TomTom ONE 130, 130S, XL 330, 330S
Update: We have now posted our review of the TomTom ONE 130s.
TomTom has just released four new products in the lower end of their product range. Available almost immediately from now, the new models will feature a new slim design, a louder speaker, optional traffic connectivity, and many of the other features from the older ONE and ONE XL ranges. Perhaps of even bigger note to some people, the new ONE range features a redesigned mount that is designed to be easier to use and more secure. Called “EasyPort”, it allows you to remove the mount from the windshield, and fold it up into the back of the GPS so you can still slip the GPS and the mount into your pocket.
The TomTom EasyPort™ mount has a unique, flexible design, allowing the user to affix their TomTom device securely to the desired position on the windshield, using the mechanical locking system. Once at their destination, the user can then remove it quickly and easily, with one twist, when leaving their vehicle. The clever design allows the driver to fold away the mount neatly onto the TomTom device – and remove the entire unit, without having to worry about stowing the mount separately.
In keeping up with current trends, these new models also bring text-to-speech further down the product line.
TomTom ONE 130: $199.95
TomTom ONE 130S: $249.95 (includes text-to-speech)
TomTom XL 330: $249.95
TomTom XL 330S: $299.95 (includes text-to-speech)
And a quick update with a few more tidbits… These models will not feature the new IQ Routes feature found on the new GO series devices. The ONE models will not have Itinerary Planning nor custom POI database items as was the case on the ONE 3rd Edition. The XL 330 and XL 330s will have Itinerary Planning and custom POI databases though.
I suspected they might be moving more towards the Garmin model of having a general model line, with several flavors, generally separated by only one or two features. In the long run, it does give buyers more flexibility in buying only the features they need.
Actually, they have said that these four devices will supersede the rest of the ONE and ONE XL models rather than being offered in addition to the rest of the ONE lineup.
From their press release:
What does it mean to NOT have a custom POI database? This seems like such a basic feature that it seems like a major step backward to not have it.
The ONE 3rd Edition doesn’t allow custom POI databases either (built on the device). It is a function very few people use, so I’m not totally surprised it was left out.
Any idea when TomTom is going to get a manual out for these new models, also when a review will be forcoming.
I imagine a manual will be out at or shortly after they start shipping. We will certainly have a review ASAP.
Tim - Like JeepLover, I still don’t understand what it means that it doesn’t allow custom POI databases. Is that for things like downloading all the Starbucks in the area? Will I be able to add my own POIs on the unit (such as “Work,” “Family” etc) or would the XL 330 be required to make my own POI categories etc?
So they won’t be selling these in states where it’s illegal to mount things on the windshield?
@Jessee - Correct, you can’t add custom POI categories and manually add POIs to that category from the device. You can, however, still store “favorites” and setup a “home” location, etc.
@IsLNdbOi04 - You can flip it over and use the adhesive disc, so it isn’t any different than the current shipping models that come with a windshield mount plus an adhesive disc.
One thing that I see as a potential disadvantage is the apparent inability to do a vent mount. I have a vent mount for my TomTom One from Mount Guys that is great but the mount they have for my Navigon is terrible because it can’t utilize the built-in mounting slot and has to have an exterior grip mount which I hate. I don’t see an easy way to connect a vent mount to these units.
JeepLover,
I think the Mount Guys probably could come up with some kind of a slotted adapter to the existing TT1 vent mount, with a flat or contoured surface on one side that the suction cup can attach to, the way the gps is normally mounted on the windshield. This adapter is even simpler than the current TT1 adapter, since it doesn’t have to have slots exactly matching to the grooves on the old TT1s.
Just wanted to report TomTom one 130 S, last 2 days drove from Myrtle Beach SC to Portland, Maine and it worked flawlessly, spoken instructions were great. I bought in Myrtle Beach SC before they said it was relased from [snip, see comment policy].
Just waiting for Tom Tom to produce a manual,so I can see what I am missing.
Will the XL 330S mount attach to the windshield with a suction cup? I would like to use the unit in multiple cars. I also didn’t see anything on Tom Tom’s webpage that indicated that the XL 330S has Itinerary Planning. Is this a hidden feature? If neither of these is available, can you recommend any Garmin unit that has Itinerary Planning? I don’t mind using the Garmin bean bag as I have a Steetpilot III.
Dave, yes, the XL 330s will attach to the windshield with a suction cup. TomTom reps have told me that the XL series will have Itinerary Planning.
I just bought a TT 130 from the local [snip, see comment policy] because of an upcoming cost to coast move. Every functionality works reasonably well so far. The new mount is actually an advantage in my car (ford focus) since it can be tucked inside a small change pocket in the dash which makes the unit much more accessible compared to a windshield mount one. I have one HUGE gripe though. The speaker is simply pathetic. I can’t hear it over the relatively quite factory stereo (4/30 volume, 60 mph at highway). The nuvi 200 I looked at the store was much louder with better response speed to map redraws and more attractive looking , clear maps.
Guclu - Something is strange there. I have a TomTom 130 and a Garmin Nuvi 200 with me right now, with a microphone connected to each to measure the speaker volume. With both set at 100% volume, the TomTom 130 is 22% louder than the Nuvi 200. The map refresh rate is also clearly faster on the TomTom 130. The 130’s map refreshes about four to five times per second while the Nuvi 200 refreshes about twice per second. Something doesn’t sound right with the 130 you looked at.
Tim, you were right. I went back to the retail store and compared the speaker volumes of the nuvi 200 and TT 130 again. The TT 130 they had on display was significantly lauder/better sounding then mine, which is weird because the one that they had on display yesterday (if it was a different unit) sounded just like mine (bad). We fiddled with both mine and the display unit and mine kept sounding bad and that one sounded just fine (even with full resets on both). Not to make the story any longer , I have a new TT 130 now and I think there might be a systemic defect with some units.
Re: Map refresh rate; I was trying to refer to the refresh rate while browsing the map by dragging, which I still think that nuvi has an edge but TT 130 is in no way bad.
Right, the Nuvi is a bit faster at panning the map than the 130 series.
We have now posted our review of the TomTom ONE 130s
Any ideas why the 130 and 130s don’t show up on the tomtom U.S. website? It appears to be orderable in U.S. markets (comments above and at online retailers) but I’m a little confused why these guys aren’t even on the official website. But maybe I’m missing something.
Dan, the 130 and 130S were on the TomTom site a couple of days ago. Interestingly, they were removed in the past couple of days. Not sure why as I downloaded the Manual for the 130S and that is still available. I read a couple of reviews that said they could barely hear the TomTom 130S even with radio off and windows up, but a couple other reviews claimed that the 130S was >20% louder than other GPS units. I wonder if there was a problem with the speakers and TomTom decided to pull them until fixed, but as you said they are still being sold out there. Curious. Don’t want to spread any false rumors so hope TomTom responds.
BTW, a very nice review just came out here:
http://www.gpsreview.net/tomtom-130s/
I just bought a TT 130S, and the speaker quality is horrible. I simply cannot hear it at 50mph. I have been directly comparing with a ONE 3rd, and the volume is 50% lower. Based on your comments, I will try to change my unit.
Ricard,
I think you have the same issue that I had. I tried 3 different units, two of them had bad speakers and the others reception died within a day. I’d check the replacement at the store just to make sure.
Guclu.