great sale price, but the Moov has text-to-speech (says street names). This has traditionally been a feature that added $50-100 to the price of any GPS model. I know the TomTom-Garmin-Magellan lines pretty well, but hey?? Am I correct in thinking that Mitac/Mio/Moov is probably still behind the curve in their user interface, or is the 200 a great sleeper bargain? I probably need to throw this to Tim.
I should note that I found nothing on the Moov 200 on this site. I’m sure the focus on Mio/Mitac will change, now that they have puchased Magellan (hmmm).
Hi, I just got a TT ONE 125, works great, but HOME software gives error when I try to run from PC: “This funstion not supported for your navigation device or operating system”. I run latest XP and HOME software, which works OK with my 1st gen TT ONE. Any ideas?
TomTom hasn’t updated their software to work with the new holiday special, apparently.
Does anyone know how to delete favorites from the TT one 125?
Menu –> Change Preferences –> Manage Favorites –> (click on the favorite you want to delete) –> Delete.
After a ridiculous amount of comparision shopping as well as hearing from people i know who have one or the other, i have not found a compelling arugment for either the Nuvi 200 or TT 1-125 over the other. For a entry level GPS user, which tends to be the most versatile? I dont need some bells & whistles that the Nuvi offers, I like the user update maps of the TT, the lack of Google functionality is a bit of a question. Seraching for insight & opinion here. Thanks!
You can send locations to the TomTom from Google Maps just like you can with the Nuvi 200. As to more versatile, I’d say the TomTom has a slight edge due to additional configuration and routing options.
I just got the 125 for Christmas. I’ve entered some destinations in that I know how to get to, but the directions the 125 gives aren’t the best directions (making a 4 hr trip into a 5 hr trip). I’ve played around with the the preferences, but nothing seems to help. Does anyone have any suggestions to fix this problem.
You won’t always agree with the route picked. Some of the higher models with IQ Routes help quite a bit, but otherwise just go the way you prefer or add a via point to the route.
WE travel to Canada occasionally. Any chance tt will have Canadian maps available in the future? I have a GPS in my new Dodge truck and the tt sounds like it is much easier to use.
Anybody tried it on back country roads for hunting and fishing? My wife need backtrack capeabilities when she is out on HER four wheeler cuz she is not navigation savvy
Maps of Canada are currently available that can be added to the device, they are about $60 right now. However the TomTom ONE 130 also exists which is identical to the 125 except it also has maps of Canada.
I tried it hunting yesterday.. I have the “Ozzy Ozborne” voice set on mine (free download – do a google search for tomtom voices, cars, etc..).. I turned the voice off so it wouldnt come on in the middle of hunting.. They definately could make it easier for you to add trails and such on maps.. It is nearly impossible unless you just put markers.. Perhaps from the rubbing around in my pocket, the voice turned itself back on.. As I sit in my ground blind waiting for a buck to come around I hear “You have reached your freakin destination” in ozzy’s voice, nice and loud.. So yes, it will show you on the map where u are, and you can put markers on it, but I am yet to see how you can make trails and such on it for these purposes..
It isn’t designed for that at all. It is designed for street navigation, not outdoor navigation.
I received the TT125 and the Navigon 2100. Any input regarding the better of the two? Thanks
In addition to the maps, another difference between the TT125 and TT130 is the TT130 has a compass, which I find helpfull. My car didn’t come with a compass.
At the bottom left hand corner the 125 does have a little “compass” that points to north.
I’ve read all your great posts and find your insights to be most helpful. I’ve just received the TT 125 as a gift (with gift receipt) and have been thinking of taking it back to get an upgraded unit. If I get another TT, I’m thinking either the 130S or the One XL330S. If I get a Garmin Nuvi, choices are a 205/205W or 350 (refurbished). I travel somewhere every week and while the text to speech function would be a nice feature, I think it’s something that I could do without. So, if I’ve not totally confused everyone, I’m hoping to get some advice on whether or not to upgrade, and then when to buy if I do. Thank you for your valuable insights.
I bought my TomTom One 125 about a week ago. It has a map version of 8.014 I see that TomTom has a new map version 8.15.
I guess my question is after paying $99 for the TomTom they want you to pay another $60+ to get the latest maps???
TomTom’s latest map guarantee allows you to receive an updated map (if one becomes available) within 30 days of purchase.
Tim,
I tried that today, and it say’s I have the latest map. Why would the version’s be different? Or am I looking at something else?
Thanks
You might try calling support with the version number your device is reporting. There are times when the HOME software incorrectly reports you have the latest version.
My tomtom home says my maps are up to date, but there are roads in my area that were built about 2 years ago and tomtom does NOT acknowledge them, does that mean I have to buy the 50$ maps? I got my tomtom last week.
If you have the latest maps then purchasing a new map would just give you the same map. 2 years is quite recent in terms of mapping– it can sometimes take several years for new roads to appear in GPS devices.
Thanks, problem is im a police recruit in a new fast growing community and half of the city is not even on my tomtom lol, oh well guess i’ll have to learn the city the old school way
I have to tell you all, speaking honestly. I am not an employee of any GPS company. I have had a garmin 350 nuvi for about 2 years. I just bt the tt one 125 for my wife and I hate it. It does not have test to speech. This is very usefull. Finding points of interest is very bad, as it tells you how far they are away from you, but does not tell you what direction they are in. Restaurants are not broken down by category, eg american, chinese, italian, etc.
All in all, to help you all out: Dont bother with this unit just to save a few bucks. In your lifetime if you spend an extra $100 to get a garmin or a better model than the 125, it wont kill you, but it will make you much happier and your life better. I am planning in putting the POC back in the impossible to open plastic container it comes in and take it back to staples.
I had given a TomTom to my daughter in Canada. i had used it for a trip through the U.S. and had no trouble. I am Now vacationing in Southern Texas where a TomTomONE125 is on sale [deleted]. The add claims it is loaded with Canada and USA maps. I don’t want to get home and find I have something that doesn’t work. Any help would be appreciated.
As far as I have been told the 125 doesn’t come with maps of Canada. However TomTom has an identical model that does include maps of Canada, the TomTom ONE 130.
Fred,
I have the TomTom One 125. It does NOT come with the maps for Canada loaded, but you can download them and install them.
I am looking at the add and it calls for the tomtom one 125 with preloaded USA/Canada maps.I will check the store tomorrow. Anyone experiencing false claims on the packaging,
Bought a TomTom 3rd edition. Very happy with it and it does have the maps of Canada /US preloaded. No sure of the differences beside that but I was just looking for the basics. So anything I find with be a bonus…Thanks for all the help…..
I had given a TomTom to my daughter in Canada. I had used it for a trip through the Sataes and had no trouble. I am now vacationing in Southern Texas where a TomTom ONE125 is advertised as loaded with maps of Canada and the United States.I don’t want to get home and find I have something that I can not use…Any help would be appreciated.
I was given the 125 as a Christmas gift. My family took a trip from NY to DC on Dec 26 and got there quicker that we have ever gotten there before (we go there about two times a year to see family). I didn’t bring anything for backup (Google map, Mapquest…). No problems and it worked like a charm. This is the first GPS that I have EVER used and I am completely satisfied with it. I highly recommend it to first-time users (pros will have to comment on their own).
Hi, lots of great information here. Thanks. My question is: can I load western European maps onto the 125 (I’d reluctantly purhase them). Also, can I buy a tt pre-loaded with w. european maps? Thirdly, would it be better to buy the Portugal/Spain maps for staying in Portugal, or the w. european ones that cover all of europe. In other words, do the w. european ones really focus in on individual countries. Thanks
You can load the maps, although you will have to backup and remove the existing maps to make enough room. The 900 series includes both North America and Europe on the device, has a widescreen, text to speech, and quite a few other goodies.
Besides Canada map,what’s difference between TomTom one 125 and TomTom one Third Edition.
I would like to get one GPS,but cannot decide which one?
Anybody can help me?
All,
This is a great GPS if you just plan to stay in the US. I have three GPS’s right now and this one is extremely user friendly if you are a PC User. I am a Mac person and I found out quickly that it doesn’t play seamlessly with OS X. There are a couple of things you have to set up in your System Preferences/Spotlight folder to ensure you have a good sync if updating maps or OS. Other than that it works just fine.
Dee and all,
My MacBookPro running OS X 10.4.11 has refused to install TT Home. Download requests yield .dmg files that cannot be recognized. Connecting to the TT125 yields an internal drive with lots of content but doesn’t finish installation.
Would you be more specific about what in the Spotlight folder needs to be set up?
Could this be preventing the installation of TomTom Home from the 125 or from the TT website?
What (exactly) does the error message say?
The Mac was first restarted. Then tomtom.com/home was opened in Firefox. The download for One and others on a Mac was selected.
A disk image labeled TomTomHOMEmaclatest.dmg appears from http://download.tomtom.com after clicking the Save File button in the window that opens.
A double click on this file results in a message box containing “The following disk image failed to mount.” Reason “not recognized.”
This result has occurred on each of several attempts over several days.
Plugging in the TomTom One125 results in an on screen internal drive containing lots of files. But the download doesn’t seem to get completed. A drive icon labeled “Internal” appears. Periodically, the TT One125 shows a “Please wait” message The drive can be opened to show numerous files, but even after long waits, no files can be opened.
Is there something in the Mac System Preferences to change?
Not sure what to tell you. I haven’t heard of that happening to others and I can’t duplicate it here on my Mac. Perhaps try a different browser.
Does the TomTom One 125 allow you to download maps of the UK from their website or is it US only?
You can purchase maps of the UK to add, through TomTom HOME.
I used to own a garmin c330 until it broke a few days ago. Amazing how these things make you stupid, just like spell check. 3 years ago I could have gotten to my customers house old school way with no issues. So now I’m dumb and forced to buy the tomtom 125, which I did today. I will say comparing both manufactures it was interesting to see the way they approach the user interface for their customers. I have to say I like garmins much better. Very easy to stop your route and program it. The tom tom has to much junk on the screen that is not needed. Give me a voice that tells me when to turn correctly. The tomtom would give me a prompt like \In 1 mile turn left.\ Mile comes up no command to turn until I’m on the street. I’m not speeding, in fact I’m looking for the street, but being it wont tell me the name of the street unless I look at the screen. I miss the street. At least the Garmin would alert you, \In 50 yards, turn left. Turn Left.\ My tomtom did give me these responses but I found they were often too late. It was a sunny day today, just cold. I also found looking at the screen confusing, to many things going on. I know I said that before, but it’s the truth. It will be nice when they start putting in multi routing in the cheaper units. I am returning my tomtom and going back to the garmin. The garmin has it faults also. But I feel the tomtom is not as \Real World\ friendly.
That is an interesting observation. Most people who have used both say that the TomTom gives more frequent and more timely verbal instructions and that the Garmin doesn’t speak far enough ahead of time nor as often.
I too own a garmin c330 and it kept telling me to update. the price to update is around $60 so i decided since the tomtom one 125 was $99.99 i would buy it, why buy an update when you can have a new one for a little bit more. so i bought the tom tom and the first thing i was unable to find was my house (on the tomtom lol), then i went to Walmart and it told me that i was on a road 2 blocks away from the store. So now i am thinking about taking the tomtom back and just updating my garmin c 330. This thing is so great i think I am going to try to find a new one also , I just hope its as good as this one….
I have a tomtom 125 and the street names are not visible. It tells me where to turn but do not show what street I am currently driving on and what street I am turning on. How do I correct this situation?
Lee
Menu -> Change Preferences -> Status bar Preferences -> Show next street name.
I am running Osx 10.5.6. I had the same trouble and you have to go to top right corner hit apple/system preferences/spotlight/privacy and hit the plus on the bottom right and add in the TT. I would just go to customer support if you cannot figure this out. They helped me out in about 2 minutes with this problem. Hope this helps
I got the TT 125 and went to the home Map page. It asks for the model of the TT but TT 125 was not listed as a choice. Does it make a difference which ONE I choose to download the maps? TT is closed on the weekends, and I was hoping to play with this neat Christmas gift. Any help would be appreciated Thanks.
The “ONE (30 Series) / 130″ is the closest match, however you may wish to wait to contact TomTom support as that device doesn’t have the same map as what was included on your device.
Just got the TomTom One 125 today and I am excited, however I would be even more excited if the TomTom website was up. Is this just a coincidence or has it been down for a while? http://www.tomtom.com/home right?
hmmm… I’ve been on their site a few times today and haven’t had any trouble.
I just went there and it came right up
Yea, I finally got in too. With the time difference, it would have roughly been Sunday night in Denmark. Maybe they were recycling their Web instances or something. Who knows? Anyway, I’m on and it’s pretty cool. Thanks!
Does the TT125 or 130 series allow input of destinations by GPS coordinates (probably through TTHome)? Occasionally, I have a destination out in the boondocks that I have to find the GPS coordinates on Terra Server, and then enter those as destination. I do that with my old Magellan, but I’m sick of the screen lock-up problems with the Magellan.
Yes, you can enter coordinates directly on the device. You can also search using coordinates on Google Maps and then send the result (the coordinates) to TomTom HOME from Google maps. However keep in mind that the TomTom devices are designed to route you on roads and the device will refuse to route you to a set of coordinates that are not near enough to a road.
Thanx for the info. Sounds like a terrific value.
Hi , I bought the 125 tom tom yesterday after putting in the address of where I want to go which is the easiest map to show me the directions after it says done, by texts ? images ? plus some streets dont show there name right in my neighborhood is that normal? the voice doesnt always come on either?
Neither… click the Done button from the route details page and use the primary 3D map while driving. That is the easiest to follow.
I got the Tom Tom One 125 for Christmas and love it. Several of my family members use the Tom Tom and also love it. My only problem is, that no matter what I try, I can’t get the bracket to adhere to the windshield or the dashboard disk. Does anyone have any suggestions? (I’ve tried it wet, dry, cleaned both surfaces, used saliva).
Sounds like you have tried many of these already, but check out this How to make GPS Suction Cup Mounts Stick post.
My husband bought the tomtom 125 for me about a month ago. It’s the first GPS we’ve had so I can’t compare it to anything. The problem I’m having is that it doesn’t seem like the directions it gives are always the best. I’ve checked its directions against mapquest and msn maps. One direction that I tried took 1:23 hrs according to tomtom while the msn directions were 43 minutes. Do you find the directions to be accurate and the best choices?
Chris, see our article on Comparing GPS Route Quality. You won’t always agree with the route. Also note that just because the TomTom says it will take 1:25 doesn’t mean it will take that long. And since your device doesn’t have TomTom IQ Routes, the time estimates tend to be very conservative for all routes. Just because one system says a route will take less time doesn’t mean it is right.
Was gifted a TT One 125 for Xmas 08/09 and haven’t had much luck getting it to connect to WinXP. First unit died with disk troubles, second unit worked fine until I tried to \update\ it from the website…where one cannot find \TT One 125\ in the model listings. The unit has been out long enough, but still it is not listed, hmmmm….. Second unit is now no longer useful after plugging it in to the computer, installing TT Home, and following the program’s prompts to update. If I do end up with a third unit (highly unlikely), I will not be so eager to \update\ it.
I have the 130-S which is essentially the same, with a couple of extra bells and whistles. The TT Home was supposed to load from the TT on first hookup to the computer by USB. But it didn’t. I finally downloaded TT Home from the website, then plugged in the TT GPS, and the software found the GPS OK. It is useful to connect to Home periodically, because it automatically checks for software (not map) updates from their website.
I don’t know if the deal is still available, but TT offered a year subscription of map updates for $40, with quarterly map updates. That is a good deal, at $10/update.
My only complaint is the screen is not bright enough on a bright day. But otherwise, I am very happy. Never had a glitch, yet – vastly more reliable than the Magellan, which would freeze up in the middle of a route very frequently.
Please help! What does \A route involves HOV Lanes.\ mean?
I am downloading a trip and I need to know what this means so I can decide if I want this route.
Thanks
Dawn
HOV = High Occupancy Vehicle… Basically a “carpool” lane that typically requires more than one person in the vehicle, although the exact restrictions can vary by road.
Thanks for the quick help! I LOVE MY TOM TOM!!!
hi.
i am looking at getting a tomtom one for my cross US road trip. i have found three models, the 125, the 130 and the 3rd-edition for sale on [deleted] at about the same price. what are the major differences and woudl you recommend one over the others?
thanks
As far as connecting the TT to your computer, make sure you use the usb cable that came with the unit that has the filter cylinder in line with it. Cheaper cables will cause errors or no-comm situations that can damage your solid state disk in the TT.
I just purchased an update for my TT 125 and I also bought the quarterly updates for my TT. It did the update but it didn’t do the quarterly one. The TT Home is telling me that there is a newer map for my TT, but it want to charge me again.
It told me I had to buy the update before I could do the quarterly updates. But now it wants to charge me again for another update????
What’s up with that???
Where do I find the serial number on my TT?
Thanks
The bottom edge, next to the USB connector, has a bar code and a number below the bar code. That is the serial number. Mine starts with PH… (Mine is a TT130-S)
I’m having an issue with my tt125. It doesn’t always sync with all the satilights. I don’t think its because of where I have it, its not covered. It will sync with all of them then after a little while some fall off…or it looses all of them. Anyone else having this issue?
Hi John – That is the way GPS works. The satellites are in a geosynchronous orbit (not geostationary) and each of them orbit earth twice per day. So they are cruising around really fast relative to the ground and you will see them drift in and out of view. It will never sync with all of the satellites because at any given time at least half of them are on the other side of Earth and “hidden” from view.
Tim,
I understand that they won’t always be visible, but just recently my TT125 has not been syncing with all the satellites. The little symbol on the bottom right shows the strength or how many its synced up with and recently its either a couple bars from “full signal” or nothing at all and my screen is grayed.
Thanks for any help.
The satellites bar only shows so many slots. That doesn’t represent “all” of the satellites. Even so, there will not always be enough satellites visible to show all of the bars. Sometimes you might only have five or six bars showing and that is fine. The GPS doesn’t need them all to calculate your position.
My tomtom was just stolen out of my vehicle. Is there a way I can get the serial number off of the tomtom program on my laptop?